Data Center
Network, server, and storage administrators get valuable advice and best practices to help meet the challenges they face in keeping systems connected, available, and running at high efficiency.
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Infographic: Finding the right security solution for the data center
This infographic from Cisco illustrates the issues that data centers face trying to deploy comprehensive security systems.
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Avoiding virtual sprawl in the data center
After deploying virtualization technology and gaining the initial benefits, IT must be careful not to lose ground again by allowing unused virtual resources to grow.
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Take a look at the new IBM Power Linux 7R4 high-performance server
The 7R4 is the latest PowerLinux server from IBM. Scott Reeves looks at some of the key points.
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Research: Desktop virtualization growing in popularity
This report focuses on the result of the TechRepublic survey on who is using virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), the favored vendors, and pros and cons.
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Seven reasons virtualization hasn't fully taken off in the enterprise
Virtualization is certainly not a new technology, but actual deployments have lagged behind predictions.
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It's 2013: Are you still virtualizing like it's 2006?
Rick Vanover is convinced that the practice of using virtualization technology in the data center needs to be modernized.
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The next revolution in network monitoring: Simplicity
Network monitoring tools will start to look and act more like consumer software. This increased simplicity will help monitoring keep up with network growth and complexity.
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How to restore a system image in Windows Server 2012
John Joyner explains how to use the Windows Server 2012 built-in backup application to restore a system image.
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How Linux is taking over the network
Is world domination by Linux a fanciful dream, or could it be a reality in ways we don't expect? Scott Reeves sees the signs.
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Keeping the data center in check with Application Performance Monitoring (APM)
As data centers and networks become more complex, IT must make buying decisions about enterprise software that helps keep track of it all. What is APM?
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Has virtualization killed tape?
Rick Vanover explains that he prefers disk-based systems for backups, but does that mean tape is completely out? Share your thoughts.
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Microsoft's MDM solution solves SMB and enterprise needs
Windows Intune provides a solution for both the SMB and enterprise MDM needs. John Joyner explains how it works with System Center 2012.
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Evaluating peripheral device management software
Network security means managing more than the usual BYOD suspects. You also need to control the peripheral devices like USBs. Derek Schauland looks at GFI's solution.
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What you need to know about EPON: Enabling technology for NGNs
Learn what EPON is and how it can benefit access networks.
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Getting the most from 4G and wireline networks
How does 4G wireless fit into your total network plan? Here are the scenarios in which it excels, and a few places where IT needs to improve performance.
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How to perform a Cisco IOS warm upgrade and reload to minimize downtime
David Davis explains how to perform a warm upgrade and warm reload in the Cisco IOS. Using these Cisco features significantly reduces downtime when you have to upgrade or reboot your router.
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Wi-Fi security for road warriors: AirDefense style
Being able to detect erroneous configurations, malicious threats, and effectively stopping them gives a certain peace of mind that road warriors will appreciate.
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TR members: What wireless topics are of interest?
Writing for TechRepublic is a privilege. Along with this privilege I feel a responsibility to provide what the members and readers want. Hearing from you the readers will make sure I am doing just that.
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IPv6 and IPv4 mixed mode nodes inevitable
Rick Vanover looks ahead to the time when implementing IPv6 across the board will be necessary. What changes will be necessary and how should you prepare for it now?
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AT&T to complete 3G rollout by June
AT&T is set to become the first U.S. carrier to fully deploy HSPA (High-Speed Packet Access) technology over its network when it completes its 3G network rollout by end-June.
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Skype: Telepresence for the masses
Video conferencing accounted for 28 percent of all Skype calls last year. Michael Kassner discusses why Skype should be considered a telepresence platform and how the multimedia technology of Skype has improved.
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Allow Windows Vista, Server 2008 systems to interact with older Samba installations
Windows Vista and Server 2008 have a default version requirement of MS-LAN Manager communication that prohibits communication to older Linux-based Samba installations. This can be fixed via group policy or the local security policy.
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Is your site safe from SQL injection attacks?
Microsoft and HP announced yesterday that they are providing free tools to help network administrators to deal with the increase in SQL injection attacks over the last six months.
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Dell hits their green computing benchmark
Dell reported that they have made dramatic progress on one of their green initiatives as their server power supplies now sport 92 percent efficiency when the server is at a 50 percent load.
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How to properly secure your Cisco router with passwords
Some of the worst security breaches occur because people neglect basic security measures. David Davis discusses the importance of maintaining proper passwords on your router, explains the three modes for the Cisco IOS, and shows you how to configure the five main passwords that protect your network.
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Implement 10 GB Ethernet over copper with planning
One clear theme from Interop Las Vegas 2008 is that 10 GB Ethernet is upon us. A demonstration that caught my eye in particular was related to crosstalk when using 10 GB Ethernet on copper cabling.
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HotelChatter's 2008 Wi-Fi review: Rating the hotels
HotelChatter.com is a good starting point for road warriors who are looking for virtually any kind of information about hotels. Since 2004, the website has been formally tracking the quality of Wi-Fi service at hotels and here are the results for 2008.
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Security researcher to unveil rootkit for Cisco routers
Security researcher Sebastian Muniz of Core Security Technologies will be unveiling a malicious rootkit that he developed for Cisco's routers at the EuSecWest conference come 22 of May.