Reading Time-approximately: 7 minutesUnderstand, communicate, monitor, check logs, ask for support. Follow these guidelines, and make troubleshooting server problems quick and easy. By Adam Fowler Server troubleshooting is a fine art, but there are some quick and easy methods and tips to get things running smoothly. ITIL methodology delves into how to troubleshoot a server or a related issue more deeply, but the general
Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesWhen it comes to managing KVM, admins should do their homework and research common questions to better understand the technology and ensure peak performance. By Stefani Muñoz KVM is a popular and well-known hypervisor for Linux distributions that is not only free to use, but also offers admins remote access to software and VMs, network flexibility and scalability. IT administrators
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesFrequently testing a disaster recovery plan is one reliable way to ensure that a virtual recovery will go smoothly and not set an organization back. By Stuart Burns Virtual disaster recovery is one of those things that must work right the first time. It is often the last resort to quickly restore services before going to tape recovery. While tape
Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesServer problems can spring from inside and outside hardware. Delve into these common issues and learn about the policies to have in place for regular maintenance and prevention. By Julia Borgini Technology isn’t perfect, but regular maintenance and monitoring helps it run as smoothly as possible. That’s especially true for server hardware, which, according to the Uptime Institute, accounts for
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesDeciding how many cores per CPU to have in your virtual servers can be tricky, but if you take these factors into consideration, you’re bound to choose the right number. By Jim O’Reilly The seemingly simple issue of deciding how many cores to have in each CPU in your virtual servers has a number of complex dimensions. First, CPUs tend
Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesCompatibility, connection and cost are key considerations for hyper-converged data backup. Dive into these best practices to improve your data protection efforts. By Brien Posey Hyper-converged infrastructure appliances from vendors such as Dell EMC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Nutanix continue to perform well in the market, as do backup-oriented systems from vendors like Cohesity and Rubrik. Whichever type of HCI
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesSome older file formats continue to find life in the enterprise decades after they were developed for their versatility — in certain situations. By Brien Posey Modern Microsoft operating systems support multiple Windows file systems, including FAT16, FAT32, NTFS and ReFS. Each of these file systems has its own unique capabilities and use cases. Despite their age, some of the
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 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 to load multiple virtual
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
Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesIn this guest post, Darren Watkins, managing director of colocation provider Virtus Data Centres, talks about how Covid-19 has changed what enterprises want from their datacentre partners. By Caroline Donnelly More than 100 million people are in strict lockdown across Europe as governments and health systems attempt to battle the spread of the devastating Covid-19 Coronavirus pandemic. And, while normal life
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