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Solar shift: How data centers can embrace renewable energy
Demand for electricity calls for integration of renewable resources. Solar power provides data centers with energy independence, cost predictability and a sustainable power source.
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Rocky Linux vs. AlmaLinux: Which is better?
Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux are new distributions created after Red Hat announced the discontinuation of CentOS. These distributions plan to be 1-to-1 compatible with RHEL.
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