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• native code

  Native code is binary data compiled to run on a processor, such as an Intel x86-class processor. Continue Reading

• job scheduler

  A job scheduler is a computer program that enables an enterprise to schedule and, in some cases, monitor computer 'batch' jobs (units of work). Continue Reading

• Use Cockpit for Linux remote server administration

  Linux admins can use Cockpit to view Linux logs, monitor server performance and manage users. Use the tool to help admins manage servers, regardless of experience level. Continue Reading

• megahertz (MHz)

  Megahertz (MHz) is a unit multiplier that represents one million hertz (106 Hz). Hertz is the standard unit of frequency in the International System of Units (SI). Continue Reading

• Get started with Amazon CodeGuru with this tutorial

  Amazon CodeGuru reviews code and suggests improvements to users looking to make their code more efficient as well as optimize costs. Follow this tutorial to get started. 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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• IEEE 802 wireless standards

  IEEE 802 is a collection of networking standards that cover the physical and data link layer specifications for technologies such as Ethernet and wireless.Continue Reading

• gigabit (Gb)

  In data communications, a gigabit (Gb) is 1 billion bits, or 1,000,000,000 (that is, 10^9) bits. It's commonly used for measuring the amount of data that is transferred in a second between two telecommunication points.Continue Reading

• How to test the PowerShell pending reboot module

  Learn how to check if your machines have pending reboots with a simple PowerShell module to ensure changes to files do not cause stability issues.Continue Reading

• remote code execution (RCE)

  Remote code execution (RCE) is when an attacker accesses a target computing device and makes changes remotely, no matter where the device is geographically located.Continue Reading

• SMB 3.0 (Server Message Block 3.0)

  SMB 3 (Server Message Block 3.0) is a protocol that provides a way for a computer's client applications to read and write to files from a server in a computer network.Continue Reading

• Build a PowerShell logging function for troubleshooting

  A basic administrative skill is checking over logs to find out why something broke. Learn how to build a proper logging mechanism to catch errors for diagnostic purposes.Continue Reading

• How to set and manage environment variables in Kubernetes

  In this tutorial, learn when to use -- or not use -- environment variables in Kubernetes, and compare methods for setting and updating their values with example code.Continue Reading

• Go programming language

  Go, also called Golang or Go language, is an open source programming language that Google developed.Continue Reading

• Kubernetes node

  A Kubernetes node is a logical collection of IT resources that runs workloads for one or more containers in a Kubernetes cluster.Continue Reading

• STONITH (Shoot The Other Node In The Head)

  STONITH (Shoot The Other Node In The Head) is a Linux service for maintaining the integrity of nodes in a high-availability (HA) cluster.Continue Reading

• 5 PowerShell tools to help simplify admin tasks and support

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

• Git

  Git is an open source distributed version control system that is available for free under the GNU General Public License version 2.Continue Reading

• AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS)

  AWS Key Management Service (KMS) is a managed service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows companies to create, control and manage the cryptographic keys that encrypt and protect their data.Continue Reading

• 25 basic PowerShell commands for Windows administrators

  Getting started with PowerShell or just need a quick refresher? This tip lists the most common PowerShell commands, with details on when to use them.Continue Reading

• What are hyperautomation use cases for IT operations?

  Fully automated NoOps workflows might not be possible, but there's always room to further automate existing processes. An expert explains two hyperautomation use cases for DevOps.Continue Reading

• GraphQL

  GraphQL is an open source query language that describes how a client should request information through an API.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE)

  The Windows PowerShell Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) is a graphical user interface and front-end hosting application for Windows PowerShell.Continue Reading

• copy data management (CDM)

  Copy data management (CDM) is an approach to reducing storage consumption that involves eliminating the unnecessary duplication of production data.Continue Reading

• Best practices for using PowerShell ISE for scripting

  Administrators who want to break into PowerShell scripting need to work with an editor for a more effective workflow. Learn how to edit and manage scripts with PowerShell ISE.Continue Reading

• heartbeat (computing)

