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• Is cloud-based network management right for your business?

  Many enterprises use on-premises network management, but some are transitioning to cloud-based management. Enterprises should evaluate both options before deciding which to use. Continue Reading

• Why does DNS use TCP Port 53 and UDP Port 53?

  DNS uses both TCP and UDP ports to maintain consistent and reliable network performance. TCP provides zone transfers, while UDP handles name resolution queries and responses. Continue Reading

• AI in cloud computing: Benefits and concerns

  Businesses see public cloud as the primary vehicle for delivering generative AI's benefits in productivity, operational efficiency and workflow automation, but challenges remain. Continue Reading

• Use this EC2 instance type comparison to power your AWS apps

  To get the most out of AWS, organizations need to get the most out of their EC2 instances. Use this comparison to help choose the right AWS instance type and pricing plan. Continue Reading

• Continuous delivery vs. continuous deployment: Which to choose?

  Continuous delivery and continuous deployment both compress and de-risk the final stages of production rollout. Learn how to choose the proper path for your organization. Continue Reading

• Blueprint for hybrid observability: AI and its 4 key enablers

  There are four elements that create a foundation for AI-driven observability. The ability to automatically detect new or updated components is just one of them.Continue Reading

• What is an application?

  An application, also referred to as an application program or application software, is a computer software package that performs a specific function directly for an end user or, in some cases, for another application.Continue Reading

• Telemetry vs. SNMP: Which is better for network management?

  Now that networks have become more complex, network management has become a challenge of its own. Enterprises can compare telemetry vs. SNMP to see which better suits their needs.Continue Reading

• 5 open source cloud monitoring tools to consider

  IT teams need visibility into their cloud environments. If your team wants more than its cloud providers offer, see if an open source monitoring tool is a better fit.Continue Reading

• Hydrogen fuel cells advantages, disadvantages in data centers

  Hydrogen fuel cells are sustainable energy sources that produce low to zero carbon emissions. Explore the pros and cons of hydrogen fuel use and the likelihood of its future use.Continue Reading

• Public vs. private vs. hybrid cloud: Key differences explained

  Public, private and hybrid clouds share similarities, but their differences in cost, control, flexibility, scalability and services determine which model best meets business goals.Continue Reading

• Understand AWS Regions vs. Availability Zones

  It's easy to forget about data centers when you run workloads in the cloud. Learn how AWS Regions and Availability Zones differ, and how they affect cloud costs and configurations.Continue Reading

• RAID 5 vs. RAID 10

  RAID is a staple for backup and storage administrators who want to create redundancy and protect data. RAID 5 and RAID 10 offer similar benefits, but is one better than the other?Continue Reading

• The future of Wi-Fi 7 adoption in enterprises

  Wi-Fi 7 promises faster speeds and better performance, but complexities in deployment and limited device compatibility have slowed adoption across enterprises.Continue Reading

• HCL vs. JSON: Configuration language uses, pros and cons

  HCL and JSON are similar configuration languages. These languages are meant for specific IaC scenarios, so companies should understand the syntax and editing tools for each.Continue Reading

• RAID 1 vs. RAID 5

  Neither RAID 1 nor RAID 5 is clearly better than the other, but there are several areas to compare the two to find the right option for your organization.Continue Reading

• What's new in System Center 2025?

  The key management tool for enterprises with a heavy investment in on-premises infrastructure is set for its next major release to coincide with the arrival of Windows Server 2025.Continue Reading

• Examine the top benefits of private cloud

  There's more to private clouds than control over infrastructure and security. Consider the benefits of private cloud services before jumping on the public cloud bandwagon.Continue Reading

• Top 8 configuration management tools in DevOps

  Configuration management tools ease the IT burden. Explore the top configuration management tools in DevOps, evaluate their features and consider key aspects that set them apart.Continue Reading

• 14 top multi-cloud management platforms for 2025

  Dig into the benefits -- and drawbacks -- of the top tools and services designed to help enterprises manage their hybrid and multi-cloud environmentsContinue Reading

