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Ensuring ISO 27001 compliance is a cornerstone of security for modern data centers

ISO 27001 Compliance: What Data Center Operators and Customers Need to Know ISO 27001 Compliance: What Data Center Operators and Customers Need to Know

ISO 27001 compliance helps ensure data centers meet essential security standards, but how can operators and customers verify its effectiveness?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

Jan 7, 2025

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4 Min Read

Data center circuit breakers trip almost instantly to prevent equipment damage

Switches & Routers

A Guide to Data Center Circuit Breaker Design and Deployment A Guide to Data Center Circuit Breaker Design and Deployment

byChristopher Tozzi

Dec 12, 2024

5 Min Read

White box switches offer data centers cost savings and flexibility but may present challenges in setup and maintenance

Switches & Routers

White Box Switches: Benefits and Best Use Cases for Data Centers White Box Switches: Benefits and Best Use Cases for Data Centers

byChristopher Tozzi

Dec 4, 2024

4 Min Read

Data center reference design provides a blueprint for efficient facility configuration

Data Center Construction

How Data Center Reference Design Can Streamline Your Infrastructure Planning How Data Center Reference Design Can Streamline Your Infrastructure Planning

byChristopher Tozzi

Nov 13, 2024

4 Min Read

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Data Center Hardware

Switchboards vs. Switchgears: What’s Best for Data Centers?Switchboards vs. Switchgears: What’s Best for Data Centers?

byChristopher Tozzi

Oct 31, 2024

4 Min Read

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Data Center Hardware

How CXL Technology is Shaping the Future of Data Centers How CXL Technology is Shaping the Future of Data Centers

byKrishna Mallampati

Oct 24, 2024

6 Min Read

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What Is Quantum Networking, and What Might It Mean for Data Centers?

What Is Quantum Networking, and What Might It Mean for Data Centers?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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What Is Closed-Loop Cooling, and When Should Data Centers Use It?

What Is Closed-Loop Cooling, and When Should Data Centers Use It?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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What Is Server Consolidation and How Can It Improve Data Center Efficiency?

What Is Server Consolidation and How Can It Improve Data Center Efficiency?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Data Center Career Development

Data Center Administrator Essentials: Key Skills and Responsibilities

Data Center Administrator Essentials: Key Skills and Responsibilities

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Maximize Cloud Efficiency: What Is Object Storage?

Maximize Cloud Efficiency: What Is Object Storage?

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On-Premises vs. Cloud Storage: Choosing the Right Solution

On-Premises vs. Cloud Storage: Choosing the Right Solution

byDennis Hahn, Omdia

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Data Center ETFs: An Introductory Guide to Boosting Your Portfolio

Data Center ETFs: An Introductory Guide to Boosting Your Portfolio

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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What Is a Sovereign Cloud and Who Truly Benefits From It?

What Is a Sovereign Cloud and Who Truly Benefits From It?

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Looking to the Next Generation of Enterprise WAN Solutions

Looking to the Next Generation of Enterprise WAN Solutions

byNetwork Computing

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Quality of Service in Computer Networks: Boosting Performance

Quality of Service in Computer Networks: Boosting Performance

byBob Wallace, Contributor

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On-Prem vs. Private Cloud: What's the Difference?

On-Prem vs. Private Cloud: What's the Difference?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Data Observability

Understanding the Role of Network Taps in Data Center Observability

Understanding the Role of Network Taps in Data Center Observability

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

What is an IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit) and How Does it Work?

Data Center Hardware

What is an IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit) and How Does it Work?

What is an IPU (Infrastructure Processing Unit) and How Does it Work?

bySalvatore Salamone, Managing editor

GPU

GPU-as-a-Service: What IT Pros Need to Know

GPU-as-a-Service: What IT Pros Need to Know

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Data Center Hardware

What is an FPGA? Definition, Types, Programming, and More

What is an FPGA? Definition, Types, Programming, and More

byData Center Knowledge

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What Is Data Center PUE? Defining Power Usage Effectiveness

What Is Data Center PUE? Defining Power Usage Effectiveness

byAntonella Gina Fleitas

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Data Center Acronyms Cheat Sheet

Data Center Acronyms Cheat Sheet

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Traditional vs. Hyperscale Data Centers: What's the Difference?

Traditional vs. Hyperscale Data Centers: What's the Difference?

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Data Center Site Selection

5 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Data Center Location

5 Factors to Consider When Selecting a Data Center Location

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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AI Data Centers

Experimenting with AI for Cloud Administration

Experimenting with AI for Cloud Administration

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

Green technology powering the future

Data Center Sustainability: Green Solutions for the Future

Data Center Sustainability: Green Solutions for the Future

byData Center Knowledge Contributors, Green IT

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Understanding Cloud Cost Optimization Tools

Understanding Cloud Cost Optimization Tools

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Immutable Backups and The Public Cloud – Part II

Immutable Backups and The Public Cloud – Part II

byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor

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Immutable Backups and The Public Cloud – Part I

Immutable Backups and The Public Cloud – Part I

byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor

The Role of Atomic Clocks in Data Centers

The Role of Atomic Clocks in Data Centers

The Role of Atomic Clocks in Data Centers

byDavid Chandler

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How the Cloud Made Computing Harder, Not Easier

How the Cloud Made Computing Harder, Not Easier

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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How Reducing Technical Debt Improves Sustainability

How Reducing Technical Debt Improves Sustainability

byChristopher Tozzi, Technology Analyst

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Securing VM Workloads in the Cloud

Securing VM Workloads in the Cloud

byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor

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A Cloud Security Architect’s To-Do List

A Cloud Security Architect’s To-Do List

byKlaus Haller, Freelance Contributor

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