Reading Time-approximately: < 1 minuteBy Stacey Peterson Published: Nov 22, 2019 Debating whether to go with SAN or NAS? Take a closer look at how the two network-based storage technologies compare based on function, usage, advantages and disadvantages. SAN and NAS are established methods used to create networked storage. However, each approach has its own unique features and benefits, as well as drawbacks. A SAN
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesOrganisations are buying more tech to keep operations running, but DRAM shortages will lead to server price increases By Cliff Saran Published: 26 Aug 2020 HPE has reported net revenue of $6.8bn for the third quarter of 2020, down 6% compared with Q3 2019. The company reported a 12% decline in revenue in its intelligent edge business to $684m, while its
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
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
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,
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
Reading Time-approximately: 7 minutesDon’t neglect form factor as part of your data center server selection. Instead, figure out what type of environment you need and learn which server use cases will work best. By Stephen J. Bigelow Senior Technology Editor -TechTarget –SearchWindowsServer A server is a computer intended to process centralized enterprise-class applications and communicate within a busy business network. Although any computer
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesThough outsourcing data center operations works in some scenarios, insourcing might still be the best solution for many IT shops. By Bob Plankers Contributor –SearchCloudComputing First Published: 05 Apr 2013 Outsourcing may be in, and insourcing may be out, but before pushing data center operations entirely to the cloud, consider the parallels in other industries. Boeing’s newest passenger plane, the
Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesThis tip discusses best practices associated with the operations and maintenance (O&M) processes for data center facilities, including the physical aspects of critical infrastructures, staffing considerations, and appropriate O&M processes, tools, and procedures necessary to support the demands of 7/24/forever expectations. Post CourtesyBy John Collins and Terry Rodgers, Syska Hennessy Group Published: 22 May 2009 Operations and maintenance (O&M) of
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesService provider selection, design documentation and thorough testing are all necessary for commissioning. Learn the process’s nuances to get your facilities online. By Robert McFarlane Principal -Shen Milsom & Wilke LLC –SearchDataCenter Published: 23 Jul 2019 Commissioning is important for any building, but it’s critical for a data center and requires more steps than an office building. Data center commissioning
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