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Managed services benefits ease enterprise IT security woes
At a time when threats to network and data security are on the rise, MSSPs can help overwhelmed enterprises confront cloud configuration, risk reduction and regulatory compliance. Continue Reading
Managed services IT support closes the cloud skills gap
As businesses in the throes of digital transformation and cloud migration struggle to find and hire technically skilled IT professionals, MSP expertise can help fill the void. Continue Reading
Hyper-converged market shifts with IT trends
The hyper-converged infrastructure market has seen a good deal of movement lately. While some vendors strengthened their products, others went in the opposite direction. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
NFV systems converge virtual network services at the edge
Explore functions, products and use cases that illustrate how NFV and edge computing trends combine SD-WAN endpoints and other network services on single pieces of hardware. Continue Reading
How HPE OneView composes, manages Synergy infrastructure
HPE OneView enables Synergy composable infrastructure to do its job. Learn how OneView enables users to manage compute, storage and network for composing virtual servers on-demand.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged edge infrastructure targets carriers, ROBOs
Hyper-converged systems provide a way to locally process IoT data and deliver streaming content at the network's edge while maintaining service and application performance.Continue Reading
Hybrid cloud vs. hyper-converged: Hybrid wins hands down
When everything goes to cloud, why do you even need HCI? Who cares where server, storage, virtualization and networking are when IT adopts a 'run any app from anyplace' strategy?Continue Reading
Modern HCI environment shaped by evolving IT priorities
Hyper-convergence simplified deployment and scaling of IT resources over the past decade, but modern IT is far more complex than it once was. HCI vendors evolved, but have you?Continue Reading
Examining hyper-converged infrastructure costs and savings
There are several factors to consider when calculating HCI costs, including licensing, storage, networking and CPU types. In addition, costs might include support contracts.Continue Reading
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WFH technologies prosper with ongoing remote access needs
The work-from-home cat is out of the bag, and many skeptical executives have now seen its benefits, boosting markets for technologies like VPN, VDI, HCI that make it all possible.Continue Reading
The ins and outs of Google Cloud Anthos on NetApp HCI
Combining NetApp HCI with Anthos from Google enables enterprises to more easily implement and maintain a hybrid cloud infrastructure that supports modern applications and more.Continue Reading
Top infrastructure modernization strategy challenges
Increase the odds of IT modernization success by learning about the challenges and obstacles others have faced when attempting to modernize their infrastructure for their business.Continue Reading
How to mold HCI appliances to workload requirements
Ensure the hyper-converged infrastructure appliance you choose matches your workload requirements -- and not the other way around -- to maximize the benefits of hyper-convergence.Continue Reading
Quickly repurpose HCI hardware for hosting virtual desktops
Virtual desktops are tailored for remote work situations, and hyper-convergence makes a great VDI host that stands up quickly in a pinch. Consider these factors, though.Continue Reading
HCI bolsters COVID-19 work-from-home infrastructure
Redirecting hyper-converged systems or reusing older hardware can help organizations support a sudden influx of many more remote workers. Discover the challenges you might face.Continue Reading
Two-pronged approach to scaling remote work infrastructure
Hastily supporting large numbers of workers who all of a sudden find themselves at home requires quick thinking on the part of IT. Just as important is what you do afterward.Continue Reading
Open Compute Project influence, open source hardware gain momentum
With open source hardware more feasible than ever, catch up on how Open Compute Project consortium uses open source to develop more efficient server and infrastructure designs.Continue Reading
Infrastructure modernization via hyper-convergence can equal success
How hyper-convergence can help modernize IT infrastructures to better meet challenges like the digital transformation of the business and the adoption of edge computing.Continue Reading
How pay-as-you-go hyper-converged hardware pricing works
With consumption-based pricing, vendors deploy an HCI on premises, while you pay a subscription fee. It promises to lower upfront costs and reduce headaches. But is it right for you?Continue Reading
Manage Windows Server HCI with Windows Admin Center
Download and install Microsoft's free and easy-to-use Windows Admin Center to manage local and remote Windows Server-based hyper-converged infrastructure clusters.Continue Reading
Top tips for moving workloads to hyper-converged technology
Take security and management seriously when migrating workloads to HCI. Closely evaluate supporting systems -- and the applications and hyper-converged system itself --- as well.Continue Reading
How to address HCI's resource provisioning challenges
Provisioning in hyper-convergence is often imbalanced. Integrating more powerful, higher-capacity nodes with HCI software or taking a more hybrid approach can help.Continue Reading
Explore Robin hyper-converged Kubernetes for containerized apps
Robin Systems new scalable and agile Kubernetes HCI platform aims to take the pain out of deploying and managing complex data-intensive systems in a containerized environment.Continue Reading
Larger, expandable HCI nodes bring big infrastructure benefits
Discover why a larger node strategy enables enterprises to better consolidate workloads in a hyper-converged infrastructure environment while reducing complexity and cost.Continue Reading
Deploying a hyper-converged cluster with mismatched hardware
Software HCI implementations make it possible to build HCI clusters from mismatched hardware. Even so, see why matched hardware can make deployment easier to manage and maintain.Continue Reading
6 top hyper-converged infrastructure management tips
These tips address specific aspects of HCI management and illustrate ways to better integrate these systems with third-party tools and overall IT infrastructure.Continue Reading
