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• Explore CASB use cases before you decide to buy

  CASB tools help secure cloud applications so only authorized users have access. Discover more about this rapidly evolving technology and its use cases.  Continue Reading

• Infrastructure for machine learning, AI requirements, examples

  Infrastructure for machine learning, deep learning and AI has component and configuration requirements. Compare hardware and how it goes together in an HCI or high-density system.  Continue Reading

• Is network automation adoption necessary?

  Automation is not a one-size-fits-all strategy for every network problem. Enterprises must examine their network's needs to determine if automation is a worthwhile investment.  Continue Reading

• The effects of network downtime and ways to fix it

  Causes of network downtime include human error, misconfigurations and security threats. Experts weigh in on the consequences of network downtime, as well as ways to fix it.  Continue Reading

• Thought leaders tips to obtain a secure cloud environment

  Securing the cloud ecosystem is a multifaceted endeavor requiring both strategy and cooperation. Learn best practices and practical advice from leading speakers in this space.  Continue Reading

• SASE vs. SD-WAN: What's the difference?

  SASE and SD-WAN are two similar architectures administrators use to provide secure network access, but they differ in terms of deployment, security, connectivity and more.  Continue Reading

• How Software-Enabled Flash could aid SSD management

  A new development in flash storage could be a flexible option for any large-scale installation, as well as systems with custom software that's tuned for optimum performance.  Continue Reading

• A primer on multiactuator HDD technology

  Enterprise data centers will soon need HDDs that can exceed today's capacities. Multiactuators, which are on the rise in HDDs, may help solve the problem.  Continue Reading

• 12 cloud storage and file-sharing services to consider

  Cloud-based file-sharing services, such as the list of products here, enable organizations to collaborate with colleagues and clients all over the world.  Continue Reading

• Summit speakers break down new era of developing software

  Top thought leaders discuss their strategies to choose the right software development process and to best utilize AI and ML in this comprehensive BrightTALK summit.  Continue Reading

• 6 common virtualization problems and how to solve them

  Organizations can correct common problems with virtualization, such as VM sprawl and network congestion, through business policies rather than purchasing additional technology.  Continue Reading

• GenAI risks, rewards arise for DevOps and platform engineers

  From chatbots that alleviate pressure on IT help desks to full-fledged LLMOps, DevOps and platform teams are at the forefront of enterprise generative AI adoption.  Continue Reading

• VPNs persist amid the rise of ZTNA, other VPN alternatives

  VPN use continues despite its outdated status in the networking industry. But usage has declined as enterprises make room for remote access alternatives, like ZTNA, SASE and more.  Continue Reading

• How to design and build a data center

  Designing an efficient data center is no small feat. Review data center facility and infrastructure components as well as different standards and suggestions before you begin.  Continue Reading

• New media could bring fresh competition to tape archive market

  Tape has had the archive media market cornered for years, but newcomers including those working in DNA and glass could change that just as demand is set to increase.  Continue Reading

• School district shares experience moving to HPE GreenLake

  A California school district placed its server and storage infrastructure in the hands of HPE GreenLake. Its IT director shares the roadblocks he experienced and the benefits.  Continue Reading

• How to employ conventional SSD management

  In the conventional style, admins manage SSDs within the SSD. Best practices include using the trim command and occasionally checking the SSD's SMART attributes.  Continue Reading

• Automation, cloud drive network and security convergence

  Network and security teams are unifying due to automation, cloud and SASE. Successful unified teams receive insights that support management, monitoring and troubleshooting.  Continue Reading

• The definitive guide to enterprise IT monitoring

  This comprehensive IT monitoring guide examines strategies to track systems, from servers to software UIs, and how to choose tools for every monitoring need.  Continue Reading

• A pseudo-SLC flash primer: Benefits and drawbacks

  Regardless of its use, pseudo-SLC represents a credible option for organizations considering multibit flash over SLC flash. The technology makes MLC and TLC function like SLC.  Continue Reading

