1005, 2022

MOSFET-Metal-Oxide Semiconductor Field-Effect Transistor-definition, history and different types.

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Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesThe metal-oxide semiconductor field-effect transistor (MOSFET, pronounced MAWS-feht) is the most common type of field-effect transistor (FET). By Gavin Wright They act as electrical switches and amplifiers controlling the amount of electricity that can flow between the source and drain terminals based on the voltage applied to the gate terminal. MOSFET is the underlying technology for most discrete transistors, digital logic, integrated circuits

1005, 2022

What is the meaning of ITAD acronym as used in the IT indsutry?

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Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesIT asset disposition (ITAD) is an industry term and practice built around reusing, recycling, repurposing, repairing or disposing of unwanted IT equipment in a safe and environmentally responsible way. By Alexander S. Gillis An IT organization can practice IT asset disposition itself or have a specialized vendor handle it. Instead of ending up as electronic waste, or e-waste, in a landfill,

0204, 2022

What is utility storage? an expert’s definition and explanation of the different types.

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Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesUtility storage is a service model in which a provider makes storage capacity available to an individual, organization or business unit on a pay-per-use basis. By Robert Sheldon The customer purchases only the services, not the equipment itself, even if the equipment is housed on premises. The utility model is sometimes called metered services or storage on demand. The term “utility” is used because the

2103, 2022

Zero client (ultrathin client) computing model; examples, benefits and drawbacks.

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Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesThese, zero clients, are also known as ultrathin client, are server-based computing models in which the end user’s computing device has no local storage. By Ben Lutkevich Zero client, also known as ultrathin client, is a server-based computing model in which the end user’s computing device has no local storage. A zero client can be contrasted with a thin client, which retains the

2103, 2022

Whai is a thick client (fat client) computer system ? their history, examples, benefits and drawbacks.

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA thick client (sometimes called a fat client) is a form of client-server architecture. Specifically, it is a networked computer system with most resources installed locally, rather than distributed over a network. By Alexander S. Gillis Thick client devices can be, for example, PCs, because they have their own hard drives, software applications and other local resources. Most, if not, all essential

2103, 2022

What is a thin client (lean client) desktop? history, benefits and drawbacks.

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Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesA thin client (or lean client) is a virtual desktop computing model that runs on the resources stored on a central server instead of a computer’s resources. By Alexander S. Gillis Normally thin clients take the form of low-cost computing devices that heavily rely on a server for computation. The term can also describe software applications that use the client-server model in which the

1103, 2022

Step by step guide in configuring DHCP failover for Windows Server

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Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesDHCP is a critical service, and network admins should take the time to create fault tolerance. Windows Server makes it easy to configure both failover and load balancing. By Damon Garn The role of the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, server is a simple yet critical one. DHCP provides the IP address configuration to workstations, laptops, phones and tablets connected

0203, 2022

What a network node is; a detailed explanation with examples

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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

0103, 2022

Expert tips on how to reduce the environmental impact of data storage in the data centers.

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Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesData storage technology can harm the environment. Choose efficient storage strategies and green-friendly cloud providers to help reduce the environmental impact of data storage. By Paul Kirvan As many IT professionals go about their daily work, they may not consider the environmental impact of data storage, and the systems and technology they use. Data storage, both on premises and in

2402, 2022

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

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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,