Essential hyper-converged backup, data protection questions to ask
Procure a hyper-converged infrastructure, and you'll need to protect the data residing in that environment. Ask and answer these questions to determine the best HCI backup approach for your organization.Continue Reading
Use cloud HCI as a stepping stone to hybrid cloud deployment
More organizations are taking a hyper-converged infrastructure approach to deploying their hybrid clouds. Discover the motivation behind the strategy.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged infrastructure benefits by reducing IT complexity
Businesses turn to hyper-convergence to reduce data center complexity so IT can more directly support business goals and capitalize on the value of data.Continue Reading
Why composable infrastructure goes hand in hand with private cloud
Some companies are opting out of SAN upgrades or costly converged systems in favor of composable architecture to build servers and storage on the fly. But will the concept take off?Continue Reading
Essential hyper-converged cloud questions answered
Hyper-convergence can help make taking a cloud or multi-cloud approach to your architecture easier to implement, manage and scale. Read on to find out how and why.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged integrated systems crucial to long-term HCI success
No HCI platform exists in a silo. Learn why hyper-converged systems must communicate, interact and integrate with third-party management tools and the wider IT infrastructure.Continue Reading
The hyper-converged network benefits from commingling HCI, SDN
Merging software-defined networking with hyper-converged infrastructure platforms should simplify and ease the deployment, scaling and management of hyper-converged networks.Continue Reading
10 top tips to maximize hyper-converged infrastructure benefits
The most-read hyper-converged tips of the past year represent a range of best practices for procuring and implementing HCI as all or part of your overall data center architecture.Continue Reading
Examples of hypervisors and how they're supported in HCI products
Hypervisor support in hyper-converged infrastructure has evolved over time. Find out how as we assess the past and current place of individual hypervisors in these architectures.Continue Reading
Composable architecture keeps hardware flexibility
With composable systems, an IT admin can get more choice from the devices on the back end and more choice on the devices it delivers the virtualized resources to.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged benefits and concerns for storage
There is a lot of information out there on hyper-converged storage, and it can be difficult to get down to basics. Here are five common questions about hyper-convergence, answered.Continue Reading
IT storage administrator sees more business than bytes
The days of the storage guru may be winding down, and yet, while some storage skills have become obsolete, the storage administrator is no less important to bottom line.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged integrated systems ease VDI rollout
Without the easy scalability of hyper-converged systems, a VDI rollout could stall on a traditional storage array system if user demand creates I/O bottlenecks.Continue Reading
Planning your HCI storage needs is vital for VDI
Accounting for storage and compute demands from both the IT infrastructure and the end users is vital when implementing any hyper-converged architecture for VDI.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged computing benefits outweighed CI for one manufacturer
One multinational manufacturer chose hyper-converged platforms to complement its existing CI implementation as a way to reduce overhead and simplify its IT structure.Continue Reading
How to build your own hyper-converged computing platform
Building your own HCI stack is within reach if you have the hardware, choose the right software and find the in-house expertise to manage the parts. That's a big 'if.'Continue Reading
The pros and cons of building your own hyper-converged platform
Building your own HCI platform can save money and headaches around vendor lock-in, but your IT department needs the hardware and manpower to make it work.Continue Reading
Ready for hyper-converged infrastructure appliances?
The storage piece of the HCI market is complex and confusing. Know the most important features to consider as you evaluate your options.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged infrastructure products give data centers a boost
Hyper-converged products take your data center and network to new heights by leveraging industry-first infrastructure innovations to improve storage and more.Continue Reading
The age of data center convergence gives storage a boost
Convergence takes the emphasis from complexity and expense of enterprise-class storage by making it simple, agile and reducing total cost of ownership.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged system: Should you build it or buy it?
You can build your own hyper-converged infrastructure without purchasing an appliance from a vendor, and the DIY movement could have a ripple effect on the whole HCI market.Continue Reading
Do the benefits of hyper-convergence outweigh the drawbacks?
Much has been said about the inability to scale storage separately from other resources in a hyper-converged system, but are there any advantages to treating storage in this way?Continue Reading
Data center convergence and the role of storage
Storage might be the most important component in converged infrastructure. See where storage fits in a converged data center and how you should approach implementation.Continue Reading
Get hyped for top hyper-converged technology use cases
Hyper-converged infrastructure systems aren't a good fit for small businesses or demanding workloads. Businesses must consider their needs before jumping into a new server stack.Continue Reading
Converged vs. hyper-converged infrastructure: The bottom line
Is your infrastructure more suited to a converged or hyper-converged system? Both approaches use virtualization, but software and hardware need to be factored in.Continue Reading
How to approach hyper-converged architecture vendors and lock-in
With the transformation of the nascent hyper-converged market, it's important to stay flexible when choosing a product, as the technology continues to improve and develop.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged technology lock-in: Good, bad or indifferent?