  In computing, a heartbeat is a program that runs specialized scripts automatically whenever a system is initialized or rebooted.Continue Reading

• How and why PowerShell Linux commands differ from Windows

  PowerShell is a popular tool for IT professionals and a broad range of tasks. But PowerShell on Linux is not quite the same as on Windows. Let's explore the differences.Continue Reading

• Kubernetes pod

  Kubernetes pods are the smallest deployable computing units in Kubernetes, an open source system for container scheduling, orchestration and management.Continue Reading

• crontab

  Crontab is a Unix command that creates a table or list of commands, each of which is to be executed by the operating system (OS) at a specified time and on a regular schedule.Continue Reading

• Fedora

  Fedora, also known as Fedora Linux, is a popular open source Linux-based operating system (OS).Continue Reading

• How to run an ADA-compliant website test

  Digital accessibility benefits both developers and website users alike. By following WCAG guidelines and using testing tools, teams can ensure that their websites are ADA-compliant.Continue Reading

• enterprise architecture framework

  An enterprise architecture framework (or simply EA framework) is the collection of processes, templates and tools that software teams use to plan and build large, enterprise-grade application architecture systems.Continue Reading

• Considerations when getting started with distributed tracing

  Distributed tracing has advantages over traditional logging and monitoring, especially for microservices, but it can also affect application performance through added complexity.Continue Reading

• Words to go: 6 key data center sustainability metrics

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

• Boomi AtomSphere Platform (Dell Boomi AtomSphere)

  Dell Boomi is a Software as a Service (SaaS) integration vendor that provides its AtomSphere technology to a host of industry giants, including Salesforce.com, NetSuite, SuccessFactors and SAP.Continue Reading

• public cloud storage

  Public cloud storage, also called online storage, is a service model that provides data storage on a pay-per-use basis.Continue Reading

• AWS Management Console

  The AWS Management Console is a web-based application that lets users access the broad range of services included in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform.Continue Reading

• failover cluster

  In computing, a failover cluster refers to a group of independent servers that work together to maintain high availability of applications and services.Continue Reading

• AWS On-Demand Instances (Amazon Web Services On-Demand Instances)

  AWS On-Demand Instances (Amazon Web Services On-Demand Instances) are virtual servers that run in AWS Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) or AWS Relational Database Service (RDS) and are purchased at a fixed rate per hour.Continue Reading

• mission-critical application

  A mission-critical application is a software program or suite of related programs that must function continuously for a business or business segment to be successful.Continue Reading

• How can users securely access Google Cloud Storage?

  With security top of mind across IT, consider best practices for safe Google Cloud Storage access. Admins should be careful about assigning roles and permissions.Continue Reading

• container repository

  A container repository is a collection of related container images that provide different versions of an application.Continue Reading

• 6 best practices for metadata storage and management

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

• kilobyte (KB or Kbyte)

  A kilobyte (KB or Kbyte) is a unit of measurement for computer memory or data storage.Continue Reading

• Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)

  Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is a managed Kubernetes service for containers and container clusters running on Google Cloud infrastructure.Continue Reading

• hybrid cloud storage

  Hybrid cloud storage is an approach to managing cloud storage that uses both local and off-site resources.Continue Reading

• componentization (component-based development)

  Componentization is an approach to software development that involves breaking software down into identifiable and reusable pieces that application developers can independently build and deploy.Continue Reading

• 3 key steps when creating a DevOps implementation plan

  Shifting to the DevOps model can be complicated and challenging. Set your team up for success by learning which areas to prioritize at the early stages of DevOps adoption.Continue Reading

• 5 ways to survive the challenges of monolithic architectures

  Those unable to make the jump to microservices still need a way to improve architectural reliability. Here are five ways software teams can improve a monolith's reliability.Continue Reading

• EDR tools for Windows Server compared

  Windows Server 2022 comes with native security technologies to protect the enterprise. But endpoint detection and response tools can be worth the price of admission.Continue Reading

