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• Get started with green energy for your data center

  Running a sustainable data center requires organizations to consider factors such as facility sustainability, efficient storage and servers, and outsourcing options.  Continue Reading

• 4 trends spurring the evolution of network hardware

  Major trends in network hardware highlight enterprise interest in vendor-agnostic options and open models. But legacy designs could stand in the way of adoption.  Continue Reading

• University's private cellular network hints to enterprise use

  California State University, Stanislaus blanketed its campus in private 4G/5G in a project that shows promise for the future of CBRS networks in the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Top cloud migration and adoption trends for 2022 and beyond

  Cloud migrations are inevitable for some enterprises as they navigate a move off premises or between clouds. Evaluate some of the latest migration trends and the pros and cons that come with each.  Continue Reading

• Server lifecycle approach lowers risk, raises app performance

  Nemertes Research CTO John Burke warns that a server's lifecycle may be shorter than you think and offers a four-stage approach to maintain on-premises servers at peak efficiency.  Continue Reading

• Ford, Mercedes-Benz optimize 5G-enabled smart factories

  Smart factories are typically powered by technologies like AI or IoT systems. Now, companies like Ford, John Deere and Mercedes-Benz are using 5G to innovate smart factories.  Continue Reading

• Compare Hadoop vs. Spark vs. Kafka for your big data strategy

  Learn more about these three big data frameworks and what use case best suits each one. You might also examine options such as Apache Hive, Flink and Storm.  Continue Reading

• What are the top CDN benefits for today's enterprise?

  Delivering timely, high-quality content is more critical than ever, and CDN services bring that and a myriad of other benefits to the modern enterprise.  Continue Reading

• FedEx, S&P Global discuss cloud edge use cases

  A cloud edge strategy moves resources and data closer to where users need them, supporting use cases like robotics, IoT and autonomous processing.  Continue Reading

• Pandemic sparks interest in Wi-Fi 6 adoption

  As a result of the pandemic, a new hybrid work environment has emerged, and enterprises are looking to adopt new technologies -- Wi-Fi 6 included -- to manage it.  Continue Reading

• Panzura tackles disaster recovery, cloud storage for Saints

  The New Orleans Saints IT team expands its disaster recovery and cloud storage with Panzura and Google Cloud to save on hardware and storage refreshes at Caesars Superdome.  Continue Reading

• Bust latency with monitoring practices and tools

  Improve latency across your data center's infrastructure by exploring its causes, a handful of best practices and tools you can implement to improve speed and responsiveness.  Continue Reading

• VSphere VM Service: Provision VMs with Kubernetes APIs

  Tanzu integration and vSphere VM Service lets developers and admins spin up VMs and guest OSes as desired-state images in vSphere for Kubernetes-based management.  Continue Reading

• VMware's Project Monterey expands its capabilities, use cases

  With updates to Project Monterey, VMware customers can now use DPUs for networking, security and bare-metal deployments from the vSphere interface.  Continue Reading

• VSphere 7 Update 3 broadens app acceleration, cloud initiatives

  VMware announced several initiatives and updates, such as Project Arctic and vSphere 7 Update 3, that broaden the scope of vSphere's app modernization and cloud capabilities.  Continue Reading

• New Scrum Master guide covers both theory and practice

  In his new book, a senior software engineer shares his in-depth hands-on knowledge to both prep readers for cert exams and guide them on the job.  Continue Reading

• 6 Wi-Fi design best practices for enterprise networks

  Designing Wi-Fi networks doesn't need to be overly complicated. Site surveys and walks around the environment are simple steps teams can take to assess coverage requirements.  Continue Reading

• Common Kubernetes terminology you should know

  What are pods and nodes? How do namespaces differ from volumes? This list of common Kubernetes terms can give you a basic understanding of the container management platform.  Continue Reading

• Simplify VM right-sizing with VMware VMDSC Fling

  The VM Desired State Configuration Fling helps reduce system outages and application performance issues with the help of an API to automate the VM right-sizing process.  Continue Reading

