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Wide Load  

OpenStack has a number of useful extensions that can help admins protect their cloud against failures.

Numbers Game  

The Matlab numerical computing environment is a good candidate for HPC systems applications, but a number of free and open source Matlab-like tools are available as well: Scilab, GNU Octave, and FreeMat have a large number of built-in computational routines and are easily programmed.

Package Deal  

Adding and subtracting software from a running cluster can be tricky; however, many application packages can be added or removed easily with a few tools and some simple tricks.

Cloud Dreams  

EnterpriseDB wants to deliver cloud "just works" functionality – with the ability to tweak – even if the software is running on-premises.

The Horse's Mouth  

Windows is no longer the system for mouse pushers. In the latest server version, the default installation installs without a GUI, and management via PowerShell is a part of everyday life for Windows administrators.

Turbocharger for VMs  

I/O throughput is a classic bottleneck, especially in virtualized environments. A flash cache card with matching software from OCZ promises to open up wide. We tested it.

Twin Studies  

What can tinkerers save on storage, and what do you gain if you opt to spend more and buy a turnkey solution? We compared a do-it-yourself solution with a preconfigured appliance from the same source.

On My Mark  

PowerShell offers the perfect client management solution using DIY scripts and a simple storage solution.

Central Register  

The management of DNS entries works fundamentally differently for clouds than for classic setups; OpenStack Designate is a meaningful and well-functioning DNS as a Service implementation.
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