Servers

It’s time-out for leap seconds: an expert explains why the tiny clock adjustments will be paused from 2035

Leap seconds once meant to synchronize the Coordinated Universal Time and Universal Time systems may be abandoned as scientists realize the dangers of computer systems that fail to correctly make the one-second adjustment.

  • By Darryl Veitch, The Conversation

Pushing for the pocket-sized data center

Pentagon requirements drive Nutanix to further shrink its server form factor.

  • By Troy K. Schneider

What does the leap second mean for government IT?

The Department of Homeland Security offers a best-practices guide to head off problems.

  • By Amanda Ziadeh

Tracewell debuts military-grade converged infrastructure server

Built on the Dell PowerEdge FX converged architecture, the Tracewell T-FX2 provides modular storage, compute building blocks and unified system management capabilities in a single form factor.

  • By GCN Staff

Firewall for secure networks inspects SSL-encrypted data

The Dell SuperMassive 9200 roots out malicious programs -- even when half the traffic is SSL-encrypted.

  • By John Breeden II

One-click backup and recovery gives small city flexibility as data grows

After reaching capacity with existing system, Mt. Dora, Fla., turned to an automated appliance that can recover data with a few clicks.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Fighting malware with hardware can produce better security

Rather than trying to keep up with and get ahead of malicious software, hardware security can help ensure that devices are safe and remain uninfected, says Imation's Larry Hamid.

  • By William Jackson

Could Apple desktops, servers find their way into government?

With agencies adopting iPhones and iPads, the company's OS X desktops and Mac Minis are getting a fresh look.

  • By John Breeden II

Data center of the future: converged infrastructure

The move to this next-generation, automated data center is a multiyear endeavor that started with virtualization and the concept of unified computing.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Rugged server parachutes into military, first responder market

NCS Technologies announces its rugged, short-depth Bunker XRV-5241 server, which when packaged could be deployed via parachute.

  • By Susan Miller

Ubuntu 12.10: Windows 8 for the open-source crowd?

Canonical's latest desktop and server Linux versions add capabilities for the cloud, Internet and use on multiple types of devices.

  • By John Breeden II

Oil baths: A better way to keep computers cool?

Intel test finds dunking servers in mineral oil can cut power consumption.

  • By Greg Crowe

Why the Big Three for servers aren't quite as big

Dell, HP and IBM are getting nipped at by smaller competitors and an emerging trend toward custom hardware.

  • By Greg Crowe

Windows Server 2012 makes a push into the cloud

Microsoft's latest server OS is heavily integrated into the Azure cloud computing system.

  • By Greg Crowe
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'Private cloud' just a phase? IBM would like you to think so

The zEnterprise EC-12 adds power, capacity and other features that could appeal to government.

  • By Greg Crowe

App breaks through the mobile compatibility wall

The Citrix Receiver app can keep agencies' mobile devices securely connected regardless of platforms.

  • By John Breeden II

BIOS' 'privileged position' makes it a target for sophisticated attacks

The Basic Input/Output System that boots a computer could be an attractive target for sophisticated exploits, and the complexity of servers creates specific challenges that NIST addresses in new security guidelines.

  • By William Jackson

Illinois court beefs up service with thin clients

The Circuit Court of Cook County is improving operational efficiency and allowing staff and citizens easy online access to services and court files via thin client technology.

  • By Rutrell Yasin

Got old hard drives? Turn them into cloud servers.

The $99 Cloud Hybrid from Akitio lets you repurpose any SATA hard drive for service over the Internet.

  • By Greg Crowe

IRS saves millions with server virtualization, IG says

Successfully virtualizing some of its servers helped the Internal Revenue Service save $10.2 million in equipment costs over two years.

  • By GCN Staff

Madison County bridges security in a virtual world

In moving to a virtual data center, Madison County, Ind., found that security in a virtual world can be at least as good as in a physical environment.

  • By William Jackson