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Questions (and Answers) to Help You Overcome FUD
You know what you know about your IT hardware. But do you know what you don’t know? What tools do you use to assess your data center and network hardware? Your routers, switches, servers and endless connections need constant monitoring and support. How can you…
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What Is SD-WAN? – Benefits and How It Works
Data Center Managers and CIOs are looking to increase remote management capabilities and flexibility as part of an upgraded resilience strategy. The past few years have stress-tested operations around the world, and IT leaders at every level recognize that preparations can never be too durable….
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IT Infrastructure Lifecycle Management Best Practices
Thanks to technology advancements, as accurately foreseen by Moore’s Law, your complex IT estate is constantly turning over. While the effects of these advancements can be beneficial for businesses, end users, and the planet at large, these developments can quickly complicate your life as a…
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4 IT Sourcing and Procurement Best Practices
Taking care of your data center requires 24/7 supervision. From initial procurement and purchasing to consistent maintenance, repairs, and support, the information technology procurement process takes a great amount of attention. Jump-to Section What Is IT Procurement Top Challenges in IT Procurement Chip Shortages Causing…
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Choosing Layer 2 vs. Layer 3 Switches for Your Network Configuration
Jack Kauter and Park Place Technologies Network Engineer, Randall Greer, discuss a question from Abbotsford Police Department about whether to use layer 2 vs. layer 3 inter-switch links between the distribution and access layer switches of their network in this month’s Ask the Engineer. …
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MTTR vs. MTBF vs. MTTD vs. MTTF Failure Metrics
You’re awoken in the middle of the night by your phone loudly ringing. The screen shows 1:37am, and the CTO is calling. Your network is down, and the nighttime skeleton crew hasn’t been able to pinpoint why. The next 72 hours are a whirlwind, and…
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6 Common Data Center Problems and Issues
Managing data center infrastructure can be an around-the-clock job. Your stakeholders are expecting 100% uptime, whether or not it is reasonable. Between backups, security, resource utilization, and replacements, you feel more like a firefighter than a System Admin. Establishing a plan can take the edge…
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4 Common Server Hardware Failure Causes & Troubleshooting
As a System Administrator or Data Center Manager, you’ve probably paid your midnight dues at least once in your career. Whether it’s coming into the data center in the middle of the night, or spending hours upon hours poring through logs and troubleshooting server hardware…