To master a server migration and ensure a smooth transition, the essential steps include assessing your current environment, detailed planning with dependency mapping, preparing the target environment, data migration, thorough testing and validation, user training, and post-migration optimization; prioritizing applications based on complexity and dependencies and considering data replication strategies to maintain business continuity and […]
What are cloud based applications? Software as a Service cloud based applications have been around since the late-nineties, evolving from simpler web applications that used technology, like Flash and Java, to provide primitive “desktop-like” functionality in a web browser. However, cloud based applications have evolved from basic web-hosted services to sophisticated, scalable solutions leveraging advanced […]
Right now we are in the second or third Golden Age of television, depending on how you define the era. The first Golden Age was the 1950s, where this relatively new medium called television came onto the scene. Television’s technological progress was fostered by companies like RCA (technology), as well as Hollywood’s content production studios such as Universal and Columbia, which drove this new medium to massive popularity.
The Xen hypervisor, also known simply as Xen, is an open-source virtualization platform that allows multiple operating systems to run on a single physical machine simultaneously. It is a type-1 hypervisor, which means it runs directly on server hardware, managing virtualized environments and providing a layer of abstraction between the physical hardware and the virtual […]
Who needs a company computer when you can access the same files, applications, and services from a personal device? Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) delivers an enterprise desktop experience without the physical desktop. Yes, this infrastructure enables just that. It can host virtual apps and a desktop operating system on a centralized server in a data […]
Containerization has taken a huge jump forward in the realm of software development and server management. Stemming from FreeBSD’s chroot system, container technology has evolved to widespread adoption thanks to the Docker engine and tools like Kubernetes.
If you don’t understand hypervisors, you should read our previous article explaining what a hypervisor is. Once reviewed, let’s get into it, as we have a long way to go to understanding the difference between the two types of hypervisors. We have previously defined hypervisor as a piece of software that runs on top of […]
Percona Server is an enhanced version of MySQL, tailored for demanding database needs. It serves as a vital component in the technology stack for businesses aiming to provide high-performance and reliable data storage and retrieval services, making it a valuable asset for many organizations across various industries. Read more: What is MariaDB vs MySQL? Percona […]
In this article, we will explore the factors that you should keep in mind when choosing a database server and take a look at three types of server – hybrid, cloud, and dedicated — and their suitability for hosting databases of various types and sizes.
One of the red hat major players with application servers is the WildFly server. It takes a front seat when it comes to web and enterprise applications, including functionality servers. WildFly is basically Red Hat’s open-source application server and has a powerful, but simple, user-focused server runtime mode. As a Java-based application server, top developers […]
