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Nutanix clusters files and objects into public clouds

Nutanix takes the next step in moving from hyper-converged infrastructure to hybrid cloud infrastructure by supporting file and object data in Clusters for public clouds.

By Dave Raffo • Dec. 4, 2020

Retail colocation vs. wholesale data centers: How to choose

One offers more control, while the other offers more flexible space. If you're considering a colocation facility, how do you decide between wholesale and retail?

By Clive Longbottom • Dec. 4, 2020

7 benefits of colocation for your business and 4 challenges

Colocation is not a silver-bullet solution for everyone. Discover the benefits and drawbacks that come with allowing a third-party to manage your IT equipment.

By Clive Longbottom • Dec. 2, 2020

What is database refreshing?

IT testing and software development constantly requires fresh data. It's easy to run a database refresh and generate new data for sandbox or production tasks.

By Jacob Roundy • Dec. 2, 2020

Avoid server overheating with ASHRAE data center guidelines

Finding the right server operating temperature can be tricky. ASHRAE standards provide guidance for all server classes and what factors can play into temperature readings.

By Jessica Lulka • Nov. 24, 2020

How HPE OneView composes, manages Synergy infrastructure

HPE OneView enables Synergy composable infrastructure to do its job. Learn how OneView enables users to manage compute, storage and network for composing virtual servers on-demand.

By Robert Sheldon • Nov. 24, 2020

VMware vSphere Client

The VMware vSphere Client is a web-based application that connects to the vCenter Server so IT administrators can manage installations and handle inventory objects in a vSphere deployment.

By Brien Posey , Tom Walat • Nov. 24, 2020

VMware-Pivotal acquisition leads to better cloud infrastructure

VMware acquired Pivotal in 2019 to bolster its cloud infrastructure lineup. Now, more than a year later, learn what Pivotal has brought to VMware and what still needs doing.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Nov. 20, 2020

5 ways a remote hands data center ensures colocation success

Off-site hardware upkeep can be tricky and time-consuming. With remote hands options, your admins can delegate routine maintenance and monitoring to trained, on-site service staff.

By Julia Borgini • Nov. 20, 2020

Colocation data center outage response and support

Navigating data center malfunctions when hardware is off premises can be tricky. Organizations must have strong SLAs with their colo provider to ensure appropriate response times.

By Stephen Bigelow • Nov. 20, 2020

Your guide to avoiding server rack setup issues

Not all data center servers are created equal. Before you attempt a server racking project, double-check size specifications and account for fastening hardware and cabling needs.

By Stephen Bigelow • Nov. 19, 2020

data center capacity planning

Data center capacity planning ensures that an IT organization has enough facility space, power and computing resources to support average and peak workloads.

By Meredith Courtemanche • Nov. 18, 2020

Extend your power lifecycle with Li-ion data center batteries

Backup system batteries are critical in any infrastructure. Developments in Li-ion technology can bring more power, lower TCO and a longer component lifespan.

By Kerry Doyle • Nov. 17, 2020

Japan named HPC leader as world races to exascale

Exascale computers are due to arrive in 2021 in the U.S. and China. Developers are being urged to make these systems user-friendly and accessible.

By Patrick Thibodeau • Nov. 16, 2020

7-step pandemic return-to-work IT infrastructure checklist

As employees return on site, ensure your HCI can handle the changes. Follow these steps for checking system hardware and storage, as well as securing software and firmware.

By Brien Posey • Nov. 16, 2020

How to set up a VMware home lab on a budget

Set up a small, energy-efficient, at-home VMware virtualization lab for under $1,000 by evaluating your PC, software subscription and storage options.

By Brian Kirsch • Nov. 13, 2020

Hybrid cloud infrastructure design for AWS, Azure, Google Anthos

Learn about infrastructure for tightly coupled hybrid clouds and delivering AWS Outposts, Microsoft Azure Stack and Google Anthos from an on-premises data center.

By Kurt Marko • Nov. 13, 2020

Microsegmentation networking: Nutanix Flow vs. VMware NSX HCI

Explore how microsegmentation improves network security and the differences in how Nutanix and VMware bring the technology to their software-defined hyper-converged infrastructures.

By Robert Sheldon • Nov. 12, 2020

Transform your infrastructure to support parallel processing

Quick, real-time data analysis is a boost to any organization's operations. With the right hardware and software, you can support parallelization in your data center.

By Jacob Roundy • Nov. 12, 2020

Post-acquisition strategy and why storage mergers go bad

NetApp-SolidFire and HPE-SimpliVity cuts illustrate some of the pitfalls awaiting large vendors when they spend hundreds of millions and even billions of dollars on acquisitions.

By Dave Raffo • Nov. 9, 2020

AMD, Nvidia chip acquisitions target Intel’s dominance

AMD, Nvidia and Intel raised the competitive heat in the chip industry with all three making strategic acquisitions to run AI workloads.

By Carol Sliwa, Ed Scannell • Nov. 9, 2020

The state of data center convergence: Past, present and future

Discover if CI, HCI, dHCI or composable technology is right for your environment and workloads, and how the converged data center continues to evolve.

By Robert Sheldon • Nov. 9, 2020

Honeywell’s quantum computer makes a quantum volume leap

Honeywell rolled out a quantum computer with a quantum volume of 128, accompanied by the company's first subscription program that assures users get the latest upgrades quickly.

By Ed Scannell • Nov. 2, 2020

Software-defined power offers benefits, but lacks popular interest

Virtualized power systems promise to ease deployment and maintenance, but the market is still in its nascency.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Nov. 2, 2020

Do you know how HPE GreenLake services work?

IT infrastructure hardware and services delivered through HPE GreenLake takes the cloud Opex spending model and brings it on premises. Test your GreenLake acumen with this quiz.

By James Alan Miller • Oct. 30, 2020