Platforms and Servers

WHITE PAPER: This Microsoft white paper will discuss in detail ten things you should probably know as you get familiar with the latest version of the Windows client; what's been improved, what to expect and how it differs, if much at all, to Vista.

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 | Published: 28 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: When the SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) was first introduced in SQL Server 2005, it received mixed reviews. With the launch of SQL Server 2008, Microsoft has succeeded in transforming the SSMS into a much more useful tool set. This whitepaper will list and discuss each of these improvements of SSMS 2008.

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 27 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how you can leverage existing Abend-AID capabilities to simplify problem resolution even in these increasingly complex systems. Read this paper to learn more about diagnosing DB2 and WebSphere MQ problems with Compuware Abend-AID.

Posted: 04 Sep 2009 | Published: 04 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes numerous shortcomings with Itanium-based platforms, and notes that the Itanium "ecosystem" is in danger of collapse. Forward-looking CIOs should consider x86, POWER and mainframe architectures.

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 09 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: This short white paper outlines the technical specificaitons and features of the Dell PowerVault NX300 with Windows Storage Server 2008 R2.

Posted: 06 Mar 2012 | Published: 06 Mar 2012

WHITE PAPER: Advances in server technology promise tantalizing benefits, such as higher consolidation ratios and reduced costs. Read this special report to discover the new capabilities updated software provides. You'll also learn the advantages of modern hardware and garner best practices on upgrading to newer software and hardware.

Posted: 14 Jun 2011 | Published: 14 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes some of the enhanced capabilities of today’s server technology and discusses the three most common approaches to server refresh projects – replacement, upgrade, and outsourcing – along with the business benefits of each.

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 | Published: 13 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: Legacy midsize computing systems offer limited processing abilities, but still require significant power and cooling resources. To maintain high performance, flexibility, reliability, and sustainable growth, midsize businesses need a game-changing platform. Oracle’s Sun systems based on the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series provide that platform.

Posted: 18 May 2010 | Published: 18 May 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores a single-vendor solution that addresses the entire hardware and software stack, allowing organizations to successfully manage their virtualized environment and improve business agility.

Posted: 01 Nov 2011 | Published: 01 Nov 2011

WHITE PAPER: Intel® Virtualization Technology FlexMigration allows virtualization software vendors to deliver live migration solutions across different generations of Intel® Xeon® processor-based servers. This white paper explains how Intel VT FlexMigration works, including how and why some instructions are masked by the hypervisor while others are not.

Posted: 18 Mar 2011 | Published: 18 Mar 2011