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Linux: The Open-Source Solution – Benefits and Overview

Overview This blog post is intended to provide you with information and an overview of crucial topic points involving the Linux OS. Whether you are reviewing and contemplating which OS to use for your production environment or your desktop setup, the following seven topics will assist with understanding what Linux …

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2024 Black Friday Deals

Black Friday Deals Are Live!   VPS  Get 50% off your first billing term when you use code VPSBF50 at checkout! Plus, the more you prepay, the more you save on future terms. Choose from a variety of operating systems, including Linux, Windows, and custom OS options. DEDICATED SERVERS  Enjoy …

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10 Questions to Ask Before Selecting a Dedicated Server Provider

Before you select your Dedicated Server provider, be sure you ask these 10 questions first Dedicated Servers, also known as bare metal servers, provide the highest level of cloud-based service and the ultimate combination of performance, value and security for your website and application needs. Dedicated Servers are far more …

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Linode Price Increase & Customer Exodus

When it was announced earlier this year that content delivery network (CDN) provider Akamai would acquire IaaS cloud platform provider Linode for a staggering $900 million, it left many feeling uncertain: especially Linode’s existing customer base. While the merger has boosted Akamai’s financial numbers for this quarter, like the acquisition …

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Employee Appreciation Day

Today is National Employee Appreciation Day, an official holiday created to remind employers to thank their employees for their hard work and to strengthen the bond between them. Over the years, this holiday has become an opportunity for company leadership, departments, teams, and peers to showcase their gratitude for one …

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Kubernetes (K8s) at the Edge

With an increasing number of companies relying on containerization to organize their infrastructure and run their applications, chances are you already know that Kubernetes (K8s) is one of the most flexible and efficient container solutions available. But what about Kubernetes at “the Edge”? What even is the Edge? That’s the …

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Bare Metal Cloud? The Case for Dedicated Server Hardware

As more organizations seek an alternative to the outrageous data egress fees and inherent risks of the cloud, many forward-thinking companies are turning to dedicated server hardware and bare metal clouds as their digital infrastructure solution. With increased processing power, improved reliability, greater customization opportunities, and thousands of dollars in …

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Colocation Resurgence: Global Growth 2022 & Beyond

Shortcode: Colocation is a concept as old as dedicated servers themselves. The fact is, bare metal solutions require dedicated space and experienced technicians. When ideal conditions are necessary to keep your servers running smoothly, why not entrust your hardware to facilities built around their maintenance? By housing your servers in …

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Why AMD EPYC?

At Hivelocity, we’re not one to play favorites with hardware. While our technicians have their individual preferences, as a whole, we know the best solutions are the ones that best fit the needs of our clients. That said, there is certainly value in the comparative metric tests available through SPEC …

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What Is CPU? Cores, Multithreading, & vCPU

If you know much about computers, or even if you don’t, chances are you’ve heard the term CPU. The CPU, which stands for Central Processing Unit, is an essential part of every system from your home laptop to the servers hosting your company’s website. But what is a CPU, and …

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CNCF: Open-Source Cloud Native Solutions

As technology grows increasingly reliant on the cloud and lightweight containerization solutions like Docker and Kubernetes, a need for vendor-neutral, cross-platform software solutions has led to the creation of an organization known as the CNCF. But who are the CNCF and why have they made providing open-source, cloud native solutions …

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