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When server consolidation goes too far

May 20, 2013
Virtualization has revolutionized the data center, but less isn't always more when it comes to the number of server virtualization hosts
Data Center, Server Virtualization, Servers
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Wake up, IT, and get a grip on SaaS

May 13, 2013
End-runs around IT may be quick, but they're not healthy for the company's overall outlook
Data Center, IT Strategy, Risk Management, SaaS, Cloud computing
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My kingdom for a keyboard: Disruption hits home

May 06, 2013
All it takes is a slip of the wrist and a badly placed beverage to disrupt your familiar workflow
Data Center, Misadventures, Laptop PCs
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Why Internet surveillance will never work

April 29, 2013
Government monitoring of Internet traffic would snare everyone but the cyber criminals
Federal Regulations, Internet, Net Neutrality
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Challenged by Google Fiber, ISPs opt to hasten their downfall

April 22, 2013
Chaos reigns among the big ISPs as Google Fiber spreads beyond the Kansas City 'test'
Data Center, Internet, Networking
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Data migration is hard to do

April 15, 2013
Data munging and data migration come with big challenges -- and big rewards
Data Center, Data Integration, DBMS, Applications
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Linux fatware? These distros need to slim down

April 08, 2013
We need bare-bones Linux distros tailored for virtual machines or at least the option for installs
Data Center, Linux, Virtualization
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Today's Linux schisms are a blessing in disguise

April 01, 2013
The Linux community is fracturing along a number of fault lines -- and that's a good thing
Linux, Open Source Software, Data Center
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The IT generalist's death is greatly exaggerated

March 25, 2013
Specialization has made the 'do everything' IT admin a rarer breed, but it is still a vital one
Information Technology Careers, Data Center
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Didn't test? Then don't deploy

March 18, 2013
Test, test, and test some more, or take the leap from build to production at your own peril
Data Center Design, Open Source Software, Networking, Storage, Virtualization
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