In my first blog in this series about Network Time Protocol (NTP), I defined the relevant terms of this often-overlooked networking function. My second blog walked through the various NTP configurations options. This final blog will help you get started on the right foot by sharing both good and bad sources for NTP servers so…

In my previous blog post in this series on Networking Time Protocol (NTP), I provided the definitions of terms that I’ll be using in this post to discuss the different configurations that are in use. When working with NTP, the guiding principle is known as Segal’s law. Segal’s law states, “A man with a watch…

In this fast-paced world we work in, one of the things that is often overlooked on the network is, oddly enough, time. Time is critical in the function of all things on the network and, with the addition of services, it becomes even more critical. Inaccurate time on the network means inaccurate time on devices…

You can blame Moore’s law if you want: You can have the best server that money can buy, and an even better solution will come along eventually. That’s why it makes sense to update your server refresh strategy to see if you’re evaluating this key equipment often enough. The Advantages of Refreshing Servers Before They’re…

On Jan. 14, 2020, mainstream support for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 2008 R2 will be ended. If you do nothing, your servers will no longer receive regular security updates from Microsoft after this date. Why is this of concern? Most companies must comply with many different regulatory requirements. Regulatory agencies often have mandates…

Servers are the heart of data centers, which means they can make or break a major initiative, such as migrating to a software-defined architecture or supporting high-performance computing. If your organization is gearing up for that kind of big change, consider upgrading to servers based on Intel Xeon Scalable processor architecture. The latest generation of…