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May 19, 2020

Network World First Look

News and analysis on networking, the data center, and IoT

Choose flexible edge deployments carefully

Each edge-computing deployment has very specific requirements, but since the need for edge applications over time may shift, it’s important to find an architecture that works now but is flexible enough to meet future needs. Read more ▶

For sale: Used hyperscaler servers from Amazon, Facebook

With hyperscale service providers overhauling their data center gear with the latest technology, they're selling off their old equipment, which is likely more powerful than most enterprises used today. Read more ▶

How to use Windows Subsystem for Linux to open Linux on Windows 10 machines

Opening a Linux terminal on a Windows 10 desktop can help you practice your Linux skills and explore Windows from an entirely different point of view. In this post, we look at Ubuntu 18.04 running through Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

COVID-19: Weekly health check of ISPs, cloud providers and conferencing services

Thousand Eyes, which tracks internet and cloud traffic, is providing Network World with weekly updates on the performance of three categories of service provider: ISP, cloud provider, UCaaS

Introducing the IDG TECH(talk) Community

Join the IDG TECH(talk) Community, an exclusive online network where IT experts find resources to enhance their knowledge and career. Engage with peers on industry challenges, market trends, emerging technology, case studies, and more.

5 metrics you need to know about your backup and recovery system

Enterprises need to gather key data to determine whether their backup and recovery plans match up with reality.

VIDEO: How to use the script command: 2-Minute Linux Tips

In this Linux tip, learn how to use the script command. It can be used to capture a series of commands that you run along with any output that they generate. This be helpful when you are documenting a process or testing a series of commands.

Remote access needs strategic planning right now

COVID-19 triggered what’s likely to be a permanent increase in work-from-home employees, so IT pros should start work on a better remote-access architecture, perhaps the secure access service edge (SASE).

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