Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
What is Object Storage? Object storage is a data storage architecture that manages data as individual objects rather than in a file hierarchy (file storage) or as blocks (block storage). Each object contains the data itself, metadata (descriptive information about the data), and a unique identifier. Objects live in a flat address space, which enables […]
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 […]
Configuring iSCSI multipathing is essential for fault tolerance and improved performance in your storage environment. Multipathing allows an iSCSI initiator to use multiple network paths to access storage targets, ensuring high availability and load balancing. Below is a step-by-step guide to configure iSCSI multipathing: Prerequisites iSCSI Storage Array: Ensure your storage array supports multipathing. Multiple […]
Optimizing virtual machine (VM) resource allocation improves datacenter efficiency, performance, and cost. Here are the practices that work: 1. Assess Workload Requirements Analyze the workloads running on your VMs and identify their CPU, memory, storage, and network requirements. Use monitoring tools like vSphere Performance Charts, Prometheus, or SolarWinds to track resource utilization trends and identify […]
Archiving data efficiently reduces costs, improves storage management, and ensures long-term preservation. Here’s a practical approach: 1. Assess Your Data and Define Policies Identify cold data: analyze your data to separate active (hot) data from inactive (cold) data. Cold data includes old logs, historical backups, or compliance records that are rarely accessed but must be […]
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 […]