• Introduction to network hardware components

  This excerpt from 'Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking 100-150 Official Cert Guide' provides beginners with knowledge and best practices on network hardware.  Continue Reading

• Log management discipline saves ERP company $3M

  IT ops pros at a SaaS provider made a set of simple changes to log management over the last two years and reaped substantial cost benefits.  Continue Reading

• Best practices to install network hardware

  Network practitioners might get tangled in the confusion of wires, switches and other hardware components. A networking expert offers best practices for network hardware.  Continue Reading

• The best enterprise data storage products of 2023

  Backup, cloud, disk and storage system vendors vied for top honors in the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year competition. Find out which won gold, silver and bronze.  Continue Reading

• On-premises data storage could gain ground in 2024

  Given the rising costs of cloud, companies are reevaluating the benefits of storing their data on premises, a trend that's expected to continue in 2024.  Continue Reading

• How AI in SSDs could help enterprises

  Several vendors are equipping SSDs with artificial intelligence. An AI SSD could help enterprises in such areas as management, performance and security.  Continue Reading

• Cloud and observability tools help global first responders

  How an NGO 'Uber for ambulances' service used observability tools from New Relic to improve AWS-based app performance under life-and-death circumstances.  Continue Reading

• An overview of Microsoft Project Silica and its archive use

  Microsoft's Project Silica stores data in quartz glass, similar to the crystals in Superman films. The team now has four distinct areas of research.  Continue Reading

• How to purchase the best server hardware for small businesses

  Before buying a server, it's important to assess an SMB's needs. Review these seven steps outlining the factors an organization should consider before purchasing a server.  Continue Reading

• How AI in Wi-Fi will shape wireless connectivity

  AI will become an integral technology in networks in the next few years. Find out what an automated Wi-Fi network can do for businesses and learn best practices to get started.  Continue Reading

• The 5 SOLID principles of object-oriented design explained

  In this primer on SOLID, we'll examine the five principles this development ideology embodies, the practices they encourage and the reasons these concepts matter.  Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi 7 development grows but adoption interest lags

  Despite early discussions about the potential of Wi-Fi 7, many enterprises are still catching up with the rapid pace of Wi-Fi development for new standards.  Continue Reading

• When FinOps met devx at Capital One

  Capital One has kept cloud costs flat as its infrastructure grows, and now looks to share lessons learned -- including the subtle art of devx -- through the FinOps Foundation.  Continue Reading

• AI to drive storage media demand in 2024

  HDD and NAND-based storage media makers saw revenue and sales drop this year, but experts expect this to turn around in 2024, thanks in part to the demand for AI.  Continue Reading

• Dive into the history of server hardware

  Server hardware has consistently evolved since the first web server in 1990. Here's a look at major advancements in management, virtualization and green initiatives.  Continue Reading

• A primer on storage anomaly detection

  Storage admins should continuously monitor systems to identify and act upon unusual behavior. Anomaly detection can proactively address issues before they become serious problems.  Continue Reading

• Lack of new data storage hardware in 2023 unsurprising

  While software development and partner integrations sped up in 2023, data storage hardware innovation appeared to slow down. Industry experts weigh in on why.  Continue Reading

• Geek gift guide 2023: Security first, at home and on the go

  The COVID-19 public health emergency officially ended in 2023, but the threat of cyberattacks grew. Geeks had security on their minds, along with home comforts and travel gear.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to hybrid multi-cloud storage

  When implementing hybrid multi-cloud, IT teams must continually monitor and evaluate their environments. Understand best practices for this new type of storage platform.  Continue Reading

• Logistics firm taps Netflix Conductor service to manage AI

  SPI Logistics looks to a microservices orchestration service provider founded by the creators of Netflix Conductor as it prepares to weave AI into developer workflows.  Continue Reading

• Veteran platform engineers share lessons learned, wish lists

  Platform engineering is the new DevOps, but few companies have reached maturity; reps from early adopter orgs shared tips, caveats and a call to action at KubeCon.  Continue Reading

