Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Resolving CUDA Out-Of-Memory (OOM) errors during AI model training requires a combination of optimization techniques, hardware considerations, and software adjustments. Here are some practical steps to address this issue: 1. Reduce Batch Size Why: Batch size directly affects how much data is loaded into GPU memory at a time. Larger batches consume more memory. Solution: […]
Effective IT asset management (ITAM) keeps your infrastructure efficient, secure, and scalable. Here are the practices that work. 1. Implement a Centralized IT Asset Management System Use an ITAM platform to consolidate all asset data in one place. ServiceNow, SolarWinds, Freshservice, or open-source options like Snipe-IT all work. Integrate with your CMDB, ticketing system, and […]
Monitoring a data center means covering servers, storage, backups, virtualization, Kubernetes, and the network. No single tool does all of it well. Below are the tools I reach for, grouped by what they actually monitor. 1. Comprehensive Data Center Monitoring End-to-end visibility across hardware, hypervisors, and applications: SolarWinds Server & Application Monitor (SAM): Covers Windows, […]
Calculating storage requirements for your infrastructure is a critical step to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Below are the key steps to help you assess and calculate your storage needs accurately: 1. Understand Your Workload and Data Types Identify Use Cases: Determine the purpose of the storage (e.g., database, file sharing, backups, virtual […]
Custom metrics let you scale Kubernetes workloads on signals that matter to your application, not just CPU or memory. Here’s how to wire them into the Horizontal Pod Autoscaler. 1. Understand HPA and Custom Metrics HPA pulls metrics from the Kubernetes Metrics API. For custom metrics, you need a component that serves those metrics to […]
Optimizing IT infrastructure for CRM tools means focusing on availability, performance, scalability, and security. Here’s how to approach it. 1. Assess CRM Requirements Determine whether the CRM is cloud-based (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho) or self-hosted (Microsoft Dynamics on-premises, SuiteCRM). Identify required performance metrics: response time, concurrent users, data throughput. Map integration points with ERP, marketing automation, […]
