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A company these days that has its own data center is making a clear commitment to on-premises data processing and archival that could be very valuable in the years to come. Yet companies going with cloud-based data centers have realized numerous advantages as well. What if there were a way to split the difference and enjoy the best of both worlds? That's what the hybrid data center tries to do.What Is a Hybrid Data Center?A hybrid data center is essentially what the name suggests: a hybrid … [Read more...]

Maintenance functions are a necessary part of every business's operations. No matter what hardware you have or software you use, you need to keep it up and running to its peak every day, lest it ultimately become unusable. While most will go with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for maintenance—it often comes with the product purchased, after all—the time when OEM maintenance runs out is a time of great angst in companies. Third-party maintenance, particularly third-party … [Read more...]

What if you got money back for the hardware maintenance coverage you didn't use? This seems like a novel concept, but it's one EmconIT stands by with its loyalty program. Learn how to maximize the value of your hardware support in this infographic. … [Read more...]

When the internet was just getting started and IPv4 emerged, there were about 4.3 billion IP addresses that could actually be used. That seemed like great plenty, until there were progressively more IP addresses that needed to be put to work. New devices, new functions, and a general change in the internet's entire way of life—most don't even capitalize the word “internet” any more—mean a skyrocketing demand for IP addresses. IPv6 is meant to address that need. Is your … [Read more...]

If it seems like the whole concept of software-defined anything has been gaining a lot of ground lately, there's good news: it has been. For chief information officers (CIOs) and other IT leaders, it may seem like putting blind faith in unexpected developments. The software-defined data center, however, bears much closer examination. Why Should I Be Concerned With the Software-Defined Data Center?Having a software-defined data center not only delivers several immediate advantages, it also offers … [Read more...]

With the new year's still-recent arrival, organizations—and people—are looking forward, and trying to see what potential new trends will emerge to make life better, or possibly worse. Getting a handle on what to take advantage of, and what to avoid, can make a new year turn out a lot happier for the effort. It's no different in data management, and there are some emerging trends that may shake up the new year before it's barely started.What Trends are ahead for Data Management?2018 … [Read more...]

The movie “Tommy Boy” once described a warranty, derisively, as being like a bit of peace of mind on cardboard. While “Tommy Boy” chose to instead emphasize the integrity of the manufacturer to make good on faulty products, the rest of us know that that guarantee, that warranty, is worth its weight in keeping people honest. What happens when that warranty runs out? If you're running a data center, good hardware maintenance may be all that stands between that expired … [Read more...]

The notion of building a data center from the ground up is a heady one. The magnitude of the task is then joined by the sheer difficulty of it; factoring in all the changes that have happened so far. How does one build a data center that's ready for all of tomorrow's changes, some of which haven't even been invented yet?How Can I Build My Data Center with Scalability in Mind?Building a scalable data center requires the combination of a lot of planning, a little insight, and some of the best … [Read more...]

For those running a data center these days, you know how important it is to your overall business. It handles all that raw data that a wide variety of departments needs, not to mention any customer-facing applications going on. The rise of the Internet of Things, however, may be leaving you scratching your head. There are benefits to this new technology, as well as risks, that can fundamentally impact your data center.What Benefits Does IoT Offer Data Centers?The IoT can deliver a wide range of … [Read more...]

To say that the data center faces a wide variety of threats every day is almost self-evident. Between ransomware, viruses, and data breaches, it's easy to forget about the threats that aren't considered. One major threat that often goes without notice is the Internet of Things (IoT), a powerful emerging system of technologies that means plenty of value for users, but one that poses a lot of risks as well.What Risk Does the IoT Pose to the Data Center?While the IoT has delivered plenty of value … [Read more...]