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• What lies beyond the yottabyte?

  Once data is measured in yottabytes, the world will need new terms for data projections. That's where two new terms -- the ronnabyte and the quettabyte -- come in.  Continue Reading

• How ChatGPT can assist with network management

  Network professionals can use ChatGPT as a tool to automate mundane processes, write code, design networks and perform other tasks related to network management.  Continue Reading

• The promises and risks of AI in software development

  Incorporating AI into software development could be transformative, but it raises ethical and practical concerns. What does AI-generated code mean for the tech sector's future?  Continue Reading

• The benefits of digital twin networks

  Digital twin networks use historical and real-time data to simulate a network. That data results in benefits around network visibility, training, security and compliance.  Continue Reading

• Choose between NAND vs. NOR flash memory

  When comparing NAND flash memory to NOR, it's important to examine the structural differences to understand which type of non-volatile memory is best suited for some applications.  Continue Reading

• Mainframe modernization to AI apps: USPTO reinvents itself

  How the US Patent and Trade Office, founded in 1802, maintained IT resilience while managing systems ranging from mainframes to the cloud, AI and beyond.  Continue Reading

• 6 ways to overcome data center staffing shortages

  Retirements, skills gaps and tight budgets are all factors in recent data center staffing shortages. Focus on recruitment, training and other areas to attract more candidates.  Continue Reading

• MNOs must clear 5G confusion to maximize revenue

  5G has the potential to generate billions in revenue, but MNOs must first clear up 5G applications and technologies -- such as FWA and IoT -- for customers and partners.  Continue Reading

• Who profits from open source maintainers' work?

  Open source is critical to the tech industry, but nearly half of maintainers work unpaid -- and the situation is becoming untenable amid rising corporate use and security concerns.  Continue Reading

• A deep dive into SD-WAN troubleshooting and monitoring

  Whether in the throes of SD-WAN issues or preparing for the future, network teams should have practical steps to follow when troubleshooting SD-WAN environments.  Continue Reading

• Data hoarding and the role of storage

  The promise of future insights drives companies to store data. But there are potential drawbacks when storing data and better management methods than keeping everything.  Continue Reading

• Explore private wireless network vendor options

  Private wireless networks can be difficult to deploy. Networking vendors -- such as Celona, Cradlepoint and Extenet -- offer services that could simplify the process.  Continue Reading

• Understand how the CXL SSD can aid performance

  Although CXL SSDs are only in the research phase, their performance shows promise. When used as simple memory extensions, they should improve programs that manage large data sets.  Continue Reading

• How to create and run Windows PowerShell scripts

  Once administrators get comfortable with PowerShell basics, it's time to start scripting. This PowerShell scripting tutorial for beginners helps you efficiently complete tasks.  Continue Reading

• Meeting the challenges of scaling AI with MLOps

  As businesses race to capitalize on the promises of AI in the wake of ChatGPT's launch, strategies to move machine learning software from idea to reality are becoming essential.  Continue Reading

• 10 PowerShell courses to help hone your skills

  Learn what popular online PowerShell courses -- including those from Udemy, Pluralsight and LinkedIn Learning -- offer for beginners and advanced systems administrators.  Continue Reading

• Is DevOps dead? What the future of DevOps could look like

  While some think DevOps has run its course, others say it's just maturing and evolving into what organizations need -- which, for some, might include platform engineers.  Continue Reading

• How SSD data reduction can help enterprises

  Data reduction techniques have been difficult to achieve on SSDs, but vendors appear to be making progress. The more effective the data reduction, the more affordable SSDs become.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to twisted-pair cable wiring

  This excerpt from 'Networking Essentials: A CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Textbook' provides an overview of twisted-pair network cables and acts as a study tool for the exam.  Continue Reading

• Considerations for configuring twisted-pair cables

  In this Q&A, author Jeffrey Beasley discusses what students who plan to take the CompTIA Network+ exam should know about twisted-pair cables, from configuration to troubleshooting.  Continue Reading

