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

0303, 2022

The ultimate comprehensive guide to network management in the enterprise

Tekmart Data Center Team/ March 3, 2022/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Network Infrastructure, Network management and monitoring, Network management software and network analytics, Network Security, Network Services, Network visibility, Telecoms networks and broadband communications

Reading Time-approximately: 7 minutesThis guide to network management explains the challenges of enterprise network monitoring and maintenance, best practices and next-generation automation using AI and ML. By Chuck Moozakis and Sandra Gittlen Network management is a cornerstone of IT that helps ensure enterprises run efficiently and effectively end to end. Technologies such as AI and machine learning are beginning to automate many of the functions of network administration and

0203, 2022

What a network node is; a detailed explanation with examples

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ March 2, 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, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Network Infrastructure, network node, Network visibility, Telecoms networks and broadband communications

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA computer network is a system of computers and computing devices that are connected via communication links. By Ben Lutkevich and Kate Gerwig These links allow the computers and other devices to send information over the network. Network protocols define how information is sent and received. Networks can be defined by their geographic location, the protocols they use, the physical arrangement

2402, 2022

Differences between load sharing and load balancing in network traffic distribution.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ February 24, 2022/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data Centre Hardware Equipment Technical Resources, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Essential Technical Terminology you need to know, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Network Infrastructure, Server hardware strategy, Tech Partner's Curated Content, WHY??: Explanations on data center hardware

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesLoad sharing and load balancing are two techniques that work to distribute traffic across a network. However, their methods of balancing differ significantly. Here’s how. By Andrew Froehlich Load sharing and load balancing both achieve the same goal of meeting application and service delivery requirements based on traffic load. When comparing how to achieve this goal from a technical perspective,

0802, 2022

route summarization (route aggregation);an expert’s explanation and its advantages.

Staff Writer/ February 8, 2022/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, route summarization (route aggregation)

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesRoute summarization — also known as route aggregation — is a method to minimize the number of routing tables in an IP network. By Rahul Awati It consolidates selected multiple routes into a single route advertisement. This differentiates it from flat routing, in which every routing table carries a unique entry for each route. In basic terms, a route advertisement contains information that devices can use

0601, 2022

A network node; what these are, their types ,topologies and examples.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ January 6, 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, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IoT data storage, Network Infrastructure, Network visibility, Tech Definitions, Technical Explanations

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA computer network is a system of computers and computing devices that are connected via communication links. These links allow the computers and other devices to send information over the network. By Ben Lutkevich and Kate Gerwig Network protocols define how information is sent and received. Networks can be defined by their geographic location, the protocols they use, the physical arrangement

0601, 2022

What is delay-tolerant network (DTN)? an in depth expert explanation.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ January 6, 2022/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Datacenter Infrastructure News, delay-tolerant network (DTN), Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Infrastructure in the Data Centre, Network Infrastructure, Tech Partner's Curated Content

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA delay-tolerant network (DTN) is a network that’s designed to operate effectively in extreme conditions and over very large distances, such as with space communications. By Rahul Awati In such environments, the conventional internet does not work; networks are also subject to frequent disruptions, high error rates and latency of hours or even days. A DTN can overcome such challenges and reliably transmit information, ensuring dependable

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

0808, 2021

Growing cause of security incidents attributable to cloud misconfiguration.

Tekmart Infrastructure SecurityTeam/ August 8, 2021/ ‘New Normal’ courtesy of Covid-19, Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Cloud architecture design and planning, Cloud computing, Cloud computing for business, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Hackers and cybercrime prevention, Industry News and Expert Advice, MSPs and cybersecurity, Network Infrastructure, Security, Timeless Articles

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesRapid cloud adoption during the pandemic has increased the attack surface and heightened the risk of misconfiguring services, leaving organisations more vulnerable to cyber attacks. By Sebastian Klovig Skelton Every organisation deploying Amazon Web Services (AWS) has experienced at least one security incident in its public cloud environment over the past year, with businesses’ rapid move to the cloud making