The number one fastest supercomputer in the world (at the time of this writing) is the Summit supercomputer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. This computer uses over 2 million cores and almost 3 Petabytes of memory. However, what is more extraordinary about this supercomputer is that it’s also the #5 greenest supercomputer in the world […]
Do you need your own dedicated server, or can you trust a cloud service for hosting? Before you make a decision, it’s crucial to understand the differences between dedicated server hosting & cloud hosting—which are rapidly emerging as the dominant modes for organizational hosting. There are real budgeting and operational implications to consider before settling […]
A cloud server is a virtualized server that powers storage resources and shared computing resources. Cloud server networks provide nearly unlimited resources and diverse capabilities. The virtualization technology allows the demand for a particular set resources or network to be spread over multiple servers at the same time. This allows for maximized security and practically […]
There are a variety of computing workloads that support successful business operations. If we were to maximize resource usage for these workloads, we would end up with a vast assortment of computer chassis, hard drives, RAM chips, and a host of various other computer parts. And although this assortment would provide coverage for the current […]
Cloud computing is an operations model, and a cloud server (or VM) is the productization of that operations model. There is no Cloud Layer When it comes to the actual cloud server, there is no cloud layer or cloud software. Software called a hypervisor is used to abstract resources through virtualization. Cloud itself is not […]
The cloud is a computing wonder that will change IT forever. For the cloud to be revolutionary, the cloud computing resources must be integrated into IT infrastructure in a manner that allows them to be managed and controlled. Research on the Utilization of Cloud The research firm Osterman Research and Electric Cloud®, recently released results […]
When it comes to websites and your online presence, there is an abundance of styles, ideas, and languages you can use. Some languages are more important, versatile, and common than others. These languages will make sure your website looks and works correctly in all browsers and operating systems, which will save you time and frustration. […]
Most of the time when hosting providers refers to Cloud hosting, they tend to leave out the fact that Cloud is primarily built on hardware-based dedicated server(s) infrastructure. The strength and resiliency of your cloud infrastructure depend on its underlying core hardware and the network where it’s hosted. For the purpose of this discussion, I […]
Demand for Public Cloud Computing Services Remains Strong, but Adoption Hurdles Persist NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Market Monitor, a service of 451 Research, projects that Cloud market revenue will increase at a 36% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), putting the cloud computing market just shy of $20 billion at the end of […]
Computer clouds have been credited with making the workplace more efficient and giving consumers anytime-anywhere access to emails, photos, documents, and music as well as helping companies crunch through masses of data to gain business intelligence. Now it looks like the cloud might help cure cancer too. The National Cancer Institute plans to sponsor three […]