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The use of hypervisors for server virtualization in modern-day computing offers many benefits to IT professionals. Hypervisors make it easy to manage a system’s available resources in a way that provides greater IT mobility since the guest virtual machines (VMs) are independent of the host hardware. In the server virtualization landscape, Proxmox and ESXi are two frequently mentioned examples of viable hypervisors. However, given the...

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (commonly known as RDBMS or simply RDB). It is a widely used tool that stores structured data in rows and columns in tables so it can be used with other stored data sets.  When working with a MySQL database, developers and database managers must perform a variety of tasks, including developing and running queries, maintaining objects, troubleshooting,...

VMware Fusion and Parallels Desktop are two of the top considerations for desktop virtualization on macOS devices, with multiple editions for small business to enterprise infrastructure needs. Virtualization has long been a valuable tool for individuals, businesses, and enterprise organizations looking to maximize existing hardware through virtual machines (VMs). In 2006, Parallels released the first commercially successful desktop virtualization tool for Mac devices with Parallels...

Network-attached storage (NAS) hardware and software solutions can ease and enhance the task of managing data for individuals up to enterprise data centers. NAS appliances offer organizations secure storage and file access to groups of users at a lower cost relative to the latest file servers. Both file servers and NAS perform similar functions, but most organizations don’t need the extent of features included in...

It wasn't long ago that any organization wishing to operate computers had to have, at the very least, its own server room — if not a full-fledged data center. These days, a business can access infrastructure as a service (IaaS), scaling up or down according to its needs. Read on to learn about the benefits of IaaS, and see the top IaaS providers. Read more:...

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...

SQL injections (SQLi) are an insidious form of attack that can access sensitive or private data. They first were discovered at the end of the last century. Despite their age, they are often used as an effective technique within the hacking tool bag. Here, we present the top SQLi detection tools. Read more: Best Server Security Tools Top SQLi Detection Tools There are a great many SQLi...

As organizations increasingly rely on virtualization and containerization, Proxmox and VMware are two notable selections for deploying virtual machines (VM). Though both vendors offer free options, Proxmox is fully open source and a favorite for home server aficionados. The virtualization pioneer, VMware, sits squarely at the front of the VM industry, offering advanced features and support for enterprise workloads. This article pits Proxmox vs VMware...