New technologies keep on coming, but which are better to invest in now versus later? CompTIA’s recently released a prioritized list of top 10 emerging technologies. CompTIA’s newly-formed Emerging Technology Community recently announced a Top 10 list of emerging technologies it believes will have the greatest near-term impact on vendors’ bottom lines, channel opportunities, and end users’ […]
Using DevOps to Simplify Disaster Recovery
Disaster recovery plans are quickly outdated in today’s changing environments. One way to keep DR plans updated and tested is to incorporate DevOps practices. Maintaining up to date and correct disaster recovery (DR) plans is a constant challenge within an IT environment. Many companies struggle to maintain and validate their DR Plans, decreasing the likelihood […]
Redefining Active-Active Network Connections
Network device and data center connections often described as “active-active” might be better termed “psuedo active-active.” Have you noticed that “active-active” has gotten over-used in networking? Not to mention, used inappropriately? The industry could use a little more accuracy in terminology, and perhaps candor, around the use of “active-active.” My suggestion: The term “pseudo active-active” […]