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    VMware platform an investment in users, Broadcom CEO says

    Hock Tan underscored the importance of customers at the Boston VMware User Group UserCon, but users remain uneasy about the recent changes ushered in by VMware's new parent company.

    By Tim McCarthy • Sept. 20, 2024
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    What is a data center administrator (DCA)?

    A data center administrator (DCA) is an experienced IT professional who is responsible for overseeing data center operations.

    By • Sept. 19, 2024
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    Expert Advice // Backup power options for data centers

    Calculate UPS battery backup time to prepare for power failure

    Extreme heat and inadequate cooling systems can lead to power failures in data centers. Calculate the duration of your UPS battery supply to prepare for backup power needs.

    By Robert McFarlane • Sept. 18, 2024
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    What is ITIL? A guide to the IT Infrastructure Library

    ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) is a framework designed to standardize the selection, planning, delivery, maintenance and overall lifecycle of IT services within a business.

    By James Montgomery, Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Stephen Bigelow • Sept. 18, 2024
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    Intel gets boost from AWS, government contracts

    Intel's turnaround efforts are progressing, but the chipmaker will need more than government funding and a deal that expands its AWS manufacturing partnership, an analyst said.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Sept. 17, 2024
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    What is passive keyless entry (PKE)?

    Passive keyless entry (PKE) is an automotive security system that operates automatically when the user is in proximity to the vehicle, unlocking the door on approach or when the door handle is pulled, and locking it when the user walks away or touches the car on exit.

    By Katie Terrell Hanna • Sept. 17, 2024
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    What is continuous modeling (data center continuous modeling)?

    Continuous modeling is an approach to data center management that supplements infrastructure management (DCIM) tools with engineering simulation tools.

    By TechTarget Contributor • Sept. 17, 2024
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    What is JCL (job control language)?

    JCL (job control language) is a language for describing jobs to the Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS), OS/390 and Virtual Storage Extended (VSE) operating systems (OSes), which run on IBM's S/390 mainframe computers.

    By TechTarget Contributor • Sept. 16, 2024
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    What is National Electrical Code (NEC)?

    National Electrical Code (NEC) is a set of regularly updated standards for the safe installation of electric wiring in the Americas.

    By TechTarget Contributor • Sept. 16, 2024
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    Lenovo adds GPUaaS for on-premises AI workloads

    Lenovo adds to its AI portfolio with a new GPU-as-a-service offering, a move that challenges Dell and HPE. It also adds predictive analytics to its management offering.

    By Adam Armstrong • Sept. 13, 2024
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    What is impedance?

    Impedance, denoted with Z, is an expression of the opposition that an electronic component, circuit or system offers to alternating or direct electric current.

    By • Sept. 13, 2024
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    AT&T sues Broadcom over VMware support licensing

    AT&T claims its negotiated contract with VMware pre-Broadcom acquisition is not being honored, casting light on recent product and purchasing changes Broadcom has instituted.

    By Tim McCarthy • Sept. 12, 2024
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    What is a transistor?

    A transistor is a miniature semiconductor that regulates or controls current or voltage flow in addition to amplifying and generating these electrical signals and acting as a switch/gate for them.

    By Rahul Awati, Cameron Hashemi-Pour • Aug. 29, 2024
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    VMware Explore conference 2024

    Hock Tan locks in VMware’s private cloud future

    The Broadcom CEO says public cloud migration trauma can be cured by private cloud services like those from VMware, but VMware Explore attendees aren't fully sold on the idea.

    By Tim McCarthy • Aug. 29, 2024
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    VMware VCF expands onramp to Broadcom’s private cloud future

    New capabilities for VMware VCF can import and manage existing VMware services through a single console interface for a private cloud experience under Broadcom's supervision.

    By Tim McCarthy • Aug. 27, 2024
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    What is distributed computing?

    Distributed computing is a model in which components of a software system are shared among multiple computers or nodes.

    By Kinza Yasar, Alexander Gillis • Aug. 21, 2024
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    What is AMD Ryzen?

    AMD Ryzen is the brand name for Advanced Micro Devices' line of desktop and mobile processors.

    By • Aug. 20, 2024
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    AMD acquires ZT Systems for $5B to take on Nvidia in AI race

    AMD plans to acquire AI systems designer and manufacturer ZT Systems for $5 billion. AMD CEO Lisa Su said hyperscalers want more than just chips when developing AI applications.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 20, 2024
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    Opinion // Omdia Analysts' Perspectives

    VergeIO reveals rapid virtual machine migration tech

    Data center modernization offers a competitive advantage to organizations, along with maximizing hyperscale infrastructure. VergeIO's VM migration tool helps saves time and money.

    By • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Expert Advice // Understanding configuration files in the data center

    8 best practices for configuration file management

    Configuration files are vital for system deployment and management. Consider improving file management with proper planning, centralization, automation and testing.

    By • Aug. 16, 2024
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    Broadcom axes VMware education licensing options for schools

    Broadcom shutters the VMware IT Academy and Academic Software Licensing programs on Aug. 15, leaving universities and trade schools in the lurch.

    By Tim McCarthy • Aug. 15, 2024
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    What is parallel processing?

    Parallel processing is a method in computing of running two or more processors, or CPUs, to handle separate parts of an overall task.

    By Alexander Gillis • Aug. 14, 2024
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    Nutanix to enable software-defined storage on Dell PowerFlex

    Nutanix and Dell are expanding their partnership with a new appliance out now and a new HCI model that melds Dell PowerFlex with the Nutanix Cloud Platform out in 2025.

    By Tim McCarthy • Aug. 13, 2024
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    What is a microcontroller (MCU)?

    A microcontroller is a compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system.

    By Cameron Hashemi-Pour, Ben Lutkevich • Aug. 12, 2024
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    Expert Advice

    Explore underwater data centers’ viability, sustainability

    Tests off coastlines around the world are measuring the feasibility of underwater data centers. With proper maintenance and security, 40% of the population could use them.

    By • Aug. 9, 2024