Limit system downtime with automation, increased security

Latest Technology News and Expert Advice A roundup of news and tips on the topics you're interested in | August 10, 2017 ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS Limit system downtime with automation, increased security Three ways for admins to use a VM snapshot Prepare your server fleet for a private cloud implementation Inside RapidMiner's data science platform How SAS Enterprise Miner simplifies the data mining process EXPERT ADVICE Limit system downtime with automation, increased security Even though IT teams strive for 100% uptime, system downtime remains a harsh reality. Combat that risk with the right mix of automation, orchestration and security tools.   Three ways for admins to use a VM snapshot An effective virtualization backup strategy is crucial for IT. Snapshots offer admins the opportunity to roll back VM settings to those used before an outage or unintended change.   Prepare your server fleet for a private cloud implementation To make a move toward private cloud services, IT teams first need to evaluate their current data center infrastructure, starting with server processor, memory and storage support.   Inside RapidMiner's data science platform The RapidMiner data science platform comprises products that enable both technical and nontechnical users to perform a variety of advanced data analytics functions.   How SAS Enterprise Miner simplifies the data mining process The SAS Enterprise Miner data mining tool helps users develop descriptive and predictive models, including components for predictive modeling and in-database scoring.   About This E-Newsletter This email is published by the TechTarget Security Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all Security Media Group emails, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Security Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. About TechTarget: TechTarget publishes media for IT pros with more than 100 focused websites providing quick access to a deep store of news, advice and analysis about the technologies, products and processes crucial to your job.