Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems

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Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems News

October 06, 2020 06 Oct'20
VMware bulks up vSAN against container-native threats

As VMware embraces Tanzu and Kubernetes, it expands vSAN hyper-converged infrastructure software to try to make it a better fit for developers who embrace containers.
September 09, 2020 09 Sep'20
Retiring Nutanix CEO Pandey ponders what's next

As he prepares to hand over the reins of Nutanix, CEO Dheeraj Pandey said the vendor's next big question is, 'How will HCI morph in this world of hyperscalers?'
September 08, 2020 08 Sep'20
Nutanix Next steps into cloud: Clusters available in Azure

The Microsoft deal is part of Nutanix's pivot from an HCI vendor to provider of cloud software as it battles VMware and faces the same challenges as other infrastructure companies.
August 28, 2020 28 Aug'20
Dell EMC storage revenue slides as IT spending contracts

The Dell storage subsidiary reported a revenue decline last quarter. PowerMax and VxRail were the bright spots in Dell EMC storage. New PowerStore is expected to ramp sales in 2022.

Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems Get Started

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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
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. Continue Reading
Is third-party threat a viable server maintenance contract tactic?

When negotiating server hardware and maintenance agreements with vendors, server customers can threaten to go elsewhere. But how effective is that tactic? Continue Reading

Evaluate Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Bare-metal container clusters: Infrastructure for next-gen apps

Learn the requirements, designs and software stacks used to build bare-metal clusters for containers using dedicated 1-2U HCI hardware instead of existing virtual machine servers. Continue Reading
How to calculate VDI costs and keep them to a minimum

When the true cost of VDI is hazy, it's a good idea to make a comprehensive calculation. Determine how to factor in costs related to hardware, infrastructure, licensing and more. Continue Reading
Composable benefits from infrastructure-as-code techniques

Learn why composable infrastructure is an effective infrastructure as code delivery model and can serve as a foundation for orchestrating and automating IT resource provisioning. Continue Reading

Manage Hyper-Converged Infrastructure Systems

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

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
Data center storage continues to evolve

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Tips to counter sales tactics thru server refresh lifecycle

See what you can do throughout the server lifecycle to counter the sales strategies of hardware vendors competing for customer dollars in a cutthroat market. Continue Reading
What is a top barrier to fruitful server refresh cycle negotiations?

Successfully countering server vendor sales tactics requires forecasting hardware and maintenance needs. Lacking a solid, consolidated forecast can be a recipe for failure. Continue Reading
Work-from-home infrastructure HCI tips for VDI, remote desktops

Best practices, tips for designing a hyper-converged infrastructure to support virtual desktops for remote workers in today's coronavirus-accentuated, work-from-home environment. Continue Reading