Edge computing, a distributed computing architecture, has become the standard IT infrastructure in most industries, thanks to its benefits: increased data processing speeds, reduced bandwidth requirements, and fewer network congestions. Over the years, several organizations have rushed to deploy edge computing solutions, and the demand has constantly been rising. Even so, some edge computing companies […]
Data Center
What Are Data Center Tiers?
Data center tiers are a standardized ranking system used to classify data centers based on uptime and reliability. It was developed by the Uptime Institute during the 1990s, and remains the international standard for data center performance. The classification ranks data centers from Tier 1 to Tier 4, with Tier 1 being the simplest and Tier 4 […]
Data Center Migration Steps and Challenges
Introduction Given the growing demands of IT departments, physical space is at a premium in many data center facilities. On the other hand, the growing importance of cloud services and hybrid clouds have both raised concerns about data center usage and efficiency. Therefore, data center migration plays an important role in an enterprise’s IT strategy. […]
Understanding Data Center Redundancy
Maximizing the uptime should be the top priority for every data center, be they small or hyperscale. To keep your data center constantly running, a plan for redundancy systems is a must. What Is Data Center Redundancy? Data center redundancy refers to a system design where critical components such as UPS units, cooling systems and […]
Data Center Infrastructure: On-Premises vs. Cloud
Nowadays buzzwords like cloud computing and data center seem to be dominating tech conversations. Is the cloud more reliable than on-premises data centers? Do they differ in terms of data center infrastructure? These are some of the questions that keep bothering enterprises. Let’s take an objective look at the similarities and differences of on-premises and […]
Hybrid Cloud vs. Multi-Cloud: What is the difference?
In cloud computing, the cloud is a collection of servers that cloud customers access over the Internet. Cloud computing has different cloud deployments and is mainly divided into 4 types: private cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud. In this post, hybrid cloud and multi-cloud will be mainly introduced. Hybrid Cloud and Multi-Cloud Comparison Both […]