Server Provisioning Reports

EBRIEF: Explore current trends and tools for capacity planning in this e-brief. Discover how you can maximize server space and overcome top challenges of capacity planning to increase server utilization and ROI these tips from virtualization pro David Davis.

Posted: 16 Mar 2012 | Published: 16 Mar 2012

EBOOK: With a bit of planning, a specific tiering-out of your system priorities and a dash of virtualization, you can breathe new life into your old servers -- even as you bring in replacements with all of their powerful new capabilities. Read this e-book to learn more.

Posted: 26 Oct 2011 | Published: 26 Oct 2011

VIDEO: This short video examines the importance of remote server management, especially as organizations expand globally. Discover new design features that enable you to quickly detect issues, regardless of the physical location of your data center.

Posted: 26 Jul 2012 | Premiered: 05 Mar 2012

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide examines the key differences between virtualization and the private cloud, and helps IT pros identify critical cloud components that are missing from their data centers. In a four-step plan to building private cloud, learn how to successfully transition from a virtualized data center to the private cloud.

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 | Published: 23 Jul 2012

EGUIDE: Discover the pros and cons of using VMware vCloud Director to manage your hybrid or private cloud. Learn about the extensive features this native tool provides and how you can best leverage them to maximize cloud performance.

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 | Published: 13 Jun 2012

WHITE PAPER: Explore how all-in-one, out-of-the-box VDI appliances are simplifying and accelerating desktop virtualization implementations for both large enterprises and SMBs.

Posted: 12 Jun 2012 | Published: 08 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: This document compares the pricing of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops (RHEV) with the pricing of VMware View 5 for desktop virtualization. Access a detailed price comparison for the use cases of 100 virtual desktops.

Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012

EZINE: Themed ezine looking at the issues in the server market and the opportunities for resellers.

Posted: 13 Apr 2012 | Published: 23 Apr 2012

EGUIDE: Many IT professionals are intrigued by the idea of a private cloud to reduce performance bottlenecks and simplify management. This expert e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com provides insight into what you need to consider before investing in a private cloud strategy.

Posted: 05 Apr 2012 | Published: 16 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: As organizations continue to virtualize their data centers, IT faces new challenges in managing virtual server deployment, migration, power and performance monitoring across the physical and virtual environments. Access this white paper to learn how integrated software management tools can help organizations maintain peak performance.

Posted: 12 Jan 2012 | Published: 12 Jan 2012

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This solution brief explores the driving forces behind the decision to implement these technologies and reveals the key benefits you can expect once you have done so. Learn about a cloud reference architecture designed to provide secure isolation of tenants and systems, seamless provisioning and deprovisioning, and more.

Posted: 06 Jan 2012 | Published: 06 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Running your Linux workloads on inefficient x86-based server farms is complex and costly. But switching to a consolidated server solution can be difficult. Read the white paper to learn the best practices for migrating to Power System servers. You’ll also see how simple it is to leverage IBM’s offerings to maximize performance and cost savings.

Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 07 Oct 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript provides detailed insight into the midmarket customer landscape and explains why servers are recommended over traditional PCs. Access results from recent client surveys and discover affordable platforms for small and medium-sized businesses.

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 | Published: 14 Dec 2011

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

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide, brought to you by SearchSystemsChannel.com, reveals the four most common virtualization stumbling blocks that resellers encounter and offers advice for avoiding and overcoming them.

Posted: 18 Oct 2011 | Published: 18 Oct 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This expert presentation transcript explores key management factors you should consider as you navigate your virtualization initiative, including licensing, memory capabilities, and more. Hear about one company's virtualization roadmap and determine whether it aligns with your own virtualization plans.

Posted: 10 Oct 2011 | Published: 10 Oct 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Keeping hosts and VM utilizations in check to prevent sprawl is a major task for IT administrators. Access this expert resource to learn tips for monitoring your virtual environment.

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 | Published: 22 Sep 2011

EZINE: Check out this two-page article from IBM Systems Magazine featuring cost-savings with Cloud through advanced virtualization, data center consolidation, and workload optimization technology.

Posted: 08 Sep 2011 | Published: 08 Sep 2011

EBOOK: Virtual machine sprawl can creep up on a data center. You can learn to spot it, control it and prevent VM sprawl altogether. This eBook shows you how to track and manage VMs.

Posted: 07 Sep 2011 | Published: 07 Sep 2011

WHITE PAPER: Learn how to support your SQL Server instances and control your costs and administration requirements.

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn how the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University used virtualization to decrease server deployment time for faculty special projects; reduce amount of physical hardware; and reduce the power consumption across all infrastructure.

Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: While recent emphasis has been on consolidation and cost reduction, IT organizations looking to the future are developing streamlined processes and improved time-to-market. Read this white paper from IDC to learn how IT organizations can optimize data centers and build a strong foundation for future IT operations.

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 | Published: 15 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: IT is a strategic partner in businesses of all types and sizes, but especially in the small to medium-sized business. Take a look at this exclusive resource to learn how virtualization is a relevant and practical method for the growing SMB to streamline processes and reduce operational costs.

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 | Published: 09 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: With calls for efficiency and shrinking budgets, it is certain that any attempt to reduce power consumption will be welcome. Take a look at this exclusive resource to learn how implementing a power capping, monitoring and allocating application can improve overall performance and energy consumption in your data center.

Posted: 08 Aug 2011 | Published: 08 Aug 2011

CASE STUDY: With a data center structured on aging legacy systems, IT administrators at the Development Bank soon realized that server virtualization, was the key to supporting the bank's long-term goals. Access this exclusive resource for a case study of the Development Bank's implementation of the HyTrust Appliance alongside their virtualization deployment.

Posted: 01 Jul 2011 | Published: 01 Jul 2011