• Configuration management vs. asset management simplified

  Configuration management and asset management are sometimes used interchangeably. While similar in certain ways, they are not the same thing. Discover where the two diverge and where they overlap.Continue Reading

• Ansible vs. Chef vs. Puppet: A comparison

  For teams that oversee ecosystems and software packages, configuration management tools have the power to boost operational consistency. But which products deserve attention?Continue Reading

• How a zero-based approach can improve your cloud budget

  Traditional budgeting strategies have IT teams scratching their heads about what costs to cut next. Could a zero-based approach to cloud budgeting shift this mindset?Continue Reading

• Amazon RDS vs. Aurora Serverless: What's the better option?

  Amazon RDS and Aurora Serverless both provide relational database services. But Aurora offers more flexible resource management and performance, and it can result in lower costs.Continue Reading

• The push to make network engineering cool again

  What does it mean to make networking cool again? To most network engineers, it means building awareness about networking and making it more accessible. But there's still work to do.Continue Reading

• What is configuration management? A comprehensive guide

  Configuration management, or CM, is a governance and systems engineering process used to track and control IT resources, services and applications across an enterprise.Continue Reading

• Modernizing storage with purpose in the AI era

  With the latest updates delivered at Insight 2024, NetApp aims to deliver data storage simplification that enterprises will require to succeed in the AI era.Continue Reading

• Why the AI era requires an intelligent data infrastructure

  NetApp aims to build infrastructure to 'bridge the chasm' that exists between cloud-based AI models and an organization's on-premises data management environment.Continue Reading

• How to tackle network automation challenges and risks

  Automation makes networks more efficient, but engineers must first mitigate the risks. With planning and training, enterprises can take advantage of automation's capabilities.Continue Reading

• Best practices for defining a cloud monitoring strategy

  Uptime. Downtime. Security protections. There are so many things to watch out for. An effective cloud monitoring strategy requires an organization to set some clear priorities.Continue Reading

• 3 takeaways from the CompTIA Cloud+ certification exam

  The author of The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Instructor Guide and Student Guide shares his most interesting takeaways from the recent version of the CompTIA Cloud+ certification.Continue Reading

• 8 key steps of a cloud exit strategy

  If your cloud-based workloads and applications need to move back on premises, you'll need a plan. Start your reverse migration with this step-by-step guide.Continue Reading

• What is cloud management? Definition, benefits and guide

  Cloud management refers to the exercise of control over public, private or hybrid cloud infrastructure resources and services.Continue Reading

• Is cloud repatriation the only answer?

  Cloud repatriation should be a last resort, not a repudiation of the cloud. Do you know how to fully optimize cloud workloads to avoid costly in-house investment?Continue Reading

• Amazon Bedrock vs. SageMaker JumpStart for AI apps

  Amazon Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker JumpStart both provide AI models for applications. Bedrock offers readily available models, while JumpStart supports more customization.Continue Reading

• 9 cloud cost management tools you should know about

  There's a whole category of tools dedicated to managing cloud costs. Here's how they optimize cloud resources and improve bottom lines, plus descriptions of nine of the best ones.Continue Reading

• The 'on-premises as-a-service' genie is out of the bottle

  While on-premises storage as a service has been around for a few years, it's having a moment. Organizations seek simplicity, and vendors are ready with offerings.Continue Reading

• What's the role of an application load balancer vs. API gateway?

