Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesThere comes a time when every IT department has to refresh its server and storage hardware. There are no hard and fast rules about when this should take place. Sometimes decisions are driven by the availability of new technologies, such as next-generation Intel processors. Post courtesy of Dell Technologies Other times decisions can be driven by changing workload requirements, new
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesSelecting the right CPU for virtual infrastructures depends on many factors, including feature sets and hardware specs. Proper configuration of processor resources is also crucial. By Ryann Burnett Choosing a CPU for virtualization and configuring it properly are just as important as choosing memory, storage and network resources. A processor that doesn’t make sense for the infrastructure or one that’s
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesThe EMC VMAX3 is a family of SAN arrays designed for enterprise environments requiring large amounts of storage. Post courtesy of: Vince Westin EMC announced the latest new systems in the VMAX3 family. The new systems are the 100K, the 200K, and the 400K, known collectively as the VMAX3 Family. They are updated versions of the 10K, 20K, and 40K. In addition
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesA single point of failure (SPOF) is a potential risk posed by a flaw in the design, implementation or configuration of a circuit or system. SPOF refers to one fault or malfunction that can cause an entire system to stop operating. By Paul Kirvan and Stephen J. Bigelow A SPOF in a data center or other IT environment can compromise the availability
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesLearn the basics of data processing units: What they are, what they do, who’s making them and who’s adopting them. Then decide whether your data center might use one someday. By Allyson Larcom A data processing unit is a hardware accelerator specifically geared toward data processing and data-centric computing. It differs from other hardware accelerators such as the CPU and
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesThe Advanced Host Controller Interface and RAID are fundamental concepts for running an efficient data management and storage infrastructure. Learn the AHCI and RAID basics. By Scott D. Lowe and Brien Posey Even in this age of SSDs, IT still works with technologies developed in the last century. These techs include the Advanced Host Controller Interface and redundant arrays of
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesServer problems can spring from inside and outside hardware. Delve into these common issues and learn about the policies to have in place for regular maintenance and prevention. By Julia Borgini Technology isn’t perfect, but regular maintenance and monitoring helps it run as smoothly as possible. That’s especially true for server hardware, which, according to the Uptime Institute, accounts for
Reading Time-approximately: 11 minutesToday’s server platforms offer a host of options for SMBs and enterprise IT buyers; it’s important to learn the essentials before making any purchasing decisions. By John Moore The explosive growth of cloud computing platforms and the preceding wave of virtualization have significantly altered the role of the server among SMBs and enterprises. Virtualization enabled organizations to load multiple virtual
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesWhen admins compare government versus commercial software options, they must consider cost, use cases and available support as part of the selection process. By Stephen J. Bigelow Suitable software application acquisition can be fraught with problems — for private organizations and government agencies alike. Government agencies tend to build the software that is needed to operate the specific agency, while
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesPosted by: Margaret Rouse WhatIs.com Contributor(s): Ben Lutkevich; Mary K. Pratt; Francesca Sales Outsourcing is a business practice in which a company hires a third-party to perform tasks, handle operations or provide services for the company. The outside company, which is known as the service provider or a third-party provider, arranges for its own workers or computer systems to perform the tasks or services either
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On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, China. ‘Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2’ (SARS-CoV-2) was confirmed as the causative agent of what we now know as ‘Coronavirus Disease 2019’ (COVID-19). Since then, the virus has spread to more than 100 countries, including South Africa.
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