server hardware

  1. Why AMD Processors Are the Best Choice for Modern Data Centers in 2025

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of data center infrastructure, the decision to deploy AMD processors over Arm-based alternatives has become a focal point for many organizations. This choice is influenced by several critical factors, including feature parity with cloud offerings, software...
  2. AMD EPYC vs. Arm: The Future of Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

    Across the ever-expanding digital frontier of enterprise IT, the underlying processors that power cloud infrastructure have become hotly contested territory. For years, Intel’s Xeon series held an unshakable lead, but recent shifts have put AMD’s EPYC and a growing portfolio of Arm-based server...
  3. How to Downgrade Windows Server Datacenter to Standard Edition: A Complete Guide

    For organizations that have deployed Windows Server Datacenter Edition but now find themselves needing to switch to the more economical Standard Edition, the downgrade path is neither straightforward nor officially supported by Microsoft as an in-place process. Yet, this scenario is increasingly...
  4. Running Windows 11 on Proxmox as a Daily Driver: Complete Guide & Performance Insights

    Few experiences push the boundaries of both practicality and technical curiosity like the quest to turn virtual machines from specialized tools into genuine daily drivers. For many in the Windows enthusiast and home lab community, laying hands on the likes of Proxmox is an invitation to...
  5. Penguin Solutions Launches Second-Gen Stratus ztC Endurance for 99.99999% Uptime

    Penguin Solutions has unveiled the second generation of its Stratus ztC Endurance platform, a flagship fault-tolerant computing solution designed to deliver seven nines (99.99999%) availability. This latest iteration introduces significant performance enhancements and expanded support for...
  6. Microsoft Azure Linux 3.0.20250521 Boosts Support for NVIDIA GB200 Servers

    Here's a summary of the article "Microsoft's Azure Linux Preps For NVIDIA GB200 Servers" from Phoronix: Azure Linux Update Released: Microsoft released a new version of their in-house Linux distribution, Azure Linux 3.0.20250521. General Updates: This release brings various bug fixes and...
  7. AMD EPYC 4005-series 'Grado' CPUs: Affordable High-Performance Servers for Small Businesses

    Small businesses and edge deployments have long sought a combination of performance, cost-effectiveness, and robust security in their server solutions. AMD's unveiling of the Zen 5-based EPYC 4005-series processors represents a distinct leap forward for these market segments, not only because of...
  8. Gigabyte R113-C10 1U Server Review: AMD EPYC Power Meets Compact, Manageable Design

    Gigabyte’s R113-C10 1U server, powered by AMD’s EPYC 4004 series, arrives at an inflection point in the world of compact, cost-effective server infrastructure. With evolving expectations for PCIe connectivity, out-of-band management, and raw per-core efficiency, this system’s value proposition...
  9. Windows Server 2025: Transforming Enterprise IT with Fujitsu PRIMERGY

    Windows Server 2025 Heralds a New Era for Enterprise IT In the rapidly evolving world of information technology, innovation is not just encouraged—it’s essential. The latest announcement on Windows Server 2025, in collaboration with Fujitsu’s renowned PRIMERGY Server, is a bold statement that...
  10. Windows Server 2025 Bug: High Core Count Causes Blue Screen of Death and Fixes

    There’s a particular sort of dread that grips any IT professional when they hear the phrase “Blue Screen of Death.” It’s the same feeling you get when your car makes a noise the mechanic describes as “interesting” or someone from HR says, “Do you have a minute?” And with Windows Server 2025...
  11. Intel Xeon 6300 Series: Entry-Level Server Processor Review

    With the ever-shifting landscape of server technologies and the fierce competition between Intel and AMD, Intel’s latest launch—the Xeon 6300 series—has sparked plenty of discussion. Originally detailed on ServeTheHome, this new entry-level processor family aims to update the aging Xeon E-2400...
  12. R

    Windows 11 Hyper-V on Windows Server 22 - costs

    Hi All, I like to get an idea on the costs of using Hyper-V on an Intel Xeon 5317 Prozessor, 12C/24T. I plan to run 2 VMs on the machine. Based on my current understanding, the hypervisor is for free. But the GUI requires a license which runs around $1.4k. Thanks in advance, --Roman
  13. Microsoft Unveils CPU Support List for Windows Server 2025: A Game Changer

    In a surprising move that has both IT professionals and enthusiasts buzzing, Microsoft has officially released the CPU support list for its latest server operating system, Windows Server 2025. The announcement, coinciding with the general availability of the OS, reveals a comprehensive range of...
  14. P

    HP Blade enclosure

    Hi I need to understand what is virtual connect and inter connect bay in an enclosure. Is there any video which shows the demo of assembling enclosure.
  15. What's New in Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

    This article is a great in-depth look at what's new in Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1). The release of SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 will coincide with the release of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Besides the expected roll-up of all previous released updates to Windows Server 2008...