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Data Center Consolidation
ALSO CALLED: Consolidation DEFINITION: An approach to optimizing technologies in one or more data centers to achieve cost savings, improve performance, and mitigate risk. This approach involves planning, optimization, and physical migration of systems and facilities.
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Next Generation Datacentres Index –Cycle II sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Following on from the first cycle of research carried out in February 2011, this r e-run of the next generation datacentre research covered 10 regions to identify what progress organisations have made in preparing to adapt to new IT architectures and approaches to computing. Posted: 10 Feb 2012 \| Published: 10 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Power Management \| Data Centers \| Data Classification \| Data Collection

Silver Peak VXOA: A Foundation for Universal WAN Optimization sponsored by Silver Peak WHITE PAPER: The Future of the WAN: Universal Optimization Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Architectures \| Bandwidth Management \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Networking \| Data Centers \| Disaster Recovery \| Disaster Recovery Planning for Virtual Environments \| Network Architectures \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| WAN

Virtualization Raised by the Power of 2 sponsored by Dell and Microsoft WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes an integrated virtualization architecture that delivers high performance and availability while minimizing the power consumption of each physical server. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Cooling \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Power Management \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization

Virtualization Raised to the Power of Three sponsored by Dell and Microsoft WHITE PAPER: This white paper recommends a specific virtualization architecture and explores its key characteristics and capabilities. Discover the risks of virtualizing older servers and learn how to avoid them here. Posted: 01 Feb 2012 \| Published: 01 Feb 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Windows Server 2008 R2

Podcast: How Centralized Backup Can Ease Remote Site Data Protection Challenges sponsored by Quantum Corporation PODCAST: In this expert podcast, Rachel Dines, an analyst with Forrester Research in Cambridge, Mass., discusses some of the options and best pracices for protecting remote site data. Listen now to learn more. Posted: 27 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 27 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Recovery \| Data Security \| Disaster Recovery \| Remote Backups \| Storage Security

Sprint Nestle Corporation saves $170 million from virtualization aided by CA Capacity Manager forecasts sponsored by CA Technologies. CASE STUDY: This case study explains why one company chose to consolidate and virtualise its servers and describes the approach they implemented and the results they realised, including significant cost savings, reduction of floor space requirements, and more. Posted: 13 Jan 2012 \| Published: 13 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Cooling \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Center Power Management \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization

Converged Application Appliances: Delivering Simplicity And Faster Time-To-Application Value sponsored by HPM Networks WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to view key findings about converged application appliances. Posted: 12 Jan 2012 \| Published: 12 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Infrastructure \| Application Integration \| Application Monitoring \| Applications Management \| Converged Networks \| Data Center Consolidation \| Network Applications Software \| Network Architectures \| Network Management \| Networking

Large Retailer Relies on a Virtual Solution to Deliver Optimal Shopping Experience sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd WHITE PAPER: Minimising your physical infrastructure can significantly reduce operational costs, but it is often easier said than done. This white paper reveals how one retail business accomplished this goal by deploying Windows Server 2008 Datacenter and Hyper-V technology to manage over 300,000 store-based endpoints. Posted: 11 Jan 2012 \| Published: 11 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Infrastructure Management \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| Server Virtualization \| Windows Server 2008 R2

Cisco Unified Computing System: Meet the Challenges of Virtualization with Microsoft Hyper-V sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes a recommended approach to help you optimize your virtual infrastructure and position your business to take advantage of public and private cloud services. Posted: 11 Jan 2012 \| Published: 11 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Machine \| VM

The HP 3PAR Architecture sponsored by HPM Networks WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a storage platform designed to bring simplicity and efficiency back into your storage infrastructure. This cluster-based solution features simplified management and availability, and is designed to replace the layers of software and hardware that many organization's have added to their IT infrastructures over the years. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Hardware \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Optimization \| Storage Security \| Storage Systems \| Storage Virtualization

HP 3PAR Secure Service Architecture sponsored by HPM Networks WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a utility-based storage solution and a secure service architecture designed to provide the SAN performance, scalability and availability needed in today's dynamic data center. In this paper you'll learn about the authentication, authorization and audit logging features of this security platform. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Security \| Security Management \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Hardware \| Storage Management \| Storage Security

HP 3PAR Utility Storage sponsored by HPM Networks WHITE PAPER: This white paper makes the business case for utility storage, the delivery of IT resources as a service (similar to a water or electric company), and introduces an infrastructure solution designed to leverage this principle and improve an organization's journey to the cloud. Read on to learn about this emerging technology and its benefits. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Disaster Recovery \| Cloud Storage \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Hardware \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Optimization \| Storage Standards \| Storage Virtualization

FlexPod for VMware Infrastructure Solution sponsored by NetApp WHITE PAPER: This brief white paper introduces a simplified and flexible infrastructure solution designed to meet both today's and tomorrow's virtual requirements. Utilizing end-to-end virtualization and centralized management from a single console, this technology can start transforming your data center and IT efficiency right out of the box. Posted: 10 Jan 2012 \| Published: 10 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Backup for Virtualized Servers \| Backups \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Cloud Storage \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) \| Infrastructure Services \| Virtual Machine Backups \| Virtualization Security

