0411, 2021

What is the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) standard?

Tekmart OEM Storage Team/ November 4, 2021/ Cloud architecture design and planning, Cloud computing, Cloud Storage, Cloud storage management and standards, Computer Storage Hardware, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data Centre Hardware Equipment Technical Resources, Dell Datacenter Hardware, Network protocols and standards, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, WHY??: Explanations on data center hardware

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesIDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) is an electronic interface standard that defines the connection between a bus on a computer’s motherboard and the computer’s disk storage devices. By Robert Sheldon and Sonia Lelii The IDE interface was originally based on the IBM PC Industry Standard Architecture 16-bit bus standard, but it has since been implemented in computers that use other bus standards. In November 1990, the American National Standards

1608, 2021

Troubleshooting a DHCP server failure

Tekmart Data Center Team/ August 16, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT infrastructure management and planning, Network protocols and standards, Network Security

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesDHCP errors often result from DHCP server failure, a lack of available IP addresses and network failure. But troubleshooting steps vary depending on the error symptoms and causes. By Terry Slattery Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP, eases the task of administering IP addresses for network endpoints by centralizing address allocation configuration. Troubleshooting DHCP can be challenging and requires a basic

2007, 2021

The differences between Static and dynamic routing.

Tekmart Data Center Team/ July 20, 2021/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT infrastructure management and planning, Network protocols and standards

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesStatic routing uses preconfigured routes to send traffic to its destination, while dynamic routing uses algorithms to determine the best path. How else do the two methods differ? By David Jacobs and Mark Dargin Static routing and dynamic routing are two methods used to determine how to send a packet toward its destination. Static routes are configured in advance of

1510, 2020

Glossary of the VPN terminology you need to know

T-Blog Editor/ October 15, 2020/ Datacenter Infrastructure News, Essential Technical Terminology you need to know, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Network protocols and standards, Network Security

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesFor organizations with remote workforces, VPNs can be an essential part of daily life. This VPN glossary explores the essential terms and phrases that constitute VPN services. By Michaela Goss Enterprises’ embrace of remote work accelerated due to COVID-19, and it likely won’t subside when the pandemic is a distant memory. A staple of remote work is the VPN. With

1409, 2020

12 common network protocols and their functions explained

T-Blog Editor/ September 14, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Datacenter Infrastructure News, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Network protocols and standards, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Trends: Datacenter Hardware and Solutions

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesNetworking makes the internet work, but neither can succeed without protocols. Common network protocols and functions are key for communication and connection across the internet. By Michaela Goss Without network protocols, the modern internet would cease to exist. Common network protocols, including Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP), enable the exchange of information across the internet and work behind