• Adopt GitOps best practices and tools for your organization

  In his book 'Repeatability, Reliability, Scalability through GitOps,' Bryan Feuling provides an in-depth analysis of GitOps to help companies find best practices and tools.  Continue Reading

• Learn the basics of virtual server security software selection

  There are multiple factors in choosing the right security software for VMs and virtual infrastructure. Get familiar with potential threats, features to have and market offerings.  Continue Reading

• 10 VMworld 2021 sessions to add to your agenda

  This year's annual VMware user conference has more than 1,200 sessions to dive into. Start to plan your schedule with some of our recommended talks.  Continue Reading

• What does a DPU do?

  Learn the basics of data processing units: What they are, what they do, who's making them and who's adopting them. Then decide whether your data center might use one someday.  Continue Reading

• Ways to speed up white box networking adoption

  Most organizations are slow to deploy new techniques, white box networking included. Experts explain why and offer advice on how to speed up adoption across enterprises.  Continue Reading

• What to know for your virtualized storage selection process

  Not all storage virtualization is created equal. Get familiar with the types, methods and implementation considerations before you buy hardware or software for your organization.  Continue Reading

• VMware DevOps platforms evolve without full-stack developers

  Full-stack developers are rare in large enterprise companies, prompting VMware to realign its DevOps platforms to better accommodate ops specialists.  Continue Reading

• The role of smartNICs in modern enterprise networks

  This chapter excerpt from 'Building a Future-Proof Cloud Infrastructure' looks at how smartNICs can support distributed services platforms for both cloud providers and enterprises.  Continue Reading

• How smartNIC architecture supports scalable infrastructure

  In this Q&A, author Silvano Gai discusses how smartNICs can benefit enterprises by providing more granular telemetry and supporting distributed cloud infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• 7 major server hardware components you should know

  Even with software-based data center options, it's still important to know the physical components of a server. Check out these terms to refresh your memory.  Continue Reading

• Colocation data center market moves closer to the edge

  Data center co-location provides companies a way to expand and diversify their infrastructure. The market is growing to increase data distribution and help advance edge use cases.  Continue Reading

• Look for PCIe 5.0, NVMe 2.0 to boost storage performance

  Enterprises that need high-performance storage for AI and ML workloads can keep an eye out for new products based on the latest PCIe 5.0 and NVMe 2.0 specifications.  Continue Reading

• CompTIA Cloud+ tips to troubleshoot cloud networks

  The CompTIA Cloud+ exam covers a range of topics, including how to secure and troubleshoot cloud networks. Some of the first steps: Start simple, and isolate the problem.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization concepts to study for CCNP and CCIE exams

  In this Q&A, author Patrick Gargano discusses the importance of virtualization in networking and offers studying advice for aspiring CCNPs and CCIEs in preparation for the exams.  Continue Reading

• Explore virtualization study topics for CCNP, CCIE exams

  Aspiring CCNPs and CCIEs will need to grasp one of networking's most important topics: virtualization. 'Day 7' from Patrick Gargano's '31 Days' explains the subject in detail.  Continue Reading

• Learn the major types of server hardware and their pros and cons

  Servers protect data, centralize resources and enable remote worker productivity, but buyers must understand which server types works best for their data center.  Continue Reading

• AWS Outposts vs. Azure Stack vs. Google Anthos hybrid storage

  Explore the essential buy-in, deployment, implementation and management factors organizations should consider when comparing these major hybrid cloud storage services.  Continue Reading

• Explore the consumption-based IT and Opex storage landscape

  The evolving consumption IT, pay-as-you-go infrastructure and storage model is a hot trend. Explore benefits, challenges and five top vendors in the field.  Continue Reading

• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure targets devs and installed base

  Though not the market leader, Oracle remains a feisty competitor in the competitive cloud computing market. Here are some added features and cost incentives introduced thus far.  Continue Reading

