What is Db2? Db2 is a family of database management system (DBMS) products from IBM that serve several different operating system (OS) platforms. Used by organizations of all sizes, Db2 provides a data platform for both transactional and analytical operations, as well as continuous availability of data to keep transactional workflows and analytics operating efficiently. […]
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maximum transmission unit (MTU)
What is the maximum transmission unit (MTU)? The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest size frame or packet — in bytes or octets (eight-bit bytes) — that can be transmitted across a data link. It is most used in reference to packet size on an Ethernet network using the Internet Protocol (IP). MTU and […]
Uuencode (Uuencode/Uudecode)
What is Uuencode (Unix-to-Unix encoding)? Uuencode (also called Uuencode/Uudecode) is a popular utility for encoding and decoding files exchanged between users or systems in a network. It originated for use between users of UNIX systems (its name stood for “Unix-to-Unix encoding”). The command takes the default standard input and produces an encoded version to the standard output. […]
Evaluate edge computing software for device management
Edge computing can reduce the computing load on a data center’s infrastructure by moving data and calculations to the edge. However, such devices add complexity to an organization’s IT system, because staff must learn to deploy, secure and maintain them. Consider the various software management options for edge devices. As managing edge computing devices becomes […]
Why the cloud will never eat the data center
Sometimes it’s hard to see gradual changes in technology paradigms because they’re gradual. Sometimes it helps to play “Just suppose…” and see where it leads. So, just suppose that the cloud did what some radical thinkers say, and “absorbed the network”. That’s sure an exciting tag line, but is this even possible, and how might […]
What are some examples of organizational resilience?
Organizational resilience is key to a company’s long-term survival. It is a holistic approach to ensuring the organization’s ability to function after a disaster. It is also much more than just backup and disaster recovery, and it relies on operational resilience. Organizational resilience generally encompasses everything that an organization needs in order to continue to […]
Explore the benefits behind SCCM tenant attach
The cloud has its benefits, but not every IT team is ready to snip their tether to their on-premises management tools just yet. Many traditional products, such as System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), connect to the cloud, which removes some technical barriers, such as the need for a VPN. Not all enterprises are the same […]
HDLC (High-level Data Link Control)
What is HDLC (High-level Data Link Control)? HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) is a group of protocols or rules for transmitting data between network points (sometimes called nodes). In more technical terms, HDLC is a bit-oriented, synchronous data link layer protocol created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The standard for HDLC is ISO/IEC […]
IEEE 802.3
By What is IEEE 802.3? 802.3, or IEEE 802.3, is a working group of standard specifications for Ethernet, a method of packet-based physical communication in a local area network maintained by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). It defines a physical layer and a data link layer for media access control, or MAC […]
What is a Server?
A server is a computer program or device that provides a service to another computer program and its user, also known as the client. In a data center, the physical computer that a server program runs on is also frequently referred to as a server. That machine might be a dedicated server or it might be used for other purposes. In […]