1103, 2020

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

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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

1103, 2020

Prepare for Windows Server 2008 end of life

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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

1103, 2020

Converged data center migration practices to avoid data loss

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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

1103, 2020

Improve server rack physical security with ISO standards

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Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesSafeguarding information access is essential to data center operations. With ISO Standard 27001 and the right locking mechanisms, you can prevent a security breach at the server hardware level. By Brien Posey Microsoft MVP – SearchDataBackup Published: 17 Oct 2019 Organizations use a variety of mechanisms — such as biometric locks and keycards — to secure physical access to their

2402, 2020

Is it better to build or buy data center hardware?

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Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesChoosing converged systems or ODM servers for data center hardware depends on the capabilities of your in-house IT staff. By Jim O’Reilly Cloud consultant – Volanto – SearchCloudComputing Published: 26 Feb 2016 Among the infinite-seeming decisions IT teams must make, data center hardware selection is one that’s more philosophical than technical. Is it better to build your own hardware or

2402, 2020

third-party cookie -definition

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Reading Time-approximately: < 1 minutePosted by: Margaret Rouse WhatIs.com – TechTarget – WhatIs.com Contributor(s): Matthew Haughn A third-party cookie is one that is placed on a user’s hard disk by a Web site from a domain other than the one a user is visiting. As with standard cookies, third-party cookies are placed so that a site can remember something about you at a later

1902, 2020

Pin down these hardware service contract details

T-Blog Editor/ February 19, 2020/ Contracting and Legal, Data Center Hardware, Data Centre Servers, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesWhat are some tips you can share for a solid hardware support agreement? A server warranty won’t do much good when every second of downtime counts. Here’s how to hammer out a support agreement that addresses the particular needs of your company. Brien Posey Microsoft MVP – SearchDataBackup Published: 06 Apr 2018 The process of purchasing a server is relatively

1602, 2020

How to replace a Failed Dell EqualLogic Controller

T-Blog Editor/ February 16, 2020/ Datacenter Infrastructure News, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesWhat to do when an EqualLogic Controller Fails The procedures may vary when a control module (member) is removed or fails depending on the number and type of control modules, the network cabling configuration, and the cache mode settings. Please see the Hardware Maintenance manual for your array model for detailed information about array-specific control module and network failover behavior. Use

1502, 2020

Decoding EMC Hard Drive specs using the Part Numbers

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Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesAs your EMC CLARiiON, VNX, and AX series grow older, sourcing the exact part number replacements for hard drives can get harder and harder. This guide aims to educate you on how to determine the part number and see compatible part numbers for your system. Determining EMC Hard Drive Part Numbers There is a good chance that there are many

1502, 2020

Data Domain-Fixing foreign disks issues and unfailing a Disk Drive

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Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesWhen swapping chassis, hard drives, or adding new shelves to an active Data Domain system you may encounter a Foreign Disk error. A disk in Foreign state in a Data Domain head unit or expansion shelf indicates that the disk contains a valid Data Domain file system data and is intended to alert to the presence of this data to