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When most people think about Information Technology, they immediately think of software and software engineering. The first assumption is that IT teams are made up of individuals who know how to code, construct websites, and conduct thorough tests. This is all true, but software also requires hardware in order to function. The entire IT infrastructure comprises of the IT equipment that allows programsConsider everything from wall jacks to wall jacks as infrastructure. Having a broader perspectiv …

Network switches note or process the media access address (MAC) of devices connected to it. Devices have a code in their network interface card (NIC) that connects to an ethernet cable that then attaches to the network switch.The network switch uses MAC to identify where connected device outgoing packets are being sent from and where incoming packets are delivered.You need to understand the types of network switches to help you decide which one is right for the ever-changing requirements of …

In today's data-driven environment, much of the enterprise's attention is focused on analytics; in other words, the problem lies in figuring out what to do with all of the data you've gathered. It's an important challenge to solve, but you won't get there unless you have a reliable, long-term data storage solution as a foundation since you can't examine data if you don't have a place to put the data.These are some of the issues regarding data storage you'll need to consider:1.) Infrastructure Da …

Security and regulatory compliance have become harder and harder over time, which is why effective data storage management is more important than ever.Your computer storage device is limited, which is why it's important to learn how to manage these devices properly. Effective management plays a key role in a company's storage resources; they would be able to use their storage devices more effectively and ensure that the data they store is secured and compliant with company policies and gove …

Hard disk drives (HDDs) are one of the most popular enterprise storage devices, with sales reaching over 260 million units being sold in the year 2020.Ever since the pandemic has shocked the world with its presence, more and more companies are starting to go remote. Companies have shifted to work-from-home and hybrid models to continue operations despite quarantine.HDD MarketAlthough the client HDD market continues to decline in light of SSD attach rates, IDC's hard disk drive and storage resear …