There are downsides to the technology lock-in that comes with implementing hyper-converged infrastructure, but getting all your products from one vendor isn't necessarily a negative.Continue Reading
Improve your vendor independence in hyper-converged and CI systems
Your best bet at avoiding vendor lock-in with hyper-converged and converged infrastructure systems may be a DIY approach. Explore offerings from several top vendors.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged infrastructure benefits vs. CI and public cloud
Hyper-converged and converged systems are not the only choices for running enterprise workloads. Operating in the public cloud may prove to be a better fit for your organization.Continue Reading
Which workloads should you run on hyper-converged platforms?
VDI, tier-one apps and ROBOs are solid choices to run on hyper-converged systems, but companies should find other resources to support some needy applications.Continue Reading
Prepare your environment for HCI platform installation
Deploying an HCI stack is a transformation in IT infrastructure management. Admins must get VMs in order and plan the migration to get data centers ready for HCI.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
Selling hyper-converged computing to upper management
If you want to use hyper-converged infrastructure in your company, getting approval -- and budget -- from higher-ups is the first step. Highlight simplicity, agility and TCO.Continue Reading
How HCI vendors threaten innovation opportunities
Deploying HCI gives IT shops one throat to choke when something goes wrong. But when a new tech advancement comes about, admins must wait on HCI vendors to catch up.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged platform configuration key to success in SMBs
Big companies that must support hundreds of VMs and scale quickly are prime HCI customers, but small companies can buy a smaller configuration and reap hyper-convergence benefits.Continue Reading
Predicting hyper-converged infrastructure vendors' next moves
What's up for HCI vendors in 2017? SearchConvergedInfrastructure's expert contributors expect a busy year, including acquisitions and evolution in the way products are offered.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged hardware to become more powerful, modular in 2017
As converged and hyper-converged infrastructure find more enterprise use cases, one may start to look more like the other.Continue Reading
What to expect from HCI software vendors in 2017
Hyper-converged software vendors have historically worked only with specific hardware makers, but a more open market could simplify and drive down the cost of deploying HCI.Continue Reading
What's to come for CI, HCI products and vendors in 2017
Market consolidation and cloud integration are inevitable for many burgeoning technologies. HCI and converged products are no different.Continue Reading
Benefits of hyper-convergence and how to take advantage of them
There are numerous reasons to implement hyper-converged infrastructure for storage, but there are various steps shops must take before they can reap what they've sown.Continue Reading
Use a software-defined storage vendor to avoid lock-in
Vendor lock-in is one downside to buying a prepackaged hyper-converged infrastructure product. But selecting a software option could avoid the problem.Continue Reading
How will the hyper-converged data center affect storage admin roles?
Despite easier provisioning and policy-based management, the unique knowledge held by storage administrators remains essential in the age of hyper-convergence.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged architectures receive value from deduplication process
As capacity becomes cheaper, some storage administrators might assume deduplication is less relevant. But in hyper-converged data centers, the technology is as important as ever.Continue Reading
How to support resource-hungry VMs on hyper-converged infrastructure
VMs that run big applications on hyper-converged infrastructures suck resources from the whole cluster, but splitting a demanding app among VMs can improve performance for all.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged data center changes infrastructure upgrades
Hyper-converged platforms allow customers to purchase more resources as their environments grow, eliminating the costly hardware refreshes of traditional environments.Continue Reading
How the hyper-converged appliance market has exploded
The hyper-converged appliance market has exploded thanks to their fast deployment and easy management that overcome their limitations.Continue Reading
Enhance hyper-converged platform performance with tuning
A hyper-converged platform eliminates the need for most performance tuning with an integrated platform joined by one network. But tuning can still improve performance.Continue Reading
Reasons to hyper-converge your architecture
If you plan to kick off 2016 by hyper-converging your infrastructure, storage expert George Crump outlines the benefits of such a project, as well as some areas of concern.Continue Reading
Evaluate hyper-converged platform flash storage in four steps
Many hyper-converged platforms today include a mix of flash and HDD, and flash might be a more cost-effective way to add performance to your environment than you think.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged software benefits include cost, flexibility
Software-only hyper-converged architectures are popular for organizations looking to save money, but an adequate IT staff is necessary for installation and troubleshooting.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged architecture replication impacts performance
Replication in a hyper-converged architecture allows for more flexible data mobility, but the technology can take a toll on performance and available capacity.Continue Reading
Increase storage capacity in hyper-converged systems
Hyper-converged systems make it easy to increase storage capacity, but that also means you could be paying for unneeded compute resources.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged architecture configuration issues
No hyper-converged architecture setup is alike, but there are some universal steps that can be followed with most vendor products. Brien Posey explains in this tip.Continue Reading
Hyper-converged architecture deployment: Areas of concern
A hyper-converged architecture is meant to be simple to install, but a smooth deployment depends on proper planning.Continue Reading
How are hyper-converged vendors providing DR?
Brien Posey explains how hyper-converged systems are used for DR and which vendors are offering it in this expert answer.Continue Reading
Take server virtualization storage head-on with converged storage
Converged systems and hyper-converged storage systems can ease the pain one of the most challenging aspects of VM storage: complex provisioning.Continue Reading