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• A glossary of the VPN terminology you need to know

  For organizations with remote workforces, VPNs can be an essential part of daily life. This VPN glossary explores the essential terms and phrases that constitute VPN services.  Continue Reading

• How to get started with automation test scripts

  What makes a good test script? And how do you evaluate appropriate tools and languages? Here's what software developers and testers need to know to make test automation part of their process.  Continue Reading

• Find the right software testing methods for your dev process

  Many organizations want to do more automated testing, but which tests solve specific problems? Here's a breakdown of the key test types and how they might fit your test strategy.  Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi 6 explained: Speed, range, latency, frequency and security

  Wi-Fi 6 is more than just another wireless upgrade, boasting substantial gains over Wi-Fi 5. Learn how frequency, speed, range, latency and security change with the new standard.  Continue Reading

• Microservices availability tips for pandemic's scaling challenge

  Surges in app user activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced architects to make immediate decisions around service availability and performance, especially for distributed architectures.  Continue Reading

• 6 key AI data storage questions answered

  Want to know what to watch for when planning storage for AI workloads? Find out the key considerations and challenges for dealing with the complexities of AI.  Continue Reading

• Find the right automation test cases

  One piece of software might be well-suited for test automation while another won't. Here are the factors to look for when you need to settle on your test strategy.  Continue Reading

• HCI bolsters COVID-19 work-from-home infrastructure

  Redirecting hyper-converged systems or reusing older hardware can help organizations support a sudden influx of many more remote workers. Discover the challenges you might face.  Continue Reading

• 7 questions to ask before you select software testing tools

  Before you select software testing tools, you need to know how to evaluate them. Explore trial versions, research the vendors and assess your organization's needs and capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Two-pronged approach to scaling remote work infrastructure

  Hastily supporting large numbers of workers who all of a sudden find themselves at home requires quick thinking on the part of IT. Just as important is what you do afterward.  Continue Reading

• What to include in an SD-WAN security checklist

  SD-WAN security encompasses more than integrated security functionality. Find out which capabilities enterprises should look for when evaluating SD-WAN and security.  Continue Reading

• Container data storage's emerging role now and in the future

  See how application workload and cloud portability requirements are driving container storage preferences in the latest research from the Taneja Group.  Continue Reading

• Zoom, Netflix discuss remote network management challenges

  COVID-19 forces IT teams to manage company networks remotely. Here are common issues IT teams of all sizes -- like those at Zoom and Netflix -- face and ways to solve them.  Continue Reading

• 5 core components of microservices architecture

  Before you build a microservices application, take a closer look at the components of the architecture and their capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Find value in real-time application monitoring

  What started as a way for administrators to know if a system went offline has morphed into a broad combination of monitoring that involves admins, engineers and operations staff.  Continue Reading

• Compare the top automated functional testing tools

  This roundup of top automated functional testing tools, including Selenium, Micro Focus UFT and TestComplete, will guide you to pick the best choice for software testing needs.  Continue Reading

• How SD-WAN and cloud exchanges benefit multi-cloud settings

  As more organizations move IT workloads outside of company walls, SD-WAN services can help ease the shift to cloud environments and secure cloud connections, like cloud exchanges.  Continue Reading

• Weigh test automation's advantages and disadvantages

  Automated testing can add speed and completeness to the software development process, but be sure you've considered the tradeoffs. Let's look at the pros and cons.  Continue Reading

• Dive into the quantum computing qubit with IBM's Bob Sutor

  The quantum computing industry is entering a new era. IBM's Bob Sutor discusses the technology's importance and how his latest book can help readers better understand the qubit.  Continue Reading

• HPE Primera storage makes Synergy, Composable Rack more intelligent

  See how intelligent all-flash Primera storage with InfoSight predictive analytics brings a more cloud-like resilient, agile, scalable experience to HPE composable infrastructures.  Continue Reading

• Open Compute Project influence, open source hardware gain momentum

  With open source hardware more feasible than ever, catch up on how Open Compute Project consortium uses open source to develop more efficient server and infrastructure designs.  Continue Reading

