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/blog/metal-gear-standard-how-opensff-can-help-dedicated-server-providers
Metal Gear Standard: How OpenSFF can help dedicated server providers

Learn about the modern data center landscape, the challenges that dedicated server providers face, and how OpenSFF can help them.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

March 17, 2026

/blog/the-box-is-the-lock-architectural-lock-in-in-modular-computing
The Box is The Lock: Architectural Lock-in in Modular Computing

Explore the tradeoffs of walled gardens in existing modular server platforms and how OpenSFF breaks away from the pattern.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

February 20, 2026

/blog/long-term-commit-the-open-tools-we-love
Long Term Commit: The Open Tools We Love

The OpenSFF team shares some of their favorite open source and open-adjacent tools.

Bert Varias

February 13, 2026

/blog/mount-blade-an-overview-of-server-organization
Mount & Blade: An Overview of Server Organization

Explore options for server mounting and organization, then learn how OpenSFF streamlines the process.

Bert Varias

January 28, 2026

/blog/reforging-the-blade-server-from-a-proprietary-tool-to-an-interoperable-ally
Reforging the Blade Server: From a Proprietary Tool to an Interoperable Ally

Learn about the entrenchment of proprietary blade servers and how OpenSFF applies the form factor's modularity to an open standard.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

November 26, 2025

/blog/elephants-in-other-rooms-how-opensff-will-co-exist-with-existing-computing-standards-part-2
Elephants in Other Rooms: How OpenSFF Will Co-exist with Existing Computing Standards, Part 2

Discover why numerous SFF standards exist, and why OpenSFF is a unique and necessary addition to the SFF landscape.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

November 20, 2025

/blog/elephants-in-other-rooms-why-opensff-will-co-exist-with-existing-standards-part-1
Elephants in Other Rooms: Why OpenSFF Will Co-exist with Existing Standards, Part 1

Learn about the history and enduring influence of the ATX standard, and why OpenSFF doesn't have to live under its shadow.

Bert Varias

November 17, 2025

/blog/how-the-success-of-maker-platforms-paved-the-way-for-opensff
How the Success of Maker Platforms Paved the Way for OpenSFF

A look at the goals and strategies that led to the success of Arduino, Adafruit Industries, and Raspberry Pi, and what OpenSFF can learn from their stories.

Bert Varias

November 05, 2025

/blog/smoothening-the-edges-how-opensff-can-enhance-edge-solutions
Smoothening the Edges: How OpenSFF Can Enhance Edge Solutions

Learn about the fascinating world of edge computing and how OpenSFF can help make more serviceable and longer-lasting edge devices.

Bert Varias and Jon Choi

October 15, 2025

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