1612, 2020

data deduplication hardware-a tech definition

T-Blog Editor/ December 16, 2020/ Best practices for data center operations, Data Center Hardware Terminology, Data center hosting, Data Centre Servers, Tech Definitions, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesData deduplication hardware is disk storage that eliminates redundant copies of data and retains one instance to be stored. Posted by: Margaret Rouse WhatIs.com Contributor(s): Erin Sullivan Hardware-based deduplication products perform deduplication at the target rather than the source, or server. Data deduplication features can be found in data protection hardware such as virtual tape libraries, backup appliances and network-attached storage systems. Data deduplication recognizes redundant data

1612, 2020

What does N+1 redundancy mean?

T-Blog Editor/ December 16, 2020/ Data Center Hardware Terminology, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Disaster recovery, failover and high availability for virtual servers, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 2 minutesIn data centers, N+1 redundancy is used to express the idea that a system should be designed to withstand the loss of a component. By Scott Gottesman What does N+1 redundancy mean? N+1 redundancy is a formula meant to express a form of resilience used to ensure system availability in the event of a component failure. The formula suggests that

0312, 2020

What to consider before choosing an enterprise SSD

T-Blog Editor/ December 3, 2020/ Datacenter Infrastructure News, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Timeless Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 4 minutesA data storage device is a must-have item especially for those who utilize technology in their business and interest. In various industries, data is highly considered as a vital tool in sustaining and developing operations. By Tekmart Enterprise Support When it comes to performance, a solid-state device or SSD remains the king in the market. Compared to a traditional hard

0312, 2020

Hidden colocation cost drivers to look out for in 2021

T-Blog Editor/ December 3, 2020/ Cloud computing, Colocation, hosting and outsourcing management, Data Center Hardware, Data center systems management, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Timeless Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 7 minutesThese unexpected charges and fees can balloon colocation costs for enterprise IT organizations. By Stephen J. Bigelow Every colocation deal involves a detailed contract and service agreement, but the true colocation cost is buried in myriad supplemental charges and fees in the fine print or price sheets — and even in those costs that aren’t mentioned. Colocation facilities free IT

0212, 2020

A Visual Guide to the Various Notebook Components

T-Blog Editor/ December 2, 2020/ Batting for Tech in the Covid-19 Times, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Trends: Datacenter Hardware and Solutions

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesA Basic Guide to Identifying the Major Components of any Laptop or Notebook (using Dell notebooks as an example). By Tekmart Africa Support Team Identifying the Storage Device (i.e HDD or SSD) What it Looks like and What it does? (Fig.1.1 HDD and SSD notebook drives) The HDD (Hard Disk Drive)/SSD (Solid State Drive) is the part of your Computer which holds

3011, 2020

Transform your infrastructure to support parallel processing

T-Blog Editor/ November 30, 2020/ Data Center Hardware, Data Centre Servers, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Industry News and Expert Advice, Server Hardware, Server hardware and virtualization, Server hardware strategy

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesQuick, real-time data analysis is a boost to any organization’s operations. With the right hardware and software, you can support parallelization in your data center. By Jacob Roundy Parallel processing capabilities are highly sought after, and admins can apply the technology across many industry sectors. With a data center designed to handle this workload type, companies can derive insights from

2811, 2020

Business continuity vendors bolster offerings during pandemic.

T-Blog Editor/ November 28, 2020/ Datacenter Infrastructure News, Datacentre disaster recovery and security, Disaster recovery planning - management, Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Industry News and Expert Advice, IT infrastructure management and planning, Timeless Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesOrganizations must ensure their pandemic business continuity and technology DR plans address cybersecurity, as well as remote employees, social distancing and company shutdowns. By Paul Kirvan The COVID-19 pandemic highlights the need for organizations to ensure that their business continuity and technology disaster recovery plans are up to date. These plans need to address the challenges of remote working, social

2611, 2020

Your guide to avoiding server rack setup issues

T-Blog Editor/ November 26, 2020/ Data Center Hardware, Data Centre Servers, Datacenter Infrastructure News, Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Industry News and Expert Advice, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips, Timeless Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 5 minutesNot all data center servers are created equal. Before you attempt a server racking project, double-check size specifications and account for fastening hardware and cabling needs. By Stephen J. Bigelow Racks are meant to be standard, but IT equipment dimensions vary, and the volume of cabling needed to power and network modern servers, switches and storage cause unexpected deployment problems.

2511, 2020

Windows 10 updates to avoid and how to address them

T-Blog Editor/ November 25, 2020/ Expert Advise and Opinion, How-Tos and Other Useful Tips and Tricks, Timeless Tips, Windows 10, Windows 10 troubleshooting

Reading Time-approximately: 6 minutesWhile Windows administrators can never ignore Microsoft’s updates, it may make sense to delay or even avoid Windows updates until they are stable for enterprise users. By Gary Olsen One of the biggest challenges for Windows 10 admins is keeping current on Windows updates, but sometimes these updates can cause issues with desktop compatibility and stability. These OS updates are

2511, 2020

Types of Enterprise Hard Drives Explained

T-Blog Editor/ November 25, 2020/ SAS SSD (Serial-Attached SCSI solid-state drive), Solid-state storage, Tech Definitions, Tekmart Enterprise Hardware Tips

Reading Time-approximately: 3 minutesBy Tekmart Support Team When it comes to computing, priorities are placed on storage and performance. The hard drive is often viewed as a major storage device. However, there is alternative hardware that can do a perfect job. People now use Solid State Drives as the main storage device for a wide range of technological needs. An SSD is a