• Take a look at 6 top VPN service providers for remote work

  The right VPN connection ensures workers can do their jobs with an efficient and secure connection. Explore the leading options and their pricing and protection details.  Continue Reading

• Amazon bets big on last mile delivery service improvements

  Amazon has made a significant investment in building out its last mile delivery services to grab a piece of the growing grocery delivery market.  Continue Reading

• Amazon moves into autonomous vehicle market

  Amazon aims to lower transportation costs and complete the last mile of delivery with autonomous technology. COVID-19 could accelerate its adoption.  Continue Reading

• How to evaluate test automation languages

  You have options when choosing a test automation language. Is Java the way to go? What about Ruby or Python? Let's look at the pros and cons.  Continue Reading

• 5 tips that can lead to Azure cloud management success

  Many factors go into managing Azure resources, and they vary based on a company's needs. Explore five pieces to the larger cloud management puzzle to optimize your environment.  Continue Reading

• The future of flash memory promises unprecedented speed, capacity

  NAND flash's future involves more layers and bits per cell. At the same time, NVMe-oF, storage class memory and other new technologies will fundamentally change memory and storage.  Continue Reading

• Get to know NVMe protocol basics with these related terms

  NVMe is a storage protocol that has made a difference in the enterprise. When looking into NVMe and its related technologies, it can help to have these basic terms on hand.  Continue Reading

• DriveNets' disaggregated router tech wins innovation award

  Networking startup DriveNets is bringing cloud principles to carrier networks with disaggregated router technology that could change how providers manage their infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Test automation maintenance requires knowledge sharing

  An important but overlooked aspect of test automation maintenance is the institutional knowledge of how the testing is done. Don't restrict that information to just a few people.  Continue Reading

• Hyper-converged use cases beyond VM stacks: A hardware guide

  Explore best hyper-converged appliance and cluster configurations for containers, machine/deep learning, streaming analytics and specific products supporting each of these workloads.  Continue Reading

• 7 Google Cloud database options to free up your IT team

  Moving data to a cloud database is an effective way to optimize cost and performance for applications. Review seven of Google's database services and decide if one is right for you.  Continue Reading

• Walk through 5 common PowerShell uses for IT ops teams

  PowerShell use cases have expanded past Microsoft's original design -- but IT automation is still at the tool's core, whether it's to support an AIOps strategy or monitor server performance.  Continue Reading

• What is AI-defined infrastructure, and does it work?

  Software-driven hyper-converged, composable infrastructures and incorporation of AI technologies into compute and storage has brought more intelligence to enterprise IT than ever.  Continue Reading

• NOR flash memory proves a good fit for robotics, IoT devices

  As mobility and IoT continue to expand, NOR memory provides fast random reads and long-term reliability, making it suitable for automotive, medical and portable consumer devices.  Continue Reading

• Set IT vendor selection criteria to evolve with the times

  As enterprises' IT tool sets expand to include more specialized providers for cloud and DevOps deployments, they face new vendor management challenges.  Continue Reading

• 4 hybrid cloud use cases that can help enterprises

  A hybrid cloud can be more trouble than it's worth, but that doesn't mean your IT team shouldn't consider it. Learn about the most common examples where this approach makes sense.  Continue Reading

• Top vendor SDDC certification programs for admins

  If you decide to grow your knowledge of software-defined data center technologies, VMware, Nuage Networks and Microsoft offer courses and certifications to get you up to speed.  Continue Reading

• Storage class memory makes its way into the enterprise

  The number of SCM products and use cases is growing. Find out which vendors have SSD and memory offerings and how they're being used in various products.  Continue Reading

• Computational storage terminology explained

  Computational and edge storage are changing the way we manage data at the network edge. Understanding the terminology around this technology can help clarify how it works.  Continue Reading

• VM networking best practices to boost network performance

  Admins who familiarize themselves with VM network switches and activity can better understand issues and employ best practices to mitigate lackluster network performance.  Continue Reading

