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Words to go: 6 key data center sustainability metrics

When organizations go green in their data center, they will have to measure the facility's efficiency and environmental impact. Use sustainability metrics to get started.

By Ryan Arel • Feb. 8, 2023

AMD lifts optimism for the chip market with upbeat earnings

AMD reported a rise in fourth-quarter revenue, along with expectations for a much-needed surge in demand for PCs in the second half of 2023.

By Ed Scannell • Feb. 2, 2023

Intel revenue drops again; company to speed up next-gen chips

Dogged by stalled PC sales and tighter IT spending, Intel once again reported down revenues. CEO Pat Gelsinger highlighted progress and plans to remedy the issue.

By Ed Scannell • Jan. 27, 2023

distributed control system (DCS)

A distributed control system (DCS) is a digital automated industrial control system (ICS) that uses geographically distributed control loops throughout a factory, machine or control area.

By Alexander Gillis • Jan. 27, 2023

Use ISO 50001:2018 as a guide for green data centers

Data centers use a lot of energy, and it can be difficult to navigate how to reduce energy use. ISO 50001:2018 provides guidance to create energy-saving plans and use targets.

By Julia Borgini • Jan. 25, 2023

Everything you need to know about Linux man pages

Admins who aren't familiar with a command can use Linux man pages for better understanding. This tutorial outlines how to access Linux manuals and the value they provide.

By Jack Wallen • Jan. 25, 2023

translation lookaside buffer (TLB)

A translation lookaside buffer (TLB) is a type of memory cache that stores recent translations of virtual memory to physical addresses to enable faster retrieval.

By Rahul Awati • Jan. 24, 2023

clean electricity

Clean electricity, or carbon-free electricity, is electricity without high voltage spikes and drops, meaning it is low on emitting electrical pollution.

By Sam Campanella • Jan. 23, 2023

Citrix

Citrix Systems is a U.S.-based cloud computing and virtualization company that produces software designed to provide secure access to applications and content.

By Alexander Gillis • Jan. 19, 2023

Dell’s next-generation PowerEdge servers target AI inferencing

Dell has delivered versions of its PowerEdge servers using Intel's 4th Gen Xeon Scalable processors and AMD's EPYC chips.

By Ed Scannell • Jan. 18, 2023

Data center environmental controls a high priority for admins

More data growth and tightening financial conditions are coming. Protect data center assets in 2023 through environmental controls like cooling, humidity and others.

By Ryan Arel • Jan. 10, 2023

Quantum data centers might be the way of the future

Quantum computing has lots of potential for high compute applications. But the technology is still in the early stages, so it may be a while before more data centers adopt it.

By Alan Earls • Dec. 22, 2022

thyristor

A thyristor is a four-layer semiconductor device, consisting of alternating P-type and N-type materials (PNPN).

By Paul Kirvan • Dec. 16, 2022

Learn different data lake vs. data warehouse uses

Data lakes and data warehouses both store big data. When choosing a lake or warehouse, consider factors such as cost and what insights or analytics you need to gain from the data.

By Jacob Roundy • Dec. 16, 2022

debouncing

Debouncing is removing unwanted input noise from buttons, switches or other user input.

By Gavin Wright • Dec. 14, 2022

Key differences between BICSI and TIA/EIA standards

Data center standards help organizations design facilities for efficiency and safety. Organizations can use BICSI and TIA standards as guidance for data center design.

By Julia Borgini • Dec. 8, 2022

virtualization architecture

A virtualization architecture is a conceptual model of a virtual infrastructure that is most frequently applied in cloud computing.

By Rahul Awati, Ivy Wigmore • Dec. 8, 2022

Use NFPA data center standards to help evade fire risks

A fire in a data center can damage equipment, cause data loss and put personnel in harm's way. Look to NFPA fire protection guidelines to hedge your risk against data center fires.

By Julia Borgini • Dec. 5, 2022

microchip

A microchip -- also called a chip, computer chip or integrated circuit (IC) -- is a unit of integrated circuitry that is manufactured at a microscopic scale using a semiconductor material, such as silicon or, to a lesser degree, germanium.

By Robert Sheldon • Dec. 2, 2022

How to check an IP address in Linux

In a Linux system, IP addresses correspond with a public or private network. This tutorial outlines how to find public and private IP addresses with Linux commands.

By Jack Wallen • Nov. 30, 2022

Learn what SDN data center controllers do in a network

In a software-defined network, SDN data center controllers are a crucial component. Consider factors such as performance and compatibility when examining controller options.

By Jacob Roundy • Nov. 28, 2022

ambient temperature

Ambient temperature is the air temperature of any object or environment where equipment is stored.

By Ben Lutkevich, Sarah Lewis • Nov. 22, 2022

USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter)

A USART (universal synchronous/asynchronous receiver/transmitter) is hardware that enables a device to communicate using serial protocols.

By Gavin Wright • Nov. 16, 2022

HPE’s low-end supercomputers take aim at the AI market

HPE rolls out lower-cost supercomputers designed to handle complex AI-based workloads. Dell looks to meet its longtime rival in the middle with its highest-end HPC offering.

By Ed Scannell • Nov. 14, 2022

Include VXLANs in data centers for quicker network speeds

VXLANs add network isolation and enable organizations to scale data center networks more efficiently. Consider VXLANs to expand a data center network and improve performance.

By Jacob Roundy • Nov. 7, 2022