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• data center modernization

  Data center modernization includes updating and improving a data center to meet the requirements of the current and the next generation of workloads. Continue Reading

• Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)

  Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) is a scalable, high-speed, web-based cloud storage service. The service is designed for online backup and archiving of data and applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Continue Reading

• How to use TFTP to transfer files across the network

  Trivial File Transfer Protocol is one of the oldest and simplest TCP/IP file exchange protocols. Here are use cases and best practices for installation and security. Continue Reading

• Decode serverless pricing in AWS to avoid high costs

  Serverless computing is an implementation worth considering in any cloud-based application. Learn to evaluate every component to avoid unexpected and unnecessary high costs. Continue Reading

• ZeroOps

  ZeroOps is when developers spend zero time working with infrastructure and operations, instead spending all their time and creative energy on software product development. 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 object storage for AI makes sense

  Object storage and AI are two hot trends in tech. They exist on their own but work well together too. Still, organizations must also consider the challenges of using both.Continue Reading

• persistent storage

  Persistent storage is any data storage device that retains data after power to that device is shut off.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Hyper-V vs. VMware vSphere: Feature comparison

  Hyper-V and VMware are in a perpetual battle for supremacy in the virtualization market. Although the hypervisors have similar features, they differ on some key capabilities.Continue Reading

• Top AI tools for DevOps teams to consider

  The DevOps toolchain is at an inflection point as enterprises seek to improve collaboration, productivity, efficiency and security across their DevOps lifecycle using AI.Continue Reading

• 8 practice network hardware questions for CCST exam

  Prepare for the CCST Networking exam with this network hardware quiz from Chapter 10 of 'Cisco Certified Support Technician CCST Networking 100-150 Official Cert Guide.'Continue Reading

• Introduction to network hardware components

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

• SSD write cycle

  An SSD write cycle is the process of programming data to a NAND flash memory chip in a solid-state storage device.Continue Reading

• shingled magnetic recording (SMR)

  Shingled magnetic recording (SMR) is a technique for writing data to a hard disk drive (HDD) whereby the data tracks partially overlap to increase the areal density and overall storage capacity per disk.Continue Reading

• polyglot programming

  Polyglot programming is the practice of writing code in multiple languages to capture additional functionality and efficiency not available in a single language.Continue Reading

• tunneling or port forwarding

  Tunneling or port forwarding is the transmission of data intended for use only within a private -- usually corporate -- network through a public network in such a way that the public network's routing nodes are unaware that the transmission is part ...Continue Reading

• Evolved Packet Core (EPC)

  Evolved Packet Core (EPC) is a framework for providing converged voice and data services on a 4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network.Continue Reading

• runlevel

  A runlevel is an operating state on a Unix and Unix-based operating system that is preset on the Linux-based system.Continue Reading

• baseboard management controller (BMC)

  A baseboard management controller (BMC) is a specialized service processor that remotely monitors the physical state of a host system, such as a computer, network server or other hardware devices.Continue Reading

• cloud data management

  Cloud data management is a way to manage data across cloud platforms, either with or instead of on-premises storage.Continue Reading

• What is hyperconverged infrastructure? Guide to HCI

  Hyperconverged infrastructure is a software-centric architecture that tightly integrates compute, storage and virtualization resources in a single system that usually consists of x86 hardware.Continue Reading

• Deploy OpenTelemetry to improve Kubernetes observability

  Deploying OpenTelemetry on Kubernetes can give teams a leg up in observability monitoring. It only takes a few simple steps to get the tool up and running.Continue Reading

• cloud hosting

  Cloud hosting is the process of outsourcing an organization's computing and storage resources to a service provider that offers its infrastructure services in a utility model.Continue Reading

• hybrid cloud architecture

  Hybrid cloud architecture is a type of cloud computing architecture that combines public cloud, private cloud and on-premises resources.Continue Reading

• 7 keys to an effective hybrid cloud migration strategy

  Cloud readiness, storage costs, network lag and metrics can make or break the choice to move data, applications and workloads to today's more complex hybrid cloud environment.Continue Reading

• Kubernetes

  Kubernetes, also referred to as K8s for the number of letters between K and S, is an open source platform used to manage containerized applications across private, public and hybrid cloud environments.Continue Reading

