Deploying WordPress in Docker Containers
Learn how to run a WordPress installation in Docker containers, both manually and using Docker Compose.
On-premises: the license model for server-based software
Until 2010, the on-premises software model was standard for the Microsoft Office suite and other well-known software providers. Nowadays, on-premises continues to be important particularly for companies with high data protection requirements and where there is a great need for individual software adjustments. But what exactly is on-premises and what advantages, and disadvantages does the license...
Machine-to-machine communication (M2M) – definition, characteristics, and advantages
M2M communication refers to the automatic exchange of information between machines. Nowadays, it would be hard to imagine many areas of life without machine-to-machine communication. In this article, you’ll learn how machine-to-machine communication works, when it is used, and what advantages it offers. You’ll also find out how you can use M2M for your business.
Distributed computing for efficient digital infrastructures
Distributed computing is a basic digital technology. Many companies and cloud services rely on this method which provides a powerful yet cost-effective infrastructure. Even complex research projects and business applications can benefit from the flexible and practical solutions provided by distributed computing.
What is a plug-in and what is it used for?
Plug-ins have many advantages. For example, these small add-ons are the simplest solution if you want to play Flash videos on your website, display PDF files in your browser or spice up your e-mail application with new features. Plug-ins allow you to add practical features to almost any software. However, these useful little add-ons also present some risks.
What is a network? Definition, explanation, and examples
What is a network? Simply put, one of the most fundamental achievements in IT. Nowadays, most of us can no longer imagine a world without Wi-Fi, cell phones or the Internet. But how exactly do these computer networks work? And what does setting up a network involve? In this article, we’ll explain the most important principles of networks.
What is Storage Spaces Direct (S2D)?
Storage Spaces Direct (S2D) is a feature of Windows Server 2016 that allows you to group together the local storage devices of multiple servers into a virtual cluster. The users in the network access this cluster like a single shared drive. In addition, the Failover Clustering feature ensures that the entire system is extremely failsafe.
CMD commands for the Windows command prompt
There are more than 200 CMD commands available with Windows. The command prompt can be used to control large parts of the operating system, computer, or drives. You can also use the Windows “command prompt” commands to organize your files or run network tasks. To do this, though, you have to know the right commands. Here we explain how to use CMD commands and which functions they have. Our article...
.jar file ending: how to open and use a .jar file
File formats like .jpg, .mp3 or .gif are well-known and can usually be opened on most devices without any problems. But the .jar ending is less common. These files require special programs to run them. We explain what this file format is and how you can open and run .jar files.
Kata Containers: basics, function, and applications
A Linux container is either secure or flexible and simple. At least this used to be the case for a long time until the open-source project Kata Containers emerged and combined the best from both container technology and virtual machines. How did the open-source community behind the OpenStack Foundation (OSF) pull this off?
