Why You Want to Deploy 10 GbE in Your Network Today
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO:
There are many benefits to unified networking with 10 Gigabit Ethernet. Watch this brief video to see how using 10GbE can help you save power, save hardware costs, lower infrastructure costs, and lead to a better performing network.
Posted: 30 Nov 2011 | Premiered: 30 Nov 2011
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Fibre Channel Essentials
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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The protocol utilized to transport data between servers and storage for High Performance Computing (HPC) and to define a Storage Area Network (SAN) is Fibre Channel(FC). Fibre Channel is an "invisible" protocol, because it is only known to the technicians that implement it and keep it working. This paper will provide an overview of this technology.
Posted: 25 Jan 2010 | Published: 25 Jan 2010
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Closing the print security gap
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
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This report provides an overview of the inherent risks when operating an insecure print environment and discusses the current market landscape while recommending some best practices for adopting an integrated information and print security strategy.
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011
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Core, Aggregation and Access Layer Switch Options
sponsored by SearchNetworking.com
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT:
In this on-demand resource leading data center networking vendors provide an in-depth outline of their core, aggregation and access layer switch options.
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Premiered: 12 Dec 2011
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Debunking 10 Gigabit Ethernet Myths
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
EGUIDE:
10 Gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) has been around for years, but is still new to many network engineers. Access this E-Guide to read about some of the most common myths surrounding the technology. Also learn the truth about price, requirements, what’s in store for the future, and more.
Posted: 20 Dec 2011 | Published: 20 Dec 2011
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Routing and Routing Protocols
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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In this white paper, we’ll discuss routing and routing protocols. Before we begin, let’s define what we mean by aroute. In common usage, a route is an entry in the IP routing table.
Posted: 12 Nov 2010 | Published: 12 Nov 2010
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CW Buyer's Guide: Optimising networks for cloud computing and virtualisation
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ESSENTIAL GUIDE:
This six-page Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to cloud networking highlights the factors CIOs and senior IT professionals need to consider as they plan their networking strategies.
Posted: 31 Jan 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012
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Lifetime Products Drives to the Hoop with HP Networking
sponsored by HP and Intel
CASE STUDY:
By simplifying its networking infrastructure through such techniques as virtualization to create centralized pools of PCs and workstations, Lifetime Brands was able to improve the performance of its networking infrastructure and reduce data center costs.
Posted: 26 May 2011 | Published: 26 May 2011
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Simplifying Desktop Virtualization with production-ready Integrated Solution Stack
sponsored by Dell Inc., Intel, Citrix
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For many organizations, implementing desktop virtualization in an enterprise environment can be a long and challenging project. This white paper highlights the Dell™ Integrated Solution Stack (ISS) that helps reduce the time, complexity, risks, and costs of implementing desktop virtualization in enterprise production environments.
Posted: 20 Jun 2011 | Published: 20 Jun 2011
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Essential Guide to SAN Implementation
sponsored by SearchStorage.co.UK
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While virtualised servers have become almost ubiquitous, so has shared storage, and the subject of SAN implementation in virtual server environments figures heavily in this e-guide.
Posted: 07 Sep 2011 | Published: 07 Sep 2011
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Implementing Fibre Channel SANs in a virtual server environment
sponsored by Dell Compellent
EGUIDE:
This Q&A featuring VMware expert Eric Siebert divulges the advantages and disadvantages of implementing FC SANs to support your virtual server platform.
Posted: 11 Oct 2011 | Published: 11 Oct 2011
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Selecting Data Center Networking Technology IT Checklist
sponsored by SearchNetworking.com
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT:
This IT Decision Checklist is designed to help you distinguish major differences in data center networking technology and what to look for when evaluating what’s best for you and your company.
Posted: 09 Dec 2011 | Premiered: 09 Dec 2011
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The Power of NAM-3
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Access today’s product overview to learn about the advantages of Cat6500 Series Cisco Prime NAM-3, a next-generation integrated service module.
Posted: 26 Jan 2012 | Published: 26 Jan 2012
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Advanced Disaster Recovery: Automating Changes Throughout Your Data Center
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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More than 90% of Fortune 1000 companies are not confident that they can completely failover to their remote data center within one hour. Given that the costs of downtime can be measured in millions of dollars per minute, companies with unreliable disaster recovery processes are taking a potentially fatal risk.
Posted: 26 Apr 2011 | Published: 26 Apr 2011
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Storage Magazine September 2011
sponsored by SearchStorage.com
EGUIDE:
In the September 2011 cover story of Storage magazine, Eric Siebert clears up some of the confusion as he looks at the characteristics of Fibre Channel, iSCSI and NAS and reviews the pros and cons of each for virtual environments.
Posted: 31 Aug 2011 | Published: 31 Aug 2011
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Cisco Data Center Ethernet
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This white paper will provide an overview of some of Cisco’s data center platforms and their virtualization aware features; specifically the Nexus product line of switches (1000V, 2000, 5000, 7000) and the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
Posted: 21 Jul 2010 | Published: 21 Jul 2010
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vSphere 5 Evaluation Guide - Volume 3: Advanced Networking Features
sponsored by Dell and VMware
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Explore advanced networking features in VMware vSphere 5.0 in this in-depth, step-by-step guide to configuring and testing these essential features for your virtual environment. Discover how NetFlow, port mirroring, and user-defined resource pools help network admins gain visibility in virtual machine traffic and troubleshoot network issues.
