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The speed of processing power and server responses in modern IT infrastructure is due to the widespread adoption of load balancers capable of distributing workloads between multiple servers. Today, load balancing systems go beyond hardware, extending to software, cloud-based, and virtual appliances. Their newest iteration, application delivery controllers (ADC), offer critical capabilities for redirecting and routing traffic, protecting against web application attacks, and accelerating service...

Extract, transform, and load (ETL) software is the tool or tools needed to transfer data from multiple sources to a unified repository, such as a data warehouse or data lake. ETL tools have been in use for almost five decades, allowing organizations to analyze, develop, and act on data continually. Several tenured enterprise vendors for database management, analytics, and business intelligence continue to lead the...

NoSQL databases are widely recognized for their functionality, ease of development, and scalability. They are increasingly used in big data and real-time web applications. In this article, we discuss NoSQL, when to use NoSQL vs SQL, and its use cases — with examples. Read more: Best Database Software & Management Systems What Is a NoSQL Database? NoSQL is a type of next-generation database management system (DBMS). NoSQL...

Edge computing networks prioritize distributed infrastructure and micro data centers that bring processing and storage of digital resources to global end-users. But how should organizations at large approach edge network deployment? While the last decade has seen the widespread adoption of cloud computing — which relies on centrally hosted and managed data centers — edge computing provides enterprise organizations with the methods needed to keep...

SQL query optimization reduces the resources required for queries and improves overall system performance. In this article, we discuss SQL query optimization, how it is done, best practices, and its importance. Read more: Best SQL Server Monitoring & Performance Tools 2022 What Is SQL Query Optimization? SQL query optimization is an iterative process of writing thoughtful SQL queries and enhancing query performance in terms of execution time...

PostgreSQL is an open-source, object-relational database system that lets you store and scale complicated data workloads safely. In this article, we discuss PostgreSQL, its uses, and benefits. What Is PostgreSQL? PostgreSQL is an advanced open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by PostgreSQL Global Development Group. It was started as part of the POSTGRES project in 1986 at the University of California, Berkeley. It was initially...

Microsoft operating systems hold a dominant market share of global computer systems, making using and optimizing Windows administrative tools critical. But what tools do admin users have at their disposal, and why are they important?  This guide looks at the long list of Windows administrators tools, how to use them, and the best free third-party tools to consider. What Are Windows Admin Tools? Windows administrative tools are...

The foundation of modern networking is the centralized process and IT framework known as the client-server model. For over 50 years, servers have been the machines and mechanisms to process end-user requests and deliver specific digital resources. These requests include anything from a Google search on a smartphone to a remote employee accessing confidential company information. In both instances, a user device triggers a request to...