Machine Tools

EGUIDE: This paper explains, how to provide adequate network redundancy and isolation, adaptive automation practices for high availability and the best tools to eliminate separate virtual and physical management structures.

Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: Enterprises, government agencies and service providers are increasingly employing virtualized environments to decrease costs, consolidate data center space and reduce environmental impacts. This paper describes a comprehensive set of CA tools for managing virtual environments.

Posted: 29 Apr 2009 | Published: 29 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: With the introduction of Microsoft Hyper-V as part of Windows Server 2008, and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, you can now take advantage of a powerful new set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management.

Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 15 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: This paper addresses the fact that server virtualization is still a relatively new technology undergoing rapid development and innovation. While creating a virtual machine is relatively simple, the underlying complexity of the infrastructure and IT processes cannot be ignored.

Posted: 25 Aug 2009 | Published: 25 Aug 2009

EZINE: In this issue, we'll discuss how virtualization sprawl has quickly become a major issue in virtualized SharePoint deployments since today's technology makes it so easy to create virtual machines. We'll also talk about taking advantage of SharePoint's underutilized business intelligence tool, and using jQuery to enhance your user interface.

Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Published: 18 Nov 2009

EGUIDE: This Essential Guide offers a collection of tips, tools and techniques that you can use to back up your virtual servers more efficiently. Find out about the intricacies of using VMware's Consolidate Backup (VCB) application, get tips on how to fine-tune your current backup app for virtual servers, and read about the common problems and solutions.

Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Published: 09 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: With server virtualization, you do more with less. Instead of filling your data center with underutilized boxes, you run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine. You make the most of your space while taking full advantage of your hardware investment. Read this whitepaper to learn more about these benefits.

Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Published: 09 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper proposes an approach for IT to manage virtualized environments and shows how HP Business Service Management software enables IT operations to link specialists and specialized tools into day-to-day operations while keeping promises to business users.

Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Published: 13 Nov 2009

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE: Gain insight into the top 10 best practices for improving virtual machine performance, and explore a unique online virtualization community. Discover the ten essential virtual management tools, as well as what to consider when making a purchase decision.

Posted: 07 May 2009 | Published: 07 May 2009

ASSESSMENT TOOL: This tool is designed as a guide for customers with a comfortable knowledge of virtualization and their server/storage environment. Simply enter in a few vital pieces of information and the Dell Virtualization Advisor will create a customized virtualization solution to match your needs.

Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Published: 03 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: The paper will discuss key factors to consider with regard to fax technology, the impact of your faxing system on business processes, product selection and project execution. This paper advises an approach centered around choosing a vendor who is still paying close attention to fax communication as it relates to business processes.

Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD: The VKernel VM Rightsizer is a simple tool for tuning your VMs with the right amount of resources (CPU, memory, and storage) to drive maximum VM densities without impacting performance.

Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009

CASE STUDY: Increasing competition motivated Coca-Cola company executives to launch a new strategic direction, mandating a platform to communicate and engage with all employees. It implemented a Microsoft-based hosted worldwide intranet with messaging and collaboration tools, which are accessible to all employees from any device.

Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper explores common challenges associated with server virtualization deployments and the ways Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V together with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager can help organizations maximize the value of server virtualization.

Posted: 20 Jul 2009 | Published: 20 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: As a resource to help organizations achieve strategic objectives for efficiency, cost-effectiveness and continuity of faxing operations, this white paper explores the reasons why organizations are embracing fax virtualization as part of their IP strategies and how they benefit from the technology.

Posted: 17 Jul 2009 | Published: 17 Jul 2009

TRIAL SOFTWARE: In a dynamic virtual environment where things are constantly changing, your VM documentation efforts become out-of-date as soon as you begin the time-consuming process.

Posted: 08 Jul 2009 | Published: 08 Jul 2009

TRIAL SOFTWARE: As your virtual infrastructure continues to grow in scope and complexity, just finding basic information starts to become a monumental task.

Posted: 08 Jul 2009 | Published: 08 Jul 2009

PODCAST: Check out this podcast to learn how VMware and Dell are leveraging VMware vStorage with the Dell EqualLogic PS Series SANs for greater virtual server performance and more efficient management.

Posted: 01 Jun 2009 | Premiered: 01 Jun 2009

WEBCAST: Watch this webcast to learn about a new unique workload profiling tool that takes the guess work out of identifying underutilized physical servers and virtual hosts. Learn how to leverage this tool for improved use and longer life of your current hardware.

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 28 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Sun Ops Center cuts through the complexity of today’s datacenters with single-pane-of-glass management. It is a single, comprehensive, end-to-end system management tool that integrates physical and virtual management across the hardware/software stack and the entire system lifecycle.

Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Published: 29 Sep 2009

EGUIDE: This E-guide addresses configuration and change management in a partially virtual environment. Topics include: reporting on and managing virtual servers, the effects of physical changes on servers, how to extend change management processes like ITIL to cover the SAN, and handling human problems between the networking, datacenter, and storage teams.

Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009

VIDEO: View this screencast to learn about a new management approach for virtual and physical systems that helps reduce data center complexity. Discover how this tool combines provisioning, patching, managing and monitoring through a single console to enable IT pros to gain control over system sprawl and provide more flexible infrastructures.

Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 26 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the evolution of private clouds and discusses how many organizations that have implemented grid or virtual machines are moving towards private clouds. It also describes how organizations can successfully implement this new IT delivery model using a phased approach that starts with cloud management software.

Posted: 26 Oct 2009 | Published: 26 Oct 2009

TRIAL SOFTWARE: Citrix XenDesktop™, a virtual desktop (VDI) and desktop management solution, delivers desktops on-demand to users anywhere while dramatically simplifying desktop management throughout the desktop lifecycle. If you are ready to try XenDesktop for yourself download the evaluation version.

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009

TECHNICAL ARTICLE: The calibration method described in this article can be applied to any analog measurement such as pressure, amperage, weight, length or force.

Posted: 02 May 2008 | Published: 02 May 2008