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VMworld pushes vSAN HCI to cloud, edge

Private beta for next vSAN version includes built-in snapshots, NFS file services and cloud-native storage, as well as improved cluster management for the HCI software.

By Dave Raffo • Sept. 6, 2018

Pivot3 storage moves toward composable capabilities

CEO Ron Nash said Pivot3 and NexGen Storage are integrated as a single code base. NexGen gives Pivot3 automated QoS and dynamic provisioning for multi-cloud enterprises.

By Garry Kranz • Sept. 4, 2018

Hyper-converged product comparison: What leading HCI vendors offer

Before you purchase a hyper-converged infrastructure system, use the criteria and factors examined here to evaluate 10 leading HCI products.

By Scott Lowe • Aug. 31, 2018

Which basic Linux file management commands should I know?

File management is an essential part of working within Linux. Knowing a few basic commands makes it easier to move content and avoid file misplacement.

By Sander van Vugt • Aug. 29, 2018

VSAN hyper-converged users offer buying, implementing advice

Users provide tips on going from three tiers to tears-free hyper-convergence using VMware vSAN software or other HCI architectures proliferating in the data center and beyond.

By Dave Raffo • Aug. 29, 2018

Composable architecture options versus CI and HCI

While converged, hyper-converged and composable infrastructures all share some degree of similarity in convergence, important differences can affect your IT architecture choices.

By Robert Sheldon • Aug. 28, 2018

Dell EMC HCI gear pushes multi-cloud strategy

Dell EMC will use its HCI systems when it bundles software to encourage multi-cloud environments and push adoption of the company's own multi-cloud strategy.

By Ed Scannell • Aug. 27, 2018

Dell EMC HCI and storage cloud plans on display at VMworld

Dell EMC promises to synchronize releases of VMware's vSAN on VxRail HCI appliances, although it may take 30 days to do it; fleshes out cloud support for storage, data protection.

By Dave Raffo • Aug. 27, 2018

Getting started with Linux containers

Linux-based containers allow you to run applications in the data center without modifying OSes. If you're not sure how to get started, options such as Docker and CoreOS can help.

By Sander van Vugt • Aug. 23, 2018

HiveIO seeks to create buzz in HCI market

HiveIO says artificial intelligence makes its Hive Fabric's Message Bus management unique; now, the HCI startup must prove it's really AI and not just an AI-wash.

By Dave Raffo • Aug. 23, 2018

Answers to NetApp FlexPod commonly asked questions

Wondering which version of FlexPod is ideal for your situation? In this FAQ, find out the answer to this, as well as other common NetApp and Cisco FlexPod questions.

By Rodney Brown • Aug. 23, 2018

Which data center KPIs are the most useful?

As admins evaluate data center performance, they need ways to look at both short-term and long-term data. KPIs offer one way to evaluate components, such as storage.

By Stephen Bigelow • Aug. 22, 2018

Hyper-converged infrastructure solutions boost channel

Hyper-converged infrastructure technology has become a core part of channel partners' technology portfolios, but customer requirements still call for traditional storage gear.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Aug. 22, 2018

Dell EMC PowerEdge MX teases ‘kinetic’ compute and storage

Dell EMC composes its MX composable infrastructure story around SAS storage sleds that slide into in a single 14th generation 7U PowerEdge chassis, with OpenManage software.

By Garry Kranz • Aug. 21, 2018

Hyper-converged products offer big benefits to IT environments

Hyper-converged technology offers benefits such as scalability to help reduce the storage footprint, and enables organizations to pick the hardware and configuration to best suit their needs.

By Scott Lowe • Aug. 20, 2018

Datrium open converged infrastructure makes HCI flexible

Datrium calls its less rigid form of converged infrastructure open convergence to highlight its greater scaling flexibility versus converged or hyper-converged infrastructures.

By Robert Sheldon • Aug. 16, 2018

Converged data center migration practices to avoid data loss

Refreshing data center hardware is no simple task, especially for organizations with multiple workflows. Before completing an upgrade, make a plan for backups and workload management.

By Brien Posey • Aug. 14, 2018

14 SIEM reports and alerts to boost security

Setting up an SIEM reporting infrastructure requires an overall knowledge of what data capture is available. With standard reports and event categories, you can ease implementation.

By Jessica Lulka • Aug. 13, 2018

IBM Power9 servers add reliability, reduce maintenance costs

IBM looks to grab high-end hardware market share from archrival Intel with the introduction of two Power9 servers that offer greater uptime and reduced maintenance costs.

By Ed Scannell • Aug. 10, 2018

Nutanix hyper-converged Flows into multi-cloud and more

With the introduction of Flow, Beam and Era, Nutanix has made a clear statement that it's aiming for a comprehensive Nutanix enterprise cloud OS.

By Mike Matchett • Aug. 9, 2018

Accelerated processing units advance data center performance

As you come across more complex data center workflows, you can begin exploring options for accelerated processing, such as GPUs or TPUs.

By Paul Korzeniowski • Aug. 8, 2018

Western Digital OpenFlex composes storage infrastructure

Western Digital delivers OpenFlex architecture, an ambitious attempt to foster open standards for composable compute, network and storage as an alternative to hyper-convergence.

By Garry Kranz • Aug. 8, 2018

What network security methods do I need to keep data safe?

How can you maintain network security beyond the standard firewall and blacklisting tactics? Encryption and digital rights management can ensure organizational data stays safe.

By Clive Longbottom • Aug. 7, 2018

How do I protect my OS with Linux security features?

Linux has a security framework with multiple layers, which makes it hard to maintain permissions and privileges. User-based profiles and whitelisting can help you oversee OS access and give you peace of mind.

By Sander van Vugt • Aug. 6, 2018

Streamline data center ops by adding functionality to your DCIM tool

Once you've successfully set up DCIM software, it's important to evaluate what further capabilities you need and the ways you can improve data center planning.

By Robert McFarlane • Aug. 3, 2018