• hybrid cloud management

  Hybrid cloud management characterizes the processes and tools for managing applications that span public and private cloud computing infrastructure.Continue Reading

• colocation (colo)

  A colocation facility (colo) is a data center or telecommunications facility in which a business can rent space for servers, storage devices, and other computing and networking hardware.Continue Reading

• A primer on AI chip design

  Four common AI chips -- CPU, GPU, FPGA and ASIC -- are advancing with the current market for AI chip design. Read on to see what the future holds for AI chips.Continue Reading

• Create an open source security policy for your organization

  Using open source software raises concerns about security and intellectual property. Here's how to make sound decisions and avoid situations you'll regret.Continue Reading

• The relationship between cloud FinOps and security

  True FinOps maturity isn't achievable without FinOps and cybersecurity team collaboration. The first step is building the relationship between those teams.Continue Reading

• Optimize serverless apps with an observability strategy

  Serverless apps come with unexpected challenges and sometimes they are nearly impossible to troubleshoot and optimize. Move away from traditional monitoring practices to succeed.Continue Reading

• Understand PowerShell splatting with these examples

  Give this PowerShell splatting tutorial a closer look to see how to simplify complex commands to make your code more versatile, which can be a boon in team environments.Continue Reading

• How to manage a migration to Microsoft Entra ID

  Thinking of leaving Active Directory behind? A successful move to Microsoft's cloud-based identity and access management platform hinges on how well you've prepared in advance.Continue Reading

• Top data storage best practices include AI, object storage use

  2023 featured both buzzwords and helpful technologies, but storage admins must distinguish between the two. These top tips can help enterprises store more and stay secure.Continue Reading

• Introduction to IP addressing and subnetting

  IP addresses and subnets are necessary for effective network communications. Learn how IP addresses and subnets work, and compare classful and classless IP addresses.Continue Reading

• dedicated cloud

  A dedicated cloud is a single-tenant cloud infrastructure, which essentially acts as an isolated, single-tenant public cloud.Continue Reading

• Object-oriented vs. functional programming explained

  While plenty of developers entertain the idea of adopting a functional programming model, it's important to first know exactly how it differs from the object-oriented approach.Continue Reading

• megabyte (MB)

  A megabyte is a unit of data capacity that is equal to 1,000,000 bytes in decimal notation (base 10) or 1,048,576 bytes in binary notation (base 2).Continue Reading

• session ID

  A session ID, also called a session token, is a unique identifier that a web server assigns to a user for the duration of the current session.Continue Reading

• iSCSI initiator

  An Internet Small Computer System Interface initiator is software or hardware that lets a host computer send data to an external iSCSI-based storage array through an Ethernet network adapter over a TCP-based IP network.Continue Reading

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

  The lines between site reliability engineering and DevOps aren't always clear. Building a harmonious relationship between the teams starts with understanding their distinct roles.Continue Reading

• What to know about Python load testing

  It's a nice problem to have when an application is so popular it's in danger of failing from too many customers accessing it at once. Be sure you are ready to meet that demand.Continue Reading

• The 5 SOLID principles of object-oriented design explained

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

• hybrid cloud security

  Hybrid cloud security is the combination of technologies and practices that protect a hybrid cloud user's sensitive data, infrastructure and applications.Continue Reading

• How to survive a cloud service outage

  Outages might be rare, but they are rarely cheap -- any amount of downtime can cost you money. Learn how to minimize the risks and survive a cloud service outage.Continue Reading

• Tutorial: How to use Linux Deja Dup to back up and restore files

  Deja Dup isn't advertised as a backup tool, but that doesn't mean you can't use it for data protection. Find out how to use Linux Deja Dup for backup and restore in this tutorial.Continue Reading

• top-of-rack switching

  Top-of-rack switching is a data center architecture design in which computing equipment like servers, appliances and other switches located within the same or adjacent rack connect to an in-rack network switch.Continue Reading

• cloud storage service

  A cloud storage service is a business that maintains and manages its customers' data and makes that data accessible over a network, usually the internet.Continue Reading

• Tutorial: Use Linux cpio to back up and restore files

  There are many ways of backing up files on Linux devices. The cpio utility copies contents out of the file system and into an archive to create reliable backups.Continue Reading

• How to make a strong business case for software projects

  Every software project proposal requires in-depth research into the technical aspects at play, but the business case for the project should tone down the tech talk.Continue Reading

• edge device

  An edge device is any piece of hardware that controls data flow at the boundary between two networks.Continue Reading

• Is Scrum master certification worth it?

