In cloud computing, the term "spot instances" or "spot VMs" refers to a type of virtual machine that is available on cloud providers' infrastructure at a significantly discounted price. These instances are only available when there is excess capacity in the provider's...
Improving operations, reducing costs, and staying ahead of the competition remain top priorities for businesses today. At the same time, a company’s IT strategy and capabilities are increasingly critical to its overall success. Given this confluence, it’s no surprise...
At Red8, we surround ourselves with incredibly talented, well-rounded, and innovative engineers who continue to educate themselves as new trends emerge. We consult externally to provide a service, but we consult internally with each other to stay at the top of our...
Our role at Red8 is to work on emerging and advanced technology. We get the opportunity to work on projects that involve DevOps, cloud migrations, automation, data centers, and all things Microsoft. Active Directory has Proven its Fundamental Features Can you believe...
It’s dangerous to ignore the potential security issues that come with IoT. In 2021, it’s safe to say that most of us used smart devices and got tracked by the Internet of Things at least a few times. Voice assistants and smart speakers like Amazon’s Alexa, Google...
What is Virtualization? In order to understand what a virtual data center is we need to first discuss what virtualization is. Virtualization is the practice of creating logical abstraction between the software functionality and the underlying hardware resources....
What is IT Automation? IT automation is the process of automating individual, distinct tasks within your business, while IT orchestration links those tasks together to automate entire processes. With the move of IT infrastructure into the cloud, automation and...
The healthcare industry creates and manages vast amounts of sensitive data that’s vital to excellent patient care and good health outcomes. In an already complex and data-intensive environment, the COVID-19 pandemic has introduced new challenges for healthcare...
With companies moving towards remote work, threat becomes even more critical as hackers begin to target vulnerable remote networks and devices. Cisco Umbrella combines various security services into one integrated cloud solution that offers unmatched security...
More and more companies have moved to remote work due to COVID-19. Fortunately, technology today allows for most companies to set up remote environments. However, remote workspaces introduce new parameters and variables into an organization's setup. Companies that...