• A history of flash memory and its rise in the enterprise

  Flash memory plays a huge role in enterprise storage. However, 16 years ago, SSDs barely existed. Find out the story behind this technology and how it came to dominate storage.  Continue Reading

• Amazon in Europe -- German retailers demand better terms

  German third-party sellers have challenged Amazon business practices. Here's how it may lead to changes that influence Amazon's growth across Europe.  Continue Reading

• 4 lasting effects of growing remote workforces on networks

  In this roundup of network blogs, explore expert advice on increasing remote workers' efficiency, potential lasting effects of COVID-19 on networks and the future of networking.  Continue Reading

• 14 top mobile app KPIs that advance development

  No matter its purpose, a mobile application must meet expectations from users and corporate stakeholders. Here are 14 mobile app KPIs that you need to know.  Continue Reading

• Amazon smart devices to expand in homes and businesses

  Amazon's smart devices range from kitchen appliances to AI-powered assistants. Find out how the tech giant plans to extend its reach into more settings and capabilities.  Continue Reading

• The trouble with cloud evaluations amid too many choices

  Enterprises are inundated by choices in the cloud, but don't let the deluge stop your IT team from analyzing what's available. Make experimentation a regular part of your plans.  Continue Reading

• Embedded hypervisor use simplifies hardware, improves performance

  Admins who use embedded systems generally see improved performance in VM instances, but improper implementation of hypervisors can lead to system and processor latency.  Continue Reading

• Discover key OpenStack deployment methods for networks

  In this book excerpt, explore best practices for OpenStack deployment methods, and glean expert advice on how to achieve an efficient OpenStack network deployment.  Continue Reading

• Business culture is key in OpenStack network requirements

  Network teams should expect a shift in their day-to-day routines if their organization embraces OpenStack. However, if the business culture is flexible, changes will be positive.  Continue Reading

• Build up your knowledge of leaf-spine network technology

  As organizations deal with challenges of single tree path networks, many admins are considering leaf-spine architectures. Learn the ways its topology helps latency and data flow.  Continue Reading

• Coronavirus disruption frays Amazon supply chain

  Even as orders increase, disruption from the new coronavirus outbreak could have big consequences for smaller, third-party sellers on Amazon, as they will be punished for stock outages.  Continue Reading

• Remote work tests corporate pandemic plans

  IT leaders share what's working and how they are supporting remote work mandates for employees as part of their corporate pandemic plans, as well as social distancing among IT.  Continue Reading

• AI, analytics, automation fuel the future of network management

  Advances in automation, AI and analytics should help IT administrators overcome new challenges in virtualized network environments, but some obstacles will surface.  Continue Reading

• Disaggregated hyper-converged infrastructure vs. traditional HCI

  A technical examination of what the pending demise of hyper-converged infrastructure 1.0 and rise of hyper-convergence 2.0 means for planning, buying, deployment and management.  Continue Reading

• Want an HPC data center? Colocation could be the answer

  Colocation can offer the space, HVAC and security an organization needs to implement high-performance computing and delve deeper into its data. But not every provider is a match.  Continue Reading

• Know these edge computing challenges before you invest

  Public clouds are hubs for edge and IoT workloads, but they're still limited in terms of cost, connectivity and security. See what you need to know before you start an IoT project.  Continue Reading

• Data center power infrastructure essentials prevent downtime

  Power infrastructure upkeep is essential to reduce damage in an unplanned outage. UPS and generator maintenance, plus disaster planning, should be a part of regular operations.  Continue Reading

• Break monoliths into microservices with 3 steps

  To decompose a monolith into microservices, you could take the application offline or halt all updates and rewrite everything. Or you could follow this practical approach.  Continue Reading

• A roundup of the Cisco certification changes in 2020

  The network industry is changing and so are required network engineer skills. Here's how Cisco redesigned its certification programs to keep up with industry goals.  Continue Reading

• VMware vRealize 7.5, 7.6 offer key admin, user enhancements

  This hands-on look at VMware vRealize Automation examines the improvements made in versions 7.5 and 7.6 as well the disappearance of other features.  Continue Reading