  Considering a Scrum master certification? Let's look at the considerations that factor into a decision to pursue certification and whether being a Scrum master benefits a career.Continue Reading

• Navigate the eviction policies for Azure Spot Virtual Machines

  When things go right, Azure Spot VMs are a good investment to save money. However, users need a greater understanding of how eviction policies will affect their VMs.Continue Reading

• 6 types of quantum network topologies

  Quantum networks require efficient architectures to optimize communication and enable large-scale quantum information processing. Learn about the main quantum network topologies.Continue Reading

• Dump and restore: Helpful backup utilities for Linux users

  Dump and restore are two Linux utilities that help ensure reliable backups. From utility installation to restoring file systems, this tutorial is for Linux users of all levels.Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of a layered architecture pattern

  Layered architecture patterns provide a consistent and secure way to organize code when implemented correctly. However, the way those layers interact should remain a top concern.Continue Reading

• external storage device

  An external storage device, also referred to as auxiliary storage and secondary storage, is a device that contains all the addressable data storage that is not inside a computer's main storage or memory.Continue Reading

• hyperconverged appliance (HCI appliance)

  A hyperconverged appliance (HCI appliance) is a hardware device that provides multiple data center management technologies within a single box.Continue Reading

• Network simulation vs. emulation: What's the difference?

  Network engineers use simulation and emulation to test changes, which ensures reliable post-change performance. Network simulators create models, while emulators mimic networks.Continue Reading

• interoperability

  Interoperability refers to the degree to which a software system, devices, applications or other entity can connect and communicate with other entities in a coordinated manner without effort from the end user.Continue Reading

• file synchronization (file sync)

  File synchronization (file sync) is a method of keeping files that are stored in several different physical locations up to date.Continue Reading

• Comparing MERN vs. MEAN stacks for web app development

  While MERN and MEAN stacks share many common elements, their respective use of React and Angular is a defining factor in choosing one or the other.Continue Reading

• How boundary value analysis boosts test efficiency

  Boundary value analysis provides multiple benefits, including increased test coverage and proactive defect prevention. It's a simple way to improve test efficiency.Continue Reading

• HDD form factor (hard disk drive form factor)

  HDD form factor (hard disk drive form factor) is the size or geometry of a data storage device equipped with one or more magnetic-coated spinning platters and one or more moving actuator arms with magnetic heads to read and write information.Continue Reading

• service virtualization

  Service virtualization is the process of creating replicas of systems that new applications depend on to test how well the application and systems integrate.Continue Reading

• A primer on storage anomaly detection

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

• citizen development

  Citizen development is a business process that encourages non-IT-trained employees to become software developers, using IT-sanctioned low-code/no-code (LCNC) platforms to create business applications.Continue Reading

• hardware RAID (hardware redundant array of independent disk)

  Hardware RAID is a form of RAID (redundant array of independent disks) where processing is done on the motherboard or a separate RAID card.Continue Reading

• shell program

  A shell program is software that provides users with an interface for accessing services in the kernel.Continue Reading

• An IT ops guide to Kubernetes Job vs. CronJob

  Jobs and CronJobs both execute tasks in Kubernetes. Their key difference comes down to frequency, and matching a task with the wrong Job type can lead to unsuccessful execution.Continue Reading

• magnetic tape storage

  Magnetic tape is one of the oldest technologies for electronic data storage.Continue Reading

• big-endian and little-endian

  The term endianness describes the order in which computer memory stores a sequence of bytes.Continue Reading

• Address Resolution Protocol (ARP)

  Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a protocol that maps dynamic IP addresses to permanent physical machine addresses in a local area network (LAN).Continue Reading

• single-user multiple input, multiple output (SU-MIMO)

  Single-user multiple input, multiple output (SU-MIMO) is a multitransmitter and receiver technology that lets a wireless access point send multiple, simultaneous data streams to one compatible endpoint at a time.Continue Reading

