Storage IO Blog

JANUARY 12, 2014

Some Windows Server Storage I/O related commands The following are some commands and tools for Microsoft Windows environments that are useful for storage I/O activities (among others).

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Storage Windows Vmware Backup 62

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 22, 2023

After marked increase in cloud adoption through the pandemic, enterprises are facing new challenges, namely around the security, maintenance, and management of cloud infrastructure. These IT pros can also help organizations avoid potential risks around cloud security, while ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud across the company.

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Cloud Company Devops Disaster Recovery 125

Linux Academy

MAY 7, 2019

We Azure, just like Microsoft Linux! Linux Academy is the only way to get exam-like training for multiple Microsoft Azure certifications, check out this blog post if you’re wondering where to get started in Azure. Identity and security. Develop solutions that use storage tables. Implement secure data solutions.

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Training Linux Course Microsoft 80

Linux Academy

JANUARY 1, 2020

How to Get a Linux Job. This course helps prepare you for applying for and successfully obtaining a Linux Job. This course dives into LXC (Linux Containers) and its container manager, LXD. Students will learn by doing through installing and configuring containers and thoughtfully selecting a persistent storage strategy.

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Course Linux Devops Big Data 31

Linux Academy

JANUARY 30, 2020

How to Get a Linux Job. This course helps prepare you for applying for and successfully obtaining a Linux Job. This course dives into LXC (Linux Containers) and its container manager, LXD. Students will learn by doing through installing and configuring containers and thoughtfully selecting a persistent storage strategy.

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Course Linux Devops Big Data 29

Linux Academy

MAY 7, 2019

Linux Academy is the only way to get exam-like training for multiple Microsoft Azure certifications, check out this blog post if you’re wondering where to get started in Azure. Identity and security. Develop solutions that use storage tables. Develop solutions that use Cosmos DB storage. Azure, just like Microsoft

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Training Course Linux Microsoft 83

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq. Michael Kashin shares the journey of containerizing NVIDIA Cumulus Linux. Networking. So useful.).

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Linux Load Balancer Malware Virtualization 90

Scott Lowe

JUNE 20, 2016

I’d heard of Plumgrid, but wanted to take this time to better understand their architecture. As it turns out, their architecture is quite interesting. Route aggregation is leveraged wherever possible, and Calico programs IPTables on each host to handle security policies. Project Calico. Next, I stopped by the Calico booth.

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Meeting Linux Storage Network 60

Linux Academy

DECEMBER 1, 2019

To continually support your mission to learn and grow, we are always adding new, free courses and resources for developing Linux and Cloud skills. Members of the Linux Academy community come together and share their insights and questions. Microsoft SQL Server on Linux Quick Start. How to Get a Linux Job. AWS Concepts.

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Course Linux Devops Big Data 26

Linux Academy

JULY 30, 2019

Our free cloud training allows students to begin developing their Linux and Cloud skills. Visit the Linux Academy Booth at Black Hat or find Ell at any of the other Hacker Summer Camp events! AWS Security Essentials – This course prepares learners to be more security-minded with their architecture in AWS.

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Course Linux Devops Cloud 25

Linux Academy

MAY 7, 2019

Linux Academy is the only way to get exam-like training for multiple Microsoft Azure certifications, check out this blog post if you’re wondering where to get started in Azure. Identity and security. Develop solutions that use storage tables. Develop solutions that use Cosmos DB storage. Azure, just like Microsoft

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Training Course Linux Microsoft 60

CTOvision

DECEMBER 11, 2015

We must approve and deploy in an environment with significant cultural, regulatory and security guardrails. Each cloud computing provider has “opinionated” ways of handling things such as load balancing, elastic scaling, service discovery, data access, and security to name just a few. This is where container technologies help out.

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Devops Government Applications Load Balancer 150

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq along the way. Michael Kashin shares the journey of containerizing NVIDIA Cumulus Linux.

