Data Center Management White Papers

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Red Hat CloudForms: Cloud Resource Management the Right Way
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers a set of management tools that can handle anything your virtual infrastructure environment can throw at you.
Posted: 27 Nov 2013 | Published: 27 Nov 2013

Red Hat

Red Hat Open IaaS Architecture Service
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper details the importance of getting off to a good start when implementing an open cloud environment.
Posted: 27 Nov 2013 | Published: 27 Nov 2013

Red Hat

VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This e-guide features an expert breakdown of a VMware management suite that will allow for a hybrid cloud in a VMware environment.
Posted: 26 Nov 2013 | Published: 26 Nov 2013

VMware, Inc.

How self-service cloud provisioning helps
sponsored by ServiceNow
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers the importance of taking a customer-centric approach to cloud management.
Posted: 26 Nov 2013 | Published: 26 Nov 2013

ServiceNow

Cloud Management In A Hybrid Cloud World
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: To maximize the benefits of cloud, infrastructure and operations (I&O) professionals must take over cloud management to allow cloud developers to focus on what's really important – developing and testing apps. Access this white paper to learn the current cloud management issues and skills I&O professionals must master to manage the cloud.
Posted: 26 Nov 2013 | Published: 30 Jul 2013

Red Hat

Understanding the Ins-and-Outs of IT Disaster Recovery Management
sponsored by SunGard Availability Services
WHITE PAPER: This crucial white paper examines what elements are critical in constructing comprehensive DR strategy, detailing the three components crucial to success: backup hardware, software, and the surrounding programs.
Posted: 25 Nov 2013 | Published: 25 Nov 2013

SunGard Availability Services

Automation: The Future of Network Visibility
sponsored by Ixia
WHITE PAPER: As the trend towards data center automation continues, network monitoring becomes increasingly important when optimizing your network. In this white paper, they will explore the data center automation and its importance to company performance and efficiency.
Posted: 25 Nov 2013 | Published: 25 Nov 2013

Ixia

Taking the Enterprise Data Center into the Cloud
sponsored by Emerson Network Power
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a detailed overview of cloud computing technology, including a standard definition of cloud computing, common types of cloud architectures and services, and driving factors and perceived risks impacting widespread adoption. Read on now to learn more.
Posted: 25 Nov 2013 | Published: 25 Nov 2013

Emerson Network Power

Red Hat's Open Hybrid Cloud Architecture
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: Read this resource today for a cloud system software overview, understand the two classes this trend is diverging into and discover  a commercially supported and tested version of OpenStack now on the market that will target customers that want an enterprise-ready distribution of OpenStack.
Posted: 24 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 Jul 2013

Red Hat

New Strategies to Slash Data Center Energy Costs and Beef up Capacity
sponsored by Emerson Network Power
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers how to create a cascade effect on the energy savings in your data center by putting the focus in the correct places.
Posted: 22 Nov 2013 | Published: 22 Nov 2013

Emerson Network Power

Hybrid Energy: What to consider when tapping into alternative energy at the cell site
sponsored by Emerson Network Power
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper details the value of hybrid energy sources in making your organization more energy efficient.
Posted: 22 Nov 2013 | Published: 23 Nov 2012

Emerson Network Power

VMware vSphere with Operations Management
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers 10 important tech tips to help you find the cause of problems in your data center and quickly resolve them.
Posted: 22 Nov 2013 | Published: 22 Nov 2013

VMware, Inc.

HP BladeSystem Leadership and Innovation for the Data Center
sponsored by HP and Intel® Xeon® processor
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper features a Gartner evaluation of other important blade server market trends, including an in-depth evaluation of some of today’s biggest vendors.
Posted: 21 Nov 2013 | Published: 21 Nov 2013

HP and Intel® Xeon® processor

Cloud Storage: 3 Primary Pillars to Take Into Account
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper details the requirements for building an efficient cloud infrastructure in order to achieve the agility benefits of this compute strategy. Read on to learn about the value of storage virtualization – and why needs to be an essential consideration in your cloud design.
Posted: 21 Nov 2013 | Published: 18 Jul 2012

IBM

Fundamental Principles of Generators for Information Technology
sponsored by Schneider Electric
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers the basics on standby generators and systems to prepare your IT staff for any prolonged utility power outages.
Posted: 21 Nov 2013 | Published: 24 Nov 2011

Schneider Electric

A Guide to the Differing Types of Prefabricated Modular Data Centers
sponsored by Schneider Electric
WHITE PAPER: Access this feature white paper to compare and define the key attributes of prefabricated modular data centers, and provide a framework for choosing the best approaches based on your business requirements.
Posted: 21 Nov 2013 | Published: 21 Nov 2013

Schneider Electric

Study reveals the top cloud and virtualization service providers
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals the results of study that broke down the virtualization and cloud markets for small and medium businesses.
Posted: 21 Nov 2013 | Published: 13 Sep 2012

VMware, Inc.

6 Tasks You Can’t Do With Traditional IT Operations Tools
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper dives into the six tasks that traditional IT infrastructure tools can't do.
Posted: 21 Nov 2013 | Published: 21 Nov 2013

VMware, Inc.

WHAT IS A MODULAR DATA CENTER?
sponsored by Schneider Electric
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, you will discover a framework for modular data center architecture. Read on to learn how you can reduce total cost of ownership, increase flexibility, reduce deployment time, and improve efficiency with a modular, scalable data center design.
Posted: 20 Nov 2013 | Published: 21 Nov 2012

Schneider Electric

Redefine Virtualized and Cloud Data Center Economics with Active Fabric
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: As technology rapidly evolves, businesses must keep their IT systems up-to-date. This guide outlines Dell's Active Fabric architecture and its goal to solve networking problems.
Posted: 20 Nov 2013 | Published: 20 Nov 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

A More Intelligent Infrastructure: Top Reasons to Choose HP BladeSystem
sponsored by HP and Intel® Xeon® processor
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper presents 5 reasons why HP BladeSystem is a smart choice for the enterprise data center.
Posted: 20 Nov 2013 | Published: 20 Nov 2013

HP and Intel® Xeon® processor

Ten Steps to Increasing Data Center Efficiency and Availability through Infrastructure Monitoring
sponsored by Emerson Network Power
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details 10 solutions to take your data center from reactive to proactive.
Posted: 20 Nov 2013 | Published: 16 Nov 2011

Emerson Network Power

Calculating the Cost of Data Center Outages
sponsored by Emerson Network Power
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the results of a study that determined the real cost of unplanned data center outages.
Posted: 20 Nov 2013 | Published: 01 Feb 2011

Emerson Network Power

The Benefits of a Converged LAN/SANinfrastructure
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: In today’s Enterprise and Data Center environments, Ethernet is clearly the dominant interconnection medium of choice. This in-depth guide outlines the rise in 10GbE connections and their importance to IT professionals.
Posted: 19 Nov 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

A Practical Guide for Moving to 10GbE
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: The data center landscape for many organizations is constantly changing, leading to challenges for IT professionals. This brief guide highlights how 10 gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) technology can be a solution for some of your IT concerns.
Posted: 19 Nov 2013 | Published: 19 Nov 2013

DellEMC and Intel®