Blockbuster didn't adapt. Are you going to?

Blockbuster didn't adapt. Are you going to? 52% of the organizations from the Forbes 500 list in 200 are no longer on the list, and a large percentage of these drop offs can be attributed to one thing: a reluctance to adapt. Companies like Blackberry and Blockbuster were once tech and media giants, but due to an inability to keep up with changing demands, have fallen to the wayside. However, it's not too late for your organization to catc the digitization train. Watch this webcast to see how some of your fellow CIOs are planning on facing the digital challenge and how your path might look.  Sponsored by: Capriza VIEW NOW More on This Webcast: About the Speaker: Dion Hinchcliffe, CIO Advisor and IT Influencer ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER This email is published by the TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group. Copyright 2017 TechTarget, Inc. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. To unsubscribe from all TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, Go to unsubscribe. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466 Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy.

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Word of the Day: DSC pull server

Word of the Day Daily updates on the latest technology terms |August 31, 2017

DSC pull server A DSC pull server (desired state configuration pull server) is an automation server that allows configurations to be maintained on many servers, computer workstations and devices across a network. DSC pull servers use Microsoft Windows PowerShell DSC's declarative scripting to maintain current version software and also monitor and control the configuration of computers and services and the environment they run in. This capacity makes DSC pull servers very useful for administrators, allowing them to ensure reliability and interoperability between machines by stopping the configuration drift that can occur through making individual machine setting changes over time. DSC pull servers use PowerShell or Windows Server 2012 and client servers must be running Windows Management Framework (WMF) 4. Microsoft has also developed PowerShell DSC for Linux. Examples of how built-in DSC resources automation can configure and manage a set of computers or devices include: Enabling or disabling server roles and features. Managing registry settings. Managing files and directories. Starting, stopping, and managing processes and services. Managing groups and user accounts. Deploying new software. Managing environment variables. Running Windows PowerShell scripts. Fixing configurations that drift away from the desired state. Discovering the actual configuration state on a given client. Quote of the Day "The DSC push/pull model adds flexibility to environments that require a particular mode to maintain proper configurations." - Tim Warner   Trending Terms Microsoft Windows PowerShell DSC configuration drift Windows Server 2012 PowerShell Microsoft Windows Management Framework Microsoft Windows Server 2016   Learning Center Windows Server 2016 changes prompt a new look at management Some server admins prefer traditional GUI management, but certain Windows Server 2016 changes steer users toward automation -- and the cloud. Windows PowerShell DSC book trains IT to lock down systems This Windows PowerShell DSC book explains the fundamentals of the configuration management platform and shows admins how to set it up for their organization. These Windows configuration management tools can prevent mishaps Windows configuration management tools can ensure that organizations remain compliant -- even if undocumented changes are made to systems. Getting acquainted with PowerShell Desired State Configuration PowerShell Desired State Configuration has a few advantages over other systems management tools. Here are some of its benefits. Learn the basics of PowerShell Desired State Configuration PowerShell Desired State Configuration is a configuration management feature in Windows PowerShell. Learn the fundamentals and where it can help. Quiz Yourself _________ management allows a system administrator to monitor and manage servers by remote control. a. LUN b. lights-out Answer       Stay In Touch For feedback about any of our definitions or to suggest a new definition, please contact me at: mrouse@techtarget.com   Visit the Word of the Day Archives and catch up on what you've missed!   FOLLOW US About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Whatis.com, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Whatis, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

RIP hard disk drives (1957-2017)

RIP Hard Disk Drives (1957-2017)

The exorbitant costs of SSDs once meant that their performance improvements weren’t enough to lure IT pros away from tried-and-true hard disk drives. But it’s now 2017: SSDs have come a long way in the last couple of years, and they’re now more affordable than ever. In this e-guide, our experts explain why hard disk drives are going the way of the dinosaur – and why the way of the future is SSD. Read on now to learn more.

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Cloud Security 101

Cloud Security 101

The economics and scalability of the cloud make it a great choice for data storage, but the idea of moving your data to cloud servicescan be nerve-wracking. What kind of data security and recovery can cloud services offer? This e-book discusses a 3-part data security model to keep in mind when you’re looking to leverage the cloud. Discover the importance of confidentiality, integrity, and availability in securing the cloud.

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Big data forces rethink on BI dashboards; judicious use of chatbots pays off; Oracle eyes blockchain

