Are You Being Paid Enough?
[August 1, 2008] The 2008 IT Salary Guide lists salaries for many tech positions in the United States, broken down by both specialty and region.

8 Simple Ways to Slash Your Data Center Electricity Bill
[April 24, 2008] Energy costs are fast eclipsing other expenses of running a data center. One way to reduce these costs is to trim power requirements. We offer some easy tips to do so.

Create a Recession-Proof Data Center
[March 27, 2008] Think your IT budget is safe from economic uncertainty? Think again. The best time to take measures to help the data center weather a recession is before the storm. Find out where to assess and cut to best help your bottom line.

Data Center Skill Sets, Keeping It Fresh
[November 29, 2007] Is automation a harbinger of doom for the data center professional? Not necessarily. Analysts predict jobs will be plentiful for those with current skill sets and an awareness of non-IT issues that impact the data center.

Facilities Management Crosses Chasm to the Data Center
[October 17, 2007] Like so much that is IT related, the lines between facilities management and data center administration are blurring. Clear communication is critical, if both organizations are to achieve their goals.

Data Center Users Speak Out
[February 15, 2007] From Dell to University of Pennsylvania to Midwest ISO, power, server density and virtualization are the top-of-mind issues confronting data centers of all sizes and industries.

Hardware Admin Basics, What You Need to Know
[May 20, 2005] We wrap up our server skill set series with a look at what you need to know to manage the hardware side of the server room.

Unix Server Admin Basics, What You Need to Know
[April 7, 2005] To be a system administrator usually means wearing many hats. To fill them requires a wide set of skills, some of which can be learned and some of which are inherent. We look at which are necessary when administering Unix systems.

Windows Server Admin Basics, What You Need to Know
[March 23, 2005] The most direct path to success in the server room is knowledge, and the most quantitative way to prove your knowledge is through certification. We look at which certifications are must-haves for the up-and-coming Windows admin.

Web and App Server Admin, What You Need to Know
[March 9, 2005] No matter how top notch your equipment or software is, it is only as good as the people behind it. Our newest series looks at the skills needed for a successful server room. We kick it off with an overview of what it takes to be a Web server or app server admin.