• Hone your PowerShell text manipulation skills

  Retrieving content from and modifying content in text files with PowerShell are skills many administrators need to cultivate to aid their automation efforts.  Continue Reading

• Unify NetOps and DevOps to improve load-balancing strategy

  Research showed that many enterprises struggle with their load-balancing strategies. Unifying NetOps and DevOps teams might help simplify some of this complexity.  Continue Reading

• 5 PowerShell tools to help simplify admin tasks and support

  Learn how systems admins, software developers and engineers can use tools, such as Cimitra Software, to build better PowerShell scripts to manage and automate repetitive tasks.  Continue Reading

• 10 important components of SDN controllers

  SDN controller features include modularity, APIs, clustering and GUIs. Read more in this chapter excerpt from 'SDN-Supported Edge-Cloud Interplay for Next Generation Internet of Things.'  Continue Reading

• When REST API design goes from helpful to harmful

  REST may be a somewhat non-negotiable standard in web API development, but has it fostered overreliance? Learn why other design styles could -- and should -- get an equal chance.  Continue Reading

• How much does a VM cost? A guide for IT ops

  VM prices can vary widely depending on factors such as resources and use, making it challenging to predict spending. Use this VM cost guide to estimate pricing for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: 6 key data center sustainability metrics

  When organizations go green in their data center, they will have to measure the facility's efficiency and environmental impact. Use sustainability metrics to get started.  Continue Reading

• FinOps model eases cloud billing complexities

  Cloud cost management is a top priority on admin's minds. FinOps expert Mike Fuller talks about cloud billing challenges and how to overcome them in this Q&A.  Continue Reading

• Volatile times for non-volatile memory as NAND sales decline

  All the major NAND vendors are seeing poor earnings as the demand for flash storage has dried up over the last two quarters.  Continue Reading

• 6 best practices for metadata storage and management

  Metadata is crucial to getting the most out of data, so organizations should store it properly. Best practices include protection and understanding the IT architecture.  Continue Reading

• Kepler project aims to help curb Kubernetes energy waste

  Running Kubernetes clusters can lead to high costs and energy use. The researchers behind the Kepler project hope the tool will help IT pros track and curb cluster energy waste.  Continue Reading

• The features of multi-cloud networking architecture

  Enterprises are looking for multi-cloud networking features that include programmability, security integration and end-to-end visibility in a consumption-based model.  Continue Reading

• Industry outlook on MEF's new zero-trust, SASE standards

  MEF recently released new zero-trust and SASE standards. Standardizations can help with interoperability, but are they necessary for vendors and service providers to follow?  Continue Reading

• Storage vendors look to make case for sustainability

  Energy costs are rising, and sustainability is all the rage. But storage vendors may struggle convincing customers to combat climate change during an economic downturn.  Continue Reading

• The evolution of containers: Docker, Kubernetes and the future

  Container technology is almost as old as VMs, although IT wasn't talking about the topic until Docker, Kubernetes and other tech made waves that caused a frenzy of activity.  Continue Reading

• Enterprises consider NaaS adoption for business agility

  As enterprises accelerate toward digitization of their complete IT stack, NaaS -- which can lower costs, increase QoS and improve business agility -- has become a viable option.  Continue Reading

• The best enterprise data storage products of 2022

  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

• Data center environmental controls a high priority for admins

  More data growth and tightening financial conditions are coming. Protect data center assets in 2023 through environmental controls like cooling, humidity and others.  Continue Reading

• Data growth to help storage vendors weather slowing economy

  The economy may be slowing down, but reliance on data isn't -- a reality that might help enterprise storage vendors wade through economic turbulence in 2023.  Continue Reading

• Public cloud spending, competition to rise in 2023

  In 2023, companies expect to increase spending on public cloud applications and infrastructure, and hyperscalers that have dominated the market will face new competition.  Continue Reading

• What's next: Predictions, challenges and IT trends for 2023

  As organizations look to address ongoing ops skills shortages and increasing complexity in their IT environments, they'll invest in cybersecurity, AI and automation.  Continue Reading

• Are private wireless networks worth the investment?

