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• The road to automation: Exploring lights-out data centers

  The lights-out data center has been a hot idea for years, but sites still don't have them. How far can we realistically go with data center automation? Continue Reading

• The case for hardened container images

  Hardened container images strip unnecessary components to reduce CVEs and attack surfaces. Compare vendor approaches, tradeoffs and migration practices. Continue Reading

• Streamline multi-cloud cost analysis with AWS Data Exports and FOCUS

  Uncontrolled costs drain budgets fast. AWS Data Exports and FOCUS reveal where your money goes, enabling precise analysis and optimizations for sustainable, cost-efficient growth. Continue Reading

• Why agentic AI needs network APIs to succeed

  APIs are a foundational component for agentic AI to work properly across enterprise networks. Learn why autonomous agents depend on network APIs to monitor and manage systems. Continue Reading

• How AI workloads affect enterprise network design

  Distributed AI workloads reshape the architectures and strategies that enterprises traditionally relied on to plan network work capacity, manage congestion and support east-west traffic. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • What is an API (application programming interface)?
  • What is a SAN? Ultimate storage area network guide
  • What is a data retention policy?
  • What is multi-access edge computing? Benefits and use cases

  • What is 5G?
  • What is 6G? Overview of 6G networks & technology
  • phase-locked loop (PLL)
  • What is millimeter wave (mmWave)?

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• Why multi-cloud should be your default deployment model

  With a single-cloud strategy, organizations risk vendor lock-in, financial exposure and regulatory hurdles. A multi-cloud deployment model is essential for today's IT operations.Continue Reading

• How distributed computing drives revenue and resilience in cloud

  Now is the time to align infrastructure decisions with the speed and expectations of your customers. See how distributed computing can create value and what to expect.Continue Reading

• A look at HTTP's new QUERY method

  HTTP QUERY gives complex read operations a safe, idempotent alternative to GET and POST. Learn its benefits, use cases and enterprise adoption options.Continue Reading

• IT vs. OT: Key differences explained

  IT and OT have long been independent disciplines, but technical developments and new processing requirements -- particularly for AI and IoT -- are compelling IT/OT convergence.Continue Reading

• Balancing infrastructure priorities for AI integration

  AI adoption can expose weaknesses across the enterprise. A strategic approach to infrastructure modernization can help organizations manage risk, efficiency and long-term growth.Continue Reading

• Does Claude's watermark solve the AI transparency problem?

  Anthropic now watermarks text generated or processed by Claude. Here's how the hidden pattern works, its limitations and why the approach has drawn criticism.Continue Reading

• Building trust: Engaging communities in data center development

  Effective communication is essential in data center development. Engaging the community early addresses concerns and prepares IT leaders for stakeholder interactions.Continue Reading

• How to modernize ITSM without disrupting operations

  ITSM modernization succeeds by optimizing workflows, implementing changes in phases, aligning with business goals and applying AI to improve services with minimal disruption.Continue Reading

• What is an API (application programming interface)?

  An application programming interface (API) is code that enables two software programs to communicate.Continue Reading

• Zero-code Kubernetes observability with eBPF demo

  OpenTelemetry eBPF Instrumentation provides zero-code observability for Kubernetes applications using kernel-level eBPF, then complements SDK instrumentation for deeper insights.Continue Reading

• Why OpenTelemetry matters to today's dev teams

  OpenTelemetry standardizes observability data across distributed systems, improving reliability, incident response and flexibility while reducing vendor lock-in.Continue Reading

• Data center sustainability: What are renewable energy credits?

