When Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) announced plans to acquire Nimble Storage last year, there was some head-scratching in the storage array business. The acquisition seemed to fill a hole for customers seeking a dedicated, non-clustered array, but as one tech expert at the time asked,...
Six Common Pre-Conceived Notions of Hyperconverged Infrastructure Historically, when we heard “Hyperconverged Infrastructure,” it would bring to mind a few (and rightfully so) pre-conceived ideas of what Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) is about, and where it fits. Those notions included, but were not limited to: "HCI only...
Infrastructure complexity is a business killer. It destroys productivity and puts the brakes on innovation by creating bottlenecks to mission-critical resources. Adding to the mix, companies attempting to modernize have shifted into a bimodal IT architecture, which in some cases adds to the problem instead...
Are you tired of console cables and different flavors of PuTTY? Do the sheer number of SSH sessions piling up in your jump server overwhelm you? Considering the advanced features and cutting edge chipsets that today’s datacenter switches provide, it does seem odd that our...
You have most likely heard about Veeam and its growing success in the backup market for years. Its intuitive interface paired with abundant features, competitive pricing and simplified licensing model have set it apart from many of its competitors. It continues to remain a leader...
Let's face it: IT budgets are tight for every business, everywhere. As tight as finances are, today’s advanced infrastructure components are driving more value by eliminating legacy complexity that slows innovation and adds cost. All-flash storage arrays, like the HPE 3PAR StoreServ 7450, powered by...
Data center sprawl can cost your business in more ways than you think. Not only does it drain your budget with high operating expenses, it also takes up valuable floor space that could be used for revenue-generating initiatives. If you don’t think your business is...