CIO Musings

MARCH 24, 2014

We do virtual desktops. Positions that are posted NOW, some of these close March 27th, some are open continuously: Solutions Architect (2) - Help create solutions and the architecture that make the applications possible, mentor other programmers, solve complicated problems, save the day occasionally. Great people to work with.

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Systems Administration Virtualization Web Services Mobile 240

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

This is a live blog of session DATS004, titled “Bare-Metal, Docker Containers, and Virtualization: The Growing Choices for Cloud Applications.” Weaver includes a discussion of the drivers behind virtualization as well as the pros and cons of virtualization. That, naturally, leads to a discussion of containers.

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Virtualization Linux Intel Construction 109

CIO Business Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The traditional approach to cybersecurity was about having a good lock on the front door and locks on all the windows, with the idea that if my security controls were strong enough, it would keep hackers out,” says Simon Leech, HPE’s deputy director, Global Security Center of Excellence. Remember that preparation is everything.

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How To Backup Exercises Disaster Recovery 223

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 6, 2022

In that course of that journey, we virtualized and containerized approximately 95% of our distributed applications in our internal ecosystem. We essentially built an orchestration layer and viewed public cloud as just another landing zone outside our data centers,” says Joe Sieczkowski, CIO of architecture and engineering at BNY Mellon.

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Cloud Banking Quality Assurance Strategy 246

Dataconomy

APRIL 22, 2025

It introduces a multiagent architecture where a central HostAgent coordinates specialized AppAgents for different applications. The system also speculates aheadusing a single LLM call to plan multiple steps and validating each one live with Windows UI data. UFO2 flips this model by building from the OS upward.

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Open Source Architecture Windows System 46

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Top RPA tools RPA tools have grown to be parts of larger ecosystems that map out and manage the enterprise computing architecture. The core Desktop Automation tool scrapes data sources and interacts with web apps and local software by simulating events in the Windows GUI. RPA tools are also starting to take on roles managing the cloud.

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Tools SAP Open Source Enterprise 363

GeekWire

JUNE 22, 2020

Apple CEO Tim Cook announces the transition during the company’s virtual WWDC conference on Monday, calling it a “truly historic day” for the Mac. Particularly given the iPhone’s popularity, the changes have the potential to make the Apple computers more of a threat to Microsoft’s Windows business.

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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

Fountainhead

OCTOBER 17, 2012

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Doubly challenging when you consider the different topologies of virtual servers, licensing servers, provisioning servers and more, all scaling at different rates to maintain service levels. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Fountainhead. Yes, its true.

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Cloud Data Center Mobile Virtualization 189

Storage IO Blog

JANUARY 14, 2014

Dell Inspiron 660 i660, Virtual Server Diamond in the rough? During the 2013 post thanksgiving black friday shopping day, I did some on-line buying including a Dell Inspiron 660 i660 (5629BK) to be used as a physical machine (PM) or VMware host (among other things). Now technically I know, this is a workstation or desktop […].

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Dell Virtualization Vmware Storage 60

Fountainhead

AUGUST 12, 2010

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Because true converged infrastructure / unified computing has architectural, operational, and capital cost advantages over traditional IT approaches. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Fountainhead. Thursday, August 12, 2010. Converged Infrastructure, Part 3.

Disaster Recovery 145

Disaster Recovery Data Center Virtualization Network 145

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 2, 2023

We’ve matured our practice around automation and built architecture that’s enabled us to be nimble, innovative, and able to pivot quickly in a dynamic, global healthcare environment.” Priorities for CIOs Automating complex workflows will remain a CIO priority, says Petr Baudis, CTO and chief AI architect at London-based Rossum.

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Pharmaceuticals Financial Data Tools 358

CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 30, 2025

This revelation suggests that virtually any browser extension could potentially serve as an attack vector if created or taken over by an attacker. This is all done in an automated manner in a background window, making the whole process almost imperceptible to the victim.

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Security Enterprise Enterprise Authentication 130

SPF13

JUNE 29, 2011

VMware bringing their decades of virtualization experience to their offering. Microsoft is in the ring with Azure, their Windows Platform as a service offering. Architecture. IBM is all in, competing on the Paas, SaaS and IaaS fronts. Rounding out the compelling offerings are GoGrid , Cloud.com. and Joyent. Thu Jun 30, 2011.

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Cloud HP Web Services Open Source 178

CTOvision

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

The argument is that today with the expansion of n-tier distributed systems and massively parallel architectures, east-west traffic has increased exponentially. Microsegmentation brings three important things to the table: 1) support for network virtualization; 2) support for software defined networking; and 3) automation.

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Network Security Vmware Virtualization 150

CIO Business Intelligence

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

When a company wants to fine-tune a model or create a new one in a particular subject area, it requires data architecture, critical choices about which model or type of model to pursue, and more. “It What you have to do as a CIO is take an architectural approach and invest in a common platform.”

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Fractional CTO Open Source Enterprise Enterprise 329

Storage IO Blog

MARCH 31, 2014

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Storage Vmware Architecture Windows 81

Storage IO Blog

JUNE 7, 2018

Announcing Windows Server Summit Virtual Online Event Announcing Windows Server Summit Virtual Online Event Microsoft will be hosting a free (no registration required) half day virtual (e.g. online) Windows Server Summit Virtual Online Event June 26, 2018 starting at 9AM PT.