  Data centers claim 100% renewable energy by using renewable energy credits (RECs) and power purchase agreements (PPAs), highlighting the complexities of true sustainability.Continue Reading

• 14 steps to implement IT automation at enterprise scale

  IT organizations can't implement automation all at once. But by following proven steps, they can safely scale workflows while improving governance, efficiency and control.Continue Reading

• Secure IT infrastructure: A practical guide for IT leaders

  This guide explains secure IT infrastructure, its core security pillars and how IT leaders can align investments with business goals, resilience and compliance.Continue Reading

• Service desk automation: Benefits, examples and strategies

  Service desk automation combines AI, workflows and self-service tools to reduce IT costs, improve resolution times and scale support.Continue Reading

• How neocloud is influencing network connectivity

  Demand for computational power optimized for AI is driving the rise of the neocloud, but can the transport infrastructure keep up with the pace of change?Continue Reading

• Best practices for data storage compliance and standards

  Storage administrators and managers stressing over compliance should follow these analyst-recommended strategies, including taking advantage of automation and anonymizing data.Continue Reading

• 6 best open source workflow engines for 2026

  When evaluating open source workflow engines, learn their features and strengths, then view top platforms that streamline data pipelines, roll out microservices and automate tasks.Continue Reading

• NAS vs. SAN vs. DAS: Key differences and best use cases

  Compare NAS, SAN and DAS and find out what to consider when using each type of storage system. Object storage and the cloud are additional available storage options.Continue Reading

• The benefits of tape vs. disk backup for enterprise storage

  Data growth forces companies to find the right backup media. Tape and disk are reliable options, but there are many factors to consider when choosing between -- or combining -- them.Continue Reading

• Why AI in network operations requires human judgment

  Many network pros are skeptical about AI, but it's most effective as an assistant to human judgment. A framework helps engineers improve skills and build confidence.Continue Reading

• What is a SAN? Ultimate storage area network guide

  A storage area network (SAN) is a dedicated high-speed network or subnetwork that interconnects and presents shared pools of storage devices to multiple servers.Continue Reading

• AI assistants for IT ops: Select and govern operational bots

  AI assistants are transforming IT operations by improving efficiency and resolution times, but success depends on governance, validation, transparency and leadership oversight.Continue Reading

• Scalable IT infrastructure: Balancing speed with stability

  Scalable IT requires balancing innovation speed with reliability through strong architecture, visibility and governance to reduce risk, complexity and technical debt.Continue Reading

• 13 top IT infrastructure conferences in 2026

  The IT infrastructure conference calendar is loaded with events this year. May to June and September to November are the busiest seasons.Continue Reading

• SNMP vs. CMIP: What's the difference?

  While SNMP and CMIP originally competed as network management protocols in the 1980s, SNMP has emerged as the more relevant protocol, largely due to its simplicity.Continue Reading

• Quarkus Dev Services: Zero-config development

  Quarkus Dev Services streamlines microservice development by automatically provisioning infrastructure like PostgreSQL, Kafka and Redis with zero config.Continue Reading

• 11 DevSecOps best practices to prioritize in 2026

  DevSecOps is a strategic shift to make security a shared responsibility across the lifecycle, with best practices covering automation, compliance, collaboration and risk reduction.Continue Reading

• KubeCon EU 2026: Infrastructure catches up to AI

  AI is reshaping infrastructure demands. At KubeCon EU 2026, vendors focused on Kubernetes abstraction, GPU management and automation to move AI from pilot to production.Continue Reading

• How IT leaders can use AI for DevOps

  AI for DevOps adds intelligence to pipelines and operations, enabling predictive monitoring, faster root cause analysis and safer releases while improving reliability.Continue Reading

• KubeCon EU 2026: AI tightens the dev-prod loop

  AI is reshaping platform engineering. At KubeCon EU 2026, vendors showcased autonomous troubleshooting, observability-driven agents and tools to manage shadow AI.Continue Reading

• How to build lightning-fast Quarkus native executables

  Want to build cloud-native Java apps in Java versus Go and Rust? This step-by-step tutorial shows how to create native executables in Quarkus that start fast and use little memory.Continue Reading

• Build a microservice with Quarkus in 15 minutes

  This hands-on Quarkus tutorial walks through building a reactive product catalog microservice with PostgreSQL, CRUD APIs, testing and fast deployment.Continue Reading

