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Managed services IT support closes the cloud skills gap

As businesses in the throes of digital transformation and cloud migration struggle to find and hire technically skilled IT professionals, MSP expertise can help fill the void. Continue Reading

Foster health and safety in the post-pandemic data center

Data centers adapted to a new set of circumstances during the COVID-19 pandemic. As work and the pandemic continue to change, here's how data centers can continue to evolve. Continue Reading

What you should consider when right-sizing a data center

How does an organization decide the appropriate size and density for its data centers? Consider factors such as rack layout and available power first. Continue Reading

Nutanix CEO Ramaswami talks HCI, 'invisible' cloud strategy

Former VMware executive Rajiv Ramaswami remains embroiled in the VMware-Nutanix hybrid cloud war, but now he plays for the other team with an updated plan and vision moving forward. Continue Reading

IBM, Samsung to deliver new energy-saving chip design

Looking to bolster its position in the next-generation chip competition, IBM unveiled a new design that allows chips to be stacked vertically, adding power and energy savings. Continue Reading

Recent quantum computing advances point to brighter future

The past year saw a handful of breakthrough technologies from IBM and Honeywell, bringing the future promises of quantum computing closer to a present-day reality. Continue Reading

Data center backup generators for mission-critical loads

To select the correct backup generator for your mission-critical data, learn the fuel, cost and efficiency considerations you should take into account. Continue Reading

Monitor edge latency for IoT devices

Latency in edge devices can have several sources, stemming from software, network issues or old hardware. Here's how you can monitor and troubleshoot latency at the edge. Continue Reading

Cambridge Quantum delivers first quantum encryption keys

Cambridge Quantum, newly merged with Honeywell's Quantum Solutions division, has debuted the first as-a-service cryptographic key generator for quantum computing. Continue Reading

How do CPU, GPU and DPU differ from one another?

Data centers use three varieties of processing units: CPU, GPU and DPU. Learn the unique use cases for each, and how to use them in conjunction to accelerate data center workloads. Continue Reading

Honeywell, Cambridge Quantum form new quantum computing firm

Honeywell is merging its internal quantum computing divisions with Cambridge Quantum, forming a new company that promises to deliver a complete quantum computing software stack. Continue Reading

Best practices for data center risk assessment

Data centers contain risks such as height, environmental and electrical hazards. Keep your staff safe by assessing the level of risk and creating a comprehensive safety plan. Continue Reading

Get started with green energy for your data center

Running a sustainable data center requires organizations to consider factors such as facility sustainability, efficient storage and servers, and outsourcing options. Continue Reading

MemVerge to help balance HPC resources more efficiently

Partnering with the DMTCP Project, MemVerge supports the open source distributed multithreaded checkpointing technology, which could change the high-performance computing game. Continue Reading

Server lifecycle approach lowers risk, raises app performance

Nemertes Research CTO John Burke warns that a server's lifecycle may be shorter than you think and offers a four-stage approach to maintain on-premises servers at peak efficiency. Continue Reading

Compare Hadoop vs. Spark vs. Kafka for your big data strategy

Learn more about these three big data frameworks and what use case best suits each one. You might also examine options such as Apache Hive, Flink and Storm. Continue Reading

Kyndryl CTO talks strategy for the '$19 billion startup'

Kyndryl, the IBM services spinoff, debuted this week amidst varying analyst opinions as to how it would fare. Kyndryl CTO Antoine Shagoury lays out why he thinks it can succeed. Continue Reading

Top Unix commands: 50 must-know commands with examples

Use these 50 Unix commands to manage and modify files, navigate directories, monitor your network and users, gather data, and automate system tasks and processes. Continue Reading

What to know about managing power for edge devices

Keeping edge devices powered constantly can present challenges in sourcing and managing it. Learn the basics of getting and keeping power at the edge. Continue Reading

TrueNAS Scale puts storage spin on HCI

TrueNAS Scale hits general availability and marks iXsystems' first foray into HCI, bringing scale-out storage to its NAS devices. Continue Reading

IBM details Kyndryl spinoff, business reorg and earnings

IBM's third-quarter earnings report was a mixed bag, with overall cloud revenues continuing to rise, and server hardware showing a sharp downturn. Continue Reading

Bust latency with monitoring practices and tools

Improve latency across your data center's infrastructure by exploring its causes, a handful of best practices and tools you can implement to improve speed and responsiveness. Continue Reading

Best practices for container security in the data center

Container sprawl and container repositories can introduce new vulnerabilities to a data center. Here's what organizations should watch out for and how to stay safe. Continue Reading

How to check your CPU in a Linux system

You can issue commands through your Linux CLI to gather CPU information, including detailed information on cores, class, virtualization support, architecture and usage. Continue Reading

Which processing units for AI does your organization require?

