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21 Oct 2026
Nvidia, Schneider Electric test digital twin for AI data center ops
Nvidia and Schneider Electric are testing a digital twin at Portugal's SINES data center campus to model AI workloads, power and cooling before infrastructure changes. Continue Reading
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21 Oct 2026
CBRE to acquire Onnec in $1 billion data center infrastructure deal
CBRE will acquire Onnec for up to $1 billion, expanding its global data center infrastructure services as hyperscalers demand more fiber, networking and deployment expertise. Continue Reading
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05 Aug 2021
Explore hot and cold aisle containment for your data center
Explore hot aisle and cold aisle containment for the data center, a practice that can reduce energy costs by helping better manage environmental factors. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2021
Best of VMworld 2021 Awards: Rules and criteria
Read the updated rules, criteria and categories for the Best of VMworld 2021 Awards to find out what the requirements are for each product nomination. Continue Reading
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30 Jul 2021
Best of VMworld 2021 Awards: Nomination form
Submit your entry for the Best of VMworld 2021 Awards for a chance to win. Continue Reading
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27 Jul 2021
IBM z/OS V2.5 integrates mainframes with hybrid clouds, AI
Bringing mainframes deeper into the hybrid cloud mix, IBM delivered an updated version of z/OS that makes it easier for IT pros to modernize applications and improve security. Continue Reading
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26 Jul 2021
Explore the benefits of data center as a service
For organizations that might struggle to purchase and maintain their own data centers, they can turn to DCaaS, which enables them to lease data center facilities from a provider. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2021
Data center contactless tech beyond the pandemic
No-touch tech like haptics and LiDAR became commonplace during the coronavirus pandemic, but such technology can increase demands on the data centers supporting it. Continue Reading
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22 Jul 2021
What does a data center facility manager do?
Data center facility managers are responsible for the data center at large -- from the outside of the building to the infrastructure it houses. Continue Reading
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20 Jul 2021
Purported Intel-GlobalFoundries deal targets chip shortage
Hoping to build its chip production to better compete with TSCM and Samsung, Intel is rumored to be making a bid to acquire GlobalFoundries for $30 billion, among other moves. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2021
Learn about ambient temperature sensors for data centers
Ambient temperature sensors can help you keep track of environmental factors such as temperature, humidity and airflow in your data center so you can avoid downtime. Continue Reading
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16 Jul 2021
IT industry standard training for data center admins
Axelos, IDCA and the Uptime Institute each offer training courses and certifications for data center admins to increase their knowledge of common data center standards. Continue Reading
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14 Jul 2021
DPU market heats up with tech from Nvidia, Intel
Nvidia will integrate its Bluefield-2 DPU with Palo Alto Network's virtual firewall to boost performance and offer better security to handle the onslaught of cloud applications. Continue Reading
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13 Jul 2021
Explore the evolution of Intel and AMD server processors
Intel and AMD server processors are used in a variety of systems, including converged and hyper-converged infrastructure. Explore the improvements in their technologies. Continue Reading
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Tutorial
12 Jul 2021
How to script a Bash shell argument
This tutorial teaches you how to add arguments to your Bash scripts, which can simplify and automate a variety of Linux tasks in the data center and eliminate hassle. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2021
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for edge computing
Enterprises are shifting towards edge computing as part of their digital transformation journey to the hybrid cloud. Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® provides a consistent, flexible, and security-focused foundation that maximizes system stability with workload independence at the edge. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2021
Standardize to Improve IT Efficiency
Standardizing your IT environment can help you increase flexibility and efficiency. This e-book reviews eight key considerations for implementing an effective standardized operating environment (SOE). Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2021
Alleviate Technical Debt
IT modernization can alleviate your technical debt and help you create a flexible foundation for the future. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2021
Hybrid Cloud and Kubernetes: A Guide to Successful Architecture
Learn hybrid cloud best practices and how to gain value by transforming your applications, infrastructure, and people, process, and culture. Continue Reading
- 07 Jul 2021
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07 Jul 2021
Gain a Competitive Edge with your Container Strategy
