Comparison Test Report: Cisco UCS vs HP Virtual Connect
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Companies typically produce blade chassis with future growth in mind. But adding blade servers to existing chassis can be a difficult and time-consuming task. This test report explains how you can simplify this process, thereby saving time and reducing the possibility of error.
Posted: 14 Jan 2012 | Published: 14 Jan 2012
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The Journey to Unified Computing
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
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This white paper explains how data center needs have changed over the last five years and discusses the reasons why management of virtualized compute, network, and storage access should be integrated. Discover the vision behind a private cloud and learn how to avoid making common mistakes as you prepare for this new IT model.
Posted: 14 Jan 2012 | Published: 14 Jan 2012
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Data Center Management: The Key Ingredient for Reducing Server Power While Increasing Data Center Capacity
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
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The pressure to improve data center efficiency is nothing new. In fact, this demand has been growing for over a decade. This resource describes the key elements of effective IT management and compares the offerings of two key players in the market.
Posted: 14 Jan 2012 | Published: 14 Jan 2012
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Reference Architecture February 2011 - Based Design Citrix XenDesktop Built on FlexPod Using Cisco Unified Computing System, Microsoft Hyper-V, and NetApp Storage
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc and Citrix
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This resource offers the results of a study done evaluating the scalability of the Citrix XenDesktop environment on blade servers running Microsoft Hyper-V connected to the NetApp Storage array. In addition, learn best practices for sizing large-scale customer deployments of XenDesktop on the Cisco Unified Computing System™.
Posted: 18 Nov 2011 | Published: 18 Nov 2011
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Reference Architecture: Based Design for Implementation of Citrix XenDesktop on Cisco Unified Computing System, Citrix XenServer, and NetApp Storage
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc and Citrix
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This document reports the results of a study evaluating the scalability of the Citrix XenDesktop environment on a Cisco® UCS B-Series Blade Servers connected to the NetApp Storage array. Gain insight on the planning, design, and deployment of Citrix XenDesktop hosted desktop virtualization solutions on the Cisco Unified Computing System.
Posted: 17 Nov 2011 | Published: 17 Nov 2011
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Reference Architecture August 2011 - Based Design Citrix XenDesktop Built on FlexPod Using Cisco Unified Computing System, Microsoft Hyper-V, and NetApp Storage
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc and Citrix
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This white paper offers the results of a study evaluating the scalability of the Citrix XenDesktop environment on Cisco® UCS B-Series Blade Servers running Microsoft Hyper-V connected to the NetApp Storage array. In addition, review best practice recommendations and sizing guidelines for large-scale customer deployments of XenDesktop.
Posted: 17 Nov 2011 | Published: 17 Nov 2011
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Strategy Guide to Converged Infrastructure in the Branch Office
sponsored by HP and Intel
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Access this resource to discover how one organization implemented a converged infrastructure solution to upgrade technology, standardize equipment, and improve collaboration.
Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011
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Strategy Guide to Converged Infrastructure in K-12 Education
sponsored by HP and Intel
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This white paper will shed light on how converged infrastructure is uniquely positioned to help schools deliver state-of-the-art capabilities at affordable price points and without taxing internal IT resources.
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011
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Migros’ running costs halve with HP Integrity Blade server solution
sponsored by HP and Intel
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This white paper details how one company in the retail industry significantly reduced running costs while maintaining its high system availability with high performance server technology.
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011
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Business travel IT grows with HP BladeSystem
sponsored by HP and Intel
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Learn how one business upgraded their server environment using an HP blade server and DL series servers. Discover how this advance lowered acquisition costs, decreased maintenance, and reduced IT staff time.
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011
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HP Advanced Data Center Network Architectures Reference Guide
sponsored by HP and Intel
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Read this white paper and trace the steps to a successful converged network infrastructure. By identifying today's most important IT trend - virtualization - you'll be on your way to implementing HP supported technologies to enhance your virtualized computer networks.
Posted: 10 May 2011 | Published: 10 May 2011
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Business Value of Blade
sponsored by HP and Intel
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This white paper provides tips on how to migrate from legacy server infrastructure to low-cost, high-performance blade servers across such diverse industries as education and healthcare to media and retail.
Posted: 05 May 2011 | Published: 05 May 2011
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HP Virtual Resource Pools: Enable a Shared-Service Model with a Common Modular Infrastructure
sponsored by HP and Intel
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HP is out of the gate quickly once again with the formulation of virtual resource pools by combining the power of mission-critical systems, blade systems and scaleout systems throughout the portfolios of Integrity, Integrity NonStop, HP Proliant, Networking and StorageWorks.
