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Supermicro 4U Storage Server Features 72 Hot-Swap SAS2 Drives

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 08/21/2010 08:21 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Mainboard maker, Supermicro, have been cranking out Server platforms for years now. However, the server board giant has introduced a new line of storage servers. The Storage server model, SC417, is a double-sided storage server. It features a 4U rack size with up to 72 2.5 SAS based disk for a whopping capacity of 43TB via a cascading feature. It's brain power also comes from an AMD 12 Core Opteron processor.

Check out the blurb, here.

What Do You Hate The Most about Your Mac?

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 08/19/2010 07:29 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Brian Felds from over at Felds thoughts, posted a question that is rarely asked: What do you hate about your Mac? One can probably think it would be cost. But, judging by the feedback, there is more in-depth about it than just price. Check out the Q&A here.

Top IT jobs for 2010

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 08/19/2010 07:23 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The folk over at Global Knowledge have posted an article that list the Top IT jobs for 2010. Normally, this list is kicked around randomly throughout the year. However, Scott Muller post his thoughts on each position. Here a few;

1)Information Systems Auditor

2)Database Administrator

3)Computer Forensics

4)Project Manager

5)Network Administrator

Check the rest of the listing and the article, here.

AMD Starts Talking 'Bulldozer'

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 08/11/2010 08:26 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Advanced Micro Devices is back to reconstructing their server products. The Bulldozer Architecture is AMD's latest venture into the server market. Although there is a tight lip on the specifications, the few bits of it known so far are 256bit floating point architecture design, up to 16 cores, and retro compatibility with existing Opteron socket.

Check out the blurb, here.

Hot Tech skills in demand

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 08/03/2010 04:23 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The editors over at eWeek have posted a slide show of their 10 Hot Tech skills that are in demand this week. I'll list them below;

1)Active Federal Government Security Clearance

2)C#

3)SharePoint

4)Oracle

5).NET

Check out the rest of the listings from the slide show, here.

Mozilla pushes updates to mail client and browser

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 07/25/2010 09:20 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Last week, The mozilla team pushed out updates for their web browser Firefox and Thunderbird.

Thunderbird 3.1.1

Firefox 3.6.8


Five Mistakes Job Seekers Make on Their Resumes

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 07/25/2010 08:49 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Techcareersauthor, Jessica Holbrook, post an interesting article on 5 mistakes that people make on their resumes. In the IT market with jobs bouncing back, this could help IT professionals who were once laid off. I won't spoil it by listing the five. Check out the article here

Happy Birthday to Jim_

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 07/19/2010 12:24 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

For our senior editor and good friend, Jim, today is his Birthday. So, happy birthday Jim and his new family. :)

Microsoft push Service Pack 1 beta Server 2008

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 07/17/2010 07:18 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The busy workers over in Redmound have posted the Beta build of Service Pack 1 for Server 2008 and Windows 7. While there aren't any new features to the end user, this is an evaluation download for testing purposes. If you haven't already downloaded it, check out the information here.

10 Awesome Vacation Destinations for Geeks

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 07/06/2010 02:58 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

With so many geeks hanging behind the keyboard, mouse and monitor, it could be time to take a vacation. eWeek editors have posted a slide show that feature 10 places to visit for vacation around the world for a geek. Check it out here.

Mozilla pushes out Browser and Messaging client updates

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 07/02/2010 11:26 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Last week, The Mozilla group pushed out a couple of updates for their Browser and Messaging clients. Firefox update 3.6.6 and Thunderbird update 3.1

3.6.6

3.1


Top IT Worker Salary Averages by Location, Experience

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 07/02/2010 06:41 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Whether or breaking into the information technology market or seasoned veteran, knowing what you're worth across the various regions is helpful to value as an IT professional. Eweek editors have posted a slide show that breaks down the average salary for popular cities and experience.

Check out the slide show, here.

Top 10 Must-Have Skills for IT Pros

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 06/20/2010 03:49 PM [ Print | 1 comment(s) ]

If you're trying to get back into the IT market or looking at the market from an Entry Level standpoint, then you may be in need to sharpen your skills. Randy Muller of Global knowledge has an article about the top 10 must have skills for IT Pros. Here are the 10;

1. Troubleshooting

2. PowerShell and Scripting

3. Networking and Interoperability

4. Virtualization

5. Wireless

6. Disaster Recovery

7. Security

8. Database Administration

9. Desktop Imaging

10. Helpdesk (People Skills)

Check out the article here.

1 in 10 IT Pros Cheat Firewall Audits, Survey Finds

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 06/12/2010 04:44 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The editors over at eWeek have posted some information that 1 in every 10 IT Pros cheat Firewall audits. While some professionals who work in the industry may know of this; to the majority of IT pros and enthusiast, this is information is exclusive.

The article is interesting and can be read here.