• 5 stories on the Amazon effect across industries and society

  Amazon drives economic, tech and social change. See our coverage of the company's broad impact and growth strategy with these five stories.  Continue Reading

• How to approach Kubernetes multi-tenancy for resource isolation

  Multi-tenancy in Kubernetes can partition IT resources and operations, but it can be tricky to determine just how much isolation is necessary.  Continue Reading

• A closer look at new and updated Microsoft security features

  Microsoft augments the native protection features in its newer Windows Server releases with cloud-based security products to reduce the likelihood of a successful breach attempt.  Continue Reading

• WAN transformation sparked by 5G, cloud and SD-WAN technologies

  In a modern world, legacy WAN architecture is rife with shortcomings. But 5G features and use cases could help jump-start a WAN transformation for many organizations.  Continue Reading

• Understand the role of infrastructure as code in DevOps

  Infrastructure as code plays a prominent role in enterprise DevOps shops. Use this chapter excerpt to understand why -- and to learn the basics of some common IaC tools.  Continue Reading

• Networking startup Arrcus wins TechTarget innovation award

  Networking startup Arrcus aims to disrupt the industry with its software-based routing technology. Here's how the young company plans to go toe-to-toe with industry giants.  Continue Reading

• How do software developers and architects work together?

  Work is more fun when developers and architects have a relationship that is collaborative, not adversarial or absentee. Here's how real teams join forces to build quality software.  Continue Reading

• Network traffic analysis best practices: Assess and repeat

  Network traffic analysis best practices require network teams to work closely with security teams and constantly assess their tool sets, analysis processes and traffic patterns.  Continue Reading

• 5 FAQs on the low-code approach

  Low-code might be the future, but it faces a learning curve in the present. Learn about low-code, no-code and citizen development basics with these FAQs.  Continue Reading

• GPU virtualization eases system workloads, boosts efficiency

  Virtual GPUs help boost data center efficiency and provide a better user experience, but admins must determine whether their workloads justify implementing the technology.  Continue Reading

• 7 predictive storage analytics tools compared

  Learn how storage management tools from Hitachi, Infinidat, Pure Storage and other vendors use AI to improve array operation and storage administration efficiency.  Continue Reading

• Compare serverless tools and services in the public cloud

  Don't let your IT teams get consumed by infrastructure management tasks. Review these serverless compute offerings for more efficient application development.  Continue Reading

• VSphere High Availability explained: Monitor VMs and applications

  VSphere HA monitors applications and VMs. Discover best practices, storage requirements and features you should know about this service and how it compares to Microsoft Hyper-V.  Continue Reading

• 5 storage class memory queries answered

  Find out if emerging SCM technology is right for your organization with this look at the benefits, uses and products, as well as what to assess when considering it.  Continue Reading

• Put these Terraform best practices into action

  Terraform enables IT teams to complete a range of tasks, from deployment to multi-cloud management. Apply this collection of best practices to get started with, or optimize your use of, the IaC tool.  Continue Reading

• Plan for a successful ITIL implementation

  Corporate buy-in and training are essential for organizations that decide to adopt the ITIL framework. Admins should also help decide if the library is the right service option.  Continue Reading

• Get to know cloud IoT services on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud

  Use this rundown of IoT offerings from AWS, Microsoft and Google to help decide which best suits your needs for collecting, processing and analyzing device data in the cloud.  Continue Reading

• Don't miss these multi-cloud management tools and tips

  Multi-cloud adoption is growing throughout the IT industry. Boost your multi-cloud strategy with third-party tools for management, container orchestration, infrastructure automation and more.  Continue Reading

• Cloud conferences to watch out for in 2020

  Cloud professionals need to keep up with the latest strategies. If you're looking to attend a few cloud conferences in 2020, these are the ones worth packing your bags for.  Continue Reading

• Learn the main Linux OS components

  Linux is one operating choice to run on your infrastructure. Get started with these terms to discover how the OS works and how it differs from Microsoft and Apple offerings.  Continue Reading

