This is a thematic selection from "Β» β IaaS provider, IT outsourcer, integrator and service provider Β«". We present to your attention our first habratopics and materials from the corporate blog about network security solutions, the work of a cloud provider, data storage systems and new technologies in these areas.
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IaaS provider work, hardware and network security
. We are talking about the infrastructure of an IaaS provider and dwell on the hyperconverged approach. We tell which companies it may be of interest and how it works in practice. Next, we explain the role of vSAN (virtual storage area network) and talk about how to deploy and resiliency technology within hyperconverged systems.
. These are immersion cooling, AI systems and 3D printing. The main task is to increase the efficiency of iron maintenance. During the analysis of each of their technologies, we talk about what solutions are already on the market, who uses them, what benefits they bring to data center operators, and what the technology holds in the future.
. This is an overview of the infrastructure components for deploying the SAP platform. We are talking about solutions from different vendors: from Cisco, HP and Dell EMC to ATOS, Fujitsu and Huawei; and dwells on the advantages and disadvantages of solutions when working with SAP. In addition to on-prem solutions, we briefly discuss the possibilities for deploying SAP in the cloud.
. Fortinet Security Fabric offers a network security architecture that combines the functionality of a firewall, VPN, IPS, application control systems, traffic filtering and antivirus. In the review, we analyze in detail the technical characteristics and capabilities of the Fortinet Network Security Factory.
. In continuation of the topic, we are talking about licensing and certification of FortiGate equipment, plus we dwell in detail on its compliance with Russian legislation in terms of working with personal data. We are also considering changes in the updated OS - FortiOS 5.6.
Data Storage
. The material will be useful to those who would like to get acquainted with the vendor's solutions. Let's talk about twenty technologies and solutions, including ONTAP, FlexClone, MetroCluster, SnapLock and others.
. We analyze cases of using technologies in a corporate environment: from disaster recovery and working with databases to Big Data and building a highly reliable IT infrastructure.
. Here are some recommendations on how to upgrade storage systems and improve the reliability of your IT infrastructure. We will talk about the requirements for scalability, performance and availability, plus - the security and efficiency of data storage. We analyze using NetApp All Flash FAS as an example.
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. This drive is still in use today. We talk about its advantages - durability, capacity and low cost of data storage - and give examples of how the media is used within the activities of various organizations.
. DNA repositories have not yet appeared in "every home", but experts believe that this is only a matter of time. In the article, we give an overview of the market and prospects for such storage systems - who creates DNA storages and why, how much it costs to record data on such a medium, which so far does not allow DNA storages to become mass. In addition, we talk about alternative solutions: nanostructures and magnetic storage devices.
. Here we will talk about technologies that will replace the HDD in the future. It is believed that new solutions will significantly increase the speed of data recording and reduce electricity costs. You will learn how the magneto-optical approach to data recording works, how to store data in grains of salt, and how to encode information in five dimensions.
Miscellanea
. Here are collected materials and recommendations for those who would like to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of the cloud infrastructure. You'll find answers to questions about how to choose an IaaS provider and what you need to know about cloud security. On the example of financial, medical and IT cases, we will describe how the cloud reduces costs, increases the efficiency of business processes and protects data.
. This material answers popular questions about the DevOps methodology: what kind of approach it is, how to implement it, who will benefit from it, and who will get a headache. Here we understand why some criticize the DevOps philosophy, while others use it. In addition, we are talking about DevOps specialists and companies that βhuntβ for them. Additionally, we provide a list of resources for those who would like to master the approach.
Source: habr.com