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Know the risk of hyper-converged vendor lock-in, myths and facts

The risk of HCI vendor lock-in is real. The reason why is different than you might think, however. See how it often comes down to financial, not technical, limitations in this article.

By Scott Lowe • June 25, 2019

Useful PowerCLI cmdlets for managing hard disks

Users can more easily manage a VM's hard disk with a few common PowerCLI cmdlets. PowerCLI enables users to create, modify, move and remove disks so as to automate complex tasks.

By Dan Franciscus • June 25, 2019

Docker Containers as a Service deployment simplified on HPE Synergy

Reference Configuration guides the deployment of the complete Docker-based Containers-as-a-Service platform on HPE Synergy composable infrastructure to simplify container use.

By Robert Sheldon • June 24, 2019

Best of VMworld 2019 U.S. Awards: Rules and criteria

Read the updated rules, criteria and categories for the Best of VMworld 2019 U.S. Awards to find out what the requirements are for each product nomination.

By Ryann Burnett • June 24, 2019

Best of VMworld 2019 U.S. Awards: Nomination form

Nominate the top virtualization, cloud and end-user computing products for the Best of VMworld 2019 U.S. Awards.

By Ryann Burnett • June 24, 2019

How to cultivate the ideal IaaS agreement

As you expand your infrastructure, you might use service providers for certain components. Make sure you get a comprehensive SLA that addresses responsibilities, costs and security.

By George Lawton • June 21, 2019

HPE SimpliVity gets new features, competition

HPE exec says vendor's HCI strategy is 'SimpliVity, SimpliVity, SimpliVity' -- but don't forget HPE's competitive Nutanix and Nimble Storage dHCI products.

By Dave Raffo • June 20, 2019

Consider compute and storage before a vSphere 6.7 upgrade

Compatibility issues can arise during a VMware infrastructure upgrade. Consider HCI platforms and vSAN when looking to upgrade, and know your storage and compute lifecycles.

By Brian Kirsch • June 19, 2019

Use these 5 PowerCLI cmdlets to automate vCenter tasks

With just a handful of cmdlets -- Get-VM, Set-VM, Start-VM, Stop-VM and Stop-VMGuest -- you can use PowerCLI to automate vCenter tasks at scale, something you can't do with a GUI.

By Dan Franciscus • June 19, 2019

China’s supercomputing systems soar from 21 to 219 in a decade

The U.S. dominates in total supercomputing performance, but lags behind China in the overall number of supercomputers. U.S. x86 vendors sell many of the chips used in these systems, but ARM may soon be giving them a run for their money.

By Patrick Thibodeau • June 19, 2019

HPE unveils Nimble dHCI, InfoSight on SimpliVity HCI

Is disaggregated HCI a thing? Hewlett Packard Enterprise says yes, with its new Nimble Storage-ProLiant server combo that looks more like converged infrastructure than hyper-converged.

By Dave Raffo • June 18, 2019

HCI management layer vs. native hypervisor management

See why inherent differences between hyper-converged and native hypervisor management tools tend to make one better suited for managing virtualized HCI resources than the other.

By Brien Posey • June 18, 2019

Data center cooling systems advance, incorporate natural sources

Despite concerns around water-based cooling technology, organizations are developing new hardware setups that rely on fjords and oceans to effectively cool dense server racks.

By Paul Korzeniowski • June 18, 2019

A 6-step guide for hardware disposal

Asset tracking, information logging and security measures should all be a part of hardware decommissioning. Don't miss a step with these considerations.

By Julia Borgini • June 17, 2019

Scale Computing HC3 hyper-converged hardware gets edgy

Scale Computing 1U edge nodes allow easy deployment by retailers in multiple sites that lack on-site IT. The Scale Computing storage layer removes the need for RAID-based data protection in the box.

By Garry Kranz • June 17, 2019

Essential hyper-converged backup, data protection questions to ask

Procure a hyper-converged infrastructure, and you'll need to protect the data residing in that environment. Ask and answer these questions to determine the best HCI backup approach for your organization.

By Scott Lowe • June 13, 2019

4 essential KPIs for edge computing management

If you want to track edge deployment activity, look at storage, network and processing resources to guide workload configuration and maintenance needs.

By Stephen Bigelow • June 7, 2019

Data center managers avoid cloud migration risks

Many corporate IT users are flocking to the cloud, but a majority surprisingly remain reluctant to migrate their on-premises mission-critical workloads to a public cloud.

By Ed Scannell • June 7, 2019

HCI market: Dell and VMware gain, as Nutanix stumbles

HCI pioneer Nutanix's revenue slid last quarter, as it goes through a business transition and greater competition from Dell appliances and VMware HCI software.

By Dave Raffo • June 3, 2019

New Toshiba M.2 SSD targets composable infrastructure

Toshiba takes aim at composable infrastructures, data centers and high-end workstations with new low-power, small-form-factor 2 TB M.2 SSD that uses dense 96-layer 3D NAND flash.

By Carol Sliwa • June 3, 2019

HiveIO releases Hive Fabric virtualization framework update

Hive Fabric 7.3 has four main updates. New features enable admins to install GPUs, control acceleration, add multiple defined networks and manage server memory.

By Tanner Harding • May 31, 2019

The vSAN stretched cluster type spreads HCI love for HA, DR

VMware vSAN stretched clusters enable admins to spread hyper-converged infrastructures across two physical locations. Learn more about them and their benefits.

By Robert Sheldon • May 30, 2019

Colocation vs. cloud: Quiz yourself on these workload expansion options

Colocation or cloud? Data centers have plenty of expansion options beyond building a new facility. Learn about each option -- and test your knowledge -- with this quiz.

By Jessica Lulka • May 30, 2019

HCI hardware or hyper-converged software: Which is better for me?

Appliance-based hyper-convergence integrates software with hardware, while software-only HCI enables you to use the hardware of your choice. Each type has pluses and minuses.

By Brien Posey • May 29, 2019

A guide to IaaS provider selection

Adding a cloud infrastructure service requires proper evaluation procedures and research. For a smooth transition, assess VM shapes, developer skill sets, licensing and security.

By George Lawton • May 28, 2019