CentOS vs. Ubuntu: Which Is Better for Your Server and Why?
Isn’t it a confusing task to select the right OS for your server? You have a huge list of options to choose from, but we assure you, none of them are quite as famous as CentOS or Ubuntu. It wouldn’t matter whether or not you are a beginner or a professional when it comes down […]
The Economic Benefits of a Hosted Private Cloud
The changing face of technology has led to the rise in new services and storage solutions that are available to businesses. Years ago, the only option that was available for many companies who wanted digital storage was to host their private server that was standalone and manually updated. As technology has improved, so have cloud […]
Colocation: The Airbnb of Cloud Computing
The sharing economy is the trend of the decade that will dominate for years to come. Whether using Uber or Lyft to move about town or Airbnb to have that beautiful house while in a vacation destination, the sharing economy has done wonders for consumers and those who are renting out their cars, homes, or rooms. […]
Pros and Cons of In-House Cloud Management vs. Outsourcing
Cloud services are now the choice of many companies that want to cut costs and scale resources. Businesses can use the cloud for local needs, but many see worldwide possibilities with the cloud as well. The cloud offers private in-house solutions, third-party data center solutions, and hybrid clouds, which are a combination of private and […]
Critical Steps to Take Prior to Cloud Implementation
Best practices are emerging for how companies should transition their IT systems into the cloud. Some of the key steps that companies should take are: Analysis of the current information structure. Take an inventory of your infrastructure including servers, storage devices, networks, and operating systems. Review which applications the company is currently using—both their own […]
Powering your virtual environment with VMWare
Building a virtual environment is one of the best ways to get more out of the server infrastructure you already own, and VMware ESX is one of the most popular ways to do it. Xen by Citrix and VMware’s ESX both perform the same core job: each acts as a hypervisor layer that deploys virtual […]