ING Transforms its business with HP Cloud Computing Solutions (2 min video): sponsored by HP VIDEOCAST: View this brief video to learn how one business leveraged advanced cloud computing solutions to accelerate its business transformation. Discover how it was able to consolidate 2,500 applications, allowing them to increase cost savings and speed time to market. Posted: 06 Jan 2012 \| Premiered: 06 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Infrastructure \| Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| IT Service Management

Princeton Insurance Increases Flexibility, Strengthens Competitive Edge with Private Cloud sponsored by NetApp CASE STUDY: When the business intelligence platform at Princeston Insurance reached its capacity, the company needed to reevaluate their overall storage strategy. This case study outlines the journey they took to find a new infrastructure solution to increase business agility, IT efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Read on to learn more. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Insurance Industry \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage Hardware \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security

Accelerate the Journey to Your Cloud with Cisco, NetApp, and VMware sponsored by NetApp WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces an end-to-end, unified virtual solution designed to lay the foundation for a successful cloud environment and quickly adapt to changing business needs. This technology can help your organization start saving time and operational costs across server, network and storage infrastructure layers. Read on to learn more. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Cloud Management \| Cloud Security \| Cloud Storage \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Virtualization \| Virtualization Security

Cisco, NetApp and VMware Deliver Live Application Mobility Across Data Centers sponsored by NetApp WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a new type of virtual solution designed specifically to improve maintenance, management and mobility in today's virtual infrastructures. By minimizing latency across long distances, this technology allows for the quick and efficient delivery of data and applications from one server to another - all with minimal downtime. Posted: 05 Jan 2012 \| Published: 05 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Machine \| Virtual Machine Backups \| Virtualization Security

Forrester's Converged Infrastructure: Attitudes and Acceptance sponsored by HP and Intel WHITE PAPER: Because perceptions of converged infrastructure (CI) often vary in the IT industry, HP and Intel contracted Forrester Consulting to survey IT decision-makers internationally on benefits and barriers to implementation of CI. Learn the results of that survey in this white paper. Posted: 03 Jan 2012 \| Published: 03 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Converged Networks \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Design \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| Infrastructure Management \| Infrastructure Services

Introduction to Application and Multi-Server Management sponsored by Microsoft WHITE PAPER: This paper introduces the new extensions in SQL Server Management Studio and the new Utility Explorer, and discusses the simple process of setting up a SQL Server managed server group. Posted: 01 Jan 2012 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Data Center Consolidation \| Database Management \| Server Management \| SQL Server

E-Guide: Expert tips for consolidating servers and avoiding sprawl sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft EGUIDE: This expert e-guide from SearchWindowsServer.com explains how you can leverage virtualization and other techniques to reduce the costs of running servers. Plus, obtain exclusive advice and answers to frequently asked questions about developing an effective server consolidation plan. Posted: 29 Dec 2011 \| Published: 29 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Management \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Virtual Machine \| VM

ESG: CommVault Optimizes Virtual Server Data Protection sponsored by CommVault Systems, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper from ESG outlines a potential solution - an integrated backup and data protection solution designed to overcome the challenges and complexities found in today's virtual environments. Read on to learn how this solution can help your business unlock the full array of benefits promised by virtualization and help simplify management. Posted: 29 Dec 2011 \| Published: 29 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Backup for Virtualized Servers \| Backups \| Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Loss Prevention (DLP) \| Data Management \| Data Security \| Data Storage \| Enterprise Content Management \| Storage Consolidation \| Storage Efficiency \| Storage for Virtualized Servers \| Storage Infrastructure \| Storage Management \| Storage Security \| Virtualization Security

Overcoming Virtualization Obstacles by Reducing Security Risks sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the risks associated with virtualizing applications and explains how you can mitigate them by implementing virtualization hosting architecture with a broad set of security capabilities. Posted: 19 Dec 2011 \| Published: 19 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Data Center Consolidation \| Hosting Services \| Networking \| Security \| Server Consolidation \| Server Virtualization \| Virtualization Security

Layered Tech Taking IT to the Next Level sponsored by VMware and Dell WHITE PAPER: Learn how Dell PowerEdge servers based on the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series enables companies to both serve existing customers and take on larger clients, all while streamlining infrastructure and keeping costs down. Posted: 09 Dec 2011 \| Published: 09 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Hardware Virtualization \| IT Infrastructure \| Server Consolidation \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization

Lay the Right IT Foundation with Dell and VMware sponsored by VMware and Dell WHITE PAPER: Visit our resource center to discover how consolidation and virtualization can help you reduce complexity in your IT environment, how to better support a mobile and distributed workforce, and how to enable innovation by improving overall efficiency. Posted: 09 Dec 2011 \| Published: 09 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| IT Infrastructure \| Mobile Workers \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine \| Virtual Machine Migration

Maximize availability and business agility with virtualization sponsored by Microsoft CASE STUDY: Many companies are eager to deploy virtualization, but not sure which technologies they should use. This case study explains how one company decided on Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and highlights the major benefits they achieved, including significant cost savings, increased server density, and more. Posted: 08 Dec 2011 \| Published: 08 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Data Center Consolidation \| Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency \| Data Center Management \| Microsoft Hyper-V \| Server Consolidation \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| Windows Server 2008 R2

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