Posted: 17 Mar 2011 | Published: 17 Mar 2011
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Sun Blade 6000 Modular System from Oracle
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
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The Sun Blade 6000 Modular Systems present a comprehensive multitier blade portfolio that lets organizations deploy the broadest range of applications on the most ideal platforms. This document describes the Sun Blade 6000 Modular Systems along with their key applications, architecture, and components.
Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Published: 15 Mar 2011
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Benefits of Using Blades as Storage Arrays
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
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Blade based storage arrays deliver enterprise class storage performance and capacity, as well as simplify storage management loads. These solutions are built to scale quickly and impressively, and offer a cost-effective, long-term approach to delivering robust and reliable storage solutions. Reas on to learn more about blade based storage arrays.
Posted: 01 Feb 2011 | Published: 01 Feb 2011
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SAP Applications on IBM BladeCenter
sponsored by IBM
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Pairing SAP Business Suite or SAP Business All-in-One with IBM BladeCenter servers enables organizations to achieve the performance and reliability they need for rapid and consistent access to information while also gaining the flexibility for change and the scalability for growth.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011
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Top Ten Server Considerations for Running Mission-Critical Applications
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
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As you think about an upgrade or refresh, it is critical that you think first and foremost about your most mission-critical applications and what you will need to consider in order to not only ensure their continuity, but to improve their performance, flexibility and scalability.
Posted: 08 Dec 2010 | Published: 08 Dec 2010
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The Advantages of Row and Rack-Oriented Cooling Architectures for Data Centers
sponsored by APC by Schneider Electric
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This paper contrasts room, row and rack architectures and shows why row-oriented cooling will emerge as the preferred solution for most next generation data centers.
Posted: 01 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Oct 2010
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HP BladeSystem Matrix: Delivering the Converged Infrastructure
sponsored by HP and Intel
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IT organizations that find server deployment complex and inefficient are looking at new options, such as HP's BladeSystem Matrix. Using this converged infrastructure approach, organizations can reduce acquisition costs for servers, storage and network infrastructure, while reducing total cost of ownership.
Posted: 20 Sep 2010 | Published: 20 Sep 2010
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Sun Blade 6000 Modular System: Power and Cooling Efficiency
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
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Oracle’s Sun Blade 6000 Modular System was designed from the ground up to deliver far greater efficiency than a corresponding set of rack-mount servers. Read this white paper to find out why organizations everywhere are considering blade systems a part of a winning strategy in the battle for space, power, and cooling.
Posted: 18 May 2010 | Published: 18 May 2010
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Command your Infrastructure Like a Visionary: HP Integrity Servers Deliver the First Mission-Critical Converged Infrastructure
sponsored by HP and Intel
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Blade Scale architecture is anchored by the world’s first mission-critical converged infrastructure and serves up a unified blade architecture from x86 to HP Superdome, always-on resiliency, FlexFabric, Matrix Operating Environment and others. This white paper provides the inside information you need.
Posted: 03 May 2010 | Published: 03 May 2010
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Solutions Guide: Business Ready Configurations for Data Center Virtualization
sponsored by Dell and VMware
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Business Ready Configurations for Virtualization are pre-configured, easy to order, bundled solutions that include Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware vSphere™. This white paper provides a detailed reference architecture for the Business Ready Configurations.
Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 17 Nov 2009
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Networking Best Practices for VMware Infrastructure 3 on Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers
sponsored by Dell and VMware
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This whitepaper provides an overview of the networking architecture for VMware Infrastructure 3 on Dell PowerEdge blade servers. It provides best practices for deploying and configuring your network in the VMware environment.
Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 17 Nov 2009
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Total cost of ownership (TCO) of Dell PowerEdge M710 and HP Proliant BL685c G5 blade solutions.
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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Enterprises of all sizes are deploying or considering deploying blade systems as a way to consolidate resources and lower their total cost of ownership. Read this white paper to learn about the total cost of ownership (TCO) for the Dell PowerEdge servers.
Posted: 19 May 2009 | Published: 19 May 2009
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Microsoft SQL Server in a VMware Environment on Dell PowerEdge Blades and Dell EqualLogic Storage
sponsored by Dell and VMware
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This white paper provides an overview for deploying SQL Server in a virtualized environment for VMware ESX 3.5 Update 4 (U4) running on the latest PowerEdge M610 and M710 blade servers and EqualLogic PS6000XV iSCSI storage arrays.
Posted: 05 May 2009 | Published: 05 May 2009
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