• UK banking giant doubles down on IBM z15 mainframes

  Responding to users demands for dependable access to banking services, Nationwide Building Society continued its commitment to IBM's Z series of mainframes upgrading to the z15.  Continue Reading

• 3 delivery models for 5G and MEC

  To enhance network capabilities, enterprises will need to consolidate 5G and MEC technologies in the future. Following a deployment model is the first step.  Continue Reading

• New HPE Alletra extends cloud console to Primera, Nimble

  Hewlett Packard Enterprise's new Alletra storage brand will bear striking similarity to Primera and Nimble arrays on the operating system and management front.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld 2021 Awards: Rules and criteria

  Read the updated rules, criteria and categories for the Best of VMworld 2021 Awards to find out what the requirements are for each product nomination.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld 2021 Awards: Nomination form

  Submit your entry for the Best of VMworld 2021 Awards for a chance to win.  Continue Reading

• Enterprises look to formalize WFH network architecture

  As work-from-home programs prove they're here to stay, enterprise network teams are assessing their network designs to ensure adequate support and performance for home offices.  Continue Reading

• 5G core network functionality driven by SDN, NFV

  To reap the full benefits of 5G, operators are using SDN, NFV and network slicing to build out core network functionality.  Continue Reading

• An introductory overview of 5G network capabilities

  In this Q&A, author William Stallings discusses 5G services, such as network slicing and QoS, and other topics covered in his book, '5G Wireless: A Comprehensive Introduction.'  Continue Reading

• Low-code app platforms prove essential in times of crisis

  During the pandemic response, leading low-code platforms have been pressed into service to quickly deliver apps for testing, scheduling and prioritizing high-risk groups.  Continue Reading

• Resilient software strategies all developers should know

  Failures are unavoidable. However, the right software design and development choices can help minimize their impact, isolate problems and speed recovery times.  Continue Reading

• Demand proliferates for low-code app development platforms

  ServiceNow's Gregg Aldana discusses the explosive demand for business apps, the pressures on enterprises to keep pace and the benefits low-code application platforms provide.  Continue Reading

• AIOps network management requires vendor-buyer teamwork

  Before buying AIOps tools, network managers should work closely with vendors to ensure they collect the correct network data and use relevant algorithms.  Continue Reading

• Differences between Kubernetes Ingress vs. load balancer

  To manage Kubernetes cluster traffic, admins have a few choices. Compare Kubernetes Ingress vs. load balancers, as well as the NodePort and ClusterIP service types.  Continue Reading

• Cubbit offers 'green' distributed cloud storage option

  New EU startup aims to offer alternative to major cloud storage with a distributed model, offering increased security and potentially less environmental waste for a lower cost.  Continue Reading

• Experts discuss stretched VLAN use cases, MEC and more

  In this networking blog roundup, experts give reasons to stretch VLANs, discuss benefits of deploying private MEC with 5G, and differentiate between junior and senior IT engineers.  Continue Reading

• Advantages of low-code platforms: Speed, agility, collaboration

  ServiceNow's Gregg Aldana discusses the role of low-code platforms in speeding application development, easing the app developer shortage and creating hybrid development teams.  Continue Reading

• 2021 networking trends for a post-pandemic enterprise

  In 2020, the pandemic threw the best-laid IT plans into chaos. As enterprises find their footing again, here are four network trends defining the second half of 2021.  Continue Reading

• Explore the evolution of Intel and AMD server processors

  Intel and AMD server processors are used in a variety of systems, including converged and hyper-converged infrastructure. Explore the improvements in their technologies.  Continue Reading

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux for edge computing

  Enterprises are shifting towards edge computing as part of their digital transformation journey to the hybrid cloud. Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® provides a consistent, flexible, and security-focused foundation that maximizes system stability with ...  Continue Reading

• Standardize to Improve IT Efficiency

  Standardizing your IT environment can help you increase flexibility and efficiency. This e-book reviews eight key considerations for implementing an effective standardized operating environment (SOE).  Continue Reading

