Unlocking The Value of Bare Metal: The Business Drivers Behind Digital Rebar
Most IT leaders face the same challenges. Fragile automation, inconsistent processes, and reactive operations hold teams back. Consistently, we’ve seen that success in infrastructure operations depends on four core values: Scale, Speed, Choice, and Change Readiness. All together, these values are critical in improving infrastructure processes. These are not abstract ideas. They are measurable business […]
The 5 Most Common Types of Air Gap
In bare metal environments, air gap is often treated like a binary — either you’re connected or you’re not. But in practice, there are multiple levels of separation, and understanding where you sit on that spectrum is essential for system design, audit, and operations. Prefer a video? We made a YouTube short covering these air gap models. […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Bare Metal Processes
If your bare metal operations feel stuck, slow, or fragile, the root cause probably isn’t your tech. Instead, it’s your process. Improving your bare metal process is critical to breaking through the blocks holding you back. Before you can automate infrastructure reliably, you have to lay the groundwork. We call this Phase Zero, the work […]
The Basics of Bare Metal Automation
Bare metal automation has the power to completely transform how enterprises manage their infrastructure. By moving beyond manual provisioning and adopting a systemic approach, organizations can unlock significant efficiency gains, savings, and improved reliability. But what exactly is bare metal automation, and why does it matter? Let’s break it down. (We also have a video […]
Essential Hardware Testing Scripts for Smooth System Bring-Up
When bringing up new hardware, having the right testing scripts in place can save you hours of troubleshooting and prevent unexpected failures down the line. A recent Reddit thread highlighted this topic, and it’s a common discussion among RackN customers as well. Here’s a breakdown of the key scripts and processes you should be running during hardware […]
Replacing VMware with OpenShift Virtualization?
The dust is settling on Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, but many of our customers are still looking to break away. While VMware is still a robust platform, the need for greater flexibility, reduced vendor lock-in, and cloud-native integration has led many to consider OpenShift Virtualization as a viable VMware alternative. That’s why we created the Replacing […]
Strengthen Your IT Supply Chain Through Tariff Uncertainty
The IT supply chain isn’t what it used to be. Between tariffs, sudden price hikes, and unpredictable shortages, keeping infrastructure costs under control feels like fighting a losing battle. But here’s the good news: smart planning can help you avoid the biggest pitfalls. At RackN, we work with enterprises navigating these exact challenges. Here are […]
Looking for VMware Alternatives? Here Are Your Options
If you’re staring down a VMware price hike and reconsidering its use in your organizations’ infrastructure, you’re not alone. We’ve been helping customers navigate this exact dilemma, and the alternatives to VMware have gotten clearer over the last year. Whether you’re looking for a like-for-like virtualization replacement or ready to make a bigger change, here’s […]
KubeVirt is Reshaping I&O. Here’s What You Need to Know
Recently, we’ve been focusing on Kubernetes Virtualization a lot, both behind the scenes with and in our content. Our latest complimentary Gartner® report offering, KubeVirt Will Require Radical Changes to Traditional I&O, is no different. The report, by analyst Michael Warrilow, predicts a fundamental shift in how enterprises approach virtualization. As organizations seek alternatives to traditional hypervisors, […]
Ready for Kubernetes on Bare Metal? Challenges Remain
As companies consider Kubernetes for container orchestration, bare metal Kubernetes is emerging as a powerful alternative to traditional VMware-based solutions. RackN recently conducted a survey to gauge interest in enterprises adopting Kubernetes on bare metal as an alternative to VMware. The results are in, and they’re pretty clear. There’s a strong push towards bare metal […]