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Virtualization Windows Microsoft Strategy 40

Storage IO Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Note that in Information Technology (IT) conversations there are multiple meanings for SMB including Server Message Block aka Microsoft Windows CIFS (Common Internet File System) along with its SAMBA implementation, however for this piece the context is Small Medium Business. A […].

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SMB Storage Backup Big Data 83

Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 28, 2016

This is a liveblog of the AWS re:Invent session titled “Hybrid Architectures: Bridging the Gap to the Cloud” (ARC208). The speaker for the session is Jamie Butler, Manager of Solutions Architecture at AWS (focused on state/local government). At the core of the networking solution is Amazon’s Virtual Private Cloud (VPC).

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Architecture Cloud Storage Vmware 60

The Verge

JUNE 22, 2020

The common ARM-based architecture across Apple’s products should now make it easier for developers to write and optimize apps across every major Apple device. Apple is also using virtualization for running versions of Linux on these new Macs. Apple is designing its own range of SoC for Macs, with unique features to Mac.

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Apple Intel Windows Microsoft 124

CIO Business Intelligence

MARCH 8, 2023

The traditional approach to cybersecurity was about having a good lock on the front door and locks on all the windows, with the idea that if my security controls were strong enough, it would keep hackers out,” says Simon Leech, HPE’s deputy director, Global Security Center of Excellence. Remember that preparation is everything.

Development 147

Development Backup Exercises Disaster Recovery 147

Storage IO Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2014

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Storage Vmware Architecture Advertising 78

Sean Daniel

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Announcing Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. This morning, building on the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Announcement , we are announcing a new edition targeted at Small Business called Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. What is this Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials? 4 comments: garyquigley.

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Storage Windows Small Business Backup 73

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges. In truth, we ignore least privilege at our peril. And, yes, we are ignoring it. It was assumed that every program, by default, needs this level.

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Backup Information Security Security Cloud 321

Storage IO Blog

AUGUST 20, 2013

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 6, 2012

I might have mentioned this before, but Ken Pepple’s OpenStack Folsom architecture post is just awesome. Rainier” will allow customers to combine PCIe-based SSD storage inside servers into a “virtual SAN” (now there’s an original and not over-used term). Virtualization. Until the 1.3

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Vmware Virtualization Storage Hardware 115

The Verge

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The sphere is constructed from 114 individual pieces of glass held in place by 10 vertical mullions (the architectural term for supporting bars between panes of glass in a window), and Apple says the dome is a first-of-its kind construction: all-glass and fully self-supporting. Image: Apple. Posted by Mothership.sg

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Apple Construction Architecture Hotels 110

CIO Business Intelligence

APRIL 13, 2023

Art, business, and generative AI Art has existed since the dawn of humankind, giving us a window into history and stories waiting to be revealed. Model architecture can be simplified by reducing the number of layers in the neural network, which enables understanding and improves interpretation of the model’s decisions.

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Artificial Intelligence Examples Training Tools 227

Kitaboo

JUNE 14, 2021

The multimedia-rich digital content can be read across Android, iOS, and Windows operating systems. AI-enabled virtual assistant to help with word suggestions and grammatical errors. It works pretty well on Mac, Linux, and Windows. Understanding Readium – Features, Architecture and Alternatives. Importing Word documents.

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eBook Software Software Adobe 148

Scott Lowe

MARCH 5, 2013

Ben Cherian, Chief Strategy Officer for Midokura, helps make a case for network virtualization. Note: Midokura makes a network virtualization solution.) If you’re wondering about network virtualization and why there is a focus on it, this post might help shed some light. Virtualization. What’s that?

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Virtualization Storage Vmware Network 108

Scott Lowe

JUNE 4, 2013

Tom Nolle asks the question , “Is virtualization reality even more elusive than virtual reality?” I talked before about the difference between network virtualization and SDN, so no need to mention that again. I missed this on the #vBrownBag series: designing HP Virtual Connect for vSphere 5.x. Virtualization.

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HP Virtualization Hardware Network 113

Gizmodo

APRIL 14, 2021

Anyone looking for a way to run Windows 10 on a new Mac with Apple Silicon now has an easy, reliable option. Parallels just released a new version of its virtual desktop tool, Desktop 16.5 , that supports Windows 10 on M1 Macs. Read more.

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Windows Apple Virtualization Tools 53

The Verge

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Neal Stephenson famously coined the term “metaverse” in his 1992 novel Snow Crash , where it referred to a 3D virtual world inhabited by avatars of real people. The protagonist is a master hacker who gets in katana fights at a virtual nightclub. But wait, now Ready Player One isn’t a metaverse and virtual worlds don’t have to be 3D?

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3D Virtualization Internet Media 144

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

Using 1 GbE would have required too many ports, too many cables, and too many switches; 10 GbE offered Expedient a 23% reduction in cables and ports, a 14% reduction in infrastructure costs, and offered a significant bandwidth improvement (compared to the previous 1 GbE architecture). Networking Virtualization FCoE IDF2012 Intel'

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Intel Virtualization Data Center Network 115

Storage IO Blog

AUGUST 20, 2013

Some FCSA ssd cache questions and perspectives What […].

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IBM Storage Vmware Linux 60

SecureWorld News

APRIL 15, 2022

Open Platform Communications Unified Architecture (OPC UA) servers. The advisory also provides some technical details of the threat actors and their tools: "The APT actors' tools have a modular architecture and enable cyber actors to conduct highly automated exploits against targeted devices. OMRON Sysmac NEX PLCs.

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