• Alleviate Technical Debt

  IT modernization can alleviate your technical debt and help you create a flexible foundation for the future.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid Cloud and Kubernetes: A Guide to Successful Architecture

  Learn hybrid cloud best practices and how to gain value by transforming your applications, infrastructure, and people, process, and culture.  Continue Reading

• Gain a Competitive Edge with your Container Strategy

  Learn how to choose a simple, efficient, and more secure Kubernetes platform—and gain a competitive edge with your container strategy.  Continue Reading

• Hybrid Cloud Strategy for Dummies

  Jumping onto the cloud is easy. Getting it right is somewhat trickier. Learn more in this hybrid cloud strategy e-book from Red Hat and Intel.  Continue Reading

• A Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure deep dive

  Hyper-converged infrastructure is a popular platform for compute, storage and networking. So where does Red Hat fit in with its variety of HCI offerings?  Continue Reading

• How to harden Docker images to enhance security

  Strong Docker image security is paramount to fighting off breaches. Watch this video to learn multiple ways you can harden deployments and deter attackers.  Continue Reading

• Boost array performance with Optane-ready products

  Explore a group of Optane-ready products to improve storage performance. In addition, there are other options beyond self-managed hardware for the same purpose.  Continue Reading

• Set up Docker host hardening to improve container security

  Harden the Docker host OS into a shield no security breach can crack. Get started with these key security measures built into the containerization platform.  Continue Reading

• Cloud storage market calms after historic year

  While 2020 became an unpredictable year for companies with regard to storage needs, analysts are predicting a much quieter and standard outlook for the rest of 2021.  Continue Reading

• Portworx brings storage solution to LogDNA's Kubernetes need

  LogDNA wanted to reduce its cloud storage costs and bring Kubernetes-based software to on-premises servers. Portworx provided a Kubernetes-native solution and ongoing support.  Continue Reading

• Work around NVMe storage controller drive limitations

  Innovation in the storage and memory market helps with the challenge of NVMe drive limits. Be sure to make the right comparisons and scale out effectively.  Continue Reading

• Familiarize yourself with these 7 key SRE terms

  Want to understand site reliability engineering? Check out this primer of SRE terminology that explains some of its fundamentals, from the job role to SLAs and issue resolution.  Continue Reading

• Five-nines availability: What it really means

  Learn what five-nines availability means and discover the steps enterprises should take to make sure network services are fully accessible.  Continue Reading

• How enterprises can close 5 major SASE gaps

  Despite five major gaps that hamper SASE implementation, Gartner recommended enterprises should plan their migration timeline and aim to consolidate to a single vendor.  Continue Reading

• 7 infrastructure as code books for IT pros to dig into

  Need some reading material? Check out these books on infrastructure as code -- and popular IaC tools -- to pick up some new skills on the IT management practice.  Continue Reading

• To master software design patterns, perspective is everything

  Elisabeth Robson and Eric Freeman, authors of 'Head First Design Patterns,' outline their quest to teach software design patterns and show developers the right way to learn them.  Continue Reading

• 3 best practices for network observability

  Research shows a correlation with NetOps success and network observability. Following best practices of network observability can facilitate this success.  Continue Reading

• Hardening sprint: Scrum anti-pattern or necessity?

  Are hardening sprints a burdensome necessity or a Scrum anti-pattern? Let's explore how to make these iterations less exacting and how Agile organizations can avoid them altogether.  Continue Reading

• Experts say Open RAN deployment is on the rise

  Networking experts examined Open RAN revenue surges as the industry shifts toward the open model. Meanwhile, enterprises should consider the long-term benefits of switching vendors.  Continue Reading

• 9 advanced IT certifications for operations experts

  To be an IT expert requires dedication to the ever-changing technology and processes. Here's a list of certifications to demonstrate that skill and experience.  Continue Reading

