Tips

Tips

• SDN networks set cloud apart from the old data center

  SDN networks are dynamic, automated and segmented by software rather than physical routing. And they solve several common data center networking problems.  Continue Reading

• Troubleshooting TLS certificates on Linux servers

  Got certificate problems causing your servers' connections to fail? Here's how to find out what's causing them harm and how to fix it.  Continue Reading

• What you need to know about memory channel storage

  MCS is changing the way memory and storage mix. Integrate this storage technology onto servers to enhance big data and other intense apps.  Continue Reading

• Security metrics examples to protect your data center

  Security isn't easy to quantify, like PUE or server utilization. But it is possible to apply metrics to improve data center gateway safety.  Continue Reading

• Turn server repair hours into minutes

  Do you know where that Unix server's documentation is? How much the spare parts will cost? How to automate service delegation? The clock's ticking.  Continue Reading

• How to stop an SSH server from kicking you off the connection

  SSH connection inconveniences can make remote server management a pain. Here's what do when your SSH server frequently disconnects.  Continue Reading

• Uptime's guide to data center assessment and optimization

  Even the best data center design drifts from its opening day to the present. Uptime shares its recommendations to map cooling power to today's IT load.  Continue Reading

• What to look for when buying data protection software

  A data center's value is in the corporate information it stores and protects. Buy tools that support a data-centric, compliance-oriented architecture.  Continue Reading

• A data center regulatory compliance primer

  Regulatory compliance puts rigorous and sometimes unclear demands on the data center. Here's how to approach regulations like SOX, HIPAA and PCI DSS.  Continue Reading

• Does data center size matter in virtualization, DCIM decisions?

  Are you big enough to take advantage of DCIM or virtualization for the power and cost savings? When it comes to certain moves, size is an advantage.  Continue Reading

• Reap the benefits of private cloud, gradually

  Many corporations are switching to a private cloud, which doesn't have to be a dramatic transition. Follow these tips to an easy private cloud move.  Continue Reading

• Mount file system Linux systemd's way

  Forget about /etc/fstab and autofs. There's a new Linux system around. Systemd manages mounting and automounting of file systems differently.  Continue Reading

• Share data at all levels with IBM's name/token service

  IBM name/tokens are popular for sharing data among mainframe programs, but little problems can add up to a performance hit.  Continue Reading

• A few ways to configure Linux firewalld

  The method for configuring Linux servers' firewalls changed with RHEL 7 and other new distributions. Learn how to set up firewalld, and what to avoid.  Continue Reading

• What to look for in a Tier III data center provider

  Don't believe just any sweet-talking colo provider claiming to be Tier III. Make sure you're getting what you pay for with a true Tier III data center.  Continue Reading