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Fibre Channel over IP: What it is and what it’s used for

Fibre Channel over IP bundles Fibre Channel frames into IP packets and can be a cost-sensitive solution to link remote fabrics where no dark fibre exists between sites. Continue Reading
How to set up a Dell EqualLogic configuration in a VMware environment

Find out what the key steps are for setting up a Dell EqualLogic configuration for an iSCSI SAN in a VMware virtual server environment. Continue Reading
Fibre Channel SAN zoning: Pros and cons of WWN zoning and port zoning

Learn the difference between World Wide Name zoning (WWN zoning) and port zoning, as well as the pros and cons of each on a Fibre Channel storage-area network (Fibre Channel SAN). Continue Reading

Election might decide fate of FTC noncompetes ban
If the FTC's ban on noncompete agreements survives legal challenges, it might still face problems should there be an ...
FTC bans noncompete agreements in split vote
Now that the FTC has issued its final rule banning noncompete clauses, it's likely to face a bevy of legal challenges.
Ally's generative AI strategy eyes multiple LLMs, AI agents
The digital bank plans to privately host multiple LLMs on its GenAI platform, explore autonomous agent technology and evaluate ...

Risk & Repeat: Change Healthcare's bad ransomware bet
This Risk & Repeat podcast discusses Change Healthcare's ransomware attack and the apparent further spread of sensitive data ...
Dymium scares ransomware attacks with honeypot specters
Dymium, a security startup that recently emerged from stealth, offers ransomware defense for data stores with a network of ...
Cisco zero-day flaws in ASA, FTD software under attack
Cisco revealed that a nation-state threat campaign dubbed 'ArcaneDoor' exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in its Adaptive ...

Why GenAI infrastructure optimization starts with the network
GenAI deployment requires optimized infrastructure. The networking aspects, such as workload placement and the type of deployment...
Cisco charts new security terrain with Hypershield
Initially, Hypershield protects software, VMs and containerized applications running on Linux. Cisco's ambition is to eventually ...
Is network automation adoption necessary?
Automation is not a one-size-fits-all strategy for every network problem. Enterprises must examine their network's needs to ...

How to calculate data center cooling requirements
Data center cooling requirements are affected by several factors, including the equipment's heat output, floor area, facility ...
Lenovo, AMD broaden AI options for customers
Lenovo is expanding its partnership with AMD to bring more options for servers and HCI devices aimed at AI. It also launched an ...
Infrastructure for machine learning, AI requirements, examples
Infrastructure for machine learning, deep learning and AI has component and configuration requirements. Compare hardware and how ...

AtScale adds semantic layer support for AI, GenAI models
The vendor's new platform update centers around decision-making flexibility, collaboration and community, and includes a metadata...
Open source vs. proprietary database management
Open source and commercial databases are alternative options to help streamline data management processes. Examine the pros and ...
7 steps to create a data loss prevention policy
Data loss prevention is an ever-changing process of proactive and reactive protection and planning. Read on to learn how to set ...