Data Center

Windows Server 2016’s latest beta brings first look at Microsoft’s new containers

The release also comes with improvements to the networking stack and changes to Hyper-V

Scientists developing solar panel that doubles as a Li-Fi receiver

Existing on-roof solar panels can receive data, acting as a broadband receiver for hilltop laser transmissions, says a scientist.

Rip and replace: When it pays to make a total systems change

A full system replacement can be costly and difficult. But for one Vermont insurance company, ditching stodgy technology opened new business opportunities.

Intel’s first server chip with performance-boosting FPGA to ship early next year

The Xeon processor will be aimed initially at hyperscale cloud providers like Microsoft and Google

Arista steps outside the data center with Cloud Connect solution

How to use SANless clusters to protect SQL in the cloud

Adding SANless clustering to your Windows Server Failover Clustering environment makes it possible to synchronize storage among physical, virtual and cloud servers

Extreme tech positions of the presidential candidates

How some of the candidates see the government's role in science and tech

Server vendors tap ARM chips to give users alternative to Intel

ARM reaches beyond mobile stronghold to hit lucrative server market

New Docker tool removes a big barrier for enterprises

With the Universal Control Plane, companies get operational control without restricting developers

Watchdogs detail Federal security tribulations