AI requires certain hardware infrastructure, such as hardware accelerators and proper storage. Learn what your organization requires to successfully support AI. Continue Reading

Data center security compliance checklist

In five steps, create a security compliance plan for your data center. Discover different standards, learn audit schedules and develop procedures to align with compliance. Continue Reading

Common Kubernetes terminology you should know

What are pods and nodes? How do namespaces differ from volumes? This list of common Kubernetes terms can give you a basic understanding of the container management platform. Continue Reading

Discover the three major CentOS clones

Free, open source AlmaLinux, Rocky Linux and VzLinux are clones of the popular CentOS Linux distribution, which became a rolling release from IBM Red Hat. Continue Reading

An introduction to using diff and patch together

Use the diff command in Linux to discover subtle differences between code files. Then, use the patch command to update those code files to match. Continue Reading

Considerations for sustainable data center design

To design a green, sustainable data center, consider methods to improve energy conservation and efficiency. Then, look into green -- or greener -- energy source alternatives. Continue Reading

Use colocation and cloud together

Rather than deciding between cloud or colocation, consider using both cloud and colocation. Colocation can support a hybrid cloud environment and help cut down on cloud costs. Continue Reading

What does a DPU do?

Learn the basics of data processing units: What they are, what they do, who's making them and who's adopting them. Then decide whether your data center might use one someday. Continue Reading

Nutanix Cloud Platform, AOS 6 improve networking, security

Nutanix debuted a new version of its AOS operating system along with new networking features, looking to boost its chances in the increasingly crowded hybrid cloud market. Continue Reading

Pros and cons of on-site power generation for data centers

Organizations considering a move to on-site power generation should weigh drawbacks -- such as cost -- against benefits, including sustainability and increased control over power. Continue Reading

Evaluate air cooling vs. liquid cooling for your data center

Air cooling and liquid cooling for data centers offer different benefits and drawbacks. To decide which best suits your organization, consider the pros and cons of each. Continue Reading

8 green computing best practices

As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, these sustainability best practices can help your data center go greener, which benefits both your business and the environment. Continue Reading

IBM's first Power10 server tailored for hybrid clouds

IBM has moved closer to achieving a frictionless hybrid cloud model with its first Power10 server. The new system comes loaded with a variety of security technologies. Continue Reading

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

7 major server hardware components you should know

Even with software-based data center options, it's still important to know the physical components of a server. Check out these terms to refresh your memory. Continue Reading

Learn the difference between SMP vs. MPP

Learn the differences between the main modes of multiprocessing: SMP, AMP and MPP. Each has a distinct use case that makes it suited for different data centers and organizations. Continue Reading

Colocation data center market moves closer to the edge

Data center co-location provides companies a way to expand and diversify their infrastructure. The market is growing to increase data distribution and help advance edge use cases. Continue Reading

Can green colocation help orgs meet sustainability targets?

Colocation providers prioritizing sustainability draw customers seeking to offset carbon emissions. But many orgs can also take steps to address sustainability issues in-house. Continue Reading

Hyper-converged market shifts with IT trends

The hyper-converged infrastructure market has seen a good deal of movement lately. While some vendors strengthened their products, others went in the opposite direction. Continue Reading

5 considerations for proper mainframe decommissioning

As organizations decide to retire mainframe systems, IT pros should develop a plan that addresses application migration, program replatforming, data security and hardware removal. Continue Reading

IBM boosts AI speed, security on next-gen mainframe processor

Hoping to make the mainframe more relevant to users implementing AI, IBM plans to introduce next year a processor that runs AI applications faster and with better security. Continue Reading

Learn the major types of server hardware and their pros and cons

Servers protect data, centralize resources and enable remote worker productivity, but buyers must understand which server types works best for their data center. Continue Reading

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

UK banking giant doubles down on IBM z15 mainframes

Responding to users demands for dependable access to banking services, Nationwide Building Society continued its commitment to IBM's Z series of mainframes upgrading to the z15. Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does your data center need a smart PDU?

A smart PDU can help you monitor and manage power flow more efficiently than a traditional PDU. Here's what you should consider before deciding whether to adopt. Continue Reading

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

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

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

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

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

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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Red Hat Enterprise Linux automation & management

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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

Standardize to Improve IT Efficiency

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Improve security and compliance

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Alleviate Technical Debt

IT modernization can alleviate your technical debt and help you create a flexible foundation for the future. Continue Reading

Alleviate Technical Debt

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Transform your organization with containers

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Simplify Kubernetes with Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS

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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

Hybrid Cloud and Kubernetes: A Guide to Successful Architecture

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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

Gain a Competitive Edge with your Container Strategy

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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

Hybrid Cloud Strategy for Dummies

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Transform your organization with containers

Red Hat and Microsoft provide a production-ready, containerized environment with a hybrid cloud foundation. Continue Reading

Transform your organization with containers

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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

Simplify Kubernetes with Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS

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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

A layered approach to container and Kubernetes security

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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

Understanding and managing data protection for Kubernetes

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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

How to move legacy applications to containers and Kubernetes

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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

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