• DevOps roles explained: Key jobs, responsibilities and skills

  More than most IT initiatives, DevOps is built around people. Involve the right professionals, and get those people primed to work in concerted ways.Continue Reading

• Data center cooling systems and technologies and how they work

  Extreme heat and cold can keep equipment from operating at peak efficiency. Explore cost-efficient and cost-effective cooling technologies and smart options for your facility.Continue Reading

• Building a strong DevOps culture: A guide for business leaders

  An effective DevOps culture blends collaboration, shared accountability, automation and continuous learning, with leadership aligning incentives to drive better delivery outcomes.Continue Reading

• Key issues to address in storage infrastructure management

  Emerging technology, such as AI and software-based storage management systems, have simplified how IT manages its infrastructure. Explore the many components of modern management.Continue Reading

• Beyond automation: Using GenAI to modernize IT operations

  GenAI modernizes IT operations by enabling proactive automation, faster incident resolution, smarter capacity planning and governed scaling across hybrid environments.Continue Reading

• Top AWS tools for cloud cost forecasting

  Unpredictable AWS spending creates financial planning challenges for executives, but native tools can transform reactive cost management into proactive budget forecasting.Continue Reading

• Treat platform engineering as a competitive advantage

  Platform engineering standardizes how software is built and deployed through reusable services and automation, improving delivery speed, reliability and developer productivity.Continue Reading

• The difference between SSD and HDD storage devices explained

  A comparison of SSD vs. HDD yields vastly different storage capabilities. Explore the differences and guidance on when to use each.Continue Reading

• How proactive observability transforms IT operations

  Proactive observability replaces reactive monitoring with AI-driven, full-stack visibility that predicts degradation, reduces downtime, speeds resolution and aligns IT performance.Continue Reading

• How to debug Java programs with CLI scripting

  Yes, you can have the ease of scripts and the structure of a static-typed language. Here's how to automate Java workflows using scripts, such as debugging Java code in the CLI.Continue Reading

• 5 principles of change management in networking

  Network change management includes five principles, including risk analysis and peer review. These best practices can help network teams reduce failed network changes and outages.Continue Reading

• How network efficiency advances ESG goals

  From SDN to green electricity, network optimization plays a critical role in helping enterprises reduce emissions, cut costs and align IT operations with ESG goals.Continue Reading

• How to build a private 5G network architecture

  A private 5G network can provide organizations with a powerful new option for their wireless environments. Here are the major requirements to consider before building one.Continue Reading

• 5G security: Everything you should know for a secure network

  5G has better security than 4G, including stronger encryption, privacy and authentication. But enterprises need to know the challenges of 5G's complex, virtualized architecture.Continue Reading

• Challenges of implementing SaaS successfully

  Explore five complex SaaS implementation risks -- including data integration, customization, vendor lock-in and change management -- and how to mitigate them early.Continue Reading

• What is a data retention policy?

  In business settings, data retention is a concept that encompasses all processes for storing and preserving data, as well as the specific time periods and policies businesses enforce that determine how and for how long data should be retained.Continue Reading

• How to decommission a data center: A step-by-step guide

  Follow this step-by-step guide on decommissioning a data center, covering planning, inventory management, data security, and compliance to maximize recovery value.Continue Reading

• AI, flash highlighted in 2025 data storage conference lineup

  The 2025 storage conference calendar featured shows where vendors released major product updates and experts discussed top trends, such as AI, AI and AI.Continue Reading

• Outlook on IT infrastructure trends, challenges in 2026

  In an age of AI, cyberthreats and outages, having a firm foundation for your technology is critical. Explore IT infrastructure trends and advice to keep your enterprise running.Continue Reading

• 21 tasks to automate today to streamline IT operations

  Prioritize IT automation by ROI and domain to boost security and efficiency. Discover the top tasks to automate now and start seeing results.Continue Reading

• Choosing from a universe of SSD form factors

  There are a number of different types of SSD storage form factors to choose from. Learn more about each different type, along with their advantages.Continue Reading

• Why did TypeScript become GitHub's fastest growing language?

