Servers

Serverless computing offers an alternative to traditional compute methods and infracture, which frees up time for IT personnel to dedicate to more important tasks. As such, serverless computing is becoming more popular in industry and market trends. An O’Reilly survey found that 40% of respondents worked at a company that had adopted serverless architecture. And a Datadog survey discovered that 50% of AWS users were using the...

As data grows in complexity and volume, businesses need better ways to manage it. This is where data mesh and data fabric come in. These are two of the most popular next-generation data management concepts. They both have their strengths and weaknesses, but they are also complementary. We break down these two concepts and examine how you can use these solutions to leverage your enterprise...

Designing a database is one of the most important steps in creating scalable and high-performance applications. Database administrators (DBAs) must keep several best practices in mind when designing their databases, as improper design can lead to decreased performance and even data loss. Database Design Considerations First and foremost, administrators need to have a clear understanding of their data. What kind of data are they working with?...

Network-attached storage (NAS) solutions have long been a valuable way for networks to store, organize, and migrate data securely. Luckily, there are plenty of free and open source solutions to consider. While enterprise-grade NAS solutions often provide clients with the hardware and software needed to deploy network-attached storage, open source offerings allow anyone with the appropriate hardware to download, install, and configure NAS software. Long after...

Serverless architecture is an approach to building and running applications and services without having to manage the underlying server infrastructure. In this article, we discuss serverless architecture and its benefits, and take a look at the top serverless providers. Read more: What Is a Server and What Do Servers Do? What Is Serverless Architecture? First of all, the term "serverless" is misleading — this is a managed...

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...

Network servers are high-powered computers used as a central repository for data and various programs shared by users within a network.  Users have a universe of programs and files they retain on their PCs, laptops, and devices. When enough users share the same resources, a network server is a general-purpose system that can enable sharing, storing, and management of network resources.  Though “network server” was a...

Data center infrastructure management (DCIM) is a set of best practices that provide centralized management of data centers. With the right tools, the data center operators can monitor their system operation status and manage equipment and wiring seamlessly. DCIM makes the operation management of data centers easier and more flexible. In this article, we discuss DCIM, why it is necessary, and its benefits. Read more: Best...