  Private wireless networks enable more control over networks, but they aren't right for every organization. Here's what to evaluate for a private wireless network deployment.  Continue Reading

• Quantum data centers might be the way of the future

  Quantum computing has lots of potential for high compute applications. But the technology is still in the early stages, so it may be a while before more data centers adopt it.  Continue Reading

• The future of data storage must handle heavy volume

  Storage manufacturers have an eye on the future with investments in technologies, but it's unclear if they will be able to effectively counter the exponential rise in data volumes.  Continue Reading

• Review the top IT operations news stories of 2022

  2022 was full of industry updates, company shake-ups and emerging technologies. Review the highlights of this year's IT ops news to prepare for what's next in 2023.  Continue Reading

• 5 sustainability initiatives in the telecommunications industry

  Telecom operators have committed to sustainability plans to reduce carbon emissions and energy use. But they also face challenges, like competing goals and behavioral changes.  Continue Reading

• Explore 5 secure data storage best practices

  From access control to air gapping and beyond, IT administrators should employ several technologies and procedures to help ensure they have secure data storage.  Continue Reading

• 5G expectations high, despite underwhelming adoption rates

  A new study from IEEE found 5G remains one of the most anticipated technologies for 2023. Top expectations for 5G include automation, satellite services, sustainability and more.  Continue Reading

• AWS rolls out new EC2 instances at re:Invent 2022

  The wrong instance type can affect workload performance and even increase costs. This year at re:Invent, AWS released new EC2 instances from general purpose to HPC optimized.  Continue Reading

• Prep school uses Wasabi storage to protect student data

  A Connecticut prep school with a massive amount of data to protect chose a combination of cloud storage providers to get the job done within a tight budget.  Continue Reading

• Creative AI, FinOps among hot developer trends of 2023

  Here's a look at the hottest trends for application developers in 2023. Keep an eye out for decentralization, FinOps, consolidation and AI.  Continue Reading

• Automation company swaps Isilon for software-defined storage

  The Swedish automation company Hexagon needed super scale and performance for its files. The new SDS upgrade speeds up customer response times.  Continue Reading

• What I learned at a 4-week Nucamp coding boot camp

  Would a four-week web development coding boot camp designed by a Microsoft veteran provide me with enough skills to land a job? I was going to find out.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate various SASE approaches for deployment

  Enterprises must choose between single- or multivendor SASE approaches, as well as DIY or managed service options. Experts suggest considering use cases to simplify SASE deployment.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for enterprise CBRS deployment

  Enterprises can use CBRS spectrum to deploy private cellular networks that offer reliable and predictable coverage. Learn about installation, AP mounting and device compatibility.  Continue Reading

• 10 FAQs about cloud computing

  Learn the basics of cloud computing with answers to these frequently asked questions. Review the different types of clouds, and see how your company can get started with them.  Continue Reading

• OSU medical center uses automation for digital transformation

  Most people think automation will take jobs away. For OSU Wexner Medical Center, network automation helps improve security, simplify tasks for staff and save lives.  Continue Reading

• 9 steps for wireless network planning and design

  Wireless network planning may appear daunting. But IT teams can tackle this task in nine key phases, which include capacity, redundancy and site surveys.  Continue Reading

• Sustainable software needs more tools, corporate buy-in

  Several tools can help developers build sustainable software, but it won't make a dent in carbon emissions without organizational support and better monitoring tools.  Continue Reading

• 5G for WWAN interest grows as enterprises go wireless-first

  As interest in wireless-first WAN connectivity increases, network pros might want to consider using 5G to enable WWAN links.  Continue Reading

• A primer on CXL technology uses

  The Compute Express Link, an open source memory interconnect, is gaining traction. Take a deep dive into why it's important and how it improves performance.  Continue Reading