  TypeScript recently became the fastest growing language on GitHub. Explore the reasons for the shift and what it means for the broader development ecosystem.Continue Reading

• What is a good replacement for VMware vVols?

  The deprecation of VMware Virtual Volumes leaves a hole for some storage users. Substitute options include manually provisioning storage and using vSAN.Continue Reading

• A month-by-month roadmap for the three phases of FinOps

  How do you go about establishing a measurable and achievable plan to bring FinOps into your organization? Use this sample roadmap to build your plan.Continue Reading

• Licensed vs. unlicensed spectrum: Key differences

  Licensed spectrum is reliable and has better performance than unlicensed, which is low cost, easy to deploy and subject to interference. Lightly licensed spectrum offers a balance.Continue Reading

• What are the different types of network cables?

  The main types of network cables are coax, fiber optics, and shielded and unshielded twisted pair. As enterprises deploy new technologies, it's critical to select the right cables.Continue Reading

• Macrocell vs. small cell vs. femtocell: A 5G introduction

  Macrocells, small cells and femtocells each play distinct roles in 5G, balancing coverage, speed, cost and indoor connectivity across different deployment scenarios.Continue Reading

• Wi-Fi 6 vs. 5G: What's the difference?

  Wi-Fi 6 and 5G both boost speed and performance, but differ in cost, coverage and use cases. Together, they provide flexible connectivity for modern enterprises.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Applied Skills program puts expertise to the test

  Microsoft's Applied Skills help IT pros validate hands-on technical expertise and real-world skills. But what sets these credentials apart from traditional certifications?Continue Reading

• 4 ways to prepare IT departments for AI-driven change

  CIOs must guide IT through AI-driven role shifts by reskilling teams and updating governance. Start planning now to ensure your operations remain resilient.Continue Reading

• Three types of 5G technology explained for enterprise networks

  5G spans low-, mid- and high-band spectrum plus NSA and SA deployments, each balancing speed, coverage, cost and complexity as enterprises evaluate use cases from IoT to low-latency networks.Continue Reading

• 5G NSA vs. SA: How do the deployment modes differ?

  As 5G continues to mature, technology leaders must weigh NSA's lower cost and faster rollout against SA's latency, efficiency and long-term ROI to guide their network investment strategy.Continue Reading

• Comparing the Flutter and React Native frameworks

  Learn how each development framework affects architecture and performance, and explore the details of framework adoption, maintenance and scalability features.Continue Reading

• Wireless security: Differences between WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3

  As wireless networks have evolved, so have the protocols for securing them. Get an overview of WLAN security standards, and learn the differences among WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA3.Continue Reading

• Why is Rust a critical programming language in 2026?

  Rust has become a popular modern alternative to C in part because of its type system and memory management features. Learn if Rust is right for your org.Continue Reading

• The essential 5G glossary of key terms and phrases

  5G offers enterprises new features and capabilities that promise to transform traditional networking.Continue Reading

• What is multi-access edge computing? Benefits and use cases

  Multi-access edge computing (MEC) is a network architecture concept that brings cloud computing capabilities and IT services closer to the edge of the network, where data is generated and consumed.Continue Reading

• What is 5G?

  Fifth-generation wireless or 5G is a global standard and technology for wireless and telecommunications networks.Continue Reading

• The complete guide to QA team roles and responsibilities

  QA teams play an important role in ensuring quality and performance. To be as effective as possible, organizations need to be thorough in structuring and managing their QA teams.Continue Reading

• Acceptance criteria: What it is and its best practices

  Acceptance criteria plays a key role in shaping an application from the user standpoint. We review some of the basic things to remember when it comes to acceptance criteria.Continue Reading

• How to import existing AWS resources into a CloudFormation stack

  Transform manually created AWS resources into manageable, automated infrastructure with CloudFormation's import resource with this step-by-step tutorial.Continue Reading

