Data center hardware and strategy

Data center hardware includes a broad range of devices. Hardware components that make up the IT infrastructure of a data center include servers and computing equipment, networking equipment and storage equipment, plus additional infrastructure to support it like power and cooling systems. Get insights into developing a data center hardware strategy.

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News 27 Aug 2025
Broadcom CEO doubles down on private cloud at VMware Explore

Hock Tan talked only for several minutes during the keynote at VMware Explore 2025, but in that time, he laid the groundwork for a host of VMware updates. Continue Reading
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- Shane Snider, Senior News Writer
News 25 Aug 2025
Experts: Intel government stake won't fix long-term woes

A deal giving the U.S. federal government a 10% stake in Intel in exchange for funds won't necessarily ensure the company's ultimate survival, according to industry analysts. Continue Reading
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- Beth Pariseau, Senior News Writer

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SearchWindows Server

Azure Local aims to answer shifting needs of the enterprise
Microsoft looks to provide a consistent Azure-style experience with its latest infrastructure offering for organizations that ...
August Patch Tuesday addresses 107 vulnerabilities
Admins have no zero-days this month, but organizations that still rely on Exchange Server or SharePoint Server will have several ...
How to manage Windows Server in an air-gapped environment
This guide explains the essential security practices, backup methods and configuration techniques admins can use when working in ...

Search Cloud Computing

How to create snapshots for Azure VMs and managed disks
VM snapshots are critical in the event of a system failure, as seen in the CrowdStrike outage in 2024. Follow these step-by-step ...
An introduction to AWS IAM and security best practices
With AI threats rising and machine identities outnumbering humans 82-to-1, discover how AWS IAM's authentication and ...
Improve observability with AI: 5 real-world success stories
As businesses rely more on hybrid and multi-cloud, comprehensive visibility into system performance and its effect on business ...

Search Storage

AI dominates 2025 Future of Memory and Storage conference
Techs discussed at the Future of Memory and Storage event included high-capacity and high-performance SSDs, all against the ...
Nasuni enters new era with enhanced intelligence, exec changes
The combination of new product capabilities, strategic vision for AI readiness and leadership additions suggests Nasuni is ...
Compare DRAM vs. DRAM-less SSDs for cost, performance
Are DRAM-less SSDs the way of the future? While they're a great fit for hyperscale data centers, other organizations may also ...

Sustainability
and ESG

9 IT sustainability approaches to consider
Learn from these nine IT sustainability approaches and examples, including prioritizing e-waste reduction, using AI more ...
Diverse teams are smarter -- here’s why
Your company can foster an improved bottom line, better retention and a host of other benefits by supporting diverse and ...
Sustainability quiz: Test your knowledge of the basics
Have fun testing what you know about climate change basics, contributing factors and potential solutions by taking this ...

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