Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems
Find up-to-date news and tips for choosing, implementing, managing and working with hyper-converged systems – technology that combines storage, networking, compute and virtualization in one node with a goal of simple scalability and deployment.
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Download: Is the lure of HCI really worth the bite?
Hyper-converged technologies have been relentlessly dangled in front of IT departments like a lure—but how do you know if your team should bite? Beyond just VDI, this guide delves in-depth into HCI use cases, illustrating which workloads HCI best suits, which workloads to avoid, emerging use cases like backup and DR, and more.
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Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems News
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April 18, 2018
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Apr'18
VxRack Flex at the center of Medicity's SaaS cloud
Hungry for power, healthcare SaaS provider Medicity installed Dell EMC VxRack Flex rack-scale HCI for private cloud to store petabytes of data for its customer network.
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April 17, 2018
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VMware pulls vSAN 6.7 deeper into vSphere
By giving the vSAN 6.7 release more of a vSphere look and common management, VMware hopes to lure more of its customers to use its hyper-converged storage software.
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April 12, 2018
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Apr'18
Emergencies force Safelite to break glass, add NetApp FlexPod
An auto glass supplier chooses FlexPod to consolidate and retire aging storage from several vendors. NetApp AFF supports VMware, and SolidFire arrays support growing claims management.
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March 26, 2018
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Windows Server 2019 preview draws Azure closer
Windows Server 2019 will come with a number of enhancements to cater to administrators who want a tighter connection to the Azure cloud platform, Microsoft said.
Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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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
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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
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Four disadvantages of hyper-converged infrastructure systems
Problems with scalability and unexpected licensing costs can create problems for organizations that deploy hyper-converged infrastructure systems. Continue Reading
Evaluate Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Take the converged vs. hyper-converged infrastructure quiz
Before you start the decision-making process over which IT approach you should take, quiz yourself on your hyper-converged and converged platform knowledge. Continue Reading
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Three solid-state storage advantages that boost HCI performance
There are many advantages to including solid-state storage in your hyper-converged infrastructure plans, such as better performance and lower power costs. Continue Reading
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Hyper-converged IT options should match your workload needs
Moving to a hyper-converged infrastructure requires a great deal of study and planning. That starts with knowing what workloads you plan to run on the HCI system. Continue Reading
Manage Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Embrace IT digital transformation and the new tech landscape
The digital economy is increasingly defining business, and IT's relationship to business and the bottom line is becoming tied together more tightly. Continue Reading
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Market for software-defined systems due for a correction
Software-defined storage seems to relegate hardware to the sidelines, but that may change as hardware-centric offerings become attractive alternatives to software-on-COTS options. Continue Reading
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Hyper-converged infrastructure cloud backup brings many benefits
Public cloud backup offers a low-cost solution to data protection challenges in hyper-converged infrastructure shops, but disaster recovery poses a new set of issues. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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
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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
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Hyper-convergence improves VDI storage performance
Hyper-converged infrastructure can help with VDI performance issues by bringing linear scalability to the deployment and reducing -- or even eliminating -- bottlenecks. Continue Reading