Information Management Digest A roundup of information management content from TechTarget's network | Aug. 31, 2017 FEATURED STORY Big data forces a reassessment of how to use BI dashboards By Ed Burns, Senior News Writer BI dashboards are still a top priority for most businesses looking to give execs access to analytics data. But emerging trends around big data are forcing BI and IT teams to rethink how dashboards can be built and used effectively. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com) Advertisement NEWS   AI chatbots can provide value to businesses when used wisely Investments in AI chatbots can pay off for businesses, but customer service teams still need to keep people around to provide things like emotional empathy and an engaging voice. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Confluent 'SQL-izes' its Kafka data streaming framework SQL on Hadoop arrived -- so did SQL on Spark. Now, SQL on Kafka is emerging to provide a different way to query and analyze Kafka data as it streams into enterprise systems. (SearchDataManagement.com)   Oracle Blockchain Cloud Service set to be unveiled soon Following rivals Microsoft Azure and IBM, Oracle plans to release its Blockchain Cloud Service in an effort to give cloud users a higher level of security, with details due at Oracle OpenWorld. (SearchOracle.com)   Database security issues shadow distributed data architectures As companies distribute data across various platforms, they may need to pay more attention to securing it in databases and other repositories where security is far from baked in. (SearchDataManagement.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Inside consumer tech vendors' push for enterprise analytics Cloud computing trends are pushing consumer tech companies like Amazon and Google to market enterprise analytics software. This podcast examines those trends. (SearchBusinessAnalytics.com)   Oracle HCM Cloud vs. Workday HCM: Which is right for you? Oracle and Workday are battling each other to gain an edge in the human capital management market. Here's how their suites of cloud HCM applications stack up against one another. (SearchOracle.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Information Management Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Enterprise Applications Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

New downloadable Buyer's Guide: Backup Software

We’re pleased to announced SearchDataBackup.com’s Buyer’s Guide: Backup Software.

The editors at SearchDataBackup.com have provided several leading backup vendors with exhaustive questionnaires - all with the goal of providing IT buyers with everything they need to know while evaluating new backup software. Inside, we cover:

• 5 challenges when buying backup and restore software
• Which enterprise data backup software is right for your business?
• Do you still need an enterprise-level backup software application?
• And more!

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Storage, Data Center, Virtualization, End User Computing, CIO/IT Strategy & Latin America

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VMworld award winners; NSX networking ready to go; and more

Modern Infrastructure Digest News and advice for creating tomorrow's data center | August 31, 2017 FEATURED STORY VMworld US award winners By Ryann Burnett, Site Editor The Best of VMworld Awards highlight the most innovative products on display at VMworld 2017. Here are the winners of all seven categories and Best of Show. (SearchServerVirtualization.com) Advertisement NEWS   VMware sees NSX networking layer as enterprise glue It's waited in the wings for years, but at VMworld 2017, VMware's NSX networking software is ready for its close-up. (SearchServerVirtualization.com)   IT shops gauge costs, benefits of VMware Cloud on AWS Enterprises say they're ready to judge whether VMware Cloud on AWS delivers its promise to combine the best of both on-premises and public cloud worlds. (SearchAWS.com) EXPERT ADVICE   Learn about, compare and choose the right DCIM software DCIM software helps data center teams monitor networks, manage assets and optimize power and cooling infrastructures, among other tasks. (SearchDataCenter.com)   Where can you download VMware Photon and get support? The VMware Photon platform GitHub wiki page not only provides a number of installation options, it also points you in the right direction for support. (SearchVMware.com)   Tips to navigate VMware licensing features Follow this practical VMware licensing guide and plan your budget -- you'll be better prepared for necessary expansion or upgrades. (SearchServerVirtualization.com)   Craft repeatability into container lifecycle management Container lifecycle management gets specific about all its moving parts, demanding reproducible processes and granular state specifications. (SearchITOperations.com)   Take the container hosting quiz These 10 questions test your knowledge of container host machine relationships, from scalability to isolation. (SearchITOperations.com)   Use the SLES platform for Xen virtualization An automated environment with high availability eases management of Xen VMs on the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server platform. (SearchServerVirtualization.com)   What stretched cluster configurations does vSAN 6.6 offer? A vSAN Stretched Cluster allows you to access a single cluster with a single vSAN data store from two different sites, thereby increasing availability. (SearchVMware.com)   Emerging data center workloads drive new infrastructure demands As the IT industry moves forward, emerging data center workloads -- such as big data, AI, machine learning and IoT -- create some challenges. (SearchDataCenter.com) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Modern Infrastructure Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Data Center and Virtualization Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2016 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

Is SSD still at dollar per gigabyte parity with HDDs?

August 31, 2017   Business Technology Research from TechTarget     Is SSD still at dollar per gigabyte parity with HDDs? Sponsored by Dell EMC Download this paper to gain a brief look at the evolving economics of all-flash, and how higher density arrays, smaller storage footprints, and built-in intelligent capacity optimization contributed to flash's affordability. Read more...     BI market study: Vendors vs. tools vs. uses Sponsored by Looker Making better decisions is the top objective for business intelligence – well ahead of revenue and competitive objectives. In this 2017 Business Intelligence Market Study excerpt by Dresner Advisory Services, LLC, learn about the current use of BI tools, and discover an industry and vendor analysis. Read more...     How does an online partner impact cloud provider services? Sponsored by TechData - Avepoint As a cloud provider, you need to be capable of operating your client's managed services, like migration, backup, and archiving, without much hassle. Access this white paper to learn about an online partner service that will assist you in delivering a better service to your clients without having to sacrifice control. Read more...     5 steps to strong cloud data management Sponsored by Commvault In this guide to learn 5 steps to developing a strong data management strategy for your cloud storage environments. Find out how you can take full advantage of your cloud investment without compromising protection here. Read more...     Top 5 cloud concerns for the financial industry Sponsored by Peak10 The financial industry is known for being slow to adopt new technologies, and cloud is next on its agenda. Read on to learn about the top 5 concerns that are causing the financial services industry to take its time adopting cloud technology and why the benefits still outweigh the risks. Read more...   This newsletter is published by TechTarget. TechTarget, Member Services, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe

