3007, 2023

The differences between network reliability and availability.

Tekmart Data Center Team/ July 30, 2023/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Networking, Data center systems management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Infrastructure in the Data Centre, IT infrastructure management and planning, Network Infrastructure

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesNetwork reliability is how long infrastructure works without disruption. Network availability is the percentage of time infrastructure operates in a given time frame. By Amy Larsen DeCarlo Enterprise reliance on connectivity to keep operations running requires consistent and precise network performance monitoring. IT organizations need service quality guarantees from their providers that they are meeting or exceeding performance standards. Subpar

2007, 2022

Upgrading or downgrading the IOS on an ISR (or similar) router; a simple how-to step by step guide.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ July 20, 2022/ Data Center Hardware, Data Center Networking, Data center storage and networking, Data center systems management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Industry News and Expert Advice, Research Results and Trends, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Tekmart Support: Storage Systems' Implementation Tutorials

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesYou can use these steps to either upgrade or downgrade the IOS on an ISR router. We have used the Cisco 2800 Series Integrated Services Router (ISR) in this example. By Tekmart Africa Enterprise Support First up, you must make sure you have done the following ready : 1) Get the new IOS to the router 2) Verify the integrity

2305, 2022

Sunbird cable management software enhances documentation, visibility

Tekmart Data Center Team/ May 23, 2022/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data Center Networking, Data center storage and networking, Data center systems management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT infrastructure management and planning, Tech Partner's Curated Content, Telecoms networks and broadband communications

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesEven a timeworn networking discipline like cabling can undergo a renaissance. See how cable management software helps organizations visualize network connectivity. By David Jacobs As a network manager, perhaps you document the connections between ports. But do your records include all the information you need to maintain the network efficiently? While a spreadsheet that lists port-to-port connections may seem sufficient,

2412, 2021

The different types of network cables; a beginner’s guide.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ December 24, 2021/ Computer Storage Hardware, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data Center Networking, Data Centre Hardware Equipment Technical Resources, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Network Infrastructure, Tech Partner's Curated Content, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Tekmart Partner Content, Trends: Datacenter Hardware and Solutions, WHY??: Explanations on data center hardware

Reading Time-approximately: 8 minutesThe main types of network cables are coax, fiber optics, and shielded and unshielded twisted pair. As enterprises deploy new technologies, it’s critical to select the right cables. ByChris Partsenidis and David Jacobs Selecting cables is a crucial part of network design. Required data rate, cost and distance all dictate the range of choices for each connection. Some connections require

2412, 2021

Did you know the different types of network switches? An expert’s simple comparative explanation.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ December 24, 2021/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Networking, Data center storage and networking, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT infrastructure management and planning, Network Infrastructure, Tech Definitions, Technical Explanations, WHY??: Explanations on data center hardware

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesSome of the different types of network switches include managed, modular, unmanaged and stackable. Find out how different network switches dovetail and differ. By Andrew Froehlich These days, a switch is a switch, right? Well, not necessarily. While all network switches move data from point A to point B, many enterprise-grade switches have significant hardware and software differences that factor

2607, 2021

What does bandwidth (network bandwidth) in networking parlance mean?-an explanation and factors affecting network performance.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ July 26, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data Center Networking, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Network app performance, Network Infrastructure

Reading Time-approximately: 7 minutesNetwork bandwidth is a measurement indicating the maximum capacity of a wired or wireless communications link to transmit data over a network connection in a given amount of time. By Andrew Froehlich and Kevin Ferguson Typically, bandwidth is represented in the number of bits, kilobits, megabits or gigabits that can be transmitted in 1 second. Synonymous with capacity, bandwidth describes data

2003, 2021

Switch to white box networking brings choice, disruption

Staff Writer/ March 20, 2021/ CTOs Quick Reads, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data Center Networking, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, SDN and other network strategies, Timeless Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesWhite box switches separate two long-intertwined data center components: Networking hardware and the network operating system that runs on it. With such a marked change, it’s no wonder open networking isn’t for everyone. By Ethan Banks The jury’s still out on software-defined networking, but white box switching just might stand the test of time. Disruption is a technology buzzword applied to any

2003, 2021

White box switches and hyper-convergence aid data center networks now

Staff Writer/ March 20, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data Center Networking, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesWhite box switches and hyper-convergence are two upgrades that can breathe new life into your data center network. Learn what they are and how to make them work for you. By David Jacobs Two recent developments promise to alter the ways that compute environments are built and managed. The first, white box switches, lowers network component costs while increasing the

2802, 2021

How to optimize the MTU setting on your router for better performance

Staff Writer/ February 28, 2021/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Routers and Modems, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Telecoms networks and broadband communications, Timeless Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesDepending on make and model, your home router/modem may be configured for basic web surfing but not for high performance. Optimizing the MTU setting may help. by Mark Kaelin As more and more of the global workforce have become reliant on home-based network communications equipment like routers and modems, it has also become much more important that the equipment be fined tuned

1202, 2021

What is data center networking, and how can you get started?

Staff Writer/ February 12, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Networking, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesThis feature explores the basics of data center networks, such as how to plan for data center consolidation, the effects of cloud services and how to handle data center interconnects. By Michaela Goss Data center networking has always been a central part of enterprise network management. Data centers still play a crucial role in modern networking, yet this role has