Application performance management
Top Stories
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Feature
01 Oct 2018
IoT explained: What is the internet of things?
So, what is the internet of things? Simply put, it's machine-to-machine communication, but it's more than just smart devices. Real-time data from IoT devices is changing the world. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Aug 2014
Business application hosting on-premises vs. cloud options
Is it better to look for a SaaS version of an app, put it in your own data center on existing equipment, or host it at a cloud provider for a mix of flexible scaling and IT ownership? Continue Reading
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Photo Story
21 Jul 2014
Seven data center blogs you should be reading right now
Stay connected on trending IT topics on Twitter and Tumblr. Follow these seven experts who express news, opinions in data center blogs. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 May 2014
DevOps overhauls app dev scripts
Applications don't run in a vacuum. Operations -- the last step of app development and maintenance -- actually belongs in every stage of the cycle. Continue Reading
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Opinion
16 Apr 2014
Database performance tuning: Five ways for IT to save the day
IT teams can play heroes when database performance issues disrupt applications. Try these five tips for performance tuning before there's a problem. Continue Reading
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News
14 Mar 2014
Microsoft moves deeper into cloud with Office Graph, OneDrive updates
Microsoft looks to the enterprise future with Yammer-inspired Office Graph for collaboration, standalone OneDrive for Business taking on Dropbox, Box. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Jan 2014
Scale up vs. scale out: Debate evolves over how to upgrade data centers
Pick sides on whether to scale up vs. scale out servers. It will establish what method to enhance server performance makes sense for your data center. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Jan 2014
Five best Linux applications for enterprises
These five applications will improve the lives of enterprise IT and business management by increasing functionality and reducing costs. Continue Reading
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Guide
18 Nov 2013
A look inside the DevOps movement
DevOps is a culture, not a job or procedure for an IT team. That said, there are DevOps tools and organizational strategies to help you get there. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2013
The requisite and advanced features of performance monitoring software
All performance monitoring tools must include certain core features, and advanced features can boost application performance and return on investment. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Feb 2013
Tips for improving Active Directory performance on servers
Striking the right balance of memory and disk performance can help optimize Active Directory performance. Continue Reading
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Tip
01 Nov 2011
Application performance tips: Workload optimization and software pathing
IT pros looking to maximize application performance should look beyond basic software, tuning to products from vendors pathing software and hardware. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2011
CA Spectrum replaced by AccelOps: News in brief
Texas radiology clinic replaced CA Technologies’ Spectrum monitoring suite with AccelOps to save on maintenance. Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Nov 2010
Using Nagios plugins for configuration and system testing
Using Nagios plugins can be vital in performing specific system tests and configuration. In this tip, you'll learn about using default and custom plugins in Nagios. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Sep 2010
Remote server monitoring with Nagios
After the network monitoring tool Nagios is fully configured, learn the next step in setting it up for remote server monitoring. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Jun 2010
Improve application performance with multithreaded applications
Multi-core CPUs fuel a server's operating system performance and virtualization technologies. Can multithreaded applications and multi-core CPUs fuel application performance as well? Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Apr 2010
Architecting application failover in your data center
Attempting application failover by re-coding your apps may not be the right choice for every data center, as several factors, including virtualization and coding languages, affect which method you should use. This tip offers advice for finding the application failover option that best suits your IT infrastructure. Continue Reading
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News
26 Aug 2008
Two ways to measure end-user application performance
There are two ways of measuring application performance from the end user's perspective: Synthetic transactions and real end user monitoring. Discover which model would work best for your organization. Continue Reading