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• Better server performance monitoring tools needed with virtualization

  Server and infrastructure performance monitoring is important for virtualized data centers. New tools are combining monitoring with analytics. Continue Reading

• Tailoring server BIOS settings for cool servers without wasting energy

  A few tweaks to server BIOS settings will keep fans quiet and workloads processing smoothly, allowing data centers to consume less energy. Continue Reading

• The problem with private cloud

  This month’s Modern Infrastructure cover story looks at the private cloud movement. The idea of building a private cloud appeals to many IT managers who want to retain control and security, but improve services. It hasn’t seen huge adoption, ... Continue Reading

• Some adjustments may be necessary to get around remote KVM limitations

  The technology behind remote KVM is solid, but there are still issues to consider when using it in your data center. Continue Reading

• Hardware support for KVM over Ethernet may require daughter card

  The functionality for KVM over Ethernet usually resides in a microcontroller on the server motherboard or in some cases may require a daughter card. Continue Reading

• How KVM over IP makes remote systems management easier

  Remote systems management using KVM over IP is helping businesses avoid the costs associated with travel while improving support response times.Continue Reading

• Using Zabbix with embedded devices via SNMP monitoring

  Some devices you want to monitor with Zabbix cannot have software installed. For these appliances, SNMP monitoring may be the right choice.Continue Reading

• How to choose the right server performance monitoring tools

  Advance planning and careful due diligence can help a business select the best server performance monitoring tools for its unique needs.Continue Reading

• Core parking helps drive down energy costs

  Core parking can save significantly on server energy use, but sys admins need to decide when to use it, since system performance will take a hit.Continue Reading

• Tips for improving Active Directory performance on servers

  Striking the right balance of memory and disk performance can help optimize Active Directory performance.Continue Reading

• Avoiding access issues with Microsoft Network Access Protection

  Configuration problems can make Microsoft Network Access Protection overly zealous and lock out users who need data center access.Continue Reading

• How time affects systems management planning

  Proper use of time is a critical consideration when it comes to systems management planning and responding to tasks.Continue Reading

• Tips for improving server reliability and available memory

  New memory modules and system capabilities can increase available memory and reliability on mission-critical servers.Continue Reading

• Remote reboot: Tips for colocation and emergency service

  When the data center is far away and you need server maintenance, there's a simple fix. Explore two methods for performing a remote reboot.Continue Reading

• IPMI can remedy remote server access issues in your data center

  IPMI can help with server management across many servers when proprietary tools can't do enough.Continue Reading