• Comparing RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and 50 explained

  RAID protects data and improves storage performance and availability, but it can be confusing. Read about the different levels of RAID, the pros and cons, and where they work best.  Continue Reading

• GSK unifies networking and security for cloud migration

  Sessions at ONUG Fall 2023 emphasized the value of a unified networking and security approach. GSK integrated the two to begin its digital transformation journey to the cloud.  Continue Reading

• NaaS use cases include hardware refreshes, pop-up sites

  NaaS is an Opex-based consumption model that simplifies deployment, policy configuration and purchasing. The model is beneficial for small and large enterprises alike.  Continue Reading

• Private 5G, NaaS, automation among top networking trends

  Presentations at ONUG Fall 2023 focused on private 5G, network as a service and network automation, which have all become more important as network complexity intensifies.  Continue Reading

• Open RAN revenue falls but 5G remains on track

  New research showed the market for Open RAN, a once-promising 5G enabler, has slowed down. Challenges persist, but experts expect 5G to continue to grow with Open RAN involvement.  Continue Reading

• Future of storage lies in collaboration, unified management

  Storage vendors throughout 2023 bet big on unified management and collaboration tools as what the market will want and what will help them stand out among the enterprise C-suite.  Continue Reading

• How a DDI platform supports IP-based network management

  A DDI platform simplifies IP network management in the cloud networking era. But collaboration among networking and other IT teams is crucial amid ongoing challenges.  Continue Reading

• How SSD encryption can protect enterprise data

  It's easy for an SSD to fall into the wrong hands. Encryption, which is common in SSDs, is a powerful tool to protect mission-critical and personal data.  Continue Reading

• Cut through 5G hype with the latest insights

  Network complexity has made 5G difficult for telecom providers to enable, which has delayed global development. These insights examine the status of 5G.  Continue Reading

• On-premises data centers play key role in distributed clouds

  Enterprise Strategy Group's Scott Sinclair shares survey results on the benefits and challenges of managing distributed clouds. Data centers remain an essential part of the mix.  Continue Reading

• Generative AI emerges for DevSecOps, with some qualms

  New and developing tools use natural language processing to assist DevSecOps workflows, but concerns linger among developers about security risks as well.  Continue Reading

• TD Securities chooses Dell PowerMax to grow with it

  Looking at high-end block storage systems for high transactional needs, a Canadian wholesale bank decided to tap Dell PowerMax as an investment for current and future business.  Continue Reading

• SD-WAN consumption to change as NaaS market matures

  NaaS is a cloud model that could provide a compelling way for enterprises to consume SD-WAN and other network services. Despite its potential, though, growth projections are slow.  Continue Reading

• The future of storage administration: 4 key questions answered

  What are the best moves a storage professional can make? Learn about the skills, technologies and strategies to focus on now for the most payback in the future.  Continue Reading

• Better API security needed as companies modernize apps

  As developers build more complex applications, the widespread use of APIs is creating significant security challenges for organizations, according to a new survey from ESG.  Continue Reading

• 5 trends for SD-WAN managed services

  Enterprises interested in managed SD-WAN must evaluate essential considerations. Top trends include hybrid operations, vendor consolidation and AI-driven networking.  Continue Reading

• A list of AWS networking services cloud users should know

  AWS has cloud networking services for load balancing, traffic routing, content delivery and more. Learn which services and features work best with this overview.  Continue Reading

• Computational storage SSD options vary in benefit level

  Computational storage SSDs come in two major formats: programmable and fixed-function. They have stark differences in feature set and market acceptance.  Continue Reading

• The need to demystify software testing for developers

  With how quickly demands for functionality can change in today's dynamic application environments, the case for developers to learn core testing skills could be stronger than ever.  Continue Reading

• Enterprises rework log analytics to cut observability costs

  Organizations such as Netflix could be a harbinger of an observability cost crisis, where monitoring cloud-native apps comprises an untenable portion of operational costs.  Continue Reading

