• Why Does Gmail Go Down? January 2014 Edition

  So how does a widely-used app like Gmail go down, as it has today? There have been a number of Gmail outages over the years, usually involving software updates or networking issues.

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• Friday Funny: What's the Best Caption?

  Thank Goodness It's Friday! As the work week ends, it's time for a little humor. Our Data Center Knowledge cartoon contest is a great way for readers to have a chuckle on this winter Friday. Before you take off, please vote for the best reader suggestion for the caption.

• Stuff The Internet Says On Scalability For January 24th, 2014

  Hey, it's HighScalability time: Gorgeous image from Scientific American's Your Brain by the Numbers Quotable Quotes:  @jezhumble : Google does everything off trunk despite 10k devs across 40 offices.  @KentLangley : "in 2016. When it goes online, the SKA is…

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