• Pure Storage CEO zones in on enabling digital transformation

  Pure Storage's CEO said the company will probably pursue acquisitions beyond its 2020 Portworx purchase to further assist customers in their digital transformation efforts.  Continue Reading

• Open source effort seeks to build tech diversity into code

  A CNCF initiative to build tech diversity directly into open source code and documentation takes shape as the industry faces pressure to become more inclusive.  Continue Reading

• Pandemic-fueled cloud rush causes cost optimization woes

  Amid the rise in cloud adoption prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprises seek to contain and optimize costs through practices such as FinOps.  Continue Reading

• Cloud-based network management leads 2021 network investments

  A recent ESG survey shows that many enterprises speeding their digital transformation plans are also increasing 2021 network investment, emphasizing cloud-based network management.  Continue Reading

• 3 ways to maximize business process automation benefits

  As business automation continues to take the enterprise by storm, there are a few ways software teams can better prepare themselves to confidently kick-start BPA initiatives.  Continue Reading

• An introduction to Go network programming

  This chapter excerpt from 'Network Programming with Go' dives into logging and metrics, while also providing Go code examples and best practices.  Continue Reading

• Best practices and strategies for logging in Go

  Author Adam Woodbeck discusses how network teams can use the Go programming language for logging and metrics. One tip: Log prudently, and use metrics generously.  Continue Reading

• Build a cloud-ready, global distributed file system

  Organizations that want to extend traditional network file shares across data centers, branch offices and public cloud infrastructure have many options.  Continue Reading

• Learn Docker best practices with this interactive book

  The author of The Docker Workshop, Vincent Sesto, discusses Docker's ingenuity and gives tips to IT admins on the leading container creation technology in this Q&A.  Continue Reading

• Top network IT investments include 5G, smartNICs, cloud

  Market analysts showed interest in 5G and smartNICs during an ONUG conference panel on enterprise IT investments. And don't forget the seemingly inevitable mention of cloud.  Continue Reading

• Transform your organization with containers

  Red Hat and Microsoft provide a production-ready, containerized environment with a hybrid cloud foundation.  Continue Reading

• Simplify Kubernetes with Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS

  Applications are an essential part of digital business operations. Kubernetes-based container environments speed application development, deployment, and management. Red Hat and AWS can help you navigate IT complexity to adopt Kubernetes more ...  Continue Reading

• A layered approach to container and Kubernetes security

  Find out what you need to know about implementing a layered approach to container and Kubernetes security. Download the details today.  Continue Reading

• Understanding and managing data protection for Kubernetes

  Find out more about the three pillars of end-to-end data protection in Kubernetes in this analyst report from GigaOm. Your download awaits.  Continue Reading

• How to move legacy applications to containers and Kubernetes

  Learn how migrating legacy applications to containers can remove many of the barriers to modernization.  Continue Reading

• 451 Research Pathfinder report: Achieving Intelligent DevOps

  Read this 451 Research report and learn how to use Linux and open source technologies to manage and automate key functions of cloud environments and apps.  Continue Reading

• Improve security and compliance

  Red Hat takes a holistic approach to security and compliance risk management that improves speed, scalability, and stability across your IT environment.  Continue Reading

• Experience Red Hat Enterprise Linux

  An intelligent operating foundation for modern IT and hybrid cloud environments, Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® delivers numerous benefits for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux automation & management

  See how Red Hat Enterprise Linux can standardize deployment at scale with automation and management solutions.  Continue Reading

• Ten ways to improve IT efficiency with an SOE

  Read more to learn the 10 steps to implement a standardized operating environment that can simplify your IT infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Google aims to bolster VMware cloud migration tools

  CloudSimple enables organizations to migrate on-premises VMware workloads to Google Cloud, but Google must extend its product offerings to compete against AWS and Azure.  Continue Reading

• StorCentric CEO Mihir Shah eyes more acquisitions

  StorCentric CEO Mihir Shah discusses the company's 2021 plans, future acquisitions and more.  Continue Reading