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Red Hat Enterprise Linux automation & management

See how Red Hat Enterprise Linux can standardize deployment at scale with automation and management solutions.

May 5, 2021

Ten ways to improve IT efficiency with an SOE

Read more to learn the 10 steps to implement a standardized operating environment that can simplify your IT infrastructure.

May 5, 2021

How to integrate Active Directory and vCenter Server

Admins who connect AD with vCenter Server can grant users authorization for and access to VMs, storage and compute resources in vSphere. To do so, follow these configuration steps.

By Vladan Seget • May 3, 2021

AWS, QCI look to bridge classical and quantum computing

Quantum computing startup QCI has developed a SaaS-based offering for AWS' cloud platform in hopes of bringing classical and quantum computing platforms closer together.

By Ed Scannell • April 30, 2021

How to deploy VMware Folding@Home Fling

To deploy VMware's Fling appliance and use the Folding@Home software, you must have at least vCenter Server 6, a username and passkey, an IP address, a gateway and a DNS.

By Vladan Seget • April 28, 2021

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 doubles down on edge computing

The latest version of RHEL gives users additional management features and includes capabilities that will serve as the foundation of Red Hat's edge computing initiative.

By Ed Scannell • April 27, 2021

Nvidia SDK simulates quantum computing circuits on GPU systems

Nvidia edged its way into the quantum computing market with an SDK that simulates quantum circuits by adding horsepower to classical systems that assist in quantum development.

By Ed Scannell • April 20, 2021

Data processing units accelerate infrastructure performance

DPUs often run on networking packets to move information in the data center, instead of supporting processing workflows. Get an overview of the technology and the main vendors.

By Daniel Robinson • April 13, 2021

New Intel Ice Lake processors boost performance, security

Intel launches third-generation Xeon Scalable processors that bolster security, accelerate common data center workloads by 46% on average and support up to 40 cores per processor.

By Carol Sliwa • April 6, 2021

VRealize Operations 8.1 supports cloud workloads

Version 8.1 of vRealize Operations enables VMware admins to monitor capacity and resource utilization for cloud workloads, as well as legacy applications.

By Paul Korzeniowski • March 26, 2021

IBM tools speed mainframe application modernization projects

IBM has released new versions of its application modernization tools designed to bring its Z series of mainframe applications in closer alignment with its development pipeline.

By Ed Scannell • March 17, 2021

VMware vSAN storage update eyeballs HCI scaling challenges

The VMware vSAN storage update aims to help enterprises start with a small HCI deployment. Customers gain the option to connect compute servers to existing storage vSAN clusters.

By Garry Kranz • March 12, 2021

VMware Cloud Native Master Services Competency: What to know

VMware's Cloud Native Master Services Competency now offers certification and training on container management and Tanzu.

By Paul Korzeniowski • March 11, 2021

Nvidia vs. AMD: Compare GPU offerings

Chip vendors Nvidia and AMD each offer GPUs optimized for large data centers. Compare the two to decide which best suits your business requirements.

By Daniel Robinson • March 10, 2021

HPE SimpliVity gains cloud backup and Kubernetes CSI plug-in

SimpliVity has added integration with HPE Cloud Volumes Backup and HPE StoreOnce to enable easier backup at the edge, as well as a new Kubernetes CSI plug-in.

By Johnny Yu • March 5, 2021

CRAC design upgrades simplify HVAC maintenance

CRAC/CRAH hardware updates make data center cooling more efficient. And these new systems are easier for admins to maintain and they reduce dust accumulation across infrastructure.

By Robert McFarlane • Feb. 24, 2021

IBM leans on Red Hat to adapt Power servers for hybrid cloud

New Red Hat tools and integrated system offerings allow IBM Power users to run workloads across multiple cloud environments.

By Ed Scannell • Feb. 23, 2021

VMware on SmartNICs accelerates virtualization

You can run ESXi on a SmartNIC to boost the networking, security and compute performance of a VMware environment.

By Brian Kirsch • Feb. 23, 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.

By Julia Borgini • Feb. 23, 2021

Top hyper-converged systems and composable infrastructure of 2020

Dell EMC, Scale Computing and SmartX win praise for multifaceted, edge-friendly and high-performance applications, respectively, to lead the way in the hyper-convergence category.

By James Alan Miller • Feb. 15, 2021

Enterprise technology trends for 2021 shaped by COVID-19

Explore IT infrastructure and storage-related software, hardware and services that will likely be embraced in the coming year, and how the pandemic has influenced their use.

By Alan Earls • Feb. 15, 2021

NetApp HCI keeps classes in session amid pandemic lockdown

Barry University initially deployed NetApp HCI to host its VMware farm. The hyper-converged system allowed the Miami-area school to scale its private cloud during the pandemic.

By Garry Kranz • Feb. 8, 2021

IBM turns to open source software to build quantum ecosystem

IBM plans to create an ecosystem made up of open source software developers that will work collaboratively to speed delivery of production-ready quantum applications.

By Ed Scannell • Feb. 4, 2021

Get started with vRealize Orchestrator with PowerCLI

You can use PowerCLI to automate tasks in vRealize Orchestrator 8.1. Use cmdlets through the Scriptable Task feature or from a workflow in vRealize Orchestrator.

By Rob Bastiaansen • Feb. 4, 2021

Experts predict hot trends in cloud architecture, infrastructure

Top CTOs and analysts predict hyperscale architecture, hybrid cloud, IT as a service, containers and AI infrastructure will be hot trends for IT organizations in 2021.

By Carol Sliwa • Feb. 1, 2021