Learn how to choose a simple, efficient, and more secure Kubernetes platform—and gain a competitive edge with your container strategy. Continue Reading
- 07 Jul 2021
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07 Jul 2021
Hybrid Cloud Strategy for Dummies
Jumping onto the cloud is easy. Getting it right is somewhat trickier. Learn more in this hybrid cloud strategy e-book from Red Hat and Intel. Continue Reading
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07 Jul 2021
A Red Hat Hyperconverged Infrastructure deep dive
Hyper-converged infrastructure is a popular platform for compute, storage and networking. So where does Red Hat fit in with its variety of HCI offerings? Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2021
Increase vSphere security with VMware Carbon Black products
To successfully install and setup VMware Carbon Black, you must have at least vSphere 6.7U1 and VMware Tools' CBHelper and CBLauncher for successful deployment. Continue Reading
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02 Jul 2021
Whitehurst out as IBM president amid executive changes
Top executives leading IBM have moved, including IBM president Jim Whitehurst, and the company has added a new face to its systems business, recruited from HPE. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2021
Dell HPC and AI work spawn deployment-easing Omnia software
Dell Technologies spotlighted its open source Omnia software as part of its latest initiatives to ease the deployment and management of HPC, AI and data analytics workloads. Continue Reading
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30 Jun 2021
4 key ways to prevent server sprawl
Take steps to cut back on costly and hard-to-manage server sprawl: consolidate your hardware, virtualize your servers, consider software-defined infrastructure and stay organized. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2021
Top considerations for HPC infrastructure in the data center
Determine whether HPC is right for your organization by understanding the compute, software and facilities requirements and limitations for supporting HPC infrastructure. Continue Reading
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29 Jun 2021
Electric plugs for each country
Discover the electrical plugs, outlets and voltages used in different countries around the world. Continue Reading
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News
23 Jun 2021
Pat Gelsinger reorganizes Intel, creates datacenter, AI group
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger has reorganized business units and moved executive leaders to focus on AI, graphics and other emerging data center technologies. Continue Reading
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Tip
09 Jun 2021
Evaluate edge computing software for device management
Managing a variety of devices at the edge can create a complex challenge for organizations, but software-based edge management platforms can help. Continue Reading
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09 Jun 2021
Understand the pros and cons of VMware DRaaS architecture
Before you implement any cloud DR service, you should first understand its architectural nuances to ensure the product fits your migration and DR needs. Continue Reading
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08 Jun 2021
Honeywell, Cambridge Quantum Computing form new company
Honeywell merged with Cambridge Quantum Computing, combining their respective quantum computing offerings to chase opportunities in the cybersecurity market. Continue Reading
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02 Jun 2021
New Dell VxRail systems improve speed, resource management
Dell VxRail hardware and software updates improve performance and ease deployment and management, while enabling discrete compute and storage scaling for demanding workloads. Continue Reading
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18 May 2021
VMware vSphere Bitfusion accelerates ML and AI workloads
VMware's Bitfusion integration enhances vSphere's usage and utility with GPU virtualization to offload both ML and AI processing within VMware systems. Continue Reading
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12 May 2021
VMware's surprise CEO pick brings cloud tech chops
VMware has named a new CEO in Rangarajan (Raghu) Raghuram, who will be a familiar face to longtime customers. Raghuram takes over the top job on June 1. Continue Reading
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11 May 2021
VMware's DRaaS following Datrium acquisition expands current offerings
VMware's Datrium acquisition helps bolster its DRaaS portfolio with VM replication to AWS. This helps protect VMs that remain on object storage before moving to VMware Cloud on AWS. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 May 2021
Transform your organization with containers
Red Hat and Microsoft provide a production-ready, containerized environment with a hybrid cloud foundation. Continue Reading
- 10 May 2021
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10 May 2021
Simplify Kubernetes with Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS
Applications are an essential part of digital business operations. Kubernetes-based container environments speed application development, deployment, and management. Red Hat and AWS can help you navigate IT complexity to adopt Kubernetes more quickly and easily. Continue Reading
- 10 May 2021
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10 May 2021
A layered approach to container and Kubernetes security
Find out what you need to know about implementing a layered approach to container and Kubernetes security. Download the details today. Continue Reading
