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• Take the open source hyper-converged knowledge challenge

  If you are considering an open source HCI implementation, this quiz can help you further refine your knowledge and better prepare you for the final decision. Continue Reading

• Ten hyper-converged infrastructure architecture buying mistakes

  Buying hyper-converged infrastructure systems can be less stressful if you learn about and avoid these 10 common mistakes that trip up some HCI buyers. Continue Reading

• Hitachi Vantara (formerly Hitachi Data Systems or HDS)

  Hitachi Vantara is a data storage systems provider, previously known as Hitachi Data Systems (HDS). Continue Reading

• Nutanix

  Nutanix is a hyper-converged infrastructure pioneer that markets its technology as a building block for private clouds. Continue Reading

• Hyper-converged infrastructure benefits and how to reap them

  It was a big year for hyper-convergence. Here are the top five expert tips our readers checked out to get the most out of a hyper-converged infrastructure. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • network convergence
  • single pane of glass
  • hyperconvergence
  • NetApp FlexPod

  • HPE OneView (formerly HP OneView)
  • Hitachi Vantara (formerly Hitachi Data Systems or HDS)
  • Nutanix
  • hyper-converged storage

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• Hyper-converged infrastructure appliances vs. DIY options

  If you're ready to invest in a hyper-converged infrastructure, it's worth it to explore all your possibilities. Take our quiz and decide if a prebuilt or DIY system is right for you.Continue Reading

• hyper-converged storage

  Hyper-converged storage is a technology that combines storage, compute, networking and virtualization technologies in one physical unit that is managed as a single system.Continue Reading

• A DIY hyper-converged environment starts with a plan

  Start with software when you plan a DIY hyper-converged platform. That will make it easier to match it with hardware that can give you the best performance results.Continue Reading

• converged infrastructure

  Converged infrastructure is an approach to data center management that packages compute, networking, servers, storage and virtualization tools on a prequalified turnkey appliance.Continue Reading

• VDI values hyper-converged infrastructure benefits

  The ability to scale out hyper-converged systems is one of the main reasons HCI is such a good fit for virtual desktop infrastructure deployments.Continue Reading

• Reference architecture vs. converged infrastructure: Know the difference

  The terms converged infrastructure and reference architecture frequently appear together, but they're not interchangeable. One is the blueprint and the other is a structure.Continue Reading

• Making the case for converged and hyper-converged infrastructure

  The benefits of implementing a converged or hyper-converged infrastructure are extensive, but what if upper management is still dragging its feet?Continue Reading

• Why is the hyper-converged infrastructure definition so varied?

  The definition of hyper-converged infrastructure has evolved as the technology has grown. But the phrase still means different things depending on who you talk to.Continue Reading

• SDDC (software-defined data center)

  An SDDC (software-defined data center) is a data storage facility in which networking, storage, CPU and security are virtualized and delivered as a service.Continue Reading

• How to land hyper-converged and converged infrastructure jobs

  If you have the technical skills to run a converged or hyper-converged architecture, reading the interviewer is the only thing standing between you and the job you want.Continue Reading