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Smart data centers: Grid-friendly partners to power networks

Smart data centers reduce costs and enhance grid stability, enabling operators to evolve from passive consumers to active partners in the energy ecosystem.

By Julia Borgini • Feb. 4, 2026

10 top AI hardware and chip-making companies in 2026

Due to rapid AI hardware advancement, companies release advanced products yearly to keep up with the competition. The new competitive product on the market is the AI chip.

By Kelly Richardson • Jan. 30, 2026

5 data center trends to watch in 2026

Data center trends for 2026 focus on sustainability and AI, highlighting energy demand, hyperscale data centers, innovative cooling methods, sustainability goals and edge computing.

By Kelly Richardson • Jan. 29, 2026

Top data center infrastructure management software in 2026

DCIM tools can improve data center management and operation. Learn how six prominent products can help organizations control costs, manage energy and track assets.

By Robert McFarlane • Jan. 27, 2026

6 hyperconverged infrastructure trends for 2026

Hyperconverged infrastructure is rapidly changing. Read what HCI has to offer in 2026 and what projected growth it may have within the next couple of years.

By Brien Posey , John Moore • Jan. 20, 2026

Server vendors: Enterprise hardware options & vendor comparison

Discover and compare the leading vendors in server hardware with these in-depth overviews of the blade, rack and mainframe computers available to see which may be best for you.

By Brien Posey , Robert Sheldon • Jan. 16, 2026

What is HPE GreenLake and how does it work?

GreenLake allows users to pay only for the IT resources they use. Discover how it works for HCI, composable infrastructure and other uses, including its benefits and challenges.

By Robert Sheldon , Damon Garn • Jan. 9, 2026

Data center safety checklist: 10 best practices to follow

Data center facilities pose various risks to those who operate them. Here are 10 best practices to follow when implementing data center safety.

By Alexander Gillis • Dec. 22, 2025

Space-based data centers: Edge computing in space

Space-based data centers, which enable edge computing in space, have the potential to revolutionize data management by reducing latency and optimizing satellite communications.

By Brien Posey • Dec. 16, 2025

What is Linux distros (Linux distribution)?

A Linux distribution -- often shortened to 'Linux distro' -- is a complete operating system based on Linux.

By Gavin Wright • Oct. 31, 2025

Enhance operations with decentralized data centers

Decentralized data centers enhance scalability, reduce latency and improve data compliance, offering a strategic shift for organizations in modern data management practices.

By Damon Garn • Oct. 28, 2025

Composable architecture: Future-proofing AI expansion

Data center admins should adopt a composable architecture to improve resource utilization, reduce costs and enhance AI workload efficiency for faster deployment and adaptability.

By Kerry Doyle • Oct. 23, 2025

What is a configuration management database?

A configuration management database (CMDB) is a file -- usually in the form of a standardized database -- that contains all relevant information about the hardware and software components used in an organization's IT services and the relationships among those components.

By Paul Kirvan, Erica Mixon, James Montgomery • Oct. 23, 2025

ISO 14644 standards: Cleanroom guidelines for data centers

There are regulated requirements to maintain data center equipment and functionality. ISO 14644 cleanroom standards lay out guidelines to keep data centers clean.

By Julia Borgini , Kelly Richardson • Oct. 17, 2025

data center infrastructure efficiency (DCiE)

Data center infrastructure efficiency (DCiE) is a metric used to determine the energy efficiency of a data center by measuring what percentage of total facility power is consumed by IT equipment.

By Kelly Richardson, Mark Fontecchio • Oct. 14, 2025

unified computing system (UCS)

A unified computing system (UCS) is a converged data center architecture that integrates computing, networking and storage resources to increase efficiency and enable centralized management.

By TechTarget Contributor • Oct. 14, 2025

baffle

In data center hot aisle containment, a baffle is anything that disturbs the flow of air through a room, rack or system. A baffle changes the course of airflow or redirects it.

By Sharon Zaharoff • Oct. 14, 2025

brownfield (brownfield deployment, brownfield site)

A brownfield deployment, in information technology, is the installation and configuration of new hardware or software that must coexist with legacy IT systems.

By Sharon Zaharoff • Oct. 14, 2025

statistical mean, median, mode and range

The terms mean, median, mode, and range describe properties of statistical distributions.

By TechTarget Contributor • Oct. 9, 2025

Increase data center energy efficiency with Linux

Linux kernel 6.13 introduces adaptive polling, which significantly reduces energy consumption and improves network performance in data centers. Learn how to deploy and configure this update effectively.

By Damon Garn • Sept. 30, 2025

Maximizing water recycling in modern data center design

As water scarcity concerns rise, data centers are attempting to reduce their water footprint by recycling water through reclamation, stormwater retention and geothermal cooling.

By Robert McFarlane • Sept. 17, 2025

How to use Vim in Linux

This tutorial explains basic functions and commands used in Vim to complete simple tasks. Follow along to learn some beginner tips on how to install and use Vim in Linux.

By Damon Garn • Sept. 16, 2025

How to use ChatGPT in mainframe modernization

ChatGPT can help IT admins manage mainframe applications by converting, optimizing and improving code. It can also create checklists and provide advice for mainframe management.

By Brien Posey • Sept. 11, 2025

Experts: Intel government stake won’t fix long-term woes

A deal giving the U.S. federal government a 10% stake in Intel in exchange for funds won't necessarily ensure the company's ultimate survival, according to industry analysts.

By Beth Pariseau • Aug. 25, 2025

AWS launches virtual servers with custom Intel Xeon 6 chips

The companies tout a collaboration that will offer better price performance and memory bandwidth for memory-intensive workloads.

By Shane Snider • Aug. 22, 2025