Guest Column | Mission Critical

The Impact of User Behaviors on Networks

A look at 2020 and beyond

September 14, 2020

Since the beginning of 2020, quarantines and lockdowns across the globe revealed the need for many organizations to invest more into their network infrastructure.

Reducing The Cost Of Running SQL Server in the Cloud

SANless clustering tools can achieve high availability synchronization

Dave Bermingham

September 8, 2020

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With regard to the mechanism of data replication in a HA cloud configuration, you have basically two options. You can use the always-on availability groups (AGs) feature of SQL Server, or you can use a third party SANless cluster tool.

Servicing and Scaling Data Center Power During a Pandemic

Lessons learned … and more to learn

Sal Accardo

September 7, 2020

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Relying on detailed plans and well-practiced processes gives organizations a foundation to modify, adapt, and expand with new approaches as situations evolve — and to deploy them quickly.

Revisiting the Framework of Enterprise Architecture in an Agile-driven Environment

Sunil Tanuku

September 1, 2020

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Enterprise Architecture (EA) has been so well-defined and standardized that some might question the necessity of revisiting its framework.

How To Trade Bitcoin on Decentralized Exchanges

Can you eliminate the risk and still reap the reward?

Fabio Canesin

August 27, 2020

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An initial version of a noncustodial protocol based on state channels will allow users to trade real (not wrapped) Bitcoin at speeds that compete with centralized exchanges, offering genuine markets with order books.

The Vital Role of the Data Center in A Disruptive Global Economy

Vision and technology lead the way to the future

Craig Hayman

August 26, 2020

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Digital transformation is driving data-heavy applications, such as the IoT and cloud, and, as a result, the role of data centers is also expanding, serving as a vital intersection point for the data of individuals, businesses, and economies.

Biological Viruses Versus Computer Viruses

Why is it important to understand both today?

Alun Baker

August 21, 2020

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The more I think of viruses, both biological and digital, the more amazed I am by their similarities.

Build a Culture of Prevention to Avoid Disaster

Taking a sustainable approach to data centers

Oliver Menzel

August 10, 2020

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Not only do the IT equipment turnovers associated with data center innovation generate huge amounts of electronic waste (around 50 million metric tons in 2018 alone — a number that is growing), but sources say the industry’s carbon emissions rival those of the airline industry.

Controversies that Follow the Construction of Hyperscale Data Centers

The top five drawbacks for small towns when a facility moves in

Beatrice Beard

August 3, 2020

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In the process of finding the best locations for data centers, experts might analyze factors like the risk of natural disaster and cost of energy. Ideal locations are often rural areas.

Empathetic API Design for Technical Consumers

Follow these five best practices

Danny Baggett

July 21, 2020

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Poorly designed APIs can lead to awkward, unnatural, or inefficient workflows within a user’s experience, while a well-designed API can mitigate these issues or at least make it clear to consumers what all is technically possible.