Converged Systems Management
Converged systems require management that differs from traditional SAN or NAS systems. Use this content learn how to efficiently monitor and manage convergence in your environment.
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Converged Systems Management News
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November 05, 2020
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Nov'20
Dell readies server with Sonic SmartNIC for branch offices
Companies could install and manage the business application server remotely. The product would be small enough to mount on a wall and use open source Sonic for networking.
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October 09, 2020
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Oct'20
Nutanix brings database management into Era 2.0
Nutanix is now looking beyond just on-premises hardware and private clouds to help its users deploy and manage data based across hybrid cloud deployments.
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August 12, 2019
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Aug'19
Composable architecture extends the reach of disaggregation
In composable architecture, IT components are broken apart and reassembled for specific applications. They can provide more flexibility than converged or hyper-converged systems.
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June 20, 2019
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Jun'19
HPE SimpliVity gets new features, competition
HPE exec says vendor's HCI strategy is 'SimpliVity, SimpliVity, SimpliVity' -- but don't forget HPE's competitive Nutanix and Nimble Storage dHCI products.
Converged Systems Management Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Why and how to adopt a data-centric architecture
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. Continue Reading
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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. Continue Reading
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hyper-converged storage
Hyper-converged storage is a software-defined approach to storage management that combines storage, compute, virtualization and sometimes networking technologies in one physical unit that is managed as a single system. Continue Reading
Evaluate Converged Systems Management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How do data processing units support enterprise storage?
While only a small number of hardware vendors offer DPUs, the technology has significant implications for IT storage systems -- and the admins who manage them. Continue Reading
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Deep dive into NetApp Converged Systems Advisor for FlexPod
Converged Systems Advisor from NetApp helps FlexPod customers better manage their converged infrastructure deployments. Dive into its features to see if it is right for you. Continue Reading
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6 converged infrastructure vendors' product options compared
Converged infrastructure systems help reduce hardware deployment risks by providing a preconfigured software stack, which greatly reduces the risk of configuration errors. Continue Reading
Manage Converged Systems Management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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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
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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