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ARM's battle for the datacentre: The contenders
How will the first generation of enterprise-ready ARM servers stack up against traditional datacentre boxes?
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Intel and Cloudera: Why we're better together for Hadoop
Cloudera's CEO and Intel's GM of datacenter software explain what Intel's $740m investment in Cloudera means for the future of the big-data analytics platform.
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Resolving TrueCrypt and Volume Shadow Copy conflicts
TrueCrypt is a great open source encryption solution to protect data, but it can lock horns with the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service. Learn how to untangle the two products.
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Building an SSD strategy for your data center
As SSDs get cheaper and new solutions proliferate, admins are looking for ways to leverage the technology to improve storage performance. Here are some factors to consider.
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Goodbye net neutrality... Now what?
What will an Internet without net neutrality look like? As the opinions fly, Michael P. Kassner considers what makes sense and what doesn't.
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Are P2V conversions still worth doing?
Physical-to-virtual conversions have a few gotchas, but they may be the best option when a proper application, data, and configuration migration isn't possible.
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Achieve quick, uniform server farm deployment with Windows imaging tools
This simple do-it-yourself approach to server image deployment offers low-overhead efficiency and consistent configuration.
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Speed up data warehouse queries with SQL Server columnstore indexing
SQL Server 2012's columnstore index feature isn't particularly glamorous, but it takes a long stride toward improved efficiency.
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The 10 hottest Data Center posts of 2013
Virtualization, software-defined networking, 802.11ac, and IPv6 were chart-toppers during the past year. Check out the complete list of 2013 favorites.
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Tips for an easy upgrade from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2012 R2
Moving from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2012 R2 is fairly straightforward. Here are some tips to make sure the process goes smoothly.
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Get an inside look at a secure data center
What's it really like inside a fortified colo? This virtual tour will give you an idea.
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My Server 2012 R2: Handy connectivity via Windows mobile devices
If your company uses Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, these free My Server apps will enable easy file access and server management capabilities from Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8 devices.
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Consider ioSafe for durable and simple Hyper-V shared storage
For SMBs on a budget, ruggedized storage from ioSafe delivers shared storage options on Hyper-V hosts.
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Data security laws and penalties: Pay IT now or pay out later
The federal and state laws governing data privacy exact severe penalties on organizations that do not implement appropriate data security measures. Make sure you know what's at stake.
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Infographic: Nine most unusual data centers in the world
Check out these one-of-a-kind data centers and see what makes them tick.
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Goodbye net neutrality... Now what?
What will an Internet without net neutrality look like? As the opinions fly, Michael P. Kassner considers what makes sense and what doesn't.
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Consider ioSafe for durable and simple Hyper-V shared storage
For SMBs on a budget, ruggedized storage from ioSafe delivers shared storage options on Hyper-V hosts.
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What SDN means to the network administrator
Software-defined networking is new enough that pinning down its practical use is still difficult to get our heads around. Here is some perspective on SDN from the net admin's point of view.
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VMware Tools now available for nested ESXi with the Fling project
Admins who run nested ESXi to test configurations and upgrades can now take advantage of the VMware Fling project's installation of VMware Tools that will work in this lab setup.
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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 to rename a domain computer with Windows PowerShell
Use PowerShell to shave time off routine tasks like renaming computers. Here are some commands to try.
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Task automation with AutoMate 10
Streamlining server tasks with workflow automation is key to smoothly functioning IT administration. Derek Schauland takes a look at the new AutoMate 10 from Network Automation.
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ERP's 'Cool Hand Luke' problem
ERP has proven to be great at integrating the internal processes of an enterprise, but not so great for external communications. New solutions are bridging that gap.
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Software Defined Networking: What benefits will it bring, and when?
You can't avoid it. Software-defined anything seems to be taking over. IT pro Rick Vanover offers some thoughts on his approach to evaluating this new technology.
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Infographic: The life cycle of a server
Servers don't live that long, so what happens to them when their work is done? Check out this infographic's numbers on data center servers and their average lifespan.
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IPv6 in action: How Mythic Beasts does it
The transition to IPv6 is slow for most organizations but the hosting company Mythic Beasts has embraced the new IP protocol for its network. Take an inside look at how it works.
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Network-attached storage as a SOHO server alternative
Features available on today's NAS devices make them much more versatile -- they can even be a competitive alternative to a conventional server for a SOHO network.
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CTO Tate Cantrell: Building 21st century data centers
CTO Tate Cantrell of Verne Global answers questions about building data centers with renewable power resources and the latest design features.
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Key features of Next Generation Networks
Next Generation Networks have been a talking point for the last few years. Scott Reeves describes some of the features and talks about some of the advantages of NGNs.
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Update security policies to protect VMs
Tom Olzak recommends specific updates that address the security of your virtualized environment that may not be in traditional security policies.