Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesMicrosoft unveiled a Datacenter Azure edition to go with the traditional Standard and Datacenter editions. See what else is new with this server OS release in this breakdown. By Brien Posey Windows Server 2022 arrived without the pageantry of previous Windows Server releases, but organizations with specific needs will appreciate the refinements to this server OS release. Microsoft has offered
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesA motherboard tattoo is a colloquial term once used to denote an ID code that is written in the basic input/output system (BIOS) of a computer to uniquely identify the computer. By Gavin Wright This ID code is used to ensure that system restore, or diagnostic CDs will only work with the computer they come with. It is set by
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesData centers use three varieties of processing units: CPU, GPU and DPU. Learn the unique use cases for each, and how to use them in conjunction to accelerate data center workloads. By Jacob Roundy In the world of computing, the term “processor” often refers to the central processing unit, or the CPU. The CPU is the most ubiquitous processor, but
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesVirtual storage offerings are not one size fits all. Factors in virtualized storage software selection include storage type, current infrastructure and management tools. By Brien Posey Storage virtualization is one way admins can improve migration speed, host more than one array type and make costs more predictable. Yet, like any technology, IT managers must ensure whatever software tool they choose
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesSlow network speeds, weak Wi-Fi signals and damaged cabling are just some of the most common network connection issues that IT departments need to troubleshoot. By David Jacobs Business networks are complex, and many things can go wrong that disrupt network performance. End users often complain about what appears to be poor application performance, and there can be many possible
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesStorage as a service offers cloud procurement and remote management of on-premises storage. Benefits include scalability, utilitylike consumption pricing and storage optimization. By Garry Kranz Enterprises have realized the potential benefits of storage as a service. The idea is to let organizations buy storage in the same way they buy other cloud services. Using service-based consumption, enterprises lease on-premises storage from a
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesScalable Processor Architecture (SPARC) is a 32- and 64-bit microprocessor architecture developed by Sun Microsystems in 1987. By Rahul Awati SPARC is based on reduced instruction set computing (RISC). SPARC has become a widely used architecture for hardware used with UNIX-based operating systems, including Sun’s own Solaris systems. Sun made SPARC an open architecture that is available for licensing to microprocessor manufacturers. Sun was acquired by Oracle Corporation in January
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA computer network is a system of computers and computing devices that are connected via communication links. These links allow the computers and other devices to send information over the network. By Ben Lutkevich and Kate Gerwig Network protocols define how information is sent and received. Networks can be defined by their geographic location, the protocols they use, the physical arrangement
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA delay-tolerant network (DTN) is a network that’s designed to operate effectively in extreme conditions and over very large distances, such as with space communications. By Rahul Awati In such environments, the conventional internet does not work; networks are also subject to frequent disruptions, high error rates and latency of hours or even days. A DTN can overcome such challenges and reliably transmit information, ensuring dependable
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesThe main steps to configure DHCP on Windows Server are installation, Active Directory authorization, creating a scope and DNS registration. Learn about other tasks and best practices. By Damon Garn Network nodes require an IP address configuration that usually comprises the IP address, subnet mask, default gateway IP for the router, name servers and other values. Administrators can manually set
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