• IEEE reveals 802 standards process and the future of Wi-Fi

  The IEEE 802 Standards Committee looks years in advance to improve Wi-Fi and Ethernet technology. A sampling of the future: 802.11be, Wi-Fi sensing and increased Ethernet range.  Continue Reading

• Lower your cloud bill with these AWS cost control tips

  Without an AWS cost management strategy in place, cloud bills can spiral out of control. Explore these tools and best practices to optimize your AWS spending.  Continue Reading

• How to create and deploy a VMware VM template

  Learn how to create VM templates in your VMware environment to automate the process, simplify configuration tasks and standardize VMs across your ecosystem.  Continue Reading

• Is the cloud's shared responsibility model broken?

  An organization that doesn't fully participate -- or even understand -- its role in securing its data in the public cloud takes unnecessary risks. You need to do your part.  Continue Reading

• Amazon grocery strategy could shake up food retail industry

  Amazon is a small player in the grocery store industry but one with increasing influence. It already has considerable technical innovations under its belt that have forced competitors to respond.  Continue Reading

• How Cisco certification changes alter CCNP and CCIE tracks

  Here's what to expect from the colossal Cisco certification changes to the CCNP and CCIE tracks that aim to increase material relevance and benefit network engineers' daily lives.  Continue Reading

• Prepare for CCNP, CCIE ENCOR 350-401 with this guide preview

  Here's an excerpt from the new 'CCNP and CCIE ENCOR 350-401 Official Cert Guide' that provides the key IP routing essentials network engineers require for their job roles.  Continue Reading

• The best enterprise storage systems and products of 2019

  Get to know the top storage systems, products and services selected from a field of nearly 100 in the 'Storage' magazine and SearchStorage annual Products of the Year awards.  Continue Reading

• Top data storage and management tools win Products of the Year

  The winning system and application software products for 2019 innovated in their own ways, and each one is breaking new ground in storage performance and simplicity.  Continue Reading

• Top enterprise cloud storage systems win 2019 Products of the Year

  Startups LucidLink and Hammerspace and object storage vendor Scality focus on hybrid and multi-cloud use cases to take top honors as best in cloud storage for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Top 2019 enterprise storage arrays win Products of the Year

  Winners of the 2019 Products of the Year signal a shift from disk to flash storage arrays. Vast Data takes gold, NGD Systems wins silver and DataDirect Networks captures bronze.  Continue Reading

• Best hyper-converged systems win Products of the Year 2019

  Datrium, Western Digital and HiveIO win praise for ground-breaking products that led the way in a year of hyper-converged and composable infrastructure evolution and change.  Continue Reading

• Explore the top Wi-Fi 6 technology benefits and providers

  Learn the basics around Wi-Fi 6 along with the security, battery and bandwidth improvements that come with the upgrade and the top companies to consider for buying options.  Continue Reading

• Learn 5 defensive programming techniques from experts

  How do you become a good programmer? Accept that you have bad programming habits. The authors of 'The Pragmatic Programmer' share tips for defensive code creation.  Continue Reading

• Hyper-converged data center vendors innovate, evolve products

  Review notable hyper-converged, HCI 2.0 and composable disaggregated product news to gain insight into data center convergence technology as you make infrastructure decisions.  Continue Reading

• A guide to GPU implementation and activation

  Data center GPU usage goes beyond hardware. Admins must work with vendors and developers to have the right software architecture and code to benefit from GPUs.  Continue Reading

• Hyper-converged and composable architectures transform IT

  Hyper-convergence and up-and-coming HCI 2.0 and composable infrastructure can help you achieve your IT and business goals. See why, how and where their strengths and weaknesses lie.  Continue Reading

• Popular microservices testing tools developers should know about

  Testing microservices gets messy as services are independent and communicate often. Here are tests necessary for microservices, and popular tools developers use to perform them.  Continue Reading

• 4 considerations for vSphere disk provisioning

  To provision disk space in vSphere, consider the following: The size of data stores you require, thin vs. thick provisioning, storage acceleration and managing free disk space.  Continue Reading