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Feature
09 Feb 2023
Top 9 most in-demand tech jobs of 2023
For job seekers in 2023, it's important to find a role that will be in high demand both now and in the coming years. Here are nine of the most promising jobs in technology. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Feb 2022
10 basic network management interview questions and answers
Job interviews should be a two-way conversation. Here are some common network management interview questions for both hiring managers and job applicants. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Sep 2021
Top data center software certifications for admins
Certifications prove an admin has a specific level of expertise. Assess the top training courses and certifications in software systems for data center admins. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Aug 2021
Data center facility management team-building checklist
A good data center facilities team and strategy can ensure the rest of your company runs smoothly. Here are the steps you should take when putting that team together. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jul 2021
11 job interview questions for virtualization engineers
Interviews are your chance to showcase your overall knowledge -- and technical expertise -- of virtualization. Prepare for your next job interview and review typical questions. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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Tip
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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Feature
20 Apr 2021
5 top online courses in data storage
Keeping up with the latest data storage technologies, concepts, methods, products and platforms can be daunting. Boost your storage knowledge and career with these online courses. Continue Reading
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Feature
09 Apr 2021
Getting started with a career in IT infrastructure: A brief guide
Learn about the jobs available, skills required/in demand and the most popular relevant certifications/certificates/degrees as you consider infrastructure as an IT career path. Continue Reading
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Tip
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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Guest Post
26 Oct 2020
4 ways data center operations must adapt to the cloud era
The role of the traditional data center has changed dramatically as enterprises adopt cloud services, but IT operations professionals can evolve to remain relevant. Continue Reading
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News
16 Oct 2020
IBM partners with HBCUs to promote quantum computing
IBM is partnering with a group of historically Black colleges and universities to set up a quantum computing center in hopes of attracting Black students to the field. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 May 2020
MSP staffing strategies change during a pandemic
The overall economic and employment impact of coronavirus is affecting service provider staffing -- some more than others, if at all. See why and gain tips to help with hiring. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Mar 2020
Top vendor SDDC certification programs for admins
If you decide to grow your knowledge of software-defined data center technologies, VMware, Nuage Networks and Microsoft offer courses and certifications to get you up to speed. Continue Reading
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Feature
24 Feb 2020
Plan for a successful ITIL implementation
Corporate buy-in and training are essential for organizations that decide to adopt the ITIL framework. Admins should also help decide if the library is the right service option. Continue Reading
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Tip
22 Jan 2020
Top data center skills admins can use in 2020
The 2019 tech job sector saw consistent growth and job availability. In 2020, admins should develop expertise on cloud architectures, edge computing deployments and automation. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2020
How to build and train organizational resilience teams
Well-trained resilience and emergency response teams are a key element of maintaining business continuity and recovering your organization when disaster strikes. Continue Reading
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Answer
19 Jun 2019
What roles are included in a network engineer job description?
What is a network engineer? The role can encompass several disciplines, especially as new technologies emerge. Software knowledge, in particular, is in high demand. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Feb 2019
Hone these top 5 data center skills in 2019
As data centers become more software-based, admins should prepare themselves by learning about the cloud, containers, DevOps and artificial intelligence. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Dec 2018
Admins now require data center skills 'a mile wide'
The role of a data center professional is changing in the face of cloud, the internet of things and evolving security. One hiring manager talks about the changes and why admins need broader skill sets. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Sep 2018
Top 7 system administrator interview questions and answers
To land any IT job, you need to master the interview. Here are seven questions to expect in your next sysadmin interview and how to ace the answers. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Aug 2018
How to keep your data center skills up to date
It can be tough to pick the skills to develop when there are so many certifications to choose from. Data center industry trends can give you insight into what skills to pursue. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Apr 2018
Do I need an information systems management degree?
IS management degrees are table stakes for many IT job seekers. Hands-on experience and specific certifications make applicants more desirable. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
22 Jun 2017
Step up from ops on your IT career path
IT operations professionals with accumulated skills in application management, cloud migration or security enforcement could make a forward move to one of these specialist roles. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Aug 2016
Before leaving a system administrator job, don't burn any bridges
Leave on good terms from your system administrator job to avoid burning bridges and to keep a good reputation in the industry. Here are some things to consider before your move. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 May 2016
New IT roles to put on your hiring radar
The shifting nature of the IT industry doesn't just influence new technology; it's spawning some noteworthy changes in IT staffing, especially around big data and cloud. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 Apr 2016
Tips to ace tough IT operations interview questions
Few things career-wise are as nerve-wracking as job interviews. Knowing what to expect going into that first meeting for a Web or app administrator role can quell some uneasiness. Continue Reading
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News
17 Sep 2015
HP Enterprise to cut up to 30,000 jobs ahead of split
A leaner, more nimble HP Enterprise will have as many as 30,000 fewer employees after the company splits in November. Continue Reading
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News
14 Sep 2015
IT jobs surge in upper Midwest, Rockies, led by Java
IT jobs are being filled at the highest rate away from some of the traditional technology hotspots -- including many Midwestern states. Continue Reading
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Answer
31 Aug 2015
What can I do to gain Java skills and leave mainframe programming?