• memory paging

  Memory paging is a memory management technique used to control sharing of memory resources belonging to a computer or virtual machine (VM).Continue Reading

• Understand SSD overheating and what to do about it

  It's easy for an SSD to overheat, but there are several methods to cool it down. Keep cool, and avoid damage to the SSD's data retention and integrity.Continue Reading

• Everything you need to know about Linux man pages

  Admins who aren't familiar with a command can use Linux man pages for better understanding. This tutorial outlines how to access Linux manuals and the value they provide.Continue Reading

• cloud archive

  A cloud archive is storage as a service for long-term data retention.Continue Reading

• Try out PowerShell grep equivalents with these examples

  Though less well known than grep, PowerShell cmdlets such as Select-String have extensive search capabilities in their own right. Explore use cases for both in this tutorial.Continue Reading

• cloud collaboration

  Cloud collaboration is a type of enterprise collaboration that allows employees to work together on documents and other data types, which are stored off-premises and outside of the company firewall.Continue Reading

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

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

• hybrid application (hybrid app)

  A hybrid app is a software application that combines elements of both native apps and web applications.Continue Reading

• How to set up autoscaling in Azure Kubernetes Service

  Explore scaling options in AKS, such as the horizontal pod and the cluster autoscaler. Then, follow a step-by-step tutorial on how to manually and automatically scale resources.Continue Reading

• Map physical GPUs to VMs with this GPU passthrough guide

  Learn how to set up GPU passthrough -- a useful technique to support graphically intensive apps and machine learning models -- with a step-by-step tutorial for VMware environments.Continue Reading

• cloud storage provider

  A cloud storage provider, sometimes referred to as a managed service provider, is a company that offers organizations and individuals the ability to place and retain data in an off-site storage system.Continue Reading

• Demystify the DevOps process, step by step

  While varying definitions and vendor marketing spins can make the meaning of DevOps tough to nail down, there are concrete principles and processes that underpin the methodology.Continue Reading

• rolling deployment

  A rolling deployment is the installation of software updates on one server or server subset at a time, rather than updating all servers or server subsets at the same time.Continue Reading

• ChatOps

  ChatOps, sometimes known as conversation-driven collaboration or conversation-driven DevOps, is the use of chat clients, chatbots and other real-time communication tools to facilitate software development and IT operations tasks.Continue Reading

• How to deploy Kubernetes on VMware with vSphere Tanzu

  Instead of working with Kubernetes with your regular platform, it might be time to give VMware vSphere with Tanzu a try. Follow this tutorial to get started.Continue Reading

• How architects can use napkin math to forecast performance

  Although modern software systems can be inordinately complex, architects can still use simple napkin math to glean quick overviews of system performance and architecture alignment.Continue Reading

• AWS Educate (Amazon Web Services Educate)

  AWS Educate is a free, online learning program that teaches students about cloud computing.Continue Reading

• shadow IT

  Shadow IT is hardware or software within an enterprise that is not supported by the organization's central IT department.Continue Reading

• load balancing

  Load balancing is a technique used to distribute network traffic across a pool of servers known as a server farm.Continue Reading

• source code

  Source code is the fundamental component of a computer program that is created by a programmer, often written in the form of functions, descriptions, definitions, calls, methods and other operational statements.Continue Reading

• How to perform and automate key rotation in Azure Key Vault

  To add another level of security, find out how to automatically rotate keys within Azure key vault with step-by-step instructions for Azure Portal, CLI and PowerShell.Continue Reading

• Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD)

  Disciplined Agile Delivery (DAD) is a scalable Agile software delivery framework. It takes a people-first, learning-oriented approach to software development and delivery.Continue Reading

• nearline storage

  Nearline storage is the on-site storage of data on removable media.Continue Reading

• gRPC

  GRPC is a high-performance remote procedure call framework released by Google in August 2016.Continue Reading

• Deploy and manage Azure Key Vault with Terraform

  Terraform manages resources using configuration files within cloud platforms. Follow this step-by-step tutorial to learn how to deploy and manage Azure Key Vault with Terraform.Continue Reading

• cloud sourcing

  Cloud sourcing is an arrangement in which a company pays a third-party cloud hosting provider to deliver and support IT services that could be provided in-house.Continue Reading

• Compare Go vs. Python: What are the differences?