  Application load balancers and API gateways both manage network traffic. Learn the differences between them and how to use them together in a modern IT deployment.Continue Reading

• CI/CD pipelines explained: Everything you need to know

  CI/CD can transform an organization, but there's a lot to consider. This comprehensive guide explains the CI/CD pipeline stages, benefits and challenges, best practices and more.Continue Reading

• Oracle CloudWorld 2024 delivers AI, database and OCI updates

  Oracle delivered more AI features at its conference, including over 50 AI agents and a new generative AI RAG Agent in OCI, as well as a long-awaited partnership with AWS.Continue Reading

• Compare 5 Ceph alternatives for storage

  This list of Ceph alternatives can provide a good starting point for better understanding what's available and the issues to look for during the storage decision-making process.Continue Reading

• Compare Box vs. Dropbox enterprise storage platforms

  Both Box and Dropbox offer features and integrations that any modern enterprise could use for its cloud storage. Choosing between Box vs. Dropbox depends on various factors.Continue Reading

• How does predictive analytics help network operations?

  Predictive analytics can project network traffic flows, predict future trends and reduce latency. However, tools continue to evolve, so teams should use caution in their selection.Continue Reading

• Grafana vs. Datadog: What are the differences?

  Grafana and Datadog are both powerful monitoring services with a wide variety of integrations, such as logging, visualization, alerts and APM.Continue Reading

• FinOps tools to consider for your organization

  FinOps tools help organizations optimize cloud spending and use. Review the different native and third-party options to find the best fit for your needs.Continue Reading

• Understanding the role of AI in cloud computing

  AI is bringing previously unimagined capabilities in automation, optimization and predictive analytics to cloud management while posing new challenges for IT departments.Continue Reading

• 10 dying or 'dead' programming languages

  In a rapidly evolving landscape, these 10 programming languages are becoming increasingly obscure. Learn how programming languages die despite their former prominence.Continue Reading

• Can VMware's private cloud spur the demise of siloed tech?

  The private-cloud-centric future VMware presents could benefit enterprises if it continues to innovate and deliver an integrated, full-stack private cloud its customers want.Continue Reading

• Why observability is important in multi-cloud environments

  Increased use of multi-cloud environments is creating a need for specialized observability methods and tools for tracking and measuring cloud performance.Continue Reading

• How to subnet in cloud network environments

  Cloud and on-premises subnets use IP ranges, subnet masks or prefixes, and security policies. But cloud subnets are simpler to set up, while on-prem configuration is still manual.Continue Reading

• Should I outsource FinOps or build my own team?

  FinOps strategies can help enterprises manage cloud costs and monitor cloud usage patterns. But is it better to outsource or build a FinOps team in-house?Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi upgrades on the horizon as enterprises eye Wi-Fi 7

  Enterprises have been slow to adopt Wi-Fi 7, as they find previous generations suit their needs. However, experts predict enterprises will upgrade to Wi-Fi 7 in the next 12 to 18 months.Continue Reading

• UX design principles: Why should testers know them?

  Usability is key to the success of an application. Learn what developers and testers should look for to optimize usability and maximize the business value of an application.Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2025 Hyper-V updates promise speed boost

  Will the new and improved features in the upcoming Hyper-V release come at the perfect time for Microsoft to capitalize on a series of unpopular changes from VMware?Continue Reading

• Speed vs. quality in software testing: Can you have both?

  Testing can slow development and quick releases can come at the price of quality. Teams should not have to choose. Learn to efficiently pursue quality in development and testing.Continue Reading

• HPE to acquire Morpheus Data, expanding cloud experience

  HPE has announced its acquisition of Morpheus Data, a move intended to bolster the hybrid, multi-cloud experience of HPE GreenLake and to complement HPE’s OpsRamp acquisition.Continue Reading

• VergeIO reveals rapid virtual machine migration tech

  Data center modernization offers a competitive advantage to organizations, along with maximizing hyperscale infrastructure. VergeIO's VM migration tool helps saves time and money.Continue Reading

• A guide to Microsoft Azure storage pricing

  Take a deep dive into the costs of Microsoft Azure cloud storage across several different types, including Blob Storage and Files. Compare pricing with AWS and Google Cloud.Continue Reading

• Software testing lessons learned from the CrowdStrike outage

  After the recent CrowdStrike outage, organizations are keen to prevent and prepare for potential future disruptions. These key security and quality lessons can help.Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of optical wireless communication

