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An Introduction to DAOS- The overlooked side of AI [Math Mondays]

Technology Made Simple • 79 implied HN points • 14 Nov 23
🕹 Technology AI Computer Science Storage Software Engineering
  1. DAOS is integral to High-Performance Computing and offers cutting-edge storage capabilities for next-generation computing.
  2. There is a serious lack of talent in developing DAOS products, making it a lucrative field for skill development and career advancement.
  3. The architecture of DAOS utilizes next-generation NVM technology and operates in user space with full OS bypass, offering lightweight and high-performance storage solutions.

Compute In The HiSeq X

ASeq Newsletter • 43 implied HN points • 15 Nov 23
🔬 Science Technology Hardware Storage
  1. HiSeq X uses an external compute server compared to MiSeq's internal computer setup.
  2. HiSeq X has larger storage volumes in various RAID configurations than MiSeq.
  3. HiSeq X offers about 4x the compute performance of MiSeq, while NovaSeq 6000 is 7 times faster than HiSeq X.

Datetime vs Timestamp datatype in databases - Which one is better?

Arpit’s Newsletter • 176 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Data Database Storage
  1. In databases, you can use DATE, DATETIME, or TIMESTAMP data types to store date and time information, each with its own range of values.
  2. DATETIME is best for storing static timestamps like appointment schedules, while TIMESTAMP is ideal for recording event timestamps with efficient storage and automatic timezone handling.
  3. Consider factors like range, storage requirements, and use cases when choosing between DATETIME and TIMESTAMP for accurate and efficient temporal data storage.

Introduction to Virtualization Technology

Anders’s Substack • 1 HN point • 17 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Containerization Networks Storage
  1. Virtualization technology reshapes IT infrastructure by creating virtual instances of computing resources, leading to increased agility and efficiency for businesses.
  2. Virtualization enables server, desktop, network, and storage optimization, allowing for workload consolidation, centralized management, and resource scalability across various IT aspects.
  3. Implementing virtualization technology promotes cost savings, energy efficiency, workload mobility, and enhanced security within IT environments, positioning organizations to be competitive and resilient in the digital realm.
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The Architecture of Modern Observability Platforms

Bit by Bit • 11 implied HN points • 26 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Observability Architecture Platforms Data Storage
  1. Observability platforms help organizations understand the health of their applications using metrics, logs, and traces.
  2. Modern observability platforms tackle the challenge of handling large volumes of data and offer different types of architectures.
  3. Unifying the storage, ingestion, and querying layers can significantly scale and reduce costs in observability platforms.

invisible terminal

Kotobago Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Computing Accessibility Interfaces Storage
  1. Ubiquitous computing may not always involve augmented displays, but could include no display at all.
  2. Consider exploring how blind individuals use computers and the tools they use for programming.
  3. Blob storage can offer a modern alternative to conventional filesystem navigation by eliminating the need for creating folders.