- 10 May 2021
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10 May 2021
Understanding and managing data protection for Kubernetes
Find out more about the three pillars of end-to-end data protection in Kubernetes in this analyst report from GigaOm. Your download awaits. Continue Reading
- 10 May 2021
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10 May 2021
How to move legacy applications to containers and Kubernetes
Learn how migrating legacy applications to containers can remove many of the barriers to modernization. Continue Reading
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06 May 2021
IBM's 2 nanometer CPU roadmap heats up chip manufacturer race
IBM continues its push to be more competitive in the chip manufacturer competition, showing off its first 2 nanometer chip expected to boost performance of its Power and Z series mainframes by 40%. Continue Reading
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05 May 2021
451 Research Pathfinder report: Achieving Intelligent DevOps
Read this 451 Research report and learn how to use Linux and open source technologies to manage and automate key functions of cloud environments and apps. Continue Reading
- 05 May 2021
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05 May 2021
Improve security and compliance
Red Hat takes a holistic approach to security and compliance risk management that improves speed, scalability, and stability across your IT environment. Continue Reading
- 05 May 2021
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05 May 2021
Experience Red Hat Enterprise Linux
An intelligent operating foundation for modern IT and hybrid cloud environments, Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® delivers numerous benefits for your organization. Continue Reading
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05 May 2021
Red Hat Enterprise Linux automation & management
See how Red Hat Enterprise Linux can standardize deployment at scale with automation and management solutions. Continue Reading
- 05 May 2021
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05 May 2021
Ten ways to improve IT efficiency with an SOE
Read more to learn the 10 steps to implement a standardized operating environment that can simplify your IT infrastructure. Continue Reading
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03 May 2021
How to integrate Active Directory and vCenter Server
Admins who connect AD with vCenter Server can grant users authorization for and access to VMs, storage and compute resources in vSphere. To do so, follow these configuration steps. Continue Reading
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30 Apr 2021
AWS, QCI look to bridge classical and quantum computing
Quantum computing startup QCI has developed a SaaS-based offering for AWS' cloud platform in hopes of bringing classical and quantum computing platforms closer together. Continue Reading
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28 Apr 2021
How to deploy VMware Folding@Home Fling
To deploy VMware's Fling appliance and use the Folding@Home software, you must have at least vCenter Server 6, a username and passkey, an IP address, a gateway and a DNS. Continue Reading
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27 Apr 2021
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 doubles down on edge computing
The latest version of RHEL gives users additional management features and includes capabilities that will serve as the foundation of Red Hat's edge computing initiative. Continue Reading
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20 Apr 2021
Nvidia SDK simulates quantum computing circuits on GPU systems
Nvidia edged its way into the quantum computing market with an SDK that simulates quantum circuits by adding horsepower to classical systems that assist in quantum development. Continue Reading
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13 Apr 2021
Data processing units accelerate infrastructure performance
DPUs often run on networking packets to move information in the data center, instead of supporting processing workflows. Get an overview of the technology and the main vendors. Continue Reading
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06 Apr 2021
New Intel Ice Lake processors boost performance, security
Intel launches third-generation Xeon Scalable processors that bolster security, accelerate common data center workloads by 46% on average and support up to 40 cores per processor. Continue Reading
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26 Mar 2021
VRealize Operations 8.1 supports cloud workloads
Version 8.1 of vRealize Operations enables VMware admins to monitor capacity and resource utilization for cloud workloads, as well as legacy applications. Continue Reading
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17 Mar 2021
IBM tools speed mainframe application modernization projects
IBM has released new versions of its application modernization tools designed to bring its Z series of mainframe applications in closer alignment with its development pipeline. Continue Reading
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12 Mar 2021
VMware vSAN storage update eyeballs HCI scaling challenges
The VMware vSAN storage update aims to help enterprises start with a small HCI deployment. Customers gain the option to connect compute servers to existing storage vSAN clusters. Continue Reading
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11 Mar 2021
VMware Cloud Native Master Services Competency: What to know
VMware's Cloud Native Master Services Competency now offers certification and training on container management and Tanzu. Continue Reading