• Consider ethical technology issues with data center growth

  Authors Harry Lewis and Ken Ledeen discuss ethical issues organizations should consider when expanding data center, data collection and technological capabilities.  Continue Reading

• Filmmaker uses NAS storage for better collaboration

  With normal workflows out the window, horror filmmaker Damien LeVeck eased the collaborative movie editing process by going all-in with Blackmagic Cloud Store.  Continue Reading

• Cloud, security and automation alter networking roles

  Networking pros are no longer in their own bubbles, even if they prefer it that way. The growth of cloud, security and automation is expanding traditional networking roles.  Continue Reading

• Network monitoring tools must offer more insights upfront

  Vendors' network monitoring tools can require complex customization after purchase. New EMA research points to the need for tools to deliver more out of the box.  Continue Reading

• VPN vs. zero trust vs. SDP: What's the difference?

  For strong network security, many vendors say VPNs don't cut it anymore. Enter the zero-trust security model and SDPs.  Continue Reading

• Fixing software developer burnout could increase retention

  Software developer burnout is a pervasive issue that can cause problems for companies and their employees, but tackling it won't be easy.  Continue Reading

• HubSpot DEI program shores up software engineer shortage

  HubSpot has been building its DEI program for years, which includes in its hiring practices. By focusing on a more diverse talent pool, the company has found it can better manage the software engineer shortage.  Continue Reading

• How to choose the best ZTNA vendor for your organization

  In a sea of options, finding the best ZTNA vendor for your organization can pose a major challenge. Weed through the marketing hype with advice from the experts.  Continue Reading

• What we can learn from the top DevOps articles of 2022

  From runbooks to open source tools and self-service portals, 2022 was a big year for DevOps. IT teams preparing for 2023 should brush up on their understanding of DevOps.  Continue Reading

• State tax agency nixes slow HDD backup for speedier flash

  The Mississippi Department of Revenue chose an all-flash storage and backup setup to maximize app performance and minimize headaches after a spinning-platter disaster.  Continue Reading

• A breakdown of new features in Micronaut 3

  Micronaut 3.0's updates to annotation changes bean management and injections may intrigue developers working on coding paths and error handling for microservices.  Continue Reading

• Explore the pros and cons of Go for DevOps

  Author and Docker engineer Teiva Harsanyi explains the benefits of Golang -- including why he sees it as the future of back-end development -- and how to avoid common pitfalls.  Continue Reading

• TGI Fridays dishes up modern hybrid cloud storage

  TGI Fridays' corporate IT team traded business headaches from end- of-life hardware to a modern hybrid cloud storage system using Nasuni and Microsoft Azure.  Continue Reading

• 5 vSphere 8 features to know about

  The latest vSphere release offers expanded lifecycle management features, data processing unit hardware support and management dashboards for admins to track deployment metrics.  Continue Reading

• Globalization won't fix software engineer shortage

  While a global talent search can fill niche positions and diversify a development team, it isn't a silver bullet for the software engineer shortage, experts say.  Continue Reading

• Batfish use cases for network validation and testing

  Automated pre-change network validation with Batfish can save time in the network change management process and minimize configuration and policy errors when deploying changes.  Continue Reading

• Experts: 3 trends in software development worth following

  Trends come and go, but AIOps and MLOps, spatial computing, and a low-code and high-code toolkit are the future of software development, industry experts say.  Continue Reading

• How AI and ML in Open RAN alleviates network complexity

  Incorporating AI and ML into Open RAN networks could help MNOs simplify operations and deliver 5G enhanced capabilities of high bandwidth, low latency and quality of service.  Continue Reading

• Techniques to get started with green networking

  'Emerging Green Technologies' details how technology is a flexible tool organizations can use to make business operations more sustainable. Here's how to make your network green.  Continue Reading

• How energy-efficient networking supports sustainability

  In this Q&A, 'Emerging Green Technologies' author Matthew N. O. Sadiku discusses the importance of going green and how to make networks energy-efficient to achieve this goal.  Continue Reading

• Ride through racetrack memory and its storage implications

  IBM is working on a concept called racetrack memory, which is one of a few possibilities for the future of storage. But is it feasible, and when will it be commercially viable?  Continue Reading

• Network bandwidth vs. throughput: What's the difference?