Confessions of IT Job Seekers

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 06/12/2010 04:33 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The guys over at baselingmag.com have posted an interesting slide show about IT job seekers and their confessions. With the IT market in a very rocky state as it is, this slide show reveals some interesting areas that some of us enthusiast have experienced.

Check out the slide show here.

Windows 7 SP1 Drops In July

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 06/11/2010 03:52 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

For a while now, many corporations have been hesitant to move to Windows 7 as a base OS. However, with Microsoft pushing SP1 by the summer, things are looking to change. MS is looking to push Service Pack 1 out in the next month or so. With a few features such as a Dynamic Memory which allows the system to dynamically set memory allocation to the virtual machine running as needed. The rest seems to be no more than a Hot Fix roll up from previous updates from Windows Update.


Check out the blurb here.

InformationWeek: Six 802.11n Routers For SMBs

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 06/11/2010 12:25 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

InformationWeek have posted a shoot out of 802.11n Routers for Small and Medium Businesses. The article features quick glance at six 802.11n routers. Check out the article here.

Appro, Supermicro Unveil Servers Powered by Nvidia Tesla GPUs

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 05/09/2010 03:47 PM [ Print | 1 comment(s) ]

Appro, Supermicro, and nVidia have a lot in common. Servers with nvidia's Tesla technology are coming. The first servers from Appro feature 1U series package Dual sockets, 4 Tesla M2050 graphics processors. The next is a 5U Blade based server with 10 blades. The blades are configured to run 5 dual socket blades and 5 GPU blades. A System administrator can remotely power down the GPU blade for maintenance or application specific purposes.

Check out the article here.

The servers are coming, says ARM's CEO

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 05/01/2010 09:35 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The server market is starting to heat up and will continue with the new 8 core and 12 core x86 models seen from the likes of Advanced Micro Devices and Intel. However, a new entry is amongst the two previously mentioned. Enter ARM. ARM has been in the processor business for many moons now. Although, their processors have always been delegated to the end user platform. A more productive future may be ahead. With their new processors kicking up clock frequencies of 2Ghz, low-cooling and low power consumption, the ARM chips start to look to be an attractive option in server arena. Limited by 32 bit memory addressing, though, could hamper its growth though.

Check out the article here.

21 Tech certifications that keep IT Workers in Demand

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 04/24/2010 05:10 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Now that the market has steadily climb back and out of recession, the tech jobs are coming back. eWeek editor,Don Sears, posted an slide displaying the top 21 Tech certifications to keep IT workers in demand.

Check out the slide show here.

HP ProCurve Seeks Networking Revolution, Eyes Cisco

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 04/22/2010 02:05 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

Hewlett Packard is a company who has dominated the desktop and server market for quite sometime now. However, with the recent acquisition of 3Com, the Enterprise giant is going after Cisco. HP previously had a network product line called "Pro Curve". Pro Curve products featured local area network components such as Routers, switches and wireless access points. With addition of 3COM, security products such as firewalls and IDS will broaden HP's portfolio.

Check out the brief here.

Microsoft to End Intel Itanium Support

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 04/14/2010 04:07 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

There was a time when the Itanium was going to be the next benchmark for all processors. However, fast forward 10 years later and entities are beginning to abandon ship. Microsoft, best known for their Windows Server operating system have decided to end support for the Itanium. With x86 processors pushing multiple cores up to 12 per socket (AMD), support for the Itanium became questionable. The product support will end on 7/9/13. However, will still be extended to 2018 for platform support.

Check out the blurb here.

VideoMaker's Workstation Buyer's Guide

Posted by: ReMeDy on: 04/14/2010 03:50 PM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]

The guys over at VideoMaker have posted a Workstation Buyers Guide. Lance Onlinger, discusses the common questions such as; Mac vs. PC, Desktop vs. Laptop, and To build or Not to build. Check out the article here.

Intel 7500 Series "Nehalem-EX" Xeons

Posted by: Hooz on: 03/30/2010 11:01 PM [ Print | 9 comment(s) ]

Intel is busy refreshing their whole workstation/server Xeon processors these days. A few weeks ago it was 5600 series Westmere-EP for the 2-socket crowd and today they are releasing the new 7500 series Nehalem-EX for the 2-socket and more crowd. Sporting eight Nehalem based cores and 24mb of L3 cache per processor, the 7500 series Xeon should prove to be a computational powerhouse!

Our test system today is a 4-way capable Dell PowerEdge R810 packing a pair of X7560 Xeons (running at 2.26ghz), 128gb of DDR3 and a whole host of other cool new features that will make your head spin.

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Intel 5600 Series "Westmere EP" Xeons

Posted by: Hooz on: 03/16/2010 09:11 PM [ Print | 3 comment(s) ]

Intel's new "Westmere EP" based Xeon offers quite a few enhancements over the previous generation "Nehalem EP" core. More cores and new instructions are the obvious additions, but is there more to it than that? Let's pop the hood on a shiny new pair of X5680 Xeons and find out.

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