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Open source cloud computing

Test your knowledge of these core OpenStack components

The OpenStack platform contains a mix of services for compute, networking, security and more. See if you can identify which service performs which function with this quick quiz. Continue Reading
Getting quizzical with open source cloud computing

An apple on the teacher's desk won't help you with this open source cloud quiz, which includes facts on OpenStack, Docker, Hadoop and more. Test your knowledge to see where you stack up. Continue Reading

VM cost calculation guide

Proper VM cost assessment is a critical element of meaningful showback and chargeback practices in a virtual data center.

Container deployment considerations for successful implementation

Containers can be useful for specific workloads but admins should consider certain factors, such as security and portability ...

5 Kubernetes adoption considerations you should think about

Understand the basics of Kubernetes, including how it works and its pros and cons, before deciding whether or not to adopt. Then,...

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Run ESXi on NUC for a quiet but powerful at-home test lab

You can use Intel's NUC to set up a small but mighty at-home VMware test lab. Decide whether to nest your environments, and then ...

How to use PowerCLI for alarm automation in vCenter

Alarms are central to good security. Bypass the unwieldy GUI and use PowerCLI instead to quickly and easily retrieve, monitor and...

VMware multi-cloud management shows room for improvement

Multi-cloud management is on the rise as companies modify services to accommodate changing cloud platforms. VMware is emerging in...

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Desktop as a service virtually eases deployment, hosting woes

If an organization wants to provide virtual desktops for its users without deploying and managing on-premises VDI, it can recruit...

Evaluate Citrix Cloud cost concerns and advantages

VDI in the cloud isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Here's how to weigh pros and cons, using Citrix Cloud as an example, ...

How to manage Windows Virtual Desktop printing problems

Windows Virtual Desktop printing is somewhat complicated. Learn about the products that can simplify print management for IT and ...

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Prepare for the deprecation of Amazon S3 path-style API requests

AWS' users should start building apps with virtual-hosted API requests, if they aren't already. Learn about the S3 path-style ...

Inside Amazon Managed Blockchain components and pricing

Many enterprises can benefit from blockchain technology, but few should build it from scratch. See how Amazon Managed Blockchain ...

How to use Athena to troubleshoot AWS operations issues

Amazon Athena runs analysis against data stored in S3, where AWS admins can find a trove of ops data for troubleshooting and ...

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3 ways to benefit from open source infrastructure

Using open source infrastructure can reduce operating costs and streamline upgrades, but it's important to weigh the pros and ...

IBM mainframes face competitive pressures inside and out

IBM's mainframe business continues to be under pressure from cloud-based competitors, and perhaps even its own Power server. ...

Linux features beyond server management

Due to its open source nature, Linux is constantly gaining new capabilities. Here's a look at some common use cases and features.

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Construct a solid Active Directory password policy

Most user authentication still relies on a strong password to keep attackers at bay. Here's how to keep your guard up without ...

Microsoft patches two Windows zero-days in July Patch Tuesday

Microsoft fixed two Windows zero-day flaws as part of the July 2019 Patch Tuesday release, which also saw the remediation of 75 ...

How to deal with the on-premises vs. cloud challenge

Some tools and applications aren't a good fit outside of the data center. Try these tactics to cope as more tools and application...

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Open source cloud computing

Test your knowledge of these core OpenStack components

Getting quizzical with open source cloud computing

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VM cost calculation guide

Container deployment considerations for successful implementation

5 Kubernetes adoption considerations you should think about

SearchVMware

Run ESXi on NUC for a quiet but powerful at-home test lab

How to use PowerCLI for alarm automation in vCenter

VMware multi-cloud management shows room for improvement

SearchVirtualDesktop

Desktop as a service virtually eases deployment, hosting woes

Evaluate Citrix Cloud cost concerns and advantages

How to manage Windows Virtual Desktop printing problems

SearchAWS

Prepare for the deprecation of Amazon S3 path-style API requests

Inside Amazon Managed Blockchain components and pricing

How to use Athena to troubleshoot AWS operations issues

SearchDataCenter

3 ways to benefit from open source infrastructure

IBM mainframes face competitive pressures inside and out

Linux features beyond server management

SearchWindowsServer

Construct a solid Active Directory password policy

Microsoft patches two Windows zero-days in July Patch Tuesday

How to deal with the on-premises vs. cloud challenge