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What is a dedicated server?
You will likely be familiar with the concept of the server, a set of computers that underpin the vast majority of the digital systems within your organization. Servers provide the resources, data, and services used by all of the other computers on the network, and as such are a vital part of any IT infrastructure. Designed to be highly reliable,…
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What is a cloud server?
As data storage has evolved, tech companies have found more and more ways to deliver compute capabilities at scale and without businesses needing physical locations. This is made possible by the cloud and specifically by cloud servers. In simple terms, this a physical server made virtual. The physical server is virtualized and divided into multiple virtual servers. Customers can then…
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AI is paying dividends for Dell Technologies – booming server sales and rapid networking growth have taken the edge off a rocky period
Dell Technologies’ recent earnings call shows its AI focus is beginning to bear fruit despite a rocky start in the generative AI race, with the tech giant reporting record growth for server and networking products. Revenue surged 9% to $25 billion in the last quarter, the company revealed. The positive quarterly results follow massive job cuts at the hardware maker.…
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August updates cause Windows Server boot issues, freezes
Microsoft has confirmed and fixed a known issue causing performance issues, boot problems, and freezes on Windows Server 2019 systems after installing the August 2024 security updates. The company acknowledged the issue following widespread reports from Windows admins saying that servers on their environments were experiencing performance issues and massive lags, becoming unusable after installing the KB5041578 cumulative update. “After…
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How to check your SQL Server version
Microsoft SQL Server is one of the world’s most popular database platforms. According to some estimates as many as one in three databases runs on SQL Server, alongside competitors such as Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL. However, SQL Server is not a single product. Since its original launch in 1989, there have been more than 20 major releases of SQL Server.…
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Windows Server August updates fix Microsoft 365 Defender issue
Microsoft has resolved an issue that breaks multiple Microsoft 365 Defender features using the network data reporting service after installing July’s Windows Server updates. The Microsoft 365 Defender (now known as Defender XDR) enterprise defense suite helps coordinate detection, prevention, investigation, and incident response across an organization’s endpoints, identities, email, and applications. This known issue only impacts Windows Server 2022 systems and…
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What is an FTP server?
An FTP server is a computer that can receive, store, and transmit files over a network connection. The name stands for “file transfer protocol”, a global standard for sending and receiving digital data. In this article, ITPro will break down everything you need to know about FTP servers. What is an FTP server used for? An FTP server can be…
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