Sun™ Ops Center: Changing the Economics of Datacenter Operations
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
In this white paper the main inefficiencies that can be found in a typical datacenter are examined and the different strategies that are commonly used to resolve them are discussed. Sun™ Ops Center is presented as a cost-effective solution to these inefficiencies.
Posted: 09 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Oct 2009
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Which UPS is Right for the Job? Considerations in Choosing Standby, Line-Interactive, Double-Conversion Designs - and New High-Efficiency, Multi-Mode Capabilities - for Your Data Center
sponsored by Eaton Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper describes how various UPS topologies work and looks at the impact of operating mode on five key factors of UPS performance
Posted: 01 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Oct 2009
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Stop Wasting Energy! Tips for Cutting Power Draws from PC Networks to Data Centers
sponsored by PC Connection in partnership with Intel
WEBCAST:
Join this Webcast, presented by PC Connection, featuring guest speakers Doug Washburn, Forrester Research Analyst, and co-presenter John Skinner, Intels Director of Marketing, Eco-Technology, as they discuss the scope of energy-efficient computing, and how new incentives can be leveraged to accelerate the ROI of your technology investments.
Posted: 30 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 30 Sep 2009
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Optimizing the Data Center for Cost and Efficiency
sponsored by Dell India
WHITE PAPER:
The current state of the datacenter demands a transformation that helps in improving space utilization and lowering power consumption while still providing the scale and availability the business requires. Read this report to learn how your organization can optimize data center efficiency and lower costs.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Published: 29 Sep 2009
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The Tangible Value of Server Virtualization
sponsored by Dell India
WHITE PAPER:
Virtualization is more than just a concept-- it is a concrete business strategy that can provide tangible value for companies in virtually any industry. Read this paper to learn more about Dell's virtual infrastructure solutions.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Published: 29 Sep 2009
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The CIO's Guide to Unix Migration
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
PODCAST:
In this podcast, expert Carey Dietert discusses how CIO's are reevaluating current infrastructures to determine whether a new alternative is the way to go including the changes incumbents in the Unix space especially Sun with the upcoming purchase from Oracle.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2009
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An IT Executive's Guide to Effective Unix Migrations with Dell Services
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
PODCAST:
In this podcast, listen to expert Scott Sawyer explain how Dell Services can help you plan for modernization of your legacy Unix infrastructure.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 29 Sep 2009
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5 Steps to Reducing Downtime: Best Practices for Windows Server Application High Availability
sponsored by Marathon Technologies
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This white paper discusses five steps for protecting Windows Server applications from downtime, offering established best practices to reduce potential single points of failure and ensure rapid recovery or continued operations in the event of failure.
Posted: 28 Sep 2009 | Published: 28 Sep 2009
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Reassessing Server Costs for Mid-Size Companies An on-demand Webcast
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation
WEBCAST:
View this webcast to gain insight into how upgrading your aging infrastructure can grow your bottom line.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 17 Sep 2009
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Best Practices for Managing Data Center Costs via Application and Server Consolidation
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
This paper shows how next-generation Sun servers, based on the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, allow IT organizations to meet these challenges by delivering game-changing performance and virtualization improvements that help enable companies to leverage best practices for IT management, application deployment, work processes, and cost control.
