Although virtualization has existed since the 1960s (thank you, IBM), virtual machines (VMs) became mainstream in the early 2000s. The idea was to enable better utilization of the available hardware resources by running multiple VMs on a single physical hardware platform.

With a lovely supply of AMD Genoa-X CPUs in the lab, we set out to see if we could effectively build the most powerful workstation ever. With essentially a limitless budget thanks to partners who supplied the equipment, we submit the results of many weeks of labor, the ultimate AMD Genoa-X workstation.

While there’s a significant amount of hype around dense GPU servers for AI, and rightfully so, the reality is that most AI training projects start on workstations. Although we can now jam up to four NVIDIA A6000 Ada GPUs into a single workstation, what’s more challenging is getting robust storage in these AI boxes. We

Eaton has expanded their 9PX UPS line with another Lithium-ion offering. The new 9PX6K-L model is a 6 kVA addition to the Lithium-Ion offerings within the 9PX family. Previously, the Lithium-ion models within the 9PX family only went up to 3 kVA, but the new model delivers a capacity of 6 kVA.

Introduced in October 2016 as Oracle Bare Metal Cloud services and rebranded as Oracle Cloud in 2018, the service has been overshadowed by the Big 3 for quite some time. That being the case, many homelabbers may not be aware the company offers an impressive OCI Free Tier lineup of services and $300 of free

The Eaton G3 Universal PDU (UPDU) gives IT admins the ability to power nearly any equipment in a compact form factor. The PDU is a single solution to meet your most diverse data center needs, accommodating 5kVA single-phase power to 23kVA 3-phase power in 120V and 230V environments with 42 outlets in a 42U Chassis. 

Over the years, we’ve reviewed thousands of storage products, many being premium storage products with a matching price tag. But what happens when we find a mysterious SSD in our mailbox, one that is priced the same as a cheap cup of coffee? Enter the $3 SSD from the (often eclectic) digital marketplace, AliExpress, branded

Dell is highly regarded in the business laptop field in multiple categories. Regarding notebooks, ultrabooks, and mobile workstations, Dell offers pretty good options across their various product lines. To add to their impressive lineup, the company has released the Dell Precision 5480 Mobile workstation, bringing with it the title of the World’s thinnest and lightest

Tower workstations have their place, but for remote work and security, the HP Z4 Rack G5 rack workstation offers admirable performance in a 1U form factor.