New coronavirus wreaking havoc on tech conference calendar

Modern Infrastructure Digest: News and advice for creating tomorrow's data centers

Modern Infrastructure Digest News and advice for creating tomorrow's data center | Mar 05, 2020 FEATURED STORY New coronavirus wreaking havoc on tech conference calendar By Eric Avidon, News Writer As the coronavirus continues to spread, the organizers of some technology conferences have decided to alter or cancel their events for the safety of attendees. Advertisement NEWS   Mainframe software market shrinks with BMC-Compuware deal The BMC acquisition of Compuware leaves BMC as the last major independent mainframe software company. But its new portfolio should help users transition to modern world of DevOps.   Dell EMC midrange storage launch put on hold Dell COO Jeff Clarke says he's to blame for delays in shipping the Dell EMC midrange storage array, claiming he pushed the launch so the vendor's sales force can get up to speed. EXPERT ADVICE   Third-party VM monitoring tools offer alternatives to native vendors Many admins rely on native tools to monitor VMs, such as Microsoft System Center, but third-party alternatives can offer improved capabilities, such as cost savings and integrations.   Tips for updating your corporate pandemic response plan To ensure your workplace pandemic response plan is up-to-date and sufficient, check it against other business continuity procedures, and consult important sources for further guidance.   7 PowerShell courses to help hone skills for all levels of expertise Online PowerShell courses, such as the seven examined here, offer systems administrators and other users basic tutorials as well as more advanced courses.   5 PowerShell tools to help simplify admin tasks and support Learn how systems admins, software developers and engineers can use tools, such as Cimitra Software, to build better PowerShell scripts to manage and automate repetitive tasks. About This E-Newsletter The Modern Infrastructure Digest is published by TechTarget, Inc., 275 Grove Street, Newton, Massachusetts, 02466 US. Click to: Unsubscribe. You are receiving this email because you are a member of TechTarget. When you access content from this email, your information may be shared with the sponsors or future sponsors of that content and with our Partners, see up-to-date Partners List, as described in our Privacy Policy. For additional information, please contact: webmaster@techtarget.com. © 2020 TechTarget, Inc. all rights reserved. Designated trademarks, brands, logos, and service marks are the property of their respective owners. Privacy Policy | Partners List