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Configuring GPU passthrough for virtual machines (VMs) allows you to dedicate a physical GPU to a VM, enabling high-performance workloads like AI, machine learning, video rendering, or gaming. Here’s a step-by-step guide to configure GPU passthrough, applicable to popular hypervisors such as VMware ESXi, Proxmox VE, or KVM/QEMU. Prerequisites: Hardware Requirements: A CPU and motherboard […]
Planning for data center hardware refresh cycles is critical to maintaining optimal performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency in your IT infrastructure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to effectively plan for hardware refresh cycles: 1. Assess Current Hardware Lifecycle Understand Vendor Lifespan Recommendations: Check the manufacturer’s recommended lifecycle for servers, storage, networking equipment, and other hardware. […]
Troubleshooting slow SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) or SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) file transfers on Linux servers involves identifying bottlenecks and optimizing the system. Here is a systematic approach to diagnose and resolve the issue: 1. Check Network Performance Bandwidth: Verify the available bandwidth between the source and destination servers using tools like iperf or […]
Monitoring GPU utilization in real time for AI workloads is critical to ensure that your hardware resources are being effectively utilized and to identify potential bottlenecks. Here are some effective ways to monitor GPU utilization across various platforms and tools: 1. Use NVIDIA-Specific Tools If you’re using NVIDIA GPUs, NVIDIA provides several tools for monitoring […]
Migrating applications from one Kubernetes cluster to another can be a complex process that requires careful planning and execution to avoid downtime and data loss. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you manage the migration effectively: 1. Assess the Source and Target Cluster Source Cluster: Evaluate the current state of the source cluster. Note Kubernetes […]
Troubleshooting high disk latency in a virtualized environment requires a systematic approach to identify the root cause and optimize performance. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you resolve the issue: Step 1: Verify and Define the Problem Identify Symptoms: Check for complaints from users or applications about slow performance. Look for high disk latency […]