• Elixir vs. Clojure for functional programming at scale

  While they don't have the prestige of JavaScript or Python, Elixir and Clojure are making a name for themselves when it comes to functional programming at scale.Continue Reading

• SPI model

  The SPI model is an abbreviation of the most common cloud computing service models: software as a service (SaaS), platform as a service (PaaS) and infrastructure as a service (IaaS).Continue Reading

• block storage

  Block storage is an approach to data storage in which each volume acts as an individual hard drive that is configured by the administrator.Continue Reading

• ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM)

  Ternary content-addressable memory (TCAM) is a specialized type of high-speed memory that searches its entire contents in a single clock cycle.Continue Reading

• Hybrid cloud connectivity best practices and considerations

  Private and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what to know to set up a cost-effective hybrid cloud network architecture.Continue Reading

• Use resource tagging to optimize cloud costs

  When it comes to cost management in cloud computing, tags and additional metadata can help with reporting, allocation and optimization recommendations.Continue Reading

• Craft a data protection strategy for multi-cloud

  Data protection is harder when you have multiple clouds in the mix. Manage this challenge by crafting a data protection strategy and following these best practices.Continue Reading

• WSO2

  WSO2 is a middleware vendor that sells open source application program interface (API) management software.Continue Reading

• Prometheus

  Prometheus is an open source monitoring and alerting toolkit for microservices and containers that provides flexible queries and real-time notifications.Continue Reading

• Stop errors with these PowerShell ValidatePattern examples

  Using regular expressions to validate input information and generate a tailored error message on a new user script can prevent unnecessary support tickets.Continue Reading

• SASE vs. NaaS: What's the difference?

  SASE and NaaS are network models with different goals. SASE combines SD-WAN with cloud-based security, while NaaS lets businesses outsource network management via a subscription model.Continue Reading

• 6 green coding best practices and how to get started

  Software developers can support sustainability efforts via a range of green coding tactics. These best practices range from shrinking artifacts to maximizing efficiency.Continue Reading

• 5G standalone (5G SA)

  5G standalone (5G SA) is a cellular infrastructure built specifically for 5G services by implementing 5G standards and protocols in the radio network and controller core.Continue Reading

• An introduction to hybrid multi-cloud storage

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

• Cisco IOS (Cisco Internetwork Operating System)

  Cisco IOS (Internetwork Operating System) is a collection of proprietary operating systems (OSes) that runs on Cisco hardware devices, including Cisco Systems network devices, routers and network switches.Continue Reading

• email archiving

  Email archiving is a systematic approach to saving and protecting the data contained in emails to enable fast retrieval.Continue Reading

• tape backup

  Tape backup is the practice of periodically copying data from a primary storage device to a tape cartridge.Continue Reading

• cloudlet

  A cloudlet is a small-scale data center or cluster of computers designed to quickly provide cloud computing services to mobile devices, such as smartphones, tablets and wearable devices, within close geographical proximity.Continue Reading

• platform engineering

  Platform engineering is a specialized discipline within software development that focuses on designing, building, maintaining and improving the toolchains and workflows software developers use.Continue Reading

• carrier cloud

  A carrier cloud is a cloud computing environment that is owned and operated by a traditional telecommunications service provider.Continue Reading

• CPRI (Common Public Radio Interface)

  CPRI (Common Public Radio Interface) is a specification for wireless communication networks that defines the key criteria for interfacing transport, connectivity and control communications between baseband units (BBUs) and remote radio units (RRUs),...Continue Reading

• cold backup (offline backup)

  A cold backup is a backup of an offline database.Continue Reading

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

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

• network hub

  A network hub is a node that broadcasts data to every computer or Ethernet-based device connected to it.Continue Reading

• What should admins know about Microsoft Entra features?

  Microsoft Entra combines new and existing cloud-based products and packages them under a new name. Learn how this change affects identity access management in your organization.Continue Reading

• 8 Linux distributions to replace CentOS

  Red Hat's discontinuation of CentOS is causing individual users and companies to look elsewhere for an RHEL-compatible OS. Look into compatibility and migration tools to decide.Continue Reading