Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency White Papers

WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive resource to discover the efficiency benefits of containment and learn about the differences between hot-air and cold-air strategies.

Posted: 09 Dec 2011 | Published: 09 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: As virtual environments increase, IT pros must be sure to effectively keep track of all the virtual machines (VMs) in their enterprise and quickly respond to availability problems as they arise. This resource explores a monitoring tool that can efficiently manage and monitor availability and performance in virtual environments.

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 | Published: 05 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: Implementing a private, public, or hybrid cloud computing environment can be complex but if done correctly, can provide significant returns. Whether enterprises take a revolutionary or evolutionary approach, understanding IT infrastructure options is the first step. This white paper offers cloud computing best practices and deployment assistance.

Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 23 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to explore the limiting conditions of connecting transformers in parallel and loading considerations when turn ratios, impedances and kVA ratings are different.

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: A company-wide journey to the cloud can be very complex and is accomplished in multiple stages, with many intermediate goals to meet. This white paper discusses how one provider offers the right hardware, software and services to smooth your transition and ensure an optimal cloud experience.

Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 21 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: The true promise of cloud isn’t just about advancing IT; it’s about reinventing business. Leading companies are unlocking the deeper potential of cloud as a way to manage not just their IT but also their businesses. They’re discovering that cloud can help them create new marketplaces, smarter business services and profitable new revenue streams.

Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Considering implementing cloud?  See how other companies have approached cloud with the results of this IBM Academy of Technology survey. 

Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Given all the things to consider when leveraging a cloud model, implementing one may seem daunting—but it doesn’t have to be. IBM Rational® solutions can help.

Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This resource discusses an advanced policy power management reference architecture that can significantly improve power efficiency in your data center, helping you to achieve real-time server power monitoring, power optimized workloads and much more.

Posted: 08 Nov 2011 | Published: 08 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper provides an overview of how IT organizations can optimize across the entire life cycle of their datacenters and build a strong foundation for future IT operations. Opportunities for optimization remain strong, including increasing efficiency.

Posted: 04 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn about a new single integrated solution that can support all desktop and application virtualization architectures in your enterprise.

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Declining flexibility and increasing costs have driven many businesses to adopt cloud computing to improve efficiency with on-demand, virtual services. Access this white paper for a detailed overview of server power management, usage models purpose and pre-requisites, architectural considerations and much more.

Posted: 28 Oct 2011 | Published: 28 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: With data center challenges on the rise, IT professionals can leverage data center instrumentation and server refresh to maintain productivity levels over time.  Access this white paper to drive efficiency at system, platform, and facility levels to ensure optimal ROI in your enterprise.

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the fundamental steps to take to build a scale-out storage cloud architecture in your enterprise. In addition, this resource offers insights on cloud topology, reducing the learning curve, and much more.

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Read this IDC Analyst Connection to see the questions that were posed by HP to Cindy Borovick Program Vice President for IDC's Enterprise Communications and Datacenter Networks program, on behalf of HP's enterprise customers.

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to review the results of ESG Lab that tested the performance and scalability of the HP ProLiant DL980 server powered by Intel Xeon processors, running SAP with VMware vSphere 5.

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: HP is driving the evolution of what we call the Instant-On Enterprise. It is an enterprise that embeds technology into everything it does to better serve citizens, partners, employees, and clients.

Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: While cloud computing optimizes data center efficiency, increasing government regulations and guidelines on carbon footprints and social awareness forces a need for monitoring and controlling emissions. Access this white paper to learn about an innovative reference architecture solution that can help your enterprise manage its carbon footprint.

Posted: 17 Oct 2011 | Published: 17 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: With cloud computing rapidly evolving, energy management is a key factor IT professionals must address when planning and provisioning their cloud data center strategies to reduce energy costs. Access this white paper to review an open data center roadmap that addresses your key IT concerns for more secure, efficient, and simple cloud architectures.

Posted: 17 Oct 2011 | Published: 17 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: If we don’t learn from the mistakes that occurred in the past, we are bound to repeat them. This is very true when it comes to data centers and aged point-to-point cabling practices. This resource compares point-to-point vs. structured cabling options for data centers.

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Published: 12 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: As more companies look towards collocation, hosted, and managed services for their primary data center, there are crucial considerations every IT pros should know when selecting a provider. This resource explores hosted, outsourced, and cloud data centers, and providers strategies and considerations for co-location tenants.

Posted: 12 Oct 2011 | Published: 12 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Although all things cloud are being praised throughout the business world, all the benefits of added efficiency, low costs, and simplified systems mean nothing without end-user approval. Take a look at this insightful resource that suggests some key elements that should be considered when planning your cloud-based ecosystem.

Posted: 10 Oct 2011 | Published: 10 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This resource explains how you can lower costs and improve flexibility by migrating your mainframe to open system servers. Discover the three major factors driving organizations to consider migrating application workloads off mainframe environments to open systems solutions.

Posted: 07 Oct 2011 | Published: 07 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to get advice on how to enhance efficiency in your data center and take a closer look at what needs to be done in the system, platform, and facilities level of your enterprise.

Posted: 06 Oct 2011 | Published: 06 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This resource assists IT pros and administrators seeking power management solutions to increase data center efficiency. Multiple power design options are presented, including: real-time server monitoring and optimization of rack density to optimize productivity and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO).

Posted: 05 Oct 2011 | Published: 05 Oct 2011