  Golang and Python are both versatile, popular languages, but they have some important differences that developers should take into account when planning software projects.Continue Reading

• Quantum data centers might be the way of the future

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

• hotfix

  A hotfix is code -- sometimes called a patch -- that fixes a bug in a product.Continue Reading

• NOC vs. data center: What's the difference?

  Network operations centers and data centers are two facilities organizations use to store IT devices and manage operations. But they differ significantly in terms of purpose and operations.Continue Reading

• petabyte

  A petabyte is a measure of memory or data storage capacity that is equal to 2 to the 50th power of bytes.Continue Reading

• Interpret and apply AWS Compute Optimizer recommendations

  It is challenging to find the right balance between performance, availability and cost. Learn how to enable and apply AWS Compute Optimizer to monitor your metrics.Continue Reading

• Learn different data lake vs. data warehouse uses

  Data lakes and data warehouses both store big data. When choosing a lake or warehouse, consider factors such as cost and what insights or analytics you need to gain from the data.Continue Reading

• How to use Nmap to scan a network for documentation

  Nmap might be more common for security tasks, but it's also useful for network documentation and inventory. Follow these best practices to make the most of Nmap scan results.Continue Reading

• data dictionary

  A data dictionary is a collection of descriptions of the data objects or items in a data model to which programmers and others can refer.Continue Reading

• A primer on core development team structure concepts

  To establish the right development team size, managers must look at each member's responsibilities and communication paths, as well as know when to split teams.Continue Reading

• native app

  A native application is a software program developers build for use on a particular platform or device.Continue Reading

• data compression

  Data compression is a reduction in the number of bits needed to represent data.Continue Reading

• global catalog (Active Directory)

  A global catalog is a data storage source containing partial representations of objects found in a multi-domain Active Directory Domain Services forest.Continue Reading

• How to compare acceptance criteria vs. definition of done

  Acceptance criteria and the definition of done both measure quality in product development, but the ways teams calculate and achieve these features vary dramatically.Continue Reading

• How to set up a business Wi-Fi network

  A Wi-Fi network is a business necessity, but setting it up takes skill and effective troubleshooting. Learn how to make Wi-Fi work and keep it running smoothly.Continue Reading

• software asset management (SAM)

  Software asset management (SAM) is the administration of processes, policies and procedures that support the procurement, deployment, use, maintenance and disposal of software applications within an organization.Continue Reading

• rapid mobile app development (RMAD)

  Rapid mobile application development (RMAD) uses low-code/no-code programming tools to expedite the application creation process for mobile platforms.Continue Reading

• event-driven application

  An event-driven application is a computer program written to respond to actions generated by a user or system.Continue Reading

• golden image

  A golden image is a template for a virtual machine, virtual desktop, server or hard disk drive.Continue Reading

• pipeline as code

  Pipeline as code is an approach to a continuous integration (CI) pipeline where the pipeline is expressed entirely in computer code.Continue Reading

• routing table

  A routing table is a set of rules, often viewed in table format, that's used to determine where data packets traveling over an Internet Protocol (IP) network will be directed.Continue Reading

• How to check an IP address in Linux

  In a Linux system, IP addresses correspond with a public or private network. This tutorial outlines how to find public and private IP addresses with Linux commands.Continue Reading

• guest virtual machine (guest VM)

  A guest virtual machine (VM) is the software component of a VM, an independent instance of an operating system (OS), called a guest OS, and its associated software and information.Continue Reading

• use case

  A use case is a methodology used in system analysis to identify, clarify and organize system requirements.Continue Reading

• debugging

  Debugging, in computer programming and engineering, is a multistep process that involves identifying a problem, isolating the source of the problem and then either correcting the problem or determining a way to work around it.Continue Reading