Infrastructure Management Reports

EGUIDE: We look at why it makes sense to go hyper-converged, how HCI differs from converged infrastructure, the pros and cons of hyper-converged vs traditional storage arrays, HCI software products available, and whether hyper-converged can help unleash the blistering performance potential of NVMe flash storage.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Sep 2017

EGUIDE: In this e-guide, we share some of the latest thinking on DevOps in the enterprise, as well as the success stories of some household names who have made agile software development work for them.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Sep 2017

EZINE: After the recent hastily held general election, the former Cabinet Office minster Ben Gummer lost his Ipswich seat to one of Theresa May's close allies, leaving many wondering if a digital future is still a top priority in the new government. Find the answer to this question, as well as information on the cause of the British Airways IT failure.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: In this guide, we take a deep-dive into the benefits of converged infrastructure and find out why this is an area of hardware spend CIOs are increasingly turning their attention to, with a view to investing more of their IT budgets in.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Jan 2017

EGUIDE: Not only can a solid business continuity strategy protect organisations from reputational damage and lost trade, but – for those operating in regulated industries – it can also prevent firms being hit with downtime-related enforcement action.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 31 Oct 2016

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security Series provides a short introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 02 Sep 2016

EBOOK: Download this definitive e-book on evaluating the benefits of converged and hyper-converged infrastructure, from which you'll learn the positives and drawbacks of each, view details on evaluating HCI for high-density data centers, and more.

Posted: 26 Nov 2018 | Published: 26 Nov 2018

EZINE: Enterprises will increasingly use DevOps in networking as software drives network automation and engineers look for a collaborative approach to management.

Posted: 01 Jun 2018 | Published: 01 Jun 2018

EBOOK: Moving to DevOps can mean significant IT infrastructure costs to improve or replace hardware. Make sure the upgrades are worth the investment.

Posted: 18 Jan 2018 | Published: 18 Jan 2018

EGUIDE: While the hybrid cloud brings great opportunities for the future, it also presents several challenges. This vendor-neutral e-guide explores the benefits of leveraging a managed service approach and the advanced IT management methodologies they offer.

Posted: 09 Jan 2018 | Published: 05 Jan 2018

EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide, discover a rundown of your different SAP HANA deployment options and learn about the key differences between each approach.

Posted: 08 Jan 2018 | Published: 29 Dec 2017

EBOOK: In this expert handbook, we explore the fundamental factors organizations need to consider in any SAP S/4HANA implementation. Start forming your S/4HANA roadmap and learn about topics like on-premise vs. cloud SAP deployments, real-world examples of S/4HANA implementations, and more.

Posted: 28 Dec 2017 | Published: 28 Dec 2017

EGUIDE: This expert guide dives into the background of DCIM tools, and from it you'll learn about the 9 most critical capabilities every DCIM tool should include—beyond just PUE calculation. Read on to claim your copy.

Posted: 11 Dec 2017 | Published: 05 Dec 2017

EGUIDE: Since the data center infrastructure management (DCIM) market seems nearly limitless, it is important to have an evaluation process to find the software platform that best meets your organization's unique needs. This e-guide discusses the six key evaluation areas necessary to finding the DCIM tool that works best for you.

Posted: 11 Dec 2017 | Published: 04 Dec 2017

EGUIDE: Because there is a learning curve with DCIM tools, buyers must first consider why their organizations might need them and examine their features. Download now to see the role DCIM tools play in disaster prevention preparation, asset management, monitoring and managing energy costs, and more.

Posted: 11 Dec 2017 | Published: 05 Dec 2017

EGUIDE: As the DevOps culture continues to sweep through the IT world, and the trend toward microservices picks up steam, VMware steps into the fray. This exclusive e-guide takes a look at what one of the largest names in virtualization platforms is looking to do with DevOps monitoring.

Posted: 15 Nov 2017 | Published: 09 Nov 2017

EBOOK: Hyper-converged computing updates your old data center with software that defines hardware. You can do-it-yourself, but it is not easy. This e-guide will discuss the pros and cons of taking a DIY approach, get you started in the process to building your own hyper-converged infrastructure, and more.

Posted: 09 Oct 2017 | Published: 09 Oct 2017

EBOOK: With converged or hyper-converged infrastructure VDI, organizations can bring simplicity to their deployments at an increasingly more affordable rate. But how do you decide between converged or hyper-converged infrastructure? Download this e-handbook to weigh the two systems and decide which is best for your organization.

Posted: 06 Oct 2017 | Published: 27 Jun 2017

EGUIDE: Should you go all-in on hyper-convergence infrastructure (HCI) or play it more conservatively? This e-guide explores why traditional storage infrastructures are falling short, why the industry is leaning toward HCI, and more.

Posted: 01 Sep 2017 | Published: 29 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Converged systems have seen significant growth over the last five years, traditional storage arrays are dropping off, and cloud stack vendors are muscling their way in. This e-guide offers perspective on the underlying drivers of these key trends and provides advice on how to make fundamental decisions regarding your next-generation data center.

Posted: 30 Aug 2017 | Published: 28 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: As the converged versus hyper-converged infrastructure debate rages on and wrestle with your decision, you need to pay attention to the storage layer. This e-guide will help you evaluate both infrastructure approaches from the storage point-of-view and simplify your decision-making process.

Posted: 30 Aug 2017 | Published: 28 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) promises to simplify your data center management, but you need a management strategy for HCI itself. This e-guide covers the areas you will need to focus on in order to develop a successful HCI management strategy.

Posted: 21 Aug 2017 | Published: 17 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) is still relatively new and limited in its capabilities. How much do you know about HCI? What about the challenges that come from all-flash HCI storage? Access this e-guide, take the quiz, and find out.

Posted: 21 Aug 2017 | Published: 16 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Access this e-guide to get a strategy in place to ease your transition to HCI and reduce your hardware needs, as well as time spent working on storage and hypervisors.

Posted: 18 Aug 2017 | Published: 16 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: You need to choose a side in the debate between converged infrastructure (CI) and hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI). This e-guide covers the primary points you will need to make the decision that will shape the future of your data center.

Posted: 18 Aug 2017 | Published: 17 Aug 2017