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Short and clear: which type of Nextcloud installation should I choose - LXC, VM or Docker?

Nextcloud is a popular solution for creating your own cloud data storage. In this article, we will look at various ways to install Nextcloud, their pros and cons. To begin with, there are several ways to install Nextcloud: directly on the server, in a virtual machine, in Docker manually or in Docker via the automatic AIO stack. You can also install Nextcloud in an LXC container. Nextcloud is a popular solution for creating your own cloud data storage. In this article, we will look at various ...
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Earthquake-resistant server cabinets: what's special about them?

Earthquake-resistant server cabinets are usually used in areas with high seismic activity, where earthquakes can damage equipment or cause critical system failures. They are vibration-resistant structures capable of withstanding strong shocks and sudden changes in load, which can save the operation of servers and related systems in a critical situation. Earthquake-resistant server cabinets are usually used in areas with high seismic activity, where earthquakes can damage equipment or cause ...
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How to prepare for accidents in the data center

The main problem of data centers is that the equipment in them must function 24 hours a day, providing service to customers, otherwise they will simply leave, throwing lawsuits at last. It cannot be turned off or moved to another place for a while, while over the past 20 years enough experience has accumulated to understand what you need to be ready for. Is it necessary to prepare for disasters in data centers? Definitely yes. If your company processes a significant amount of information, it ...
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The main accessories for server cabinets that you need

Engineers and system administrators know that choosing the right accessories for server racks can significantly improve the ease of maintenance and reliability of server equipment. In this article we will look at the most important accessories for server cabinets. Engineers and system administrators know that choosing the right accessories for server racks can significantly improve the ease of maintenance and reliability of server equipment. In this article we will look at the most important ...
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How to label the equipment in the data center correctly?

Marking and identification of equipment is an important part of managing the infrastructure of data centers and IT parks. The correct approach to labeling ensures ease of maintenance, avoids unnecessary delays during maintenance and reduces errors when replacing equipment. In this article we will look at the key stages of the correct labeling of IT equipment. Marking and identification of equipment is an important part of managing the infrastructure of data centers and IT parks. The correct ...
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What can Synology be replaced with in the conditions of sanctions. Part 2: Choosing a software

The most difficult thing is not even to pick up packages to replace Synology services with free ones, but to support their work, promptly responding to glitches and updates. This is not an easy, but doable task that can be completed in a few weeks. Installing applications, configuring services Having planned the storage, I proceed to installing the software. Docker is already installed, and now I will install MergerFS and SnapRAID file system support for the archived data array. For example ...
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What can Synology be replaced with in the conditions of sanctions. Part 1: Choosing a stable platform.

You are very lucky if you used the NAS's of this company only for storing files: you will easily find a replacement for yourself. It's much worse if your business is actively tied to DSM services, including those related to virtualization, video surveillance, backups and fault tolerance. After the events of February 2022, Synology was one of the first to file for divorce and leave the Russian market. This means that any other market is not immune from the fact that the company does not fall ...
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What do cryptocurrencies and Linux have in common, and why neither "took off"

The cryptocurrency market has collapsed, and let's leave the romance and childhood dreams and admit to ourselves: cryptocurrencies will not be able to break the financial system with banks. We already have an example of excellent free Linux operating systems, which were also predicted for the great future, but failed. TL;DR :   the absence of a leader, a strategy, a clear sales model and an administrative resource creates chaos on the site of open projects, from which nothing worthwhile can ...
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Lenovo ThinkAgile VX3320 review - a hyperconverged solution for simplified enterprise-wide vSAN deployment

Hyperconverged systems are rapidly gaining popularity and are already becoming the standard for building virtualization platforms in the corporate environment. Lenovo has released a special series of servers for installing and running VMware vSAN with tools for simplified administration and deployment at the customer's facility. The ideology of hyperconvergent solutions using VMware technologies has its advantages: this is a relatively low cost at the start, and the ability to scale almost ...
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CPU supplier diversification: how to replace Intel in the face of political instability

What if tomorrow, due to another aggravation, you will be banned from buying Intel-based servers, and your EMC will turn into a pumpkin without technical support? There," at the top", they are considering this option, and your corporate data center should be ready to work on alternative processors today. I bet that most of our readers have never heard of such a term as "CPU supplier persification", and yet, it does not matter whether you see a gopher or not, but it is ...