Server hardware strategy
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July 26, 2019
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Jul'19
AI hardware demands drive biggest server, chip deals in 2019
Many top-tier server hardware suppliers redoubled their efforts to deliver products such as supercomputers to capture a piece of the AI and machine learning hardware market.
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July 10, 2019
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Jul'19
IBM mainframes face competitive pressures inside and out
IBM's mainframe business continues to be under pressure from cloud-based competitors, and perhaps even its own Power server. But analyst opinions vary about its long-term fate.
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June 18, 2019
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Jun'19
HPE GreenLake composable cloud services get a boost
HPE's latest products support hybrid cloud strategies by allowing users to tie composable and hyper-converged infrastructure technologies more tightly together.
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March 22, 2019
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Mar'19
At Dell Technologies World, Dell will put its stamp on EMC
Dell EMC storage has taken on more of a 'Dell' feel over the past year, thanks in part to reliance on PowerEdge Servers and spinning out Pivotal Software into a public company.
Server hardware strategy Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Drill down to basics with these server hardware terms
Even with software-based data center options, it's still important to know the physical components of a server. Check out these four terms to refresh your memory. Continue Reading
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What's the difference between Open19 and the Open Compute Project?
Though the Open19 initiative and Open Compute Project seem to have a similar goal, they do differ in type of support, hardware requirements and licensing practices. Continue Reading
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high availability (HA)
High availability (HA) is the ability of a system or system component to be continuously operational for a desirably long length of time. Continue Reading
Evaluate Server hardware strategy Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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What are viable Open19 use cases and hardware options?
Open19 is working with vendors to make hardware for its open source infrastructure. The goal is to support a growing number of off-premises use cases, such as edge computing. Continue Reading
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4 essential composable infrastructure questions answered
Learn how composable IT works, and find out when this highly flexible, programmable infrastructure model makes sense for your servers, network, and storage and when it doesn't. Continue Reading
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Data center GPU market set for growth, AI workflows
As GPU adoption increases, vendors and organizations are consistently addressing challenges in hardware installation and software development. Even so, the market is poised for growth in 2019. Continue Reading
Manage Server hardware strategy
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Use ASHRAE guidelines to get server temperature right
The main factors that affect server efficiency are inlet air temperature, humidity and contaminants. Follow these ASHRAE guidelines to set up the right facility for your hardware and save energy. Continue Reading
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How to upgrade Windows Server 2008 before support ends
With the end of Windows Server 2008 support drawing closer, administrators must navigate multiple obstacles, from locating old software to ensuring hardware compatibility. Continue Reading
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How do I successfully install server GPU cards?
Adding GPUs to your data center requires testing and research. To get the most out of the hardware, upgrade cooling resources and confirm software compatibility. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Server hardware strategy Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Security, vendor choices affect server purchases for IT buyers
Server selection is a quandary for IT, as security, the use of file servers and whether multiple servers of CPU systems will meet enterprise demand plague enterprises. Continue Reading
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How to choose a server based on your data center's needs
In an effort to optimize performance in the enterprise, IT should evaluate top priorities to determine how to choose a server and create the most efficient workloads. Continue Reading
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Evaluate hyper-converged for high-density data centers
Although rising data center densities don't seem problematic for hyperscale providers, they create challenges for enterprises. Discover how hyper-converged systems can help. Continue Reading