Bare metal servers have been increasing in demand for quite a while now, with the global bare metal cloud market valued at $5.6 billion in 2021 and projected to reach $56.6 billion by 2031, according to Allied Market Research. But what is a bare metal server? A bare metal server is a type of cloud service […]
When searching for an Intel Xeon CPU for your professional workstations, you should choose the most cost-effective CPU based on several factors. The intended workload, workstation applications to be used, compatibility with other components, and energy efficiency will all impact the high performance computing power of your server environments. It’s important to note that server […]
Virtualization technologies like virtual machines and containers have revolutionized how businesses deploy, manage, and scale their computing resources for maximum performance over a physical server. This tech not only enhances efficiency and flexibility but also paves the way for more resilient and adaptable IT environments. Among these are two powerful kernel based virtual machine solutions, […]
As you begin development on an IOS, Android, or Amazon Echo app, you may soon realize that you will need a server to host the content that will be served to users accessing the application. Whether you are developing a new app or looking for ways to save on app hosting costs, one question is […]
Xen is an open-source hypervisor, or virtual machine monitor (VMM), developed by the Xen Project as part of the Linux Foundation. It allows multiple guest operating systems to run concurrently on a single physical machine, with each operating system running in its own isolated virtual machine (VM). Xen is known for its high performance, resource […]
Xen and Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) are two of the most popular hypervisors on the market today. Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is an open-source software that turns a Linux server into a hypervisor, whereas Xen is a hypervisor that allows you to create, run, and control multiple virtual machines on the same physical computer at […]
When we talk about computer memory and storage, there is often confusion for those who are unfamiliar with the terms. It may sound like these two terms are the same thing, but they, in fact, perform very distinct functions. Random Access Memory (RAM), is a type of computer memory that is used to store data […]
PCI DSS compliance stands for Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Compliance, and it is mandated by credit card companies to help ensure the security of credit card transactions. The PCI Security Standards Council regulates HSM and other security parameters. When it comes to a payment environment, this community is in charge of the security […]
The speed, reliability, and efficiency of financial transactions can determine whether a fintech company succeeds or fails. Smart routing is a cutting-edge solution that is revolutionizing the way fintech businesses manage their networking infrastructure. It’s the technology that enables fintech companies to optimize the flow of financial transactions at scale and keep costs as low […]
A Trusted Platform Module (TPM), also known as a cryptoprocessor, is a standalone computer typically stored on a chip, either on your motherboard or potentially as an added piece of secure hardware added to older machines. In some cases, TPM is emulated by some of the other chips in your machine. The secure storage offered […]