  Bandwidth and throughput both indicate network performance. The terms are often used together, but bandwidth refers to capacity, while throughput details how much data actually transmits.  Continue Reading

• The storage administrator is dead; long live the storage admin

  IT employers still see the value of keeping storage administrator jobs in house despite the allure of savings with managed services.  Continue Reading

• A look inside the Cisco DevNet Professional study guide

  Learn how network automation works with software development in this chapter excerpt from 'Cisco Certified DevNet Professional DEVCOR 350-901 Official Cert Guide.'  Continue Reading

• DevNet authors discuss Cisco DEVCOR book, automation

  The authors of a Cisco DevNet Professional DEVCOR study guide provide insights about the growth of network automation, CI/CD and programmability.  Continue Reading

• Explore the 2022 application performance monitoring market

  APM helps organizations get a leg up with insight into customers and applications -- and the market is only going to grow bigger as technology advances and becomes more complex.  Continue Reading

• What to know about SMART SSD use

  This overview of SMART attributes in SSDs explains how organizations can put them to good use. SMART SSDs provide peace of mind about device life span.  Continue Reading

• Why API naming conventions matter, and how to master the art

  Naming APIs can be a daunting process, since it requires a balance between simplicity and clarity. JJ Geewax, author of 'API Design Patterns,' has some advice for developers.  Continue Reading

• Tips to plan storage elements of artificial intelligence

  Author and data engineer Chinmay Arankalle explores how organizations can manage storage for AI. Management and storage options include data lakes and high-performance storage.  Continue Reading

• How vendors support sustainable networking initiatives

  Organizations are focusing on sustainability in all business divisions, including network operations. These tools could help organizations make their enterprise networks green.  Continue Reading

• How to plan for a potential data storage shortage

  Try saying 'data storage shortage' five times fast. Hopefully you won't need to say it often in the near future, but with escalating data volumes, planning is key.  Continue Reading

• 8 tips to optimize network bandwidth and performance

  Despite bandwidth calculations and capacity planning, networks often fail to consume bandwidth efficiently. Here are some tips to optimize bandwidth usage in enterprise networks.  Continue Reading

• Considerations to plan AI storage architecture for big data

  This chapter from 'The Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Workshop' examines how to plan for AI data storage. Plan for factors like volume and scale for long-term success.  Continue Reading

• No-code API tools for Excel wrangle data

  Tampa-based Vault Insurance struggled with analyzing spreadsheets at scale until it purchased spreadsheet-to-API software Coherent Spark.  Continue Reading

• Customers discuss the potential of WWAN use cases

  Wireless WAN offers high network speeds and enables remote connectivity at lower costs. Find out how cellular- and broadband-enabled WWAN helps organizations meet business goals.  Continue Reading

• Storage certifications to bolster your skills

  Storage admins looking to gain new skills or make better use of their vendor-supplied storage systems can look to certification and qualification courses.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: Learn basic Linux terminology

  What is a distro? What does swappiness mean? How are Xen and KVM different from one another? Familiarize yourself with basic Linux terminology for beginner users.  Continue Reading

• Podman: A worthy alternative to Docker for containers

  Podman has long stood in Docker's shadow, but 'Podman in Action' author Daniel Walsh hopes to shine a light on Podman within the container market.  Continue Reading

• Tanzu vs. OpenShift vs. Ezmeral: 3 rivals' Kubernetes offerings

  Learn how container management products from VMware, Red Hat and Hewlett Packard Enterprise compare when it comes to their overall Kubernetes strategies.  Continue Reading