IT Infrastructure Reports

EBOOK: This handbook explores the obstacles of Oracle cloud migrations and how to navigate them. Discover how to deliver on the promise of Oracle cloud to deploy, upgrade, and grow databases and apps without the traditional headaches of updating on-premise apps. Plus, uncover examples of successful Oracle implementations, analytics tools, and more.

Posted: 06 Jul 2016 | Published: 06 Jul 2016

EGUIDE: If you're sick of being stuck in the fog, hybrid cloud gives you the freedom to decide how much public and private cloud you'd like to use. This e-guide explains three advantages of hybrid cloud that have been flying under the radar and also learn five factors to consider in order to reduce hybrid cloud latency.

Posted: 01 Jul 2016 | Published: 16 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: The cost of moving applications from on-premises infrastructure to a cloud service can be compared to going from a fixed-price, all-you-can-eat buffet to an à la carte cafeteria. This exclusive e-guide takes a look at AWS cost management for enterprises by exploring four key principles of the AWS pricing philosophy.

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 | Published: 30 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: Some AWS features drew more attention than others in 2015. Customers turned to hybrid and multi-cloud models, cloud providers upped the ante on services, and new features rolled out to address the rising demand in server-less computing. In this e-guide, our experts answer a couple of questions on what to expect from AWS in 2016.

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 | Published: 29 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: Migrating existing applications, especially legacy apps, to the cloud can either be a make-it-or-break-it process. This exclusive e-guide reveals three steps to take before moving an application to AWS, six steps during the AWS migration process, and AWS migration tools that can help you transition to the cloud.

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 | Published: 30 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: Rackspace now officially supports Amazon's cloud, giving IT pros access to AWS managed services that could cost far less than what they pay for other AWS support services. This exclusive e-guide takes a look at the managed support services now available for the AWS cloud.

Posted: 30 Jun 2016 | Published: 29 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: When it comes to contract negotiations, CIOs hold more sway than they think. Next time you negotiate with suppliers, ensure you get a better price from likes of SAP, IBM, Microsoft and Oracle. Access this expert guide to discover vendor negotiation tips for midmarket CIOs working with these vendors from Forrester Senior Analyst Duncan Jones.

Posted: 29 Jun 2016 | Published: 28 Jun 2016

EBOOK: Learn why hyper-converged infrastructure is a good fit for VDI deployments and find out which of the top vendors in the market might be right for you.

Posted: 24 Jun 2016 | Published: 24 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: Is converging corporate infrastructure—to eliminate siloed servers, storage, data and processes—worth the risk of potential vendor lock-in? Discover how to yield maximum benefit from implementing converged infrastructure in your data center, as well as learn CI implementation best practices.

Posted: 23 Jun 2016 | Published: 21 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: Get to know the needs of your organization's infrastructure and determine whether cloud computing would benefit you. Read on and learn factors to consider when implementing a hybrid cloud.

Posted: 22 Jun 2016 | Published: 16 Jun 2016

WHITE PAPER: Examine the top five ways you can improve cost efficiencies and reduce TCO with desktop virtualization. You'll also learn about the technologies that can provide the best opportunity to reduce costs and complexity.

Posted: 22 Jun 2016 | Published: 31 Dec 2015

WHITE PAPER: Examine tools and platforms designed to maximize the value of virtual desktops – from the data center to the endpoint.

Posted: 22 Jun 2016 | Published: 31 Dec 2015

EGUIDE: As the IT landscape evolves, and facility costs rise, the mainframe vs. server argument has since been reignited. And to the surprise (or dismay) of many, it seems to be Mainframe winning the debate. In this e-guide, discover everything you need to know about the mainframe vs. server debate to help you determine which is right for your enterprise.

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 | Published: 15 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: More organizations than ever are looking to store data in the public cloud, often at a fraction of the cost of on-premises storage. But transferring that data to the cloud isn't always straightforward. This exclusive e-guide reveals five data migration methods to move storage to AWS.

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 | Published: 16 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: In this expert guide, discover the answer to five common questions most organizations have about the private cloud, including what is private cloud, really, does private cloud guarantee security, how can I optimize private cloud performance, and more.

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 | Published: 16 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: There are countless outdated myths surrounding mainframe computers. But how do you know what's true about the modern mainframe, and what are outdated misconceptions? This exclusive guide explores the state of the modern mainframe today, and debunks common myths.

Posted: 20 Jun 2016 | Published: 16 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: In this expert resource, take a closer look at 3 common hybrid cloud management pain points and discover key steps to take to eliminate these obstacles in your hybrid cloud environment.

Posted: 17 Jun 2016 | Published: 09 Jun 2016

EGUIDE: Cloud-hosted desktops are a whole new ballgame when it comes to management, security, and licensing. But how does it compare to traditional VDI? This e-guide details how VDI and DaaS strategies differ and reveals how a partnership now allows organizations to deliver Windows virtual desktops from the cloud.

Posted: 15 Jun 2016 | Published: 14 Jun 2016

EZINE: The hype around containers may have reached a fever pitch, but enterprise's weighing how many eggs to put in that basket should consider how well (or how poorly) containers meet their data storage needs before they take things any further. This exclusive issue of the Modern Infrastructure E-Zine takes a look at storage for a containerized world.

Posted: 20 Apr 2016 | Published: 20 Apr 2016

EZINE: Read the latest Modern Infrastructure e-zine to get an exclusive look at this month's feature article, illustrating how DHL expects to develop innovative services for evolving supply chains with their new Asia Pacific Innovation Center. Additionally, read on to discover how cloud providers forge partnerships and alliances in Asean, and more.

Posted: 04 Apr 2016 | Published: 04 Apr 2016

EBOOK: Customers are flocking to hybrid clouds, obliging channel partners to follow. While this trend is a huge revenue opportunity, building a hybrid cloud can be a complex endeavor. This guide explores important considerations to be addressed when building and managing hybrid cloud environments. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 28 Mar 2016 | Published: 28 Mar 2016

EGUIDE: Multi-cloud computing – when organizations use a mix of cloud computing services from different vendors – offers a number of advantages. But multi-cloud users must also be careful to avoid unnecessary complexity and costs. This e-guide highlights the necessary steps to take for effective multi-cloud planning.

Posted: 07 Mar 2016 | Published: 03 Mar 2016

EGUIDE: In this exclusive e-guide, experts at VCE talk about the company moving forward after the purchase of VCE parent company, EMC.

Posted: 02 Mar 2016 | Published: 29 Feb 2016

EGUIDE: This exclusive e-guide provides essential points every hybrid cloud management strategy should follow. Next, learn why hybrid cloud deployments are becoming the future cloud model for enterprises.

Posted: 01 Mar 2016 | Published: 25 Feb 2016

EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, discover why a fresh approach to ITSM is not only required to remain competitive—it's essential for survival—and learn how SABRE technology is redefining ITSM support.

Posted: 29 Feb 2016 | Published: 24 Feb 2016