  OWC transfers data using highly directional light in free space. While OWC delivers high-speed data transfers, it is susceptible to multipath dispersion and interference.Continue Reading

• How Puppet works: Using the configuration management tool

  With Puppet, organizations can manage configurations and simplify the DevOps process. Learn how it works, and see if it's the right choice for your organization.Continue Reading

• 10 benefits of containers for AI workloads

  IT organizations face a daunting onslaught of new AI projects. Containers offer key benefits to ease the burden throughout an AI workload's lifecycle.Continue Reading

• TechTarget Storage Products of the Year judging criteria

  This article discusses how products are judged for the TechTarget Storage Products of the Year awards.Continue Reading

• Explore underwater data centers' viability, sustainability

  Tests off coastlines around the world are measuring the feasibility of underwater data centers. With proper maintenance and security, 40% of the population could use them.Continue Reading

• How to weigh the benefits and challenges of CI/CD

  Many organizations begin their DevOps journey with a continuous integration and delivery pipeline. Before getting started, understand some fundamental benefits of CI/CD.Continue Reading

• How to use Linux package managers

  There are many different package managers for Linux distributions. Linux admins should know what to expect from these distributions and how to tackle software maintenance.Continue Reading

• Agile vs. Scrum: How to choose between them

  Scrum and Agile both emphasize collaboration and efficiency for DevOps teams in different ways. Learn when to use each approach and when to use them in tandem.Continue Reading

• How the key-value SSD promises to outperform block storage

  Key-value SSDs show potential in performance and storage management, but how would they be implemented? What other advantages do they offer over block storage?Continue Reading

• A beginner's guide to learning new programming languages

  Rust or Ruby? Go or Groovy? As the competitive IT landscape evolves, developers can enhance their skills and career potential by learning new programming languages.Continue Reading

• Deploy Azure landing zones using Terraform

  Azure landing zones are well-managed environments that provide a way to run workloads. Deploying them using Terraform lets users build a solid foundation.Continue Reading

• 9 types of networks and their use cases

  Networks differ based on size, connectivity, coverage and design. This guide explores the most common types of networks, their benefits and use cases.Continue Reading

• Hitachi Vantara expands in hybrid and multi-cloud storage

  As enterprises increasingly need cross-cloud consistency, hybrid capabilities and on-premises technology, storage vendors like Hitachi Vantara are trying to rise to the occasion.Continue Reading

• What to expect from CompTIA Cloud+ CV0-004 certification

  Are you ready for the newest version of the CompTIA Cloud+ exam? Learn exam prep tips from the author of The Official CompTIA Cloud+ Certification Self-Paced Study Guide.Continue Reading

• The benefits and drawbacks of network as a service

  NaaS, with its varied definitions and attributes, is hard to define. In a new EMA survey, enterprises laid out their expectations for NaaS, including its benefits and drawbacks.Continue Reading

• Dive into Terraform basics with this tutorial

  Terraform can save you time and headaches when deploying servers with cloud providers. Get up to speed on Terraform basics in this tutorial.Continue Reading

• Compare cloud-native vs. cloud-based vs. cloud-enabled apps

  While it's tough to make a clear distinction between cloud-native, cloud-based and cloud-enabled apps, they differ in terms of development practices, performance and other factors.Continue Reading

• Explore options for FinOps certifications and training

  Receiving a FinOps certification helps individuals develop their cloud financial management skills. Discover training and certification options that can help your resume stand out.Continue Reading

• How to launch an EC2 instance using Terraform

  With Terraform, developers can lean on familiar coding practices to provision the underlying resources for their applications. Follow these steps to use the IaC tool to create an Amazon EC2 instance.Continue Reading

• NetApp expands multi-cloud capabilities to empower AI

  Capacity, performance, agility and consistency are some of the key areas of focus for vendors as they approach multi-cloud storage and AI requirements.Continue Reading

• Boost Exchange Online automation with Azure Functions

  Admins can use the event-driven functionality in Microsoft's serverless offering and build event-driven workflows for a more efficient management approach.Continue Reading

• Understand the k-means clustering algorithm with examples

  The k-means clustering algorithm groups similar objects or data points into clusters. This approach is popular for multivariate numeric data.Continue Reading

• MAC address vs. IP address: What's the difference?