I have two years of experience in mainframe technology, currently working as a mainframe developer. I want to change to Java technology. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Sep 2014
How to implement a solid DevOps team structure
DevOps collaboration can wipe development and operations teams of hostility and negativity. Dashboards and tiger teams turn wartime to peacetime. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 Sep 2014
How to adopt a successful DevOps enterprise
No two DevOps shops are alike, but there are common threads that run throughout. So what does it take for an IT shop to successfully implement the DevOps culture? Continue Reading
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Tip
08 Sep 2014
How to write server documentation
A data center should be prepared for the worst, but try to avoid that at all costs. Appropriate system documentation helps avoid critical errors. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Jun 2014
Two critical components of DevOps success
DevOps appears to be the right track for enterprise IT, but it’s a big change in the way things work and won't succeed without these two critical components. Continue Reading
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Tip
12 May 2014
DevOps and Agile IT save mainframe training from skills quagmire
The problem isn't that new hires aren't familiar with the complex, custom daily tasks of mainframe ops. The problem is that you're still doing them. 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
07 May 2013
Do you have the IT skillset for these five hot data center jobs?
With technologies such as cloud computing in the limelight, data center pros need to upgrade their skillsets to catch the latest wave of innovation. Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Jun 2012
Summer reads for IT pros
Our Advisory Board members discuss the books they plan to read and the activities they have on tap as they prepare for summer vacation. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Oct 2011
The importance of innovation in the data center
New technologies help a data center stay secure and efficient, which is why staying abreast of the latest technologies is crucial to the success of your business. Continue Reading
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Feature
22 Mar 2011
Changes in data center jobs and economy: Advisory board Q&A
The outlook for data center jobs is cautiously optimistic for those with the right mix of skills. Continue Reading
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News
11 Nov 2010
Have data center careers hit the skids?
Has virtualized infrastructure derailed data center careers? IT managers say they now spend too much time troubleshooting environments and not enough time on strategic projects. Continue Reading
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Tip
17 Aug 2010
Server virtualization training and education needed for successful virtualization rollouts
Virtualization technology is still a long way from Plug-and-Play. Successful virtualization rollouts need staff with the proper education and skills, and IT admins need to understand when it's time to add staff or tinker with the training. Continue Reading
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News
20 May 2010
Rising to the CIO slot requires technology and people skills
If you want to be promoted from an IT staff role to the CIO position, your key task is to drive business through technology innovation. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 May 2010
How to approach IT staffing in today's data center
Virtualization and tight budgets have changed IT staffing in modern data centers. Find out how to blend skills and technology for the best mix. Continue Reading
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News
12 Jan 2009
Data Center Pulse uses online tools to build User Group 2.0
Data Center Pulse, a DIY data center user group founded by data center managers from Sun Microsystems Inc. and VMware Inc., aims to use its growing influence to push vendors to change and improve their products. Continue Reading
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News
05 Sep 2008
Why bother with ASHRAE certification?
Almost half (47%) of the 579 data center IT and facility employees that responded to SearchDataCenter's reader survey reported that they had "no certifications to date." This reflects a general opinion of data center employees that certifications aren't the end-all-be-all of data center management. Data center organizations such as ASHRAE, IDPC, and ADP claim that certifications help data center pros keep up-to-date on what's going on in the industry. What do you think? Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2007
IT process guru offers data center job tips
Gene Kim, founder and CTO of Tripwire, Inc. and co-founder of the IT Process Institute, answers questions about what he believes are the most valuable skills in the data center job market. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2007
Missouri State, IBM launch IT service management training program
IBM and Missouri State University are teaming up to create a new college IT curriculum: Bachelor of Science in IT Service Management. The new degree program in the Department of Computer Information Systems (CIS) is the school's attempt to bring real-world relevance to its CIS program. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2007
Mainframe job boards compared
A new mainframe job board website spawns a comparison of online mainframe job resources, the result of which suggest a possible mainframe skills shortage. Continue Reading
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News
10 Oct 2007
Mainframe training programs rebounding
Panelists from five colleges and universities spoke at the a recent Share user group conference by talking about their mainframe course curriculum. Continue Reading
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News
15 Dec 2005
Survey says IT pay, hiring on the rise
2006 brings good news for IT pros as CIOs continue to expand staff and pay rates increase, according to a salary survey by Robert Half Technology. Continue Reading
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News
02 Nov 2005
SOX boosts IT salaries
A recent survey from Robert Half Technology says the demand for SOX auditors will help drive industry salaries up in 2006. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2005
New certifications, same old doubts
Microsoft unveils the first entries in its revamped credentials program today, with offerings based on SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Server 2006. The new program will certify technology specialists in specific product areas and award professional credentials targeted to specific job roles. But many IT professionals see the certifications mainly as 'the icing, not the cake.' Continue Reading
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News
29 Sep 2005
Businesses face supercomputing skills shortfall
According to attendees at the High Performance Computing User Forum in Oak Ride, Tenn. this week, private companies are struggling to get workers with HPC skills. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jul 2005
Salaries recovering for some IT skills
Some experts believe offshore outsourcing is the cause of sagging salaries of some IT skills, but one research firm says certain specialties are recovering. Continue Reading
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News
13 Jul 2005
Microsoft certification program to get a makeover
Microsoft is introducing sweeping changes to its certification program to make credentials more challenging -- and to reward IT professionals who have extensive on-the-job training. Continue Reading
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News
23 Feb 2005
For networking pros, career success lies beyond skills
What are the right steps to lead you to a successful IT career path? An author provides insight into the future of networking, IT career building and the skills necessary for dynamic career growth Continue Reading
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News
09 Feb 2005
HP CEO Fiorina resigns
Hewlett-Packard dumps CEO Carly Fiorina as it struggles with its storage and server strategy. Continue Reading
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News
09 Dec 2004
Is IT a dead end? CIOs, workers disagree
Would you tell your child to get into IT? Opinions vary sharply among IT workers, CIOs, educators and headhunters, but they all seem to agree on one thing – IT skills alone won't cut it. Continue Reading