March 2007

March 27, 2007 27 Mar'07
Cirba jumpstarts firm's server consolidation project

Mentor Graphics plans to undergo a server consolidation project with the help of software vendor Cirba so that it can save on space, and reduce power and cooling costs. Continue Reading
March 27, 2007 27 Mar'07
Lights out management: How to administer servers from the Bahamas

While there are many solutions out there to aid an administrator in remote management, I've found the lights out management (LOM) built into many modern servers is superior to many of the alternatives. Continue Reading
March 19, 2007 19 Mar'07
TPC-C benchmark gives way to OLTP successor

The Transaction Processing Performance Council has a new transaction performance benchmark that it says is more real-world. Continue Reading

March 18, 2007 18 Mar'07
CMDB special report

Configuration management database (CMDB) software can help data center pros get a holistic view of data center components. This new tool can provide all of the information on data center hardware, applications and end users -- while mapping the ... Continue Reading
March 14, 2007 14 Mar'07
CMDB: Choosing your vendor partner

Choosing a vendor for your CMDB requires planning and an understanding of your design concept. Expert Richard Ptak offers things to consider when taking on this project. Continue Reading
March 12, 2007 12 Mar'07
CMDB project determination: Do we need a CMDB?

How does a company determine if they need a CMDB? Systems management expert Jasmine Noel offers suggestions. Continue Reading

Developers could ease DevOps deployment with CircleCI Orbs

With a new suite of 20 CircleCI integrations known as Orbs, CircleCI targets developers who wish to simplify the automation of ...

Jira Roadmaps connect to Confluence, await Code Barrel

Atlassian rolled out fresh updates to its Jira Roadmaps feature and set the stage for further workflow refinements and ...

How to patch your open source software vulnerabilities

No matter how big your software vulnerabilities backlog has grown, here's how you can tackle it, and get on the path to ...

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Pros and cons of monolithic vs. microservices architecture

Developers interested in shifting to microservices should seriously consider whether a monolithic approach may be the smarter ...

Low-code development combats microservices complexity

Software developers are in a constant battle with complexity. Microservices hold promise as ready-to-assemble app components, but...

Weigh these RPA benefits and challenges against APIs

APIs are a safe, reliable way for applications to execute a workflow. But they're not always available. Here's how to craft an ...

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5 cloud database comparison tips to guide your data strategy

Catch up on these tips that compare the strengths, weakness and available integrations of popular public cloud database and ...

Reduce cloud latency for remote employees and offices

Latency remains an issue for cloud users with remote facilities. See how SD-WAN and satellites can improve network performance ...

AWS multi-account management best practices with Control Tower

With the help of AWS Control Tower, organizations who own and operate multiple cloud accounts can manage them all under one roof ...

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New themed Amazon pop-up stores built on consumer data

In its never-ending quest to establish unique physical locations, Amazon has plans to launch a chain of themed pop-up stores that...

AWS security faces challenges after a decade of dominance

After a decade of dominating the public cloud market and influencing cloud security, AWS is faced with new challenges stemming ...

AWS AI tools focus on developers

AWS sells many AI products, tools and services aimed at developers, including several for AI newcomers, such as DeepRacer, ...

TheServerSide.com

Don't ever put a non-Java LTS release into production

Development teams should avoid non-long-term support releases at all costs. Pay attention to the Java release cycle to make sure ...

Public API strategy considerations for enterprise adoption

As organizations look for more cost-effective ways to manage data, an evolving landscape with APIs has made the technology more ...

Ideas on how to hold a successful code hackathon

Want to host a hackathon? Here are some ideas on what a company can do to host an event that solves problems and reenergizes the ...

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Top data center skills admins can use in 2020

The 2019 tech job sector saw consistent growth and job availability. In 2020, admins should develop expertise on cloud ...

Organizations try to predict the effect of 5G infrastructure

With more 5G and IoT devices emerging, admins must prepare their data centers to support low-latency apps and edge computing with...

Top infrastructure and operations technology myths of 2019

Admins are consistently evaluating technology to improve I&O efficiency. Cost, integration and business goals are key components ...

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Explore native and third-party VM automation tools' features

VMware and Microsoft offer native tools that provide VM automation capabilities, but admins should also look at third-party ...

Use multiple Dockerfiles for complex application configuration

Dockerfiles can help with application configurations, but there are some questions you must consider, such as how many ...

An introduction to VMware vRealize Operations Cloud

VMware is set to release a cloud-based management software as a service in 2020, which uses predictive analytics and AI features ...