1107, 2020

A Guide to Server hardware Architecture, Products and Management.

T-Blog Editor/ July 11, 2020/ Data Center Hardware, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Industry News and Expert Advice

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, Published: 16 Jun 2020 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

1107, 2020

Even with software-based data center options, it’s still important to know the physical components of a server.

T-Blog Editor/ July 11, 2020/ Data Center Hardware, Data Centre Servers, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesDrill down to basics with these server hardware terms. Check out these four terms to refresh your memory. By Jessica Lulka, Associate Site Editor Servers are the powerhouse behind every data center. These modular, boxy components contain all the processing power required to route and store data for every possible use case. Depending on the size of the data center,

0607, 2020

How Covid-19 has elevated the status of the datacentre industry

T-Blog Editor/ July 6, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Covid-19 Global Responses, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Industry News and Expert Advice, Infrastructure in the Data Centre

Reading Time-approximately: 7 minutesThe pandemic Covid-19 has served to highlight just how dependent the world is on the datacentre community – and governments, policy-makers and investors are taking note. By Caroline Donnelly Senior Editor, UK -Computer Weekly –ComputerWeekly.com Published: 03 Jul 2020 The cloak of invisibility under which the datacentre industry operates suits enterprises and colocation providers from a security and operational scrutiny

1306, 2020

logical unit number (LUN)

T-Blog Editor/ June 13, 2020/ Data center design and facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data Centre Servers, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesA logical unit number (LUN) is a unique identifier for designating an individual or collection of physical or virtual storage devices that execute input/output (I/O) commands with a host computer, as defined by the Small System Computer Interface (SCSI) standard. Posted by: Margaret Rouse WhatIs.com – TechTarget – WhatIs.com Contributor(s): Alexander Gillis SCSI is a widely implemented I/O interconnect that can facilitate data exchange between

0706, 2020

Finding the right conditions for datacentre cooling

T-Blog Editor/ June 7, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Facilities & Operations, Industry News and Expert Advice, Infrastructure in the Data Centre

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesComputer Weekly explores a variety of cost-effective, energy-efficient services currently using innovative methods to keep datacentres cool By Cliff Saran Managing Editor -TechTarget –ComputerWeekly.com Published: 01 Jun 2020 The volume of data stored and processed has a direct correlation to datacentre energy efficiency and cooling requirements, needed to keep equipment running optimally. Analyst IDC estimates that the amount of data

0506, 2020

How to purchase the best server hardware for small business

T-Blog Editor/ June 5, 2020/ Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data Centre Servers, Expert Advise and Opinion, Infrastructure in the Data Centre

Reading Time-approximately: 10 minutesBefore buying a server, it’s important to assess the SMB’s needs and review these seven steps outlining the factors an organization should consider. By Robert Sheldon Contributor –SearchSQLServer Published: 04 Jun 2020 Organizations of all sizes rely on servers to support their workloads, and small businesses are no exception. But purchasing a server can be a daunting task, as there

0506, 2020

An in-depth look at calculating server hardware costs for SMBs

T-Blog Editor/ June 5, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data Center Hardware, Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data center systems management, Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesServers can be expensive, but there’s more to the purchase than just the price of the hardware. Learn what additional items an SMB must factor into the overall cost. By Brien Posey Microsoft MVP –SearchDataBackup Published: 03 Jun 2020 Even though many larger organizations run a significant percentage of their workloads in the cloud, there are some compelling benefits for

0506, 2020

The history of server hardware

T-Blog Editor/ June 5, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center facilities, Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data center systems management, Industry News and Expert Advice, Infrastructure in the Data Centre

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesServer hardware has consistently evolved since the first web server in 1990. Here’s a look at the major advancements in form factor, management and virtualization. By Jacob Roundy SearchDataCenter Published: 04 Jun 2020 Millions of servers exist worldwide, many of which are hidden away in server farms and data centers. But have you ever considered the technology’s origins? The history

0206, 2020

Tools and tips to track server power consumption

T-Blog Editor/ June 2, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesServer power requirements differ for each organization, but it’s still essential to monitor peak loads and track how much power your servers consume to avoid outages. By Alan R. Earls Contributor –SearchSoftwareQuality Server power consumption is a necessary component to monitor as part of comprehensive data center operations. Servers are some of the biggest power users in a data center,

0206, 2020

Develop a 7-step server maintenance checklist

T-Blog Editor/ June 2, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center design and facilities, Data center facilities, Data center systems management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesFor effective server maintenance, admins must perform proactive hardware and software checks. Any list must include dusting, log review and software patch tests. By Stephen J. Bigelow Senior Technology Editor -TechTarget –SearchWindowsServer Even with the performance and redundant features of servers, increased workload consolidation and reliability expectations can take a toll on server hardware. A server maintenance checklist should cover