What is off-site backup? Off-site backup is a method of backing up data to a remote server or to media that’s transported off-site. The two most common forms of off-site backup are cloud backup and tape backup. During cloud backup, also referred to as online backup, a copy of the data is sent over a […]
What is RAID 50 (RAID 5+0)? RAID 50, also known as RAID 5+0, combines distributed parity (RAID 5) with striping (RAID 0). It requires a minimum of six drives. This RAID level offers better write performance, increased data protection and faster rebuilds than RAID 5. Performance does not degrade as much as in a RAID […]
Nvidia today introduced a number of new AI services and infrastructure for enterprises and cloud providers that need more computing power to build large language models and AI-powered apps. The company released a raft of products during its annual GTC AI developer conference, focused on bolstering its dominance in the exploding GenAI market. Nvidia touted […]
IT administrators who combine virtualization with a server consolidation plan can improve server utilization and reduce data center power consumption and hardware costs. A server consolidation plan can include one of two consolidation methods: migrating workloads to a server’s OS or using virtualization to run applications inside of VMs. Virtualization is often the preferred choice […]
Advancements in modern data center operations lead to new capabilities and management challenges. Recent changes to modern data center standards and design maximize both operational and energy efficiency. The modern data center is far more sophisticated than its predecessors. With proper maintenance and management, today’s data centers can support new generations of hardware for years […]
Lift and shift migration involves moving an application and its associated data, OS and workload to a new environment — usually from on premises to the cloud. It provides a way to move apps without redesigning them to suit the new infrastructure or fundamentally changing the workload. Data center admins use lift and shift to […]
System monitoring tools, like Glances, offer data center administrators two advantages: Ensure the system is not overwhelmed and provide preventive maintenance. Today’s OSes provide many tools to make monitoring data centers easier. Common performance monitoring utilities include top and htop for Linux, top for macOS, and Task Manager and Resource Monitor for Windows. Glances is […]
Data centers are significant drivers of growth in electricity demand. Cloud computing data centers are large facilities that need an incredible amount of electricity to run and maintain, but there are worldwide efforts to move to more sustainable energy. The progress to address climate change with energy sustainability is happening at a slower pace than […]
What is a printed circuit board (PCB)? A printed circuit board (PCB) is a structure for assembling electronic components and their connections into a unified circuit that allows electrical current to pass between components. The PCB baseboard is typically made of a rigid nonconductive material, although it can also be built on a flexible base […]