QLC vs. TLC NAND: Which is best for your storage needs?

T-Blog Editor/ March 26, 2020/ Datacenter Infrastructure News, Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion, Flash Memory, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesQLC flash memory is best for most read-intensive workloads, while TLC is suited to write-dominant workloads. Discover how QLC vs. TLC NAND are coexisting in the data center. By Kurt Marko Consultant – MarkoInsights – SearchMicroservices Published: 06 Mar 2020 IT professionals tend to see the march of technology as monotonic and progressive — always moving in one direction toward

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Windows 10 disk management terms IT should know-what are these?

T-Blog Editor/ March 19, 2020/ Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Windows 10

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesWindows 10 disk management is a crucial function that system admins should be able to perform. To manage Windows disks, IT must know the difference between volumes and partitions. By Gary Olsen Technology consultant and freelance author – SearchEnterpriseDesktop Published: 09 Dec 2019 Windows 10 disk management ensures users have an optimal desktop configuration that allows applications and data to

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What is Intel Rack Scale Design and how does it work?

T-Blog Editor/ March 19, 2020/ Engage the experts, Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesFind out what Intel’s Rack Scale Design architecture is and how its reference code and APIs enable Intel-partner products to compose on-demand virtual servers for specific workloads. By Robert Sheldon Contributor – SearchSQLServer Published: 14 Feb 2020 Intel Rack Scale Design is a reference architecture, or blueprint, for building a composable disaggregated infrastructure that utilizes software-defined technologies to deliver a

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How to create an Windows 10 unattended installation

T-Blog Editor/ March 19, 2020/ Engage the experts, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Windows 10

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesA Windows 10 unattended installation can help IT immensely. One of the key steps along the way is creating an answer file, which includes understanding the Windows Setup workflow. By Ed Tittel Writer, Trainer, Internet Consultant – SearchVirtualDesktop Kari Finn Published: 23 Oct 2019 A Windows 10 unattended installation for the Creators Update — Version 1703 Build 15063 or later —

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4 ways to fix Windows 10 boot problems-fast

T-Blog Editor/ March 19, 2020/ Engage the experts, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Windows 10

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesIf users are experiencing Windows 10 boot problems, IT can turn to the Master Boot Record or Startup Repair to diagnose and resolve the issues. By Robert Sheldon Contributor – SearchSQLServer Published: 20 Nov 2019 The new operating system might be a step up from previous versions in a lot of ways, but Windows 10 boot problems still pop up

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How do I build a cloud-ready network?

T-Blog Editor/ March 16, 2020/ Engage the experts, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Infrastructure in the Data Centre, IT Management, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesIT teams can prepare their networks for cloud migrations by planning around their applications, security strategies, remote users and WAN performance. Resource courtesy of David Jacobs Principal – The Jacobs Group – SearchNetworking Enterprises that decide to move processing to a cloud provider must prepare their networks for the migration. That will almost certainly mean upgrading WAN links, but enterprises

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The latest wireless standard, Wi-Fi 6, is coming to an enterprise near you. As a result, businesses will need to plan accordingly as they evaluate Wi-Fi 6 devices.

T-Blog Editor/ March 16, 2020/ Data Center Hardware, Engage the experts, Industry News and Expert Advice, Infrastructure in the Data Centre, IT infrastructure management and planning, Wireless Technology

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesHow businesses can gear up for Wi-Fi 6 hardware Resource courtesy of: Lee Badman SearchNetworking With the rising tide of awareness and media coverage of Wi-Fi 6, plenty of individuals and organizations are wondering how they’ll jump in and take advantage of the latest wireless standard. Depending on the circumstances and scenario, moving to Wi-Fi 6, also known as 802.11ax,

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Security, connectivity and remote management are integral parts of any edge architecture. Here’s how to include them in your infrastructure

T-Blog Editor/ March 11, 2020/ Data Center Hardware, Data Centre Servers, Engage the experts, IT infrastructure management and planning, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutes4 essential components to edge data center maintenance By George Lawton Contributor – SearchMicroservices Published: 30 Sep 2019 Edge computing architectures represent a new generation of smaller infrastructure and new technical maintenance requirements. However, even with their dispersed nature, factors such as reliability, security and edge data center maintenance are just as important as an on-premises data center. Edge sites

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Prepare for Windows Server 2008 end of life

T-Blog Editor/ March 11, 2020/ Converged Infrastructure, Data Centre Servers, Engage the experts, Server Hardware, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesAdmins must prepare their workloads for the Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support. Otherwise, they risk the possibility of significant security breaches. By Brien Posey Microsoft MVP – SearchDataBackup Published: 04 Oct 2019 With Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support on Jan. 14, 2020, virtualization administrators must come up with a plan for their

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Converged data center migration practices to avoid data loss

T-Blog Editor/ March 11, 2020/ Converged Infrastructure, Data Centre Servers, Engage the experts, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesRefreshing data center hardware is no simple task, especially for organizations with multiple workflows. Before completing an upgrade, make a plan for backups and workload management. By Brien Posey Microsoft MVP – SearchDataBackup Published: 14 Aug 2018 As admins seek to streamline data center operations, many are pushing for a transition from heterogeneous to homogeneous environments. This can be done

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