2111, 2020

Managing datacentre engineers through Covid-19

T-Blog Editor/ November 21, 2020/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, Covid-19 Global Responses, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Datacentre systems management, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesThe coronavirus pandemic has seen datacentre engineers reclassified as “essential workers”, but how are their employers ensuring they can continue to do their work in a safe and secure way? By Sooraj Shah Against the backdrop of Covid-19, the term “key worker” instantly brings to mind thoughts of front-line NHS and social care workers, as well as supermarket staff. But

2209, 2020

Discover the main differences between COTS vs. GOTS

T-Blog Editor/ September 22, 2020/ Data center server infrastructure and OSes, Data center systems management, Data Centre Servers, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

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

0509, 2020

5 backup management best practices

T-Blog Editor/ September 5, 2020/ Backup and Archival Tools, Data center systems management, IT infrastructure management and planning, Remote data protection

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesThe task of managing backups can seem overwhelming. These straightforward guidelines should help, as there are procedures and technologies that can make your job easier. By Paul Kirvan Backup management of growing data sets was already a challenge before the pandemic. Now it’s even tougher, with employees working remotely and data traffic coming from many different sources. As this is

2707, 2020

How to prevent and recover from server failure

T-Blog Editor/ July 27, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data center systems management, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Server hardware strategy

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesHardware, software and facility issues can lead to server failure. With the right protocol and preventive maintenance, you can reduce failure amount and troubleshoot time. By Jacob Roundy Published: 02 Jun 2020 Server failure is a common issue that affects all organization types and sizes, and the cost of server downtime can include days without system access to loss of critical

1804, 2020

Essential components and tools of server monitoring

T-Blog Editor/ April 18, 2020/ Data Center Hardware, Data center systems management, Data Centre Servers, Infrastructure in the Data Centre, Server Hardware

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesServer capacity management requires a list of infrastructure components to watch and the right tools. A workflow with these concepts ensures uptime and helps usage predictions. By Julia Borgini Spacebarpress Media –SearchDataCenter Published: 16 Apr 2020 Though server capacity management is an essential part of data center operations, it can be a challenge to figure out which components to monitor

1304, 2020

From the front lines: How to select a colocation facility

T-Blog Editor/ April 13, 2020/ Colocation, hosting and outsourcing management, Data center hosting, Data center systems management, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesThe basic idea behind every colocation facility is the same, so follow these six guidelines to figure out which colo is right for your business. By Steve Gunderson First Published: 05 Apr 2013 Selecting a colocation facility presents not only potential hazards, but also the prospect of additional flexibility and business value. Steps include exploiting expertise throughout the organization, establishing