Hyper-V Server 2008 R2: Free Virtualization without a Server Operating System
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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This paper examines how virtualization has become such a hot topic that the number of virtualization techniques, tools, and technologies is into the dozens, and that’s just from Microsoft. Some of the benefits of virtualization include hardware cost savings, configuration optimization, less disruption, and easier reallocation of resources.
Posted: 24 Feb 2011 | Published: 24 Feb 2011
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Expert tips for realizing virtualization benefits through budgeting
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
EGUIDE:
This expert e-guide highlights how to reap the benefits of server virtualization by considering four important factors: choice of hypervisor, software licensing, hardware and training.
Posted: 09 May 2011 | Published: 09 May 2011
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E-Guide: Tips for rackmount server purchasing and consolidation best practices
sponsored by Colfax International
EGUIDE:
This expert e-guide provides a comparison of blade and rack servers. Find out what key factors you should consider in your hardware decision and learn how to prevent sprawl through effective server consolidation.
Posted: 05 May 2011 | Published: 05 May 2011
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White Paper: Virtualizing IBM Lotus Domino 8.5.1 on VMware vSphere 4 - Testing Performance, Functionality and Benefits
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
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IT pros have been virtualizing Notes and Domino on VMware virtual infrastructures for a while now. With recent product releases from IBM, VMware, Intel, and AMD, it is important to understand how these updates can benefit your Domino environment. Explore the top benefits here.
Posted: 29 Apr 2011 | Published: 29 Apr 2011
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Key considerations: Choosing server hardware for virtualization
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company and AMD
EGUIDE:
This e-guide provides expert insight into how to choose the right hardware for Windows server virtualization. Learn why it’s important to determine the needs of virtual workloads when purchasing servers. And find out which server features are essential for virtualization, including powerful processors, abundant memory and ample storage.
Posted: 22 Apr 2011 | Published: 22 Apr 2011
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HP Enterprise Data Warehouse Appliance Optimized for SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse
sponsored by HP and Microsoft
ANALYST BRIEF:
Read this solution brief for five key benefits of incorporating the Microsoft application platform and HP Converged Infrastructure.
Posted: 22 Apr 2011 | Published: 22 Apr 2011
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Building the Next-Generation Data Center – A Detailed Guide
sponsored by CA Technologies.
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Read this paper to learn how software vendors are offering virtualization management software that offers robust features and has well defined roadmaps. Read on to learn how to build the next-generation data center and overcome the challenges of managing a virtual infrastructure.
Posted: 06 Apr 2011 | Published: 01 Apr 2011
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CA Technologies and VMware: Accelerating the Business Value of Virtualization
sponsored by CA and VMware
WEBCAST:
Together, CA Technologies and VMware support customers’ journey to the cloud with integrated, synergistic solutions that accelerate the business value of virtualization. Hear how customers are benefiting from the two organizations' shared vision, products, services and support.
Posted: 06 Apr 2011 | Premiered: Apr 1, 2011
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Overcoming Five Key Challenges to Successful Virtualization
sponsored by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
WHITE PAPER:
In this new Quest Software white paper, learn about the five common challenges to a successful virtualization project – and how to solve each one. See how to ensure your company’s virtualization project is successful before AND after implementation. Read this white paper today.
Posted: 29 Mar 2011 | Published: 29 Mar 2011
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Virtual Data Center E-Zine Volume 19: Meeting the Challenges of Virtual System Management
sponsored by Nimsoft, Inc.
EZINE:
Tracking and identifying virtual machines on physical hosts or sorting out the source of I/O bottlenecks requires administrators to do investigative work. Software management tools can help, but business processes are also important for handling virtual system management. Learn some tips to make managing virtual environments a little bit easier.
Posted: 25 Mar 2011 | Published: 25 Mar 2011
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Intel® Virtualization Technology FlexMigration Enablement
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
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Intel® Virtualization Technology FlexMigration allows virtualization software vendors to deliver live migration solutions across different generations of Intel® Xeon® processor-based servers. This white paper explains how Intel VT FlexMigration works, including how and why some instructions are masked by the hypervisor while others are not.
Posted: 18 Mar 2011 | Published: 18 Mar 2011
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Optimizing Hardware for x86 Server Virtualization
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
ANALYST REPORT:
Virtualization technology is on a roll, driven by adoption of x86-based servers. