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vCenter Operations Manager (vCOPS) Basics

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For years, vSphere has had alarms to let you know when things are above or below thresholds you specify. This is a great first step in identifying items that may require your attention and/or further investigation. The problem is that these thresholds are static; you set a value and are notified if it is above that value, such as CPU utilization > 75%. While useful, it can lead to many false alarms if you have a virtual machine (VM) that routinely exceeds that value or one that spikes to that value for a while during a batch-processing interval.

Enter vCenter Operations Manager (vCOPS). Let the computer do what it does best: monitoring and alerting, figuring out what is “normal,” and then notifying administrators when things are abnormal.

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Legal Issues of Cloud Forensics — Part 3

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The use of cloud services has skyrocketed primarily because it is cheaper and more convenient than the alternative. Unfortunately, many companies have entered the cloud without first checking the weather forecast or performing a risk analysis. What happens if the cloud gets stormy, you suffer a breach, and you find yourself in the position of having to conduct digital forensics? What now? Can you collect data yourself? Where is your data? Who else has had access to your data? Is the provider the actual data holder or have they subcontracted? Many of these issues are better addressed before you enter the cloud. Failing that, what can you do?

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Crushworthy Tech Job — Director of Interactive Experience and Shoe Lover with DSW

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Let’s face it, most of us don’t grow up dreaming of our future technology careers. It’s usually firefighters, police officers, and doctors that get all the glory. But as IT, technology, and digital media become some of the fastest growing job fields, we wanted to know more about the people in these industries and the different careers that they have found.

In our series “Crushworthy Tech Jobs,” we will learn the reality of these positions, what skills and experiences lead to each career, and what advice they have for others striving for the same success.

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On the Road at Cloudera Sessions

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Held in 10 cities, it’s a chance to get a taste of Cloudera for a nominal fee. After a long drive down from the Triangle area, I finally made it to the Cloudera Road Show at the Ritz-Carlton in Charlotte, NC. After a quick check-in at the registration desk, I headed to the general session room. HP was on-stage discussing the need to compress the time to implement Hadoop with pre-configured hardware and servers. The general session room was packed, a testament to the burgeoning interest in Apache Hadoop and Cloudera’s role in its growth.

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