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10 Mar 2021
Nvidia vs. AMD: Compare GPU offerings
Chip vendors Nvidia and AMD each offer GPUs optimized for large data centers. Compare the two to decide which best suits your business requirements. Continue Reading
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05 Mar 2021
HPE SimpliVity gains cloud backup and Kubernetes CSI plug-in
SimpliVity has added integration with HPE Cloud Volumes Backup and HPE StoreOnce to enable easier backup at the edge, as well as a new Kubernetes CSI plug-in. Continue Reading
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24 Feb 2021
CRAC design upgrades simplify HVAC maintenance
CRAC/CRAH hardware updates make data center cooling more efficient. And these new systems are easier for admins to maintain and they reduce dust accumulation across infrastructure. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2021
IBM leans on Red Hat to adapt Power servers for hybrid cloud
New Red Hat tools and integrated system offerings allow IBM Power users to run workloads across multiple cloud environments. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2021
VMware on SmartNICs accelerates virtualization
You can run ESXi on a SmartNIC to boost the networking, security and compute performance of a VMware environment. Continue Reading
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23 Feb 2021
Private cloud certificates to build up your tech skills
Private cloud deployments require a variety of skills to run smoothly on any infrastructure. Expand your technical knowledge with training from Amazon, Google, Dell EMC and HPE. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2021
Enterprise technology trends for 2021 shaped by COVID-19
Explore IT infrastructure and storage-related software, hardware and services that will likely be embraced in the coming year, and how the pandemic has influenced their use. Continue Reading
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14 Feb 2021
Top hyper-converged systems and composable infrastructure of 2020
Dell EMC, Scale Computing and SmartX win praise for multifaceted, edge-friendly and high-performance applications, respectively, to lead the way in the hyper-convergence category. Continue Reading
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08 Feb 2021
NetApp HCI keeps classes in session amid pandemic lockdown
Barry University initially deployed NetApp HCI to host its VMware farm. The hyper-converged system allowed the Miami-area school to scale its private cloud during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2021
IBM turns to open source software to build quantum ecosystem
IBM plans to create an ecosystem made up of open source software developers that will work collaboratively to speed delivery of production-ready quantum applications. Continue Reading
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04 Feb 2021
Get started with vRealize Orchestrator with PowerCLI
You can use PowerCLI to automate tasks in vRealize Orchestrator 8.1. Use cmdlets through the Scriptable Task feature or from a workflow in vRealize Orchestrator. Continue Reading
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01 Feb 2021
Experts predict hot trends in cloud architecture, infrastructure
Top CTOs and analysts predict hyperscale architecture, hybrid cloud, IT as a service, containers and AI infrastructure will be hot trends for IT organizations in 2021. Continue Reading
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28 Jan 2021
Why and how to adopt a data-centric architecture
Data has become one of the most valuable assets in the enterprise. IT teams must make changes -- both culturally and technically -- to ensure their strategy reflects that. Continue Reading
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27 Jan 2021
Microsoft HCI partnership with Intel aimed at Dell, Nutanix
Microsoft Azure Stack HCI extends Azure public cloud services to on-premises deployments. Intel will install Microsoft's HCI OS on L9 Intel server systems. Continue Reading
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25 Jan 2021
Modular UPS systems provide flexible power management options
UPSes can provide backup power scalability and efficiency. Admins should consider modular setups for extra redundancy, mixed capacity modules and cost savings. Continue Reading
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22 Jan 2021
IBM revenues head south again as hardware, services sales dip
Reporting its sharpest decline in five years, IBM revenues for 2020 dove 5%. CEO Arvind Krishna highlights opportunities and vows to run IBM differently in 2021. Continue Reading
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15 Jan 2021
Get a template to estimate server power consumption per rack
Admins can struggle with power consumption estimation as infrastructure gets more complex. The kW-per-rack metric can help provide an accurate calculation of server power use. Continue Reading
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14 Jan 2021
When the chips are down, Intel turns to VMware's Pat Gelsinger
Newly appointed Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger brings technical chops to the top of the giant chipmaker, but it may take a while to right the ship. Does he have enough time? Continue Reading
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13 Jan 2021
Intel CEO Bob Swan to be replaced by VMware's Pat Gelsinger
Facing delays of critical products along with superior offerings by AMD and Nvidia the past couple of years, Intel CEO is stepping down to be replaced by VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger. Continue Reading
