Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesHewlett-Packard (HP) over the years has acquired many companies such as Digital, Compaq, EMC and others. In the process they have added several formats to their numbering system. Many of the conventions for part numbers are associated to the type of parts such as printer parts or server parts. In addition HP uses different formats for parts that are sold as standalone
Reading Time-approximately: < 1 minuteTekmart Africa’s guide to decoding part numbers in data center hardware components Many data center hardware items will have multiple part numbers. The part you receive might seem to be a different part because of the part number, but it is usually the same part. We carefully review all part numbers so we can ship the correct parts to you.
Reading Time-approximately: < 1 minuteAn end-of-service-life announcement can spell trouble for IT managers. Understanding a piece of hardware equipment’s End of Service Life can be confusing as it varies per OEM. We have narrowed it down to four key phases that you should know about as you plan out your data center maintenance and support. General Availability (GA):: This is when the piece of
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesWindows 10 disk management is a crucial function that system admins should be able to perform. To manage Windows disks, IT must know the difference between volumes and partitions. By Gary Olsen Technology consultant and freelance author – SearchEnterpriseDesktop Published: 09 Dec 2019 Windows 10 disk management ensures users have an optimal desktop configuration that allows applications and data to
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesFind out what Intel’s Rack Scale Design architecture is and how its reference code and APIs enable Intel-partner products to compose on-demand virtual servers for specific workloads. By Robert Sheldon Contributor – SearchSQLServer Published: 14 Feb 2020 Intel Rack Scale Design is a reference architecture, or blueprint, for building a composable disaggregated infrastructure that utilizes software-defined technologies to deliver a
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesA Windows 10 unattended installation can help IT immensely. One of the key steps along the way is creating an answer file, which includes understanding the Windows Setup workflow. By Ed Tittel Writer, Trainer, Internet Consultant – SearchVirtualDesktop Kari Finn Published: 23 Oct 2019 A Windows 10 unattended installation for the Creators Update — Version 1703 Build 15063 or later —
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesIf users are experiencing Windows 10 boot problems, IT can turn to the Master Boot Record or Startup Repair to diagnose and resolve the issues. By Robert Sheldon Contributor – SearchSQLServer Published: 20 Nov 2019 The new operating system might be a step up from previous versions in a lot of ways, but Windows 10 boot problems still pop up
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesReports of the demise of on-premises infrastructure in favor of public cloud are greatly exaggerated. On-premises data centers remain the dominant infrastructure deployment platform in 2020, according to TechTarget’s 2020 IT Priorities Survey. When asked to describe their top infrastructure deployment methodologies for 2020, 45% of IT decision-makers cited on-premises data centers. Hybrid cloud was the next most common answer
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesIT teams can prepare their networks for cloud migrations by planning around their applications, security strategies, remote users and WAN performance. Resource courtesy of David Jacobs Principal – The Jacobs Group – SearchNetworking Enterprises that decide to move processing to a cloud provider must prepare their networks for the migration. That will almost certainly mean upgrading WAN links, but enterprises
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesA spike in remote work due to the new coronavirus is testing the scalability of collaboration services like Zoom and Cisco Webex. Even small service disruptions could significantly impede productivity. By Jonathan Dame News Writer – TechTarget – SearchUnifiedCommunications Published: 13 Mar 2020 A sudden surge in remote work due to the rapidly spreading new coronavirus is providing a real-world
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