• Reasons to build and buy network automation tools

  Most enterprises are building and buying network automation tools, and the reasons for both approaches are abundant. Find out why your organization might want to do the same.  Continue Reading

• Industry tackles observability's data management problems

  Enterprises and the vendors they buy from have begun to fundamentally rethink data management for observability, including a new startup with close ties to Cisco.  Continue Reading

• For hybrid, on-prem storage, containers need fresh approach

  Organizations want the flexibility of containers and the reliability of legacy storage. IT experts weigh in on how IT built for different eras can -- and needs to -- work together.  Continue Reading

• DreamWorks Animation taps NetApp in transition to cloud

  DreamWorks Animation built a microservices-focused hybrid storage architecture by combining NetApp flash storage and software with Microsoft Azure cloud services.  Continue Reading

• 8 best practices for a zero-trust storage strategy

  Explore how to apply the zero-trust security model to storage systems. Given today's threat landscape, additional data protection is key for enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Assess the environmental impact of data centers

  Data centers have faced scrutiny about their environmental impact in recent years. Assess their impact to find ways to reduce the environmental damage.  Continue Reading

• Storage in space? The data's already there

  As research and businesses become more established in space, data storage needs are growing. Vendors are building for the otherworldly conditions and keeping an eye on the moon.  Continue Reading

• Practice troubleshooting Kubernetes clusters using log data

  Knowing how to interpret application logs is essential for successful Kubernetes troubleshooting. Get hands-on practice with this walkthrough from Kubernetes expert Chad Crowell.  Continue Reading

• Network engineer vs. software engineer: What's the difference?

  Despite potential overlaps in software skills, the roles of network engineers and software engineers vary in terms of skill sets, salaries, certifications and more.  Continue Reading

• A Kubernetes expert shares CKA exam preparation tips

  Kubernetes admin and author Chad M. Crowell discusses how to prep for the Certified Kubernetes Administrator exam, whether getting a Kubernetes certification is worth it and more.  Continue Reading

• Flash memory guide to architecture, types and products

  Flash memory, a staple of consumer electronics, is playing a wider role in enterprise storage. This guide offers an overview of flash, from current use cases to future directions.  Continue Reading

• Cued by breach postmortems, fintech refines zero trust

  In a quest to continuously improve, Mercury's security leader takes inspiration from other companies' lessons learned, then updates tools and practices accordingly.  Continue Reading

• A primer on SSD response time, other performance benchmarks

  Consider several SSD performance benchmarks, including SSD response time, as key units of measurement. Also, note the difference between benchmarks and load generators.  Continue Reading

• 7 data archiving best practices for backup admins

  Among retention policies, regulatory compliance and limited storage budgets, knowing what data to keep is critical. Follow these seven best practices for a solid archiving strategy.  Continue Reading

• 3 IT and DevOps trends to watch in the second half of 2023

  From managing cloud costs in an uncertain economy to embracing AI and other emerging technologies, IT leaders face major challenges as they head into the second half of 2023.  Continue Reading

• The potential of ChatGPT for software testing

  ChatGPT can help software testers write tests and plan coverage. How can teams anticipate both AI's future testing capabilities and the security concerns that come with it?  Continue Reading

• Flash memory vs. RAM: What's the difference?

  Even though vendors refer to flash memory and conventional RAM -- the main memory of a PC or server -- as solid-state memory, these two memory types are significantly different.  Continue Reading

• Distributed blockchain storage survives Web3 hype

  Storage vendors selling distributed blockchain storage continue to make an enterprise pitch for Web3 technology, despite a wary market following the Web3 hype cycle.  Continue Reading

• Chef founder's new venture: IT infrastructure digital twins

  System Initiative, out in private beta this week, visualizes complex IT environments in digital simulations where users can test updates before real-world deployments.  Continue Reading