The illusion of speed in software | PLUS: Microsoft stops Windows 10 Insider Preview issues lists

ITKnowledgeExchange - a TechTarget Expert Community   AUG 31 Community Update       The illusion of speed in software   By Justin Rohrman on Uncharted Waters It's all about speed when it comes to the software industry. But is being too fast a bad thing for development teams?   View and Respond           MORE IT STORIES   Recruiting smartly for the Internet of Things   Okta to developers: Get identity out of shadow IT   HDS aims to unify compute for hybrid clouds           Microsoft stops Windows 10 Insider Preview issues lists   By Ed Tittel on Windows Enterprise Desktop Here's a bit of interesting Windows 10 news for you: As of Build 16273, Microsoft will no longer include known issues in its Insider Preview release info. Is this a good move by the company?   View and Respond           MORE FROM THE TECHTARGET NETWORK   Four most interesting findings from the 2017 HIMSS cybersecurity survey   By Kristen Lee on Health IT Pulse From April to May 2017, HIMSS North America commissioned a survey on the topic of healthcare cybersecurity. Check out the most fascinating results.   Find Out More     About This Email You're getting this email because you subscribed to Community Updates on ITKnowledgeExchange.com. If you'd no longer like to follow this tag, you can unsubscribe here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget, Member Services, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

SSD technical highlight: Sub-millisecond response times, and more

August 31, 2017   Business Technology Research from TechTarget     SSD technical highlight: Sub-millisecond response times, and more Sponsored by Dell EMC Download this resource to discover how implementing all-flash in your organization will jump-start your infrastructure with 3x faster, ultra-low latency, and sub-millisecond response times, the ability to automatically move cold data to the cloud, and much more. Read more...     Tools to help in migrating to SharePoint Sponsored by TechData - Avepoint If you're looking to migrate content to Microsoft SharePoint, there are tools that can help you do so quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively. Access this white paper to learn about one such migration tool and the key benefits you will realize - benefits you risk missing out on if you choose to migrate without help. Read more...     BI initiatives for SMBs: What are your peers up to? Sponsored by Looker Small to medium businesses (SMBs) prioritize a wide span of BI technologies and initiatives. But which BI initiatives are right for you? In this Dresner Advisory Services, LLC research report, discover what your SMB peers are considering for BI initiatives, how they are using enterprise data, and more. Read more...     What is driving hybrid cloud adoption? Sponsored by Commvault If you have a cloud, you may be surprised to find out that your implementation could be considered a hybrid cloud. Take 2 minutes as Forrester Principal Analyst Dave Bartoletti explains the five reasons why we are seeing an increase in enterprise hybrid cloud adoption. Read more...     Cloud storage workload rightsizing best practices Sponsored by Peak10 When moving to the cloud, you need to make sure you don't overload or under-utilize the cloud. Rightsizing your cloud workloads effectively saves you from mishandling your resources and prevent disaster. Read on to learn 4 best practices when planning out your cloud strategy. Read more...   This newsletter is published by TechTarget. TechTarget, Member Services, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe

Hybrid database management: The best of both worlds

August 31, 2017   Business Technology Research from TechTarget     Hybrid database management: The best of both worlds Sponsored by Aerospike In this Forrester report, learn how hybrid memory allows for affordable, manageable, low-latency access to data, and supports new generations of operational and analytical apps. You'll also hear from some early adopters, on how their hybrid architecture has improved their database management. Read more...     Best practices for cloud migration Sponsored by TechData - Avepoint Your organization is moving to the cloud. It's not a matter of if, but when. Thankfully, there are organizations that have migrated before you and best practices have emerged. This white paper covers best practices for migrating to Office 365. Read more...     Dollar Shave Club's data is a cut above the rest: Case study Sponsored by Looker How does a small e-commerce business with a good idea - and a great sense of humor - solve their data bottleneck and go up against leading retail giants to win? Ask Dollar Shave Club. In this case study, learn how this e-commerce upstart trimmed its data bottleneck considerably. Read more...     Do you have an agile customer engagement center, or a lagging contact center? Sponsored by Genesys Join Art Schoeller, Vice President and Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, to learn how to determine if your contact center is strategic or hindering to your enterprise's digital transformation journey. Read more...     Patient portals and healthcare security: A balancing act Sponsored by Commvault In this resource, learn how you can balance all the benefits of patient portals with your healthcare organization's security strategy. Read more...   This newsletter is published by TechTarget. TechTarget, Member Services, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. When you access content from this newsletter, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content as described in our Privacy Policy. Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe