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information technology (IT)
Information technology (IT) is the use of computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data.
By Kinza Yasar • May 9, 2024 -
Nutanix
Nutanix is a private and hybrid cloud software provider. It started as a hyperconverged infrastructure pioneer that now markets its technology as a building block for private clouds.
By Sarah Wilson, Gavin Wright, Erin Sullivan • May 7, 2024 -
Expert Advice
What to know about hybrid data center security strategies
Cybersecurity is critical to protect data and systems. Admins of hybrid data centers must understand the risks of a hybrid model and how specific cyberattacks can be prevented.
By Julia Borgini • May 6, 2024 -
PowerFlex (formerly ScaleIO)
PowerFlex is a software-defined storage product from Dell EMC. It is available as software only or as a prebuilt Dell server or rack appliance.
By Gavin Wright • May 3, 2024 -
data center
A data center is a facility composed of networked computers, storage systems and computing infrastructure that organizations use to assemble, process, store and disseminate large amounts of data.
By Ben Lutkevich, Peter Loshin, Kinza Yasar • May 3, 2024 -
Expert Advice // Backup power options for data centers
How to maintain data center power systems
Regular maintenance of data center power systems is necessary to have properly functioning equipment and backup power options. Common failures are batteries and loose connections.
By Robert McFarlane • April 30, 2024 -
emergency power off (EPO) button
The emergency power off button, also called an EPO switch or EPO panel, is a safety measure for quickly disconnecting electrical power to a particular piece of equipment or facility in the event of an emergency.
By Tim Culverhouse, Gavin Wright • April 25, 2024 -
Expert Advice
How to calculate data center cooling requirements
Data center cooling requirements are affected by several factors, including the equipment's heat output, floor area, facility design and electrical system power rating.
By Julia Borgini , Jacob Roundy • April 25, 2024 -
raceway
A raceway, sometimes referred to as a raceway system, is an enclosed conduit that forms a physical pathway for electrical wiring.
By TechTarget Contributor • April 25, 2024 -
Lenovo, AMD broaden AI options for customers
Lenovo is expanding its partnership with AMD to bring more options for servers and HCI devices aimed at AI. It also launched an AI advisory and professional services offering for customers.
By Adam Armstrong • April 24, 2024 -
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the transfer of data from one computer system to another by standardized message formatting without the need for human intervention.
By Sharon Zaharoff, Gavin Wright • April 24, 2024 -
GNOME (GNU Network Object Model Environment)
GNOME (GNU Network Object Model Environment) is a graphical user interface (GUI) and set of computer desktop applications for Linux operating system (OS) users.
By TechTarget Contributor • April 23, 2024 -
free cooling
Free cooling is an approach to lowering the air temperature in a building or data center by using naturally cool air or water instead of mechanical refrigeration.
By Stephen Bigelow • April 22, 2024 -
AI infrastructure essentials: A comprehensive guide
Infrastructure for machine learning, AI requirements, examples
Infrastructure for machine learning, deep learning and AI has component and configuration requirements. Compare hardware and how it goes together in an HCI or high-density system.
By Kurt Marko , Brien Posey • April 18, 2024 -
e-cycling
E-cycling, also known as 'electronic recycling,' is the reuse or recycling of used electronic materials to limit e-waste.
By Kelly Richardson • April 18, 2024 -
building management system
A building management system (BMS) is a control system that can be used to monitor and manage the mechanical, electrical and electromechanical services in a facility.
By Paul Kirvan, Sharon Zaharoff • April 17, 2024 -
Dell partners with Intel, releases file storage for Azure
With the recent Intel and Azure partnerships, Dell continues to expand its on-premises options for AI while expanding its Apex data file services in the cloud.
By Adam Armstrong • April 16, 2024 -
Expert Advice
How to install and run Podman on Rocky Linux
Rocky Linux can run and install Podman, an open source Linux tool and competitor to Docker that uses containers to find, run and deploy applications. Run Podman on Rocky Linux now.
By Jack Wallen • April 10, 2024 -
Opinion // Omdia Analysts' Perspectives
Nvidia GTC 24: Are you ready for the future of AI?
The 2024 Nvidia GTC conference focused on the company's new Blackwell GPU Platform. With advancements in AI taking off, companies need to decide how and when they will join the world of AI.
By Scott Sinclair • April 4, 2024 -
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe, PCI-E)
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe or PCI-E) is a serial expansion bus standard for connecting a computer to one or more peripheral devices.
By Stephen Bigelow • April 2, 2024 -
data center services
Data center services provide the supporting components necessary to the proper operation of a data center.
By Paul Kirvan • March 28, 2024 -
converged infrastructure
Converged infrastructure, sometimes called 'converged architecture,' is an approach to data center management that packages compute, networking, servers, storage and virtualization tools into a prequalified set of IT hardware.
By Garry Kranz, Stephen Bigelow • March 25, 2024 -
Nvidia GTC 2024 news
Nvidia partners, customers drive AI into data centers
Nvidia and its partners are providing the tools and infrastructure to build and deploy AI applications that companies say could transform their businesses.
By Antone Gonsalves • March 22, 2024 -
Expert Advice // AI's role in the data center
Use AI tools to simplify operations inside your data center
AI is a cornerstone technology that will be part of future-proofing the data center. It will control operations like cooling, network optimization and configuration management.
By Julia Borgini • March 19, 2024 -
Expert Advice
How to understand advancements in modern data centers
Data center advancements are rapidly occurring with storage demand. Some advancements, like an increase in temperatures, are necessary for more sustainable data center operations.
By Robert McFarlane • March 13, 2024