Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Physical security protects your datacenter from unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and natural disasters. Here are the practices that matter: 1. Site Selection Pick a location outside flood zones, earthquake faults, and other natural disaster risks. Avoid highly visible or easily accessible sites that draw unwanted attention. 2. Perimeter Security Install fencing that defines a clear […]
Troubleshooting frequent NIC (Network Interface Card) failures in servers is critical to maintaining a reliable IT infrastructure. Below are steps you can follow to identify and resolve the issue: 1. Gather Information Document the Issue: Note the frequency, nature, and patterns of NIC failures (e.g., specific times, workloads, or environmental conditions). Check Logs: Review system […]
Setting up shared GPU resources in virtualized environments takes planning, compatible hardware, and the right software stack. Here is how to approach it. 1. Evaluate your requirements Workload type: AI/ML training, graphics rendering, video transcoding, or VDI each demand different GPU profiles. Performance targets: Define the compute, memory, and latency each VM needs. Density: How […]
Configuring IT infrastructure for Voice over IP (VoIP) takes planning to get voice quality, reliability, and security right. Here’s a practical step-by-step guide for datacenter, server, virtualization, and network teams. 1. Assess Requirements Capacity Planning: Estimate concurrent calls, expected volume, and growth headroom. Bandwidth: Plan for roughly 80–100 Kbps per call with overhead (G.711 ~87 […]
Configuring NVMe storage for optimal performance requires careful planning so the hardware and software are used effectively. Below are the steps and best practices to optimize NVMe storage in your infrastructure: 1. Use High-Performance Hardware Select enterprise-grade NVMe SSDs designed for datacenter workloads with high endurance, performance, and reliability. Verify PCIe generation support — drives […]
Machine learning workloads demand a different infrastructure profile than general-purpose IT. Training, inference, and data preprocessing each stress compute, memory, storage, and network in distinct ways. Here’s how to build and tune a stack that keeps GPUs fed without wasting budget. 1. Assess Workload Requirements Identify the workload mix: training (high GPU, high bandwidth), inference […]
