Bare Metal Servers

How to Install Hadoop on Ubuntu 18.04 or 20.04

May 11, 2020

This detailed guide shows you how to download and install Hadoop on a Ubuntu machine. It also contains all the configuration files you need to set up Hadoop in a single-node cluster. Find out how to access and manage your new cluster using a user-friendly interface.

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How to Generate SSH Key in Windows 10

May 5, 2020

This article explains two methods of generating SSH keys on a Windows 10 system. One method uses the PuTTY tool, while the other uses the OpenSSH client utility.

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How to Update Raspberry Pi

March 17, 2020

Update your Raspberry Pi to keep it secure. In this guide you can also learn how to upgrade from an old to the latest version of Raspbian system.

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Bare Metal Billing Client Portal Guide

January 14, 2020

The Client Portal provides necessary options to manage your infrastructure. Using the Bare Metal options you can view order history, contract pricing and details, as well as deploy new bare metal servers.

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Intel Optane Memory vs SSDs vs RAM

December 24, 2019

With so many choices available on the market, it's sometimes challenging to assemble the best hardware configuration for your business. We analyzed the Intel Optane memory Module and found it has a stable future in an enterprise and data center environment.

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How to Install Kubernetes on a Bare Metal Server

November 27, 2019

Container deployment with direct hardware access solves a lot of latency issues and allows you to utilize server processing power to the fullest. Learn how to install Kubernetes on a Bare Metal Server. An unorthodox solution that gives unprecedented scaling potential.

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What Is VDI and How Does It Work?

October 1, 2019

This article explains what a virtual desktop environment is and how it can be implemented. It also details how virtual desktop infrastructure can reduce your IT costs.

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Raid Levels and Types Explained: Advantages and Disadvantages

July 23, 2019

RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a setup consisting of multiple disks for data storage. They are linked together to prevent data loss and/or speed up performance. Having multiple drives allows the employment of various techniques like disk striping, disk mirroring, and parity. In this article, learn the types of RAID, the pros and cons for each, and the difference between hardware and software setup of multiple disks.

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NVMe vs SATA vs M.2 SSD: Storage Comparison

April 3, 2019

Mechanical hard drives were once a major bottleneck on every computer system with speeds capped around 150 MB/s. A new storage approach was necessary. From the introduction of the first SSD (solid-state drive), it was evident that it was going to be an industry changer. Today, we have advanced even further with the mass adoption of NVMe drives.

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How to upgrade Debian 9 Stretch to Linux Debian 10 Buster

March 29, 2019

Debian 10, codenamed Buster, is still a work in progress, but a pre-release version is available. Even though Debian 10 has not reached its final release date, you can still run the upgrade. This guide will walk you through how to upgrade from Debian 9 (Stretch) to Debian 10 (Buster).

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