Server Blades Reports

Migrating from IBM POWER Server Silos to HP BladeSystem and Converged Infrastructure
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This paper looks at the options IT managers have for hosting enterprise applications when replacing end-of-life POWER 4 or 5 servers. It compares an HP Converged Infrastructure, based on HP Integrity and Proliant server blades, to approaches based on IBM POWER. It also addresses customer options for business-critical application migration.
Posted: 09 Feb 2011 | Published: 09 Feb 2011

HP & Intel®

 Datacenter Efficiency with Oracle x86 Blade System Solutions
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: To address the ongoing IT mission to adapt IT resources and to improve levels of service, Oracle has integrated Sun hardware with Oracle's software applications and management tools to deliver a complete end-to-end solution that reduces IT complexity. Read this paper for more information.
Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Published: 15 Mar 2011

Oracle Corporation

IBM BladeCenter vs. HP BladeSystem
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the key server components that influence power consumption. Get detailed guidance on data center planning, architecture, server implementation, and management so you can ensure maximum performance and power utilization.
Posted: 09 Aug 2011 | Published: 01 May 2010

IBM

Cisco's Unified Computing System vs. IBM Flex System: How Do They Compare?
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Check out this exclusive resource to find out how Cisco's Unified Computing System measures up against IBM's Flex System, both of which have blade environments.
Posted: 21 Jan 2014 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

IBM

Data Center Management: The Key Ingredient for Reducing Server Power While Increasing Data Center Capacity
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The pressure to improve data center efficiency is nothing new. In fact, this demand has been growing for over a decade. This resource describes the key elements of effective IT management and compares the offerings of two key players in the market.
Posted: 14 Jan 2012 | Published: 01 Jun 2010

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Networking Best Practices for VMware Infrastructure 3 on Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper provides an overview of the networking architecture for VMware Infrastructure 3 on Dell PowerEdge blade servers. It provides best practices for deploying and configuring your network in the VMware environment.
Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 01 Apr 2009

Dell and VMware

BlueCross BlueShield Case Study: A Health Approach to Server Sprawl
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
CASE STUDY: Read this case study to learn how Dell helped BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York harness blades to shrink its data center footprint by 75 percent and improve efficiency by more than 50 percent.
Posted: 02 Jul 2010 | Published: 01 Apr 2009

DellEMC and Intel®

Case Study: Building Materials Company Virtualizes SAP Applications [Unified Computing]
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: When it came time to replace its blade servers, Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. sought a new platform that would support growth. Read this case study to learn how Pacific Coast implemented a platform that simplified provisioning and management of their SAP applications in a virtualized environment.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Presentation Transcript: iSCSI Over 10 GB Ethernet: Benefits Beyond Performance
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: The combination of iSCSI and 10 Gigabit Ethernet is uniquely attractive - find out how by checking out this presentation transcript. Also learn how 10 GbE can simplify connectivity for physical, blade, virtual servers and network storage.
Posted: 22 Jul 2010 | Published: 08 Jul 2010

DellEMC and Intel®

Cisco Unified Computing System Blade Server Chassis Power Modes
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The Cisco UCS power configuration approach enables users to meet their redundancy and power density needs. The approach is simple yet flexible enough to adapt to the varying needs for different applications within the data center. Continue reading to learn more.
Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 01 Oct 2010

Cisco Systems, Inc.