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Want an HPC data center? Colocation could be the answer

Colocation can offer the space, HVAC and security an organization needs to implement high-performance computing and delve deeper into its data. But not every provider is a match.

By Robert Sheldon • March 16, 2020

Plan a successful migration to HPC colocation

If your organization decides to host its HPC hardware in a colocated data center, ensure a smooth migration with proper location selection, security measures and application testing.

By Brien Posey • March 12, 2020

Fix VMware DNS troubles with proper setup

To troubleshoot DNS issues in your VMware environment, ensure all components are installed completely, including reverse lookup zones and fully qualified names.

By Brian Kirsch • March 12, 2020

Data center power infrastructure essentials prevent downtime

Power infrastructure upkeep is essential to reduce damage in an unplanned outage. UPS and generator maintenance, plus disaster planning, should be a part of regular operations.

By Robert Sheldon • March 10, 2020

How HPE SimpliVity InfoSight hyper-converged analytics works

SimpliVity with InfoSight can predict and prevent hyper-convergence issues, take the guesswork out of capacity management, reduce support calls and lower operations expenses.

By Robert Sheldon • March 10, 2020

What’s behind today’s IT infrastructure modernization strategies?

See how businesses have altered operating environments, applications and processes to meet IT infrastructure modernization goals, their budgets and how far along they've gotten.

By James Alan Miller • March 9, 2020

Honeywell quantum computing system passes IBM out of the gate

Honeywell joined the quantum computing race this week with a system featuring a new quantum architecture with a Quantum Volume rating of 64 -- double that of existing systems.

By Ed Scannell • March 6, 2020

HCI market grows as storage, servers shrink

Dell EMC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise say their storage and server revenues declined sharply last quarter, while hyper-converged infrastructure sales keep growing.

By Dave Raffo • March 5, 2020

VMware vRealize 7.5, 7.6 offer key admin, user enhancements

This hands-on look at VMware vRealize Automation examines the improvements made in versions 7.5 and 7.6 as well the disappearance of other features.

By Rob Bastiaansen • March 5, 2020

Mainframe software market shrinks with BMC-Compuware deal

The BMC acquisition of Compuware leaves BMC as the last major independent mainframe software company. But its new portfolio should help users transition to modern world of DevOps.

By Chris Kanaracus, Ed Scannell • March 4, 2020

Get to know VMware Pulse IoT

Use VMware's edge management platform, Pulse IoT, to manage IoT devices at scale. With it, you can stay on top of upgrades and patches, analyze collected data efficiently and more.

By Vladan Seget • Feb. 27, 2020

A look at software-defined networking upgrade guidelines

SDN brings the benefit of a mostly software-based update process. However, admins still must consider which updates are necessary and if a hardware refresh is required.

By Alan Earls • Feb. 27, 2020

VRealize Automation 8 removes key features, adds new services

VRealize Automation 8 lacks approval policies and some XaaS functionality, but it introduced ABX scripts, Cloud Accounts and Cloud Assembly as part of its cloud optimization.

By Rob Bastiaansen • Feb. 26, 2020

VSphere High Availability explained: Monitor VMs and applications

VSphere HA monitors applications and VMs. Discover best practices, storage requirements and features you should know about this service and how it compares to Microsoft Hyper-V.

By Allyson Larcom • Feb. 25, 2020

Plan for a successful ITIL implementation

Corporate buy-in and training are essential for organizations that decide to adopt the ITIL framework. Admins should also help decide if the library is the right service option.

By Robert Sheldon • Feb. 24, 2020

A guide to how digital transformation IT infrastructure works

Explore requirements, goals and issues around digital transformation plans and modern IT infrastructures such as hyper-converged, disaggregated hyper-converged and composable.

By James Alan Miller • Feb. 21, 2020

Learn the main Linux OS components

Linux is one operating choice to run on your infrastructure. Get started with these terms to discover how the OS works and how it differs from Microsoft and Apple offerings.

By Jessica Lulka • Feb. 19, 2020

New Dell EMC PowerEdge servers are built for the rugged edge

New Dell Streaming Media Platform includes two small form factor PowerEdge servers and a Modular Data Center. Dell aims the products for use in harsh IT environments.

By Garry Kranz • Feb. 19, 2020

Compare hyper-converged, converged infrastructure monitoring tools

Better monitor your hyper-converged infrastructure systems with tools from Zenoss, Uila, eG Innovations and ManageEngine than with the proprietary tools of hyper-converged vendors.

By Brien Posey • Feb. 19, 2020

How to create and deploy a VMware VM template

Learn how to create VM templates in your VMware environment to automate the process, simplify configuration tasks and standardize VMs across your ecosystem.

By Allyson Larcom • Feb. 19, 2020

The future implications of VMware Project Pacific

VMware's Project Pacific aims to add Kubernetes functionality to vSphere, a move that will create greater support for cloud-native applications and enable more cohesive management.

By Alastair Cooke • Feb. 17, 2020

Best hyper-converged systems win Products of the Year 2019

Datrium, Western Digital and HiveIO win praise for ground-breaking products that led the way in a year of hyper-converged and composable infrastructure evolution and change.

By Dave Raffo • Feb. 17, 2020

What is Intel Rack Scale Design and how does it work?

Find out what Intel's Rack Scale Design architecture is and how its reference code and APIs enable Intel-partner products to compose on-demand virtual servers for specific workloads.

By Robert Sheldon • Feb. 14, 2020

Initiative aims to improve data center incident reporting

The Data Center Incident Reporting Network hopes to pull back the smoke screen on software and hardware issues to improve operations and reduce downtime risks -- with admins help.

By Julia Borgini • Feb. 13, 2020

Nutanix Karbon upgrade focuses on non-Kubernetes experts

Nutanix aims Karbon at 'mere mortals' who want to run Kubernetes in on-premises data centers, but it faces plenty of competitors preparing for containers that need persistent storage.

By Dave Raffo • Feb. 12, 2020