• What is 6G? Overview of 6G networks & technology

  6G (sixth-generation wireless) is the successor to 5G cellular technology and is expected to be globally available by around 2030.Continue Reading

• phase-locked loop (PLL)

  A phase-locked loop (PLL) is an electronic circuit with a voltage or voltage-driven oscillator that constantly adjusts to match the frequency of an input signal.Continue Reading

• Understand the basics of Microsoft hybrid identity

  Microsoft hybrid identity combines on-premises AD resources and cloud-based Entra ID capabilities to create a seamless access experience across environments.Continue Reading

• What is millimeter wave (mmWave)?

  Millimeter wave (mmWave) is a range of electromagnetic frequencies that exist between microwaves and infrared light.Continue Reading

• Using GitHub Copilot to accelerate PowerShell scripting

  Learn how to work with GitHub Copilot to write scripts, refactor legacy code and streamline Azure automation with best practices in mind.Continue Reading

• A dozen data storage acronyms you should know

  There are many acronyms people use in the data storage space. The following are 12 of the more commonly appearing acronyms.Continue Reading

• Docs-as-Code explained: Benefits, tools and best practices

  Learn how Docs-as-Code streamlines software development by creating docs concurrently with code using shared tools and DevOps practices.Continue Reading

• What is Open RAN (ORAN)? Benefits and use cases

  Open RAN, or ORAN, is a type of mobile network architecture where the radio access network -- the system that connects an end user's device to other parts of the network -- is built from non-proprietary components.Continue Reading

• Getting started with architecture as code

  Architecture-as-code (AaC) defines system architecture in executable, version-controlled formats such as YAML/JSON. Keep architecture accurate and traceable with AaC.Continue Reading

• Agentic process automation: The enterprise guide to autonomous AI workflows

  Agentic process automation, also known as agentic automation, is an automation approach that integrates autonomous AI agents and advanced AI technologies to perform tasks with minimal human intervention.Continue Reading

• What is Linux distros (Linux distribution)?

  A Linux distribution -- often shortened to 'Linux distro' -- is a complete operating system based on Linux.Continue Reading

• NVMe over TCP details and features you need to know

  NVMe/TCP is here. The specification lays out how to deliver data across an existing TCP network, making implementation simple and cost-efficient.Continue Reading

• API caching strategies and best practices

  API caching can increase the performance and response time of an application, but only if it's done right. Learn about some of the caching tools and techniques worth implementing.Continue Reading

• NAS vs. cloud storage: Which is better for your business?

  On-site NAS and cloud-based NAS are the two main file storage options. Organizations need to weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each to make the best choice.Continue Reading

• What is a configuration management database?

  A configuration management database (CMDB) is a file -- usually in the form of a standardized database -- that contains all relevant information about the hardware and software components used in an organization's IT services and the relationships ...Continue Reading

• How to validate a Kubernetes manifest

  Dev teams must validate Kubernetes manifests. Developers can navigate validation and issues that arise with the help of native and third-party tools and other coding methods.Continue Reading

• How to handle Google Cloud Storage costs

  The cost of Google Cloud Storage isn't just about stored data. Administrators must also consider processing, network usage, retrieval and replication.Continue Reading

• What is a cloud access security broker (CASB)?

  A cloud access security broker (CASB) is a software tool or service that sits between an organization's on-premises infrastructure and a cloud provider's infrastructure.Continue Reading

• data center infrastructure efficiency (DCiE)

  Data center infrastructure efficiency (DCiE) is a metric used to determine the energy efficiency of a data center by measuring what percentage of total facility power is consumed by IT equipment.Continue Reading

• unified computing system (UCS)

  A unified computing system (UCS) is a converged data center architecture that integrates computing, networking and storage resources to increase efficiency and enable centralized management.Continue Reading

• baffle

  In data center hot aisle containment, a baffle is anything that disturbs the flow of air through a room, rack or system. A baffle changes the course of airflow or redirects it.Continue Reading