Introduction to Virtual Desktop Architectures
sponsored by RingCube Technologies, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
Enterprises have embraced various forms of virtualization during the past few decades including server, storage and desktop virtualization. In this paper, we will describe several desktop virtualization architectures, and the success criteria required for each.
Posted: 01 Dec 2009 | Published: 01 Dec 2009
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Case Study: Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust
sponsored by Dell | EMC
CASE STUDY:
EMC helps Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust deliver patient excellence through a complete information infrastructure strategy.
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 | Published: 30 Nov 2009
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Case Study: Hosted Solutions, LLP
sponsored by Dell | EMC
CASE STUDY:
Using EMC RecoverPoint/SE software and appliances, Hosted Solutions built a cost-effective, best-in-class data protection and recovery solution to protect client's multi-vendor environments.
Posted: 30 Nov 2009 | Published: 30 Nov 2009
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Top 10 Reasons for a Server Refresh
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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This paper provides the top 10 reasons for a server refresh, including power and cooling savings, consolidation and virtualization, and improved performance.
Posted: 27 Nov 2009 | Published: 27 Nov 2009
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New Deployment Methods for Desktops
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
TECHNICAL ARTICLE:
Standard remote desktop technologies offer numerous benefits based on server consolidation, but may also restrict operating systems and deliver reduced functionality. Read this brief paper to learn more.
Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Published: 25 Nov 2009
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Case Study: A Model of Virtualization
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
CASE STUDY:
The Dell IT group has virtualized more than 5,000 servers and saved the company over US$29 million using a scalable, worldwide virtualization model.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009
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Instantis Goes Green, Saves Green with Dell
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
CASE STUDY:
Read this paper to find out how Instantis managed to accommodate rapid customer growth, deliver outstanding performance, ensure five-nines availability for customers around the globe, cut ongoing IT costs, and reduce the environmental footprint of data center operations through reduced energy consumption.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009
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Top 10 Virtualization Myths
sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd
WHITE PAPER:
It seems that there are a lot of myths floating around regarding virtualization technologies. This paper explores and subsequently debunks the top 10 myths about virtualization.
Posted: 24 Nov 2009 | Published: 24 Nov 2009
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Running SQL Server 2008 in a Hyper-V Environment: Best Practices and Performance Considerations
sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd
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Through a series of test scenarios that are representative of SQL Server application fundamentals, this document provides best practice recommendations on running SQL Server in Windows Hyper-V environment.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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Capital Bank Makes Protecting Customer Data Virtually Simple
sponsored by Xiotech Corporation
CASE STUDY:
For years Capital Bank backed up its data to tape and hand-delivered this information to a secondary, off-site location. While this strategy worked for a time, the bank wanted to move to a more automated process in preparation for growth and acquisitions. It found all that with Xiotech.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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PODCAST: Where Does Storage Data Virtualization Live?
sponsored by Forsythe
PODCAST:
Critical to any successful implementation of desktop virtualization is to understand how desktop virtualization can help and which implementations will be most successful. View this podcast for an overview of desktop virtualization, several virtual desktop solutions, and the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 23 Nov 2009
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Improve Energy Efficiency and Manage Power Consumption with Windows Server 2008 R2
sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd
WHITE PAPER:
Windows Server 2008 R2 is designed to provide better energy efficiency and performance by reducing power consumption and lowering overhead costs. Read this white paper to learn about the new features that deliver real energy savings opportunities for the enterprise.
Posted: 23 Nov 2009 | Published: 23 Nov 2009
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Fortune 1000 Company Finds Virtualization Pays Off
sponsored by Forsythe
CASE STUDY:
This case study looks at the experience of a a mid-sized Fortune 1000 company that was dealing with the challenges of disparate servers and desktop systems as well as underutilized servers with huge energy consumption. See how they used desktop virtualization to obtain power cost savings and increased management efficiency.
Posted: 20 Nov 2009 | Published: 20 Nov 2009
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Hurwitz: Virtualization is Not a Silver Bullet
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER:
Read this white paper for a discussion of the many benefits of virtualization, how it has evolved, and how it intersects with data center optimization strategies.
Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009
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The Power/Density Paradox: The Result of High Density without Power Efficiency
sponsored by Nexsan Technologies
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The power/density paradox hinders end users from utilizing the very floor space that high density systems were intended to conserve. This brief explores what the power/density paradox is and how IT professionals can mitigate the risk.
Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Published: 18 Nov 2009
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Ensuring Success: Conesco chooses IBM servers with multi-core Intel Xeon processors to consolidate its data center and reduce costs
sponsored by CompuCom and IBM
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When Conseco IT management needed to consolidate their hundreds of different servers into a more streamlined hardware and software environment, they chose the IBM 3850 M2 server and the Intel Xeon processor 7300 series with four cores per processor. Read this paper and find out why.
Posted: 18 Nov 2009 | Published: 18 Nov 2009
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Business-Driven Virtualization: Optimizing Insight and Operational Efficiency in the Dynamic Datacenter
sponsored by Hyper9, Inc.
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In this profile you will explore how to maximize future investment returns in more detail and review the key requirements for optimization solutions. You'll then be introduced to the Virtualization Management Maturity Model, an assessment and planning guide for achieving greater operational efficiency at any stage of virtualization.
Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 17 Nov 2009
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Webcast: Business-Driven Virtualization: Optimizing Insight and Efficiency in the Dynamic Datacenter
sponsored by Hyper9, Inc.
WEBCAST:
In this webcast, discover how to achieve greater virtualization maturity, from clearer visibility to higher service levels in your VMware environment. Learn how to identify where your company fits in the virtualization maturity model and find virtualization tools that enable optimal IT performance.
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 13 Nov 2009
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Questions Answered In Implementing Virtual Desktops
sponsored by Pano Logic, Inc
WHITE PAPER:
The very same virtualization infrastructure you use for your servers today can be naturally extended to support the hosting of desktops as well. As a result, users gain the flexibility of connecting to a well-managed desktop from virtually any network endpoint. But how do you get there?
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Published: 13 Nov 2009
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Law Firm Cuts IT Costs by 90 Percent, Dismisses Server Worries with Online Services
sponsored by Microsoft
CASE STUDY:
James C. Nolan Law Office wanted to reduce monthly server maintenance fees, eliminate concerns about server reliability, and simplify the process of connecting seasonal workers to company systems. The firm got rid of its servers and subscribed to the Microsoft® Business Productivity Online Standard Suite.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009
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Virtual Data Center - Volume 16: Software Licensing and Support, Virtualization and the Cloud
sponsored by SearchDataCenter
EZINE:
In this month's issue, find out which aspects of licensing need special attention in the virtual world. Also in this issue, make maintenance easier with a little bit of planning, and learn what to do when virtualization fails.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009
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The Hidden Costs of Data Migration
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER:
Read this white paper to learn how your organization can achieve significant cost savings by conducting data migrations while applications are running rather than scheduling down time.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009
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A Scalable, Reconfigurable, and Efficient Data Center Power Distribution Architecture
sponsored by APC
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This paper discusses some of the new approaches to power distribution including modular distribution and overhead power busway, and shows their advantages when compared to the legacy approach.
Posted: 31 Oct 2009 | Published: 31 Oct 2009
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Right-Sizing Your Power Infrastructure: How to Optimize Energy Efficiency Without Impeding Growth
sponsored by Eaton Corporation
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Read this paper to learn the ways in which new technologies are impacting power demand patterns, explores the consequences of having too much power capacity or too little and then provides concrete advice on strategies for right-sizing your power systems.
Posted: 30 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009
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Presentation Transcript: Stop Wasting Energy! Tips for Cutting Power Draws from PC Networks to Data Centers
sponsored by PC Connection in partnership with Intel
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
Read this transcript featuring guest speakers Doug Washburn, Forrester Research Analyst, and co-presenter John Skinner, Intel's 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 Oct 2009 | Published: 30 Oct 2009
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