Posted: 17 Sep 2009 | Published: 17 Sep 2009
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Redefining the Economics of Running the Modern Data Center
sponsored by Eaton Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
The cost of operating the data center is outpacing the cost of IT resources themselves. High-density equipment pressures power and cooling systems to the max. Learn of the new approaches and technologies that are redefining the economics of running the modern data center.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 Sep 2009
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Build for Today. Expand on Demand: Modularity in the Data Center Power Infrastructure
sponsored by Eaton Corporation
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Building the data center to meet the needs of an uncertain future is an expensive and needless exercise in over-engineering. New designs need to be modular, with built-in expansion capabilities. This paper looks at the concepts and benefits of modularity in all the necessary elements of the power system.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 Sep 2009
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Dealing with Linux Server Sprawl
sponsored by Red Hat
WEBCAST:
Organizations that do not have an active management strategy are often left with significant server sprawl issues. This expert webcast discusses a three pronged approach for overcoming these issues and explores different options for virtualization on Linux platforms.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 16 Sep 2009
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Say Yes to Virtualization: Server Virtualization Helps Businesses Achieve Considerable Reductions in Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Virtualized servers are yielding dramatic cost savings through consolidation of physical resources, reductions in power and cooling requirements, and slashed operational expenses. Its delivering a magnitude of benefits that many businesses find virtually amazing. Read this whitepaper to learn more about the benefits of server virtualization.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Published: 09 Sep 2009
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Datacenter Management Optimization with Microsoft System Center
sponsored by Microsoft
WHITE PAPER:
System Center lowers the cost of delivering datacenter services through integrated, end-to-end management of physical and virtual environments, and supports the optimization of the datacenter in three primary ways. Each of these benefits, and the solutions that enable them, are discussed in this paper.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009
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Optimizing the Datacenter for Cost and Efficiency
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
ANALYST REPORT:
The current state of the datacenter, demands a transformation that helps in improving space utilization and lowering power consumption while still providing the scale and availability the business requires. Today, lowering the energy and administration/management costs are two key focus areas of datacenter managers in the Asia/Pacific region.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Published: 03 Sep 2009
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Server Room Planning: The Keys To Success
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WEBCAST:
In this expert webcast, learn the basic steps to take when selecting and setting up your organization's server room, with details on security considerations, environmental factors and more.
Posted: 27 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 27 Aug 2009
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7 Ways to Make Your Data Center Infrastructure More Efficient
sponsored by Datalink and NetApp
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper outlines some of the top ways that organizations can achieve great efficiencies in their environments and drive benefits ranging from steep capital savings to streamlined operations. It also illustrates how Datalink customers have implemented these methods in their architectures.
Posted: 26 Aug 2009 | Published: 26 Aug 2009
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Achieving Greater Storage Efficiency with Deduplication
sponsored by Datalink Corporation
PODCAST:
Deduplication can decrease the physical spend on data center footprint, power, cooling, and physical tape and media costs. This podcast defines deduplication and explains how it can make your data center more efficient. It will also shed some light on what factors you should evaluate when considering a deduplication strategy.
Posted: 25 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 25 Aug 2009
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Identifying and Fixing Data Center Hot Spots
sponsored by APC
WEBCAST:
Hot spots can seriously reduce the efficiency of an organization's computer equipment. Watch this webcast for expert tips on remediating your data center's hot spots and discover the costs associated with the task.
Posted: 21 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 21 Aug 2009
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Storage Systems & Storage Management Track: Thin Provisioning: Keys for Using it to Your Best Advantage
sponsored by 3PAR
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
Thin provisioning is not new, but there is still confusion about how it works and how to best use it in the data center. In this presentation transcript, Jeff Byrne, Senior Analyst and Consultant, Taneja Group and Christine Taylor, Analyst, Tenaja Group, outline the various approaches and technologies behind thin provisioning.
Posted: 18 Aug 2009 | Published: 18 Aug 2009
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Data Center Facilities IT Handbook, Ch 4 - Data Center Design and Build Out
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
EBOOK:
A successful data center construction or renovation project requires managers to carefully follow each phase of the process - design, construction, review and acceptance. Read this eBook Chapter to learn more.
Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009
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VMware Fault Tolerance Recommendations and Considerations on VMware vSphere 4
sponsored by HP, Intel, & VMware
WHITE PAPER:
As dependencies on computing increase, ensuring that applications are highly available becomes more critical. This paper gives VMware fault tolerance recommendations and considerations on VMware vSphere 4.
Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009
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Power Monitoring 101
sponsored by Eaton Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Read this white paper to learn how the right power monitoring system can protect your organization's data and applications while optimizing the power delivery infrastructure for efficiency and lower cost.
Posted: 04 Aug 2009 | Published: 04 Aug 2009
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Reduce Power and Cooling Expenses with HP Reference Architectures for Oracle
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Company and Intel
WHITE PAPER:
IT managers are looking for ways to improve energy efficiency - to reduce power consumption and cooling requirements - to save money. Using HP Reference Architectures for Oracle, you get a modular, inherently flexible, and highly available application platform that accomplishes that. Read this paper for details.
Posted: 30 Jul 2009 | Published: 30 Jul 2009
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