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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 […]
Optimizing IT infrastructure for real-time analytics requires a strategic approach that ensures high performance, scalability, reliability, and efficiency. Below are key steps and considerations to help you achieve this: 1. Assess Requirements Understand Data Ingest Rates: Determine the volume, velocity, and variety of data being generated. Define Latency Tolerance: Identify acceptable latency thresholds for real-time […]
Resolving replication issues between multiple Active Directory (AD) domain controllers is critical to ensure the integrity and availability of your directory services. Here’s a step-by-step guide: 1. Identify the Issue Start by determining the scope and specifics of the replication problem. Tools to Use: Event Viewer: Check for errors or warnings related to replication (e.g., […]
Configuring sudo privileges for specific users on Linux systems involves editing the sudoers file or creating a custom configuration file within the /etc/sudoers.d directory. Here’s a step-by-step guide: Step 1: Edit the sudoers File Open a terminal and log in as a user with administrative privileges. Use the visudo command to safely edit the sudoers […]
Securing data on shared storage systems is critical to prevent unauthorized access, data loss, or corruption. Here are key best practices and strategies to ensure robust security: 1. Implement Access Control Policies Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Assign permissions based on roles to ensure users only access the data they need. Least Privilege Principle: Limit access […]
Optimizing ZFS (Zettabyte File System) for high-throughput workloads requires careful planning and tuning at multiple levels—hardware, ZFS configuration, and workload-specific adjustments. Below are the best practices and considerations: 1. Hardware Considerations a. Storage Devices Use SSDs for ZIL and L2ARC: Use high-performance SSDs or NVMe drives for the ZFS Intent Log (ZIL) to improve synchronous […]