3010, 2020

The differences between Hardware replication and software replication.

T-Blog Editor/ October 30, 2020/ Data reduction, Data reduction and deduplication, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tech Definitions, Timeless Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesHardware replication and software replication have different use cases and pros and cons, so it’s important to do your research before choosing one over the other. By Brien Posey Replication is an essential part of the data protection strategy for many organizations. However, before an organization can benefit from data replication, it must determine whether it’s better to perform hardware

3010, 2020

Creating a post-pandemic recovery plan is an ongoing process

T-Blog Editor/ October 30, 2020/ ‘New Normal’ courtesy of Covid-19, Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Covid-19 Global Responses, COVID-19: Organization Mitigation Responses, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Timeless Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesThere is still much to learn about post-pandemic DR at this stage of COVID-19. Organizations should keep an eye on pandemic-specific software changes and updated recovery tools. By Paul Kirvan As the country progresses through the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are beginning to reopen, buildings are accepting a limited number of employees and people are coming to grips with what appears

2910, 2020

The main differences between HCI vs. cloud

T-Blog Editor/ October 29, 2020/ Converged Infrastructure, Data Centre Servers, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Management, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tech Definitions, Trends: Datacenter Hardware and Solutions

Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesA hyper-converged infrastructure can support cloud deployments, but they are not one in the same; the variances in infrastructure should be noted before potential adoption. By Robert Sheldon Cloud computing has become a mainstay of enterprise operations. Not only do organizations turn to public cloud services for their application and data requirements, but many are now deploying private clouds in

2610, 2020

Cloud-to-Cloud Backup (C2C Backup)

T-Blog Editor/ October 26, 2020/ Cloud backup, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tech Definitions

Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesC2C backup (cloud-to-cloud backup) is the practice of copying data stored on one cloud service to another cloud service. The backup stored on the second cloud service serves the same purpose as an off-site backup. Posted by: Margaret Rouse WhatIs.com Contributor(s): Paul Crocetti and Matthew Haughn Cloud-to-cloud backup is important for organizations that rely on software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications like Microsoft Office 365, Box and Zendesk.

2610, 2020

enterprise architecture (EA)-a tech definition

T-Blog Editor/ October 26, 2020/ Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tech Definitions

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesAn enterprise architecture (EA) is a conceptual blueprint that defines the structure and operation of organizations. The intent of enterprise architecture is to determine how an organization can effectively achieve its current and future objectives. Posted by: Margaret Rouse WhatIs.com Contributor(s): Alexander Gillis Enterprise architecture involves the practice of analyzing, planning, designing and eventual implementing of analysis on an enterprise. Enterprise architecture

2610, 2020

Enterprise architecture strategy experts offer pandemic tips

T-Blog Editor/ October 26, 2020/ ‘New Normal’ courtesy of Covid-19, Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Covid-19 Global Responses, COVID-19: Organization Mitigation Responses, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Leadership and strategic planning

Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesEnterprise architecture experts offer up advice and tips for organizations coping with budget constraints and staffing pressures in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Carol Sliwa Enterprise architecture teams coping with IT budget constraints and staff cuts as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic should seize the moment to provide strategic leadership to their businesses, experts advise. “Now is

2610, 2020

The basics of zero-trust network access explained

T-Blog Editor/ October 26, 2020/ Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Industry News and Expert Advice, Network management and monitoring, Network Security, Timeless Tips, Trends: Datacenter Hardware and Solutions

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesSome experts believe VPNs have struggled to adapt to an increasingly cloud-based, internet-dependent world. Enter zero-trust network access, which may be network security’s future. By Lee Doyle, Doyle Research In organizations with remote employees, productivity depends on secure, reliable access to applications, services and data over the internet from any device at any location or time. Yet, the internet can expose

2610, 2020

A work-from-home reimbursement policy for network tech

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesA work-from-home reimbursement plan should drive better network and internet connectivity rates for remote workers and not just offset employees’ existing bills. By John Fruehe As the global coronavirus pandemic continues, businesses that rapidly adopted a work-from-home strategy are starting to realize this new way of working is not a temporary ordeal. Instead, work from home could be a lasting

2310, 2020

What CIOs need to know about hardening IT infrastructure

T-Blog Editor/ October 23, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, CIO Resources, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT applications, infrastructure and operations

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesInfrastructure hardening is an ongoing, proactive way of life for CIOs and their IT teams. Here, we provide guidance to ensure that hardening is planned and implemented successfully. By Paul Kirvan As organizations continue to deal with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, CIOs must invest in activities to harden all, or most, elements of their IT infrastructures — if

2310, 2020

CIO (Chief Information Officer)-who is this?

T-Blog Editor/ October 23, 2020/ Datacenter Infrastructure News, IT Management, Simple definitions to know, Tech Acronyms and Initialisms, Tech Definitions

Reading Time-approximately: 8 minutesA chief information officer (CIO) is the corporate executive in charge of information technology (IT) strategy and implementation. Posted by: Margaret Rouse WhatIs.com Contributor(s): Mary Pratt In addition to overseeing the hardware, software and data that help other members of the C-suite do their jobs effectively, the CIO must research new technologies, strategize how technology can provide business value and address the risks associated