• 5 NAND flash manufacturers balance performance, reliability

  NAND flash manufacturers Kioxia, Micron, Samsung, SK Hynix and Western Digital offer varying levels of capacity. They also provide an assortment of uses.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate top 5G fixed wireless access benefits

  Fixed wireless access, when enabled by 5G, makes wireless network connectivity accessible to users at affordable rates. Learn the benefits FWA brings to operators and enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMware Explore 2023 Awards: Nomination form

  Submit your entry for the Best of VMware Explore 2023 Awards for a chance to win.  Continue Reading

• How to purchase SSDs during a NAND flash price drop

  Although NAND prices are collapsing, that doesn't mean they will pop back up at some future date. It's rarely a good idea to purchase SSDs well before they are needed.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMware Explore Awards: Rules and criteria

  Read the updated rules, criteria and categories for the Best of VMware Explore 2023 Awards to find out what the requirements are for each product nomination.  Continue Reading

• New Cisco tools aim to enable green networks, data centers

  At Cisco Live 2023, Cisco unveiled new products and updates to its portfolio to help organizations create sustainable data center networks as they modernize their infrastructures.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-native development still a work in progress for companies

  Enterprise Strategy Group's Paul Nashawaty breaks down the research firm's latest survey on the state of cloud-native application development. The picture isn't perfect.  Continue Reading

• NetworkGPT, ChatGPT plugins show promise for NetOps

  NetworkGPT, a ChatGPT plugin revealed at Cisco Live 2023, shows the potential of how generative AI can integrate with and support network operations.  Continue Reading

• The emerging usability of ChatGPT in software development

  In the hands of a creative developer, ChatGPT has what it takes to be a helpful coding tool. But generative AI may soon attain the capability to act as more than an assistant.  Continue Reading

• An overview of 802.1X authentication methods and EAP

  Enterprises use 802.1X authentication to manage their wireless LANs, and that process relies on the Extensible Authentication Protocol and its various types.  Continue Reading

• MLB simplifies operations with network automation platform

  Network automation enables Major League Baseball to monitor its networks across dozens of stadiums and locations, automate mundane tasks, schedule upgrades and more.  Continue Reading

• Now a DevOps platform, OpenShift ups value -- and complexity

  Red Hat raises OpenShift's profile as a DevOps platform with software supply chain security but faces questions about networking strategy and observability staff departures.  Continue Reading

• Learn about the Azure Stack HCI benefits for admins

  The hyper-converged infrastructure offering promises to reduce the headaches associated with running virtualized workloads on hardware sourced from multiple vendors.  Continue Reading

• AI in network management poses challenges for network pros

  Research shows that, while AI helps increase business success, network pros struggle to use it more than their peers. Find out how organizations can encourage network pros to use AI.  Continue Reading

• How CXL 3.0 technology will affect enterprise storage

  Understand CXL 3.0 technology before its impacts on storage take serious effect. While the specification improves on previous generations, it could also demand more from storage.  Continue Reading

• Security experts share cloud auditing best practices

  A cloud audit allows organizations to assess cloud vendor performance. Auditing experts Shinesa Cambric and Michael Ratemo talk about the role of compliance in auditing.  Continue Reading

• Is ChatGPT better for coding than low-code platforms?

  ChatGPT can write code, but it can't integrate code or produce design ideas. Also, it poses security and licensing risks. For now, AI enhances but doesn't replace low-code platforms.  Continue Reading

• LA County Registrar's network extends voting accessibility

  LA County Registrar's modernized network uses technologies such as 5G, SD-WAN and AI in voting centers across the county to make voting more accessible to constituents.  Continue Reading

• What's involved in cloud repatriation cost calculation?

  The costs associated with cloud repatriation go beyond the migration itself. IT managers must account for any new hardware, backup requirements and available skilled personnel.  Continue Reading

• 7 characteristics of next-generation networking

  Network modernization has become important for many organizations. Discover which technologies -- such as SASE, AI, automation and more -- can help build next-generation networks.  Continue Reading