What are the Data Center Tiers? Tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 Definition and Comparison
We explain how data center tiers work including a summary of the tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 data center tiers & how they are classified with their components.
We explain how data center tiers work including a summary of the tier 1, 2, 3 and 4 data center tiers & how they are classified with their components.
In one of our previous articles, we discussed virtualization and types of virtualization. In this article, we are going to explain paravirtualization, a type of virtualization, and give you more insights into its advantages and when it is useful for your business. What Exactly is Paravirtualization? Paravirtualization is a type of virtualization that enables a […]
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 […]
Have you ever thought about how a hosting company is able to have 200 servers running while they have only 50 physical servers? Or how could you spin up a cloud server with Servermania in a minute? Well, the technology behind them is server virtualization technology, simply known as a VM ( Virtual Machine).
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 want to host an application or spin up a server online, there are two main choices to choose from. The first is to use a virtualized server, which is accomplished using a hypervisor. The other choice is to use a bare metal server, which hosting companies also call a dedicated server.
Businesses today use more server bandwidth than ever before. With file sizes getting larger and the internet getting faster, this trend isn’t likely to slow down anytime soon. You’ve probably seen companies offer unlimited bandwidth. While it is common for web hosting and VPS hosting providers to offer metered network bandwidth, unmetered bandwidth is an […]
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 […]
Large public cloud hosting providers like Google Cloud Platform and AWS EC2 have been dominating the hosting space for the past few years. But how do major cloud providers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform compare in pricing and features to ServerMania Cloud and Dedicated Servers? We hear from clients every day that […]
If you’ve ever wondered what the backbone of the virtualization industry is, you may be surprised to know that it’s the hypervisor. The reason for this, is that a hypervisor controls how virtual environments work and function. Have you ever considered how your computer is able to run multiple apps or programs all at once? […]