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012
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Network Evolution E-Zine: Taking Stock: Is the vision of the new network gaining ground?
sponsored by SearchNetworking.com
EZINE:
The Network Evolution predicted 2011 would be a breakout year for networking. See how far users have come in implementing innovative technology or in making traditional methods work well for them.
Posted: 06 Dec 2011 | Published: 06 Dec 2011
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Simplifying the Network with 10 Gigabit Ethernet Unified Networking
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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Unified networking over the 10 Gigabit Ethernet in the data center offers numerous benefits for the virtualized data center.
Posted: 30 Nov 2011 | Published: 30 Nov 2011
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Why a Fully-Virtualized SAN is more Cost Effective than Legacy NAS, SAN and DAS
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
Check out this ESG whitepaper and you will discover why enterprise-class fully-virtualized iSCSI SAN is more cost effective than legacy NAS, SAN and DAS in a virtualized environment and why ESG believes the Dell EqualLogic PS Series offers distinct advantages for virtual servers.
Posted: 09 May 2011 | Published: 09 May 2011
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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
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Special report on EMC
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ESSENTIAL GUIDE:
This special eight-page indepent report from Computer Weekly, packed with graphs and diagrams, is essential reading for anyone doing business, or thinking of doing business with EMC.
Posted: 15 Nov 2011 | Published: 15 Nov 2011
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Whitepaper: Dell Storage Selection Guidelines for Oracle Databases
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
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Dell strives to simplify IT in order to reduce complexity in data centers and has a broad storage product portfolio to meet database customers' needs. These storage selection guidelines will help administrators choose an appropriate storage technology based on their requirements.
Posted: 02 May 2011 | Published: 02 May 2011
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HP Advanced Data Center Network Architecture
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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Today’s data center networks must be able to support tomorrow’s on-demand, virtualized IT environments. Discover how you can leverage a unified, virtualization-optimized infrastructure to meet escalating bandwidth and performance demands, security needs and more.
Posted: 13 Jan 2012 | Published: 13 Jan 2012
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HP Advanced Data Center Network Architectures Reference Guide
sponsored by HP and Intel
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Read this white paper and trace the steps to a successful converged network infrastructure. By identifying today's most important IT trend - virtualization - you'll be on your way to implementing HP supported technologies to enhance your virtualized computer networks.
Posted: 10 May 2011 | Published: 10 May 2011
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Planning for Your Storage Needs in a Virtualized Environment
sponsored by Dell and VMware
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As SMBs continue to rapidly virtualize their data centers, they must keep in mind the effect of virtualization on storage. In this white paper, discover how to evaluate and plan for storage needs in a virtual environment.
Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Published: 25 Jan 2012
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IT Handbook - Network Consolidation
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
EBOOK:
Any virtualization layer or hypervisor introduces a new set of demands to a server or blade environment. This e-book explains the process of virtualizing the I/O layer, how to manage it and what challenges remain for this disruptive technology.
Posted: 16 Aug 2011 | Published: 16 Aug 2011
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Forrester Report: The Total Economic Impact™ Of The Cisco Unified Computing System
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
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This white paper quantifies the advantages of unified computing and presents key findings from interviews with organizations who implemented it. Discover the savings you can expect across several key categories and determine whether this IT model is right for your organization
Posted: 14 Jan 2012 | Published: 14 Jan 2012
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End-to-end Workspace Virtualization Architectural Overview with Cisco
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
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Enterprises evaluating desktop virtualization can use this reference architecture to identify the critical products and technologies needed to deploy a successful DV system. This white paper offers an advanced architecture design that can provide enterprises with a template that facilitates deployment, reduces risk, and accelerates adoption.
Posted: 22 Dec 2011 | Published: 22 Dec 2011
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Unified Networking on 10 Gigabit Ethernet
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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Unified networking over 10 Gigabit Ethernet in the data center offers many benefits, including a simpler infrastructure, lower equipment and power costs, and the flexibility to evolve as the virtualized data center does.
Posted: 29 Nov 2011 | Published: 29 Nov 2011
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Oracle RMAN Disk-to-Disk Backup Methods Using Sun Storage Array
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
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This document provides a high-level description of how to implement an RMAN backup and recover methodology using Sun® storage arrays as the storage medium. For more information about Oracle best practices, refer to Best Practices for Running Oracle RAC Database with ASM on a Sun Storage 6540, 6580, or 6780 Storage Array.
Posted: 21 Mar 2011 | Published: 21 Mar 2011
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Info Tech: Select a Consolidated Storage Platform
sponsored by Dell Compellent
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Consolidated network storage is a strategic enabler that forms the foundation for server consolidation and a unified approach to data and system availability and recovery. It also increases efficient use of storage resources through the elimination of waste and effort duplication. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 02 Aug 2011 | Published: 02 Aug 2011
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