ServersIn computing a server is any combination of hardware or software designed to provide services to clients. A server typically designates computer models intended for running software applications under the heavy demand of a network environment. A dedicated server will contain features making it more suitable for production environments.
Network SecurityNetwork security consists of the provisions made in an underlying computer network infrastructure, policies adopted by the network administrator to protect the network and the network-accessible resources from unauthorized access, and consistent and continuous monitoring and measurement of its effectiveness (or lack) combined together. Network security starts from authenticating the user, commonly with a […]
Data CentersData Centers are facilities used to house computer systems and associated components, such as telecommunications and storage systems. They generally include redundant or backup power supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls (e.g., air conditioning, fire suppression) and security devices. IT operations are a crucial aspect of most organizational operations. One of the main […]
Intelligent InfrastructuresIntelligent infrastructure has attached or built-in components that are able to collect and transmit information about the state of the infrastructure to a central computer, and in some cases receive back instruction from the computer, which triggers controlling devices.
Outside Plant InfrastructureThe infrastructure connecting buildings comprise the outside plant. This includes all cables, conduits, ducts, poles, towers, repeaters, repeater huts, and other equipment located between a demarcation point in a switching facility and a demarcation point in another switching center or customer premises. Hardware associated with the outside plant must be either protected from […]
Disaster Recovery SystemsIT operates a separate data repository in which are stored backup copies of critical data together with system backups etc. This repository serves as both a first level backup of systems and data as well as providing a means of establishing a computer service and then access to that data in the event […]