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HPE SimpliVity gains cloud backup and Kubernetes CSI plug-in
SimpliVity has added integration with HPE Cloud Volumes Backup and HPE StoreOnce to enable easier backup at the edge, as well as a new Kubernetes CSI plug-in.
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Dell EMC, Scale, SmartX earn hyper-converged honors
Dell EMC, Scale Computing and SmartX win praise for multifaceted, edge-friendly and high-performance applications, respectively, to lead the way in the hyper-convergence category.
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Enterprise technology trends for 2021 shaped by COVID-19
Explore IT infrastructure and storage-related software, hardware and services that will likely be embraced in the coming year, and how the pandemic has influenced their use.
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University leans on NetApp's HCI for remote learning
Barry University initially deployed NetApp HCI to host its VMware farm. The hyper-converged system allowed the Miami-area school to scale its private cloud during the pandemic.
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Best practices for better server lifecycle management deals
A buyer's playbook with granular forecasts of server refresh, upgrade, maintenance and precedent discount details strengthens your negotiation position with your server supplier.
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VMware shares vSAN storage with needy compute nodes
The VMware vSAN storage update aims to help enterprises start with a small HCI deployment. Customers gain the option to connect compute servers to existing storage vSAN clusters.
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HPE SimpliVity gains cloud backup and Kubernetes CSI plug-in
SimpliVity has added integration with HPE Cloud Volumes Backup and HPE StoreOnce to enable easier backup at the edge, as well as a new Kubernetes CSI plug-in.
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IaC tools comparison shows benefits of automated deployments
Learn how these infrastructure as code tools can help streamline application development and deployment by reducing many of the headaches associated with manual processes.
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9 steps to better IBM ELA negotiation results
Get a leg up on your next IBM enterprise licensing agreement or renewal. Following these nine steps will help prepare you to meet Big Blue across the negotiation table.
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4 hyper-converged infrastructure drawbacks
Problems with scalability and cloud compatibility can create major issues for organizations that want to deploy hyper-converged infrastructure systems.
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Dell EMC, Scale, SmartX earn hyper-converged honors
Dell EMC, Scale Computing and SmartX win praise for multifaceted, edge-friendly and high-performance applications, respectively, to lead the way in the hyper-convergence category.
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Enterprise technology trends for 2021 shaped by COVID-19
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Transition to data-centric infrastructure
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IaC tools comparison shows benefits of automated deployments
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Microsegmentation networking: Nutanix Flow vs. VMware NSX HCI
Explore how microsegmentation improves network security and the differences in how Nutanix and VMware bring the technology to their software-defined hyper-converged infrastructures.
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Hyper-converged edge infrastructure targets carriers, ROBOs
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Composable, an IoT infrastructure paradigm with potential
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Tips to counter sales tactics thru server refresh lifecycle
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Composable disaggregated infrastructure right for advanced workloads
Composability provides the agility, speed and efficient resource utilization required to support advanced workloads that continue to grow ever-more sophisticated and comprehensive.
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NFV systems converge virtual network services at the edge
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HPE OneView composes, manages Synergy infrastructure
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Hybrid cloud vs. hyper-converged: Hybrid wins hands down
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E-Handbook | October 2019
Composable infrastructure platform flexes converged muscles
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E-Handbook | May 2019
Use cloud HCI as a stepping stone to hybrid cloud deployment
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E-Handbook | July 2018
How hyper-converged secondary storage fits in the HCI world
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E-Handbook | April 2018
Hyper-converged IT options should match your workload needs
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E-Handbook | October 2017
VDI values hyper-converged infrastructure benefits
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Transition to data-centric infrastructure
Data has become one of the most valuable assets in the enterprise. IT teams must make changes -- both culturally and technically -- to ensure their strategy reflects that.
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data center capacity planning
Data center capacity planning ensures that an IT organization has enough facility space, power and computing resources to support average and peak workloads.
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7-step pandemic return-to-work IT infrastructure checklist
As employees return on site, ensure your HCI can handle the changes. Follow these steps for checking system hardware and storage, as well as securing software and firmware.
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VMware shares vSAN storage with needy compute nodes
The VMware vSAN storage update aims to help enterprises start with a small HCI deployment. Customers gain the option to connect compute servers to existing storage vSAN clusters.
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Hyper-Converged Vendors and Products
HPE SimpliVity gains cloud backup and Kubernetes CSI plug-in
SimpliVity has added integration with HPE Cloud Volumes Backup and HPE StoreOnce to enable easier backup at the edge, as well as a new Kubernetes CSI plug-in.
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University leans on NetApp's HCI for remote learning
Barry University initially deployed NetApp HCI to host its VMware farm. The hyper-converged system allowed the Miami-area school to scale its private cloud during the pandemic.
SearchConvergedInfrastructure Definitions
- data center capacity planning
- What is hyper-converged infrastructure? Guide to HCI
- hyper-converged appliance
- hyper-converged storage
- continuous modeling (data center continuous modeling)
- network convergence
- single pane of glass
- DataCore