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Linux Load Balancer Malware Virtualization 60

Scott Lowe

MAY 27, 2022

Isovalent—the company behind the Cilium project—has been talking a lot about how the use of eBPF will transform things, including the architecture of a service mesh. Researchers have uncovered a potential security flaw in Apple Silicon CPUs; more details in this 9to5Mac article. Networking. Virtualization.

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Virtualization Storage Programming Network 79

Linux Academy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

To continually support your mission to learn and grow, we are always adding new, free courses and resources for developing Linux and Cloud skills. Members of the Linux Academy community come together and share their insights and questions. How to Get a Linux Job. Build Your Own Linux From Scratch. Free Mastery Courses.

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Linux Course Devops Big Data 22

Scott Lowe

MAY 7, 2021

In this Technology Short Take, I’ve gathered some links for you covering topics like Azure and AWS networking, moving from macOS to Linux (and back again), and more. VentureBeat discusses Armv9 , a new architectural update for Arm-based CPUs. Marco Lancini discusses security logging in AWS environments. Networking.

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Linux Hardware Network Cloud 60

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 11, 2016

In this post you’ll find a collection of links to articles discussing the major data center technologies—networking, hardware, security, cloud computing, applications, virtualization…you name it! (If What will happen when you combine GPUs and persistent storage? and Trend Micro’s Deep Security in this article. Networking.

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Vmware Hardware Storage Linux 60

Scott Lowe

MARCH 2, 2020

Redpill Linpro talks to readers about their new routers running Cumulus Linux. There’s a security vulnerability , so don’t let your smart home get hacked. I recently found this page , and thought it was a great idea—trying to bring improved security to the masses. I need to move it back to Windows from Linux.

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Linux Windows Hardware Network 60

Linux Academy

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

To continually support your mission to learn and grow, we are always adding new, free courses and resources for developing Linux and Cloud skills. Members of the Linux Academy community come together and share their insights and questions. Microsoft SQL Server on Linux Quick Start. How to Get a Linux Job. AWS Concepts.

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Course Linux Devops Big Data 15

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

This includes cgroups (the ability to control resource allocation/utilization), which is built into the Linux kernel. The discussion now transitions into a quick review of the underlying Docker architecture. There is a Docker daemon that runs on Linux; the Docker client can be run elsewhere. Docker Making Its Move.

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Virtualization Linux Intel Construction 100

Linux Academy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Implement and manage storage. This exam measures your ability to do the following: Implement data storage solutions. Microsoft SQL Server on Linux Quick Start : This course teaches learners how to install and configure an SQL Server on Linux, whether using a traditional machine, containers, or an Azure SQL VM.

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Linux Course Microsoft Devops 14

Linux Academy

AUGUST 29, 2019

To continually support you in your mission to learn and grow we are always adding new courses and free resources to begin developing your Linux and Cloud skills. Courses Free in September: Microsoft SQL Server On Linux Quick Start. Linux Networking and Trouble Shooting. How to Get a Linux Job. Git Quick Start.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

General Motors announced a new “end-to-end” software platform for its cars called “Ultifi” — a play on the name Ultium , which is the automaker’s new electric vehicle battery architecture. The Linux-based system will also be available to third-party developers who may want to create apps and other features for GM customers.

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Software Software Automotive Storage 75

Scott Lowe

MARCH 17, 2016

At DevOps Networking Forum 2016, I had the opportunity to share a presentation on some Linux networking options. Russell Pope at Kovarus recently wrote about using security groups to manage the VMware NSX distributed firewall. I knew Microsoft was cozying up to Linux, but I honestly didn’t expect they would port SQL Server to Linux.

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Vmware Linux Network Open Source 60

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 11, 2012

In recent years, we’ve seen more devices running off-the-shelf software (like Linux). Verplanke describes three use cases for virtualized communications platforms: security appliance virtualization, router and edge device virtualization, and service delivery platform virtualization. Is the Linux bridge efficient enough?

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Virtualization Intel Cloud Data 113

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

Amit Aneja has a two-part series (so far) explaining the routing architecture in NSX-T (which brings multi-hypervisor and multi-cloud support to the NSX platform). I’m not really sure if this belongs in networking or not (how does one classify OS kernel-level work on networking and security?), Networking.

