Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesA small investment in time to execute these Windows Server performance tuning tips and techniques can optimize server workloads for more satisfactory results. By Brien Posey Windows Server has evolved over the years, and tweaks to keep the operating system running well that were valid years ago might not hold up. What follows are 10 basic pointers that can help
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesStandard Windows and Linux command-line utilities oftentimes have niche, yet important functionality not available in GUI tools that require IT workers to make custom workflows. By Richard Siddaway Server management is all about getting the job done — preferably with minimal effort by the administrator. Whether to use the standard GUI or command-line tools depends on the circumstances. Just as
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesHow many VMs can you put on a server? That depends on whether your hardware and virtual environment are well-matched. This tip offers four criteria to select the right servers. By Alexander S. Gillis IT administrators frequently ask how many VMs can fit on a host server when deciding which hardware options to purchase for their virtual hosts. Admins must consider the current
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesMini PCs are a low-cost hardware alternative to servers that enable organizations to maintain maximum data center features and capabilities in remote office locations. By Brian Kirsch Maintaining the features and capabilities of a traditional data center in a remote office can be difficult. A mini PC for business can provide the performance, security and flexibility that end users require,
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesUPSes are crucial components to any backup power system. Use power ratings, infrastructure voltage requirements and the UPS type to guide the selection process. By Julia Borgini Organizations must invest in effective data center power systems to avoid costly downtime. But admins shouldn’t just focus on primary power systems. Backup power hardware, such as uninterruptible power supplies, is also essential.
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesTo choose the right UPS, be sure to figure out business needs, power supply size requirements and how long your backup systems must last during downtime. By Robert McFarlane Uninterruptible power supply selection starts with a plan and a business purpose. The hardware’s goal is to maintain power when the utility service quits, but admins should determine for how long,
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesBackup Exec, which is now under the Veritas brand, is one of the top names in data protection. If a Backup Exec error occurs, it may be one of the codes analyzed below. By Brien Posey Backup Exec has been around in one form or another since the early 1990s and has a reputation as one of the more reliable
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesCOVID-19 accelerated certain data backup trends throughout 2020. Now, with vaccines available, experts share what they believe 2021 has in store for backup and recovery. By Johnny Yu Data backup and protection industry experts see many of the trends that started this year persisting into 2021. In 2020, COVID-19 brought massive acceleration in cloud adoption, SaaS adoption and ransomware. From
Reading Time-approximately: < 1 minuteBy Tekmart Support Team Circular economy business models keep products and materials in use, by design, for as long as possible to get the maximum value from them. A circular economy approach ensures that materials are retained within productive use, in a high value state, for as long as possible. This is how a company creates, captures, and delivers value with the value creation
Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesWhether you’re managing cloud storage or a local SAN, both have issues. Compare 13 areas where SAN and cloud storage challenges can arise and find out how to deal with them. By Stephen Engelhardt By moving data storage to the cloud, businesses can focus more on the core competencies of supporting their business model. For instance, cloud services simplify the data
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