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What is a capacitor (capacitance)?

A capacitor is a passive electronic component that stores electrical charge.

By Gavin Wright • May 8, 2025

Benefits and challenges of underground data centers

Underground data centers offer sustainable alternatives to traditional facilities. They occupy less surface land, provide a naturally cool environment and use renewable energy.

By Jacob Roundy • May 8, 2025

Differences between Green Globes vs. LEED for data centers

Consider Green Globes and LEED certifications when building green data centers. Learn the differences in how the assessments are done and what each requires.

By Julia Borgini • May 8, 2025

What is Bash (Bourne Again Shell)?

Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is the free and enhanced version of the Bourne shell distributed with Linux and GNU operating systems.

By Rahul Awati, Peter Loshin • May 6, 2025

Rocky Linux vs. AlmaLinux: Which is better?

Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux are RHEL-compatible distributions created after Red Hat announced the discontinuation of CentOS in 2020. Although similar, they differ in some approaches.

By Jack Wallen • May 5, 2025

Complexities of integrating AI into legacy data centers

Integrating AI into legacy data center infrastructure is challenging. Increased heat and load require advanced cooling systems, structural adjustments and enhanced power capacity.

By Robert McFarlane • May 2, 2025

What are hot and cold aisles in the data center?

Hot and cold aisles in the data center are part of an energy-efficient layout for server racks and other computing equipment.

By Rahul Awati , Paul Kirvan • April 30, 2025

19 Linux performance monitoring utilities

Monitoring Linux server performance is vital for optimal operation. System admins should consider these 19 performance monitoring utilities to ensure maximum server performance.

By Damon Garn • April 28, 2025

Explore the impact of quantum computing on cryptography

When quantum computers become more widely available, lots of encryption types will be vulnerable. Learn why, plus solutions and how to navigate a post-quantum cryptography world.

By Ryan Arel • April 23, 2025

Classical vs. quantum computing: What are the differences?

Classical and quantum computers differ in their computing capabilities, how they operate and the resources they need. Know the differences to plan for a quantum future.

By Ryan Arel • April 23, 2025

What is total cost of ownership (TCO)?

Total cost of ownership (TCO) is an estimation of the expenses associated with purchasing, deploying, managing, using and retiring IT assets, such as a product or piece of equipment.

By Katie Terrell Hanna, Stephen Bigelow • April 10, 2025

Google Cloud Platform adds WAN and on-premises AI services

A handful of infrastructure announcements for the Google Cloud Platform debut at Next 2025 including a Cloud WAN service, on-premises Gemini AI and new AI chips.

By Tim McCarthy • April 9, 2025

The state of quantum computing: What businesses need to know

Quantum computing's potential and steady advancement make the technology worth investigating, but adopters still need to deal with conflicting claims and uncertain market timing.

By John Moore • April 8, 2025

Broadcom VMware hardens vDefend, drops Tanzu branding in VCF

The VMware Cloud Foundation private cloud platform sheds the Tanzu branding for Kubernetes and adds new capabilities to vDefend, but are prices hikes coming?

By Tim McCarthy • April 3, 2025

What is a northbound interface/southbound interface?

A northbound interface (NBI) is an application programming interface (API) or protocol that allows a lower-level network component to communicate with a higher-level or more central component; conversely, a southbound interface (SBI) allows a higher-level component to send commands to lower-level network components.

By Rahul Awati, Gavin Wright • April 2, 2025

What is a conductor?

A conductor, or electrical conductor, is a substance or material that allows electricity to flow through it.

By Rahul Awati, Gavin Wright • April 2, 2025

Dell VxRail vs. Nutanix NX: HCI heavyweights square off

Compare Dell VxRail and Nutanix NX, leading hyperconverged infrastructure platforms, to understand their strengths and ideal applications to best fit your organization's needs.

By Brien Posey • April 1, 2025

12 companies building quantum computers

Companies are building quantum computing capabilities in the software and hardware space. Twelve have contributed significant progress and offer capabilities for the future.

By Jacob Roundy • March 28, 2025

What is a semiconductor, and what is it used for?

A semiconductor is a substance that can act as a conductor or insulator depending on other factors, enabling it to serve as a foundation for computers and other electronic devices.

By Gavin Wright, Andrew Zola • March 27, 2025

8 popular infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools to consider

Learn how these infrastructure-as-code tools can help streamline application development and deployment by reducing many of the headaches associated with manual processes.

By Brien Posey , Robert Sheldon • March 25, 2025

What are logic gates?

A logic gate is a device that acts as a building block for digital circuits.

By Rahul Awati, Alexander Gillis • March 18, 2025

6 sustainable resources to power data centers

Data centers are using clean energy to sustainably run parts of the facility. Six sustainable energy options to consider are solar, wind, nuclear, tidal, hydrogen and geothermal.

By Kelly Richardson • March 11, 2025

8 IaC configuration file editors for admins to consider

Configuration files are essential for app and OS functionality but managing them at scale can be challenging. Here are eight editors for admins to consider for their IaC setup.

By Damon Garn • March 6, 2025

What is a green data center?

A green data center is a repository for the storage, processing, management and dissemination of data in which the physical space and the mechanical and electrical subsystems are designed to maximize energy efficiency and minimize the environmental impact.

By Paul Kirvan, Stephen Bigelow • March 6, 2025

What is data center infrastructure management (DCIM)?

Data center infrastructure management (DCIM) is the convergence of IT infrastructure, operations and building facilities functions within an organization.

By Alexander Gillis, Stephen Bigelow • March 4, 2025