Not just for Processing: How Kafka Streams as a Distributed Database Boosted our Reliability and Reduced Maintenance

The Apache Kafka Streams library is used by enterprises around the world to perform distributed stream processing on top of Apache Kafka. One aspect of this framework that is less talked about is its ability to store local state, derived from stream pr… Continue reading Not just for Processing: How Kafka Streams as a Distributed Database Boosted our Reliability and Reduced Maintenance

Become a Budget Hero, Use Third Party Maintenance for IT Assets

The first question you may be asking is, “Why should I be considering third party maintenance over OEM maintenance contracts?” The short answer: MONEY Most buyers who utilize third party maintenance services save up to 50 percent or more ov… Continue reading Become a Budget Hero, Use Third Party Maintenance for IT Assets

Server Maintenance Checklist: 15 Common Issues and How to Fix Them

Servers are amazing beasts of technology that keep enterprises running. They can handle complex processes well enough for users to not even think about their existence. When servers fail though, they can be disruptive and create a domino effect that c… Continue reading Server Maintenance Checklist: 15 Common Issues and How to Fix Them

You Got a 3D Printer, Now What?

Given the incredibly low prices on some of the models currently on the market, it’s more than likely a number of Hackaday readers have come out of the holiday season with a shiny new desktop 3D printer. It’s even possible some of you have already made the realization that 3D printing is a bit harder than you imagined. Sure the newer generation of 3D printers make it easier than ever, but it’s still not the same “click and forget” experience of printing on paper, for instance.

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The Azure IaaS Announcements from Ignite 2017

Aidan Finn shares a summary of the improvements to the Azure virtual machine and related services and features announced at the Microsoft Ignite 2017 conference.

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A closer look at Lenovo’s new PC as a Service (PCaaS) Program

During their Transform event this week in New York City, Lenovo announced a new offering called PC as a Servce (PCaas) to offer companies flexible options for their hardware and services needs.

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