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Vmware Linux Network Storage 60

Scott Lowe

MARCH 12, 2021

I didn’t do so well on storage links; apologies to my storage-focused friends! I recently came across this series on AWS security by ScaleSec. Alex Gurbych discusses a microservices architecture, including adapting the concepts to actual services and offerings from AWS. Welcome to Technology Short Take #138.

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IPv6 Network Storage Policies 60

Linux Academy

JULY 30, 2019

Our free cloud training allows students to begin developing their Linux and Cloud skills. Visit the Linux Academy Booth at Black Hat or find Ell at any of the other Hacker Summer Camp events! AWS Security Essentials – This course prepares learners to be more security-minded with their architecture in AWS.

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Course Linux Devops Cloud 12

CTOvision

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Implementing an Enterprise Data Hub — Technical perspectives for implementing enterprise data hub architectures, converged analytics for workflow optimization, and the essential role of open standards and frameworks to ensure continuous innovation. Data Security—What’s New and What’s Next? Eddie Garcia. 10:50 – 11:35 AM. Eddie Garcia.

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Fractional CTO CTO CTO Hire Big Data 150

CTOvision

JANUARY 18, 2015

Implementing an Enterprise Data Hub — Technical perspectives for implementing enterprise data hub architectures, converged analytics for workflow optimization, and the essential role of open standards and frameworks to ensure continuous innovation. Data Security—What’s New and What’s Next? Eddie Garcia. 10:50 – 11:35 AM. Eddie Garcia.

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Program Management Fractional CTO CTO Programming 150

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Erik Smith, notably known for his outstanding posts on storage and FCoE, takes a stab at describing some of the differences between SDN and network virtualization in this post. This is an awesome overview of the OpenStack Folsom architecture , courtesy of Ken Pepple. Is Cisco’s Insieme effort producing a storage product?

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Storage Vmware Linux Virtualization 92

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

If you’re interested in learning more about some of the new security features in vSphere 6.5, check out this post by Mike Foley—he has pointers to more details on VM Encryption, Secure Boot, and Encrypted vMotion. Flatpak is a (relatively) new application packaging/sandboxing mechanism for Linux applications.

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Linux Network Virtualization IPv6 60

Cloud Musings

JANUARY 30, 2017

This NCTA program was designed to provide IT professionals with a strong foundation in cloud technologies, and overall cloud architecture and management of cloud infrastructure, as well as a solid technical background in modern web services deployment and administration. If you want to secure your IT future, schedule a consultation today.

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Web Services Architecture Cloud Programming 70

Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Major Hayden talks about ansible-hardening , a new role that grew out of an OpenStack-related security role. Here’s a quick note about AWS security groups and traffic flows. Lior Kamrat has a multi-part series on an architecture that blends Mesosphere DC/OS, Azure, Docker, and VMware vSphere. Larry Smith Jr.

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Vmware Storage Engineering Network 60

Scott Lowe

MARCH 2, 2017

Here’s a great article highlighting some of the risks involved in relying only on HTTPS certificates to denote the “security” or “validity” of a site. For me, the key takeaway was that you need to carefully examine the architecture of your application(s) in order to understand where serverless (function-as-a-service) is the best fit.

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Linux Devops Open Source Virtualization 60

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 6, 2013

A fan of network virtualization might also say that decomposing today’s complex physical networks into multiple simple logical networks on top of a simpler physical transport network—similar to Mike’s suggestion of converging on a smaller set of reference architectures—might also help. (Of Any thoughts?

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Vmware Storage Linux Network 60

Scott Lowe

JANUARY 28, 2016

The rise of Linux in importance in the networking industry continues, with Arista announcing enhancements to Arista EOS to support—among other things—Docker containers. As a partial counterpoint to the increased use/visibility of Linux in the networking industry, check out Ivan’s take on Dell’s OS10 announcement. Networking.

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