Data centers are among the largest consumers of energy worldwide, accounting for up to 3% of global electricity consumption, a figure expected to rise with increasing demand for computing power and services. Energy consumption is a main concern in the data center industry as managers struggle to find ways to improve overall efficiency and environmental sustainability amidst the green wave of new reporting and operating regulations.

In a time where sustainability is a critical concern, data centers play a pivotal role in shaping the future of environmental responsibility. Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is a core metric in assessing the energy efficiency of data centers. But how exactly does PUE relate to sustainability, and what role does it play in the broader context of ecological responsibility?

Want to learn more about the best synthetic monitoring tools in 2024? You’ve come to the right place. Synthetic monitoring refers to the process of using a software to test and evaluate the functionality of an application or a website. By following a script, synthetic monitoring mimics the behavior of a user, navigating through pages or filling out forms.

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Cloud observability tools offer visibility into your cloud infrastructure. They collect data from various sources to help you understand your applications’ performance. The tools enable you to monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot your cloud environment. In this guide, we’ll share why cloud observability is important and the best tools to consider.

TLS (transport layer security) is the secure communication protocol used by much of the internet. Everything from the encrypted connection your web browser uses to connect to websites, to the secure connections used by your banking apps, TLS is the industry standard, and the reason you’re able to confidently transfer sensitive information online.

PGP (Pretty Good Privacy) is software that encrypts data. It’s widely used, and has become the standard for email and file encryption, making it an important component of cybersecurity. This article explains what PGP Encryption is in detail, its purpose, and its real-world applications, as well as how and when you should use it.

This is a guest blogpost from Dave Kempe from Sol1 At Sol1, we provide services around scaling and automating Icinga rollouts for customers. In large environments, we make heavy use of the excellent distributed monitoring features of Icinga to build redundant clusters across datacenters. Icinga uses the object types of Endpoints and Zones to designate the cluster layout, where a Zone contains Endpoints, and may have a parent Zone. Using this logic, a Zone with no parents is the top level zone.

Starting with ITIL can be overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure of where to begin. Don't worry; we’re here to help you take the right steps with some essential ITIL best practices. This article will guide you in building a solid foundation for implementing ITIL effectively before diving into the official components of the framework. We've gathered these practical steps to set you up for success in managing IT services that align with your organization’s goals.

In today's digital-first world, businesses rely heavily on technology to drive operations, enhance productivity, and stay competitive. However, managing the myriad of IT resources within an organization requires more than just having the right tools; it demands strategic oversight. This is where ITAM vs ITSM comes into play.