  A MAC address and an IP address each identify network devices, but they do the jobs at different levels. Explore the differences between the two and learn why both are necessary.Continue Reading

• Analyze enterprise Box cloud storage pricing options

  Box Enterprise and Enterprise Plus offer more features at similar prices to other platforms and may be a better option if you're mainly looking for storage.Continue Reading

• Broadband equity initiatives bridge digital divide in K-12

  Federally funded broadband programs support infrastructure upgrades to underserved communities, which address the digital divide in K-12 education.Continue Reading

• GitOps vs. DevOps: What's the difference?

  Compare GitOps vs. DevOps for your organization. GitOps focuses on applications and infrastructure, whereas DevOps covers tools, collaboration and more.Continue Reading

• An unpopular way to fund popular open source software

  Tech analyst and consultant Justin Warren has a few thoughts on how to solve the open source maintenance problem. Some might not like his approach.Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of sovereign clouds

  The global distribution of cloud data centers raises serious concerns about regional data privacy laws. Can sovereign clouds help to ease those doubts?Continue Reading

• 10 skills an SDET needs

  SDETs need a blend of development and testing skills to be effective, as well as soft skills critical to both disciplines. Learn to develop important skills for this hybrid role.Continue Reading

• Deploy a Redis Cluster on Kubernetes

  Redis is a powerful platform with many use cases. Follow this tutorial to run Redis on Kubernetes to simplify deployments and increase reliability and performance.Continue Reading

• LAMP stack vs. MEAN stack: Which is right for you?

  LAMP and MEAN stacks are two options for application hosting. Their differences lie in the way you use and deploy them.Continue Reading

• How AI can improve telecom RAN operations and analytics

  Telecom operators can harness AI to improve their RAN operational efficiency and analytics, which enables them to improve customer experience and network management.Continue Reading

• Why should I use Docker containers vs. VMs for my cloud apps?

  Containers and VMs have their own use cases, but one takes the lead in efficiency. Compare the two options, and see how Docker can benefit your cloud applications.Continue Reading

• Optimize Amazon Athena performance with these 5 tuning tips

  Amazon Athena can provide an efficient, cost-effective method of data analysis. But did you properly optimize Athena performance to see these benefits?Continue Reading

• On-premises storage, infrastructure evolves to keep pace with AI

  Pure Storage is the latest infrastructure vendor to add Nvidia DGX SuperPod certification and new product offerings to support generative AI workloads.Continue Reading

• The complete secure access service edge (SASE) guide

  SASE helps organizations manage and secure traffic across locations. But is it the best choice for your environment? Use this guide to learn about SASE architecture and providers.Continue Reading

• It's time to rethink enterprise storage for the AI era

  Pure's platform-centric storage strategy will enable customers to scale their storage infrastructure to keep pace with the fast-evolving AI landscape.Continue Reading

• Compare 5 single-vendor SASE providers

  SASE has broad enterprise appeal because it combines security and connectivity. With so many vendor options available, enterprises might need help narrowing the search.Continue Reading

• HPE Discover 2024: Aruba Networking moves to center stage

  HPE has made enterprise networking a critical part of its portfolio, with updates around AI, Aruba's networking tools, and the upcoming acquisition of Juniper.Continue Reading

• Cypress vs. Playwright: When to use each

  Cypress and Playwright stand out as notable options among the many automated testing tools available. Learn how to make an informed choice between them.Continue Reading

• Next steps to consider before CentOS 7 end of life

  In today's world of security threats, it's critical to keep OSes up to date. As the end-of-life date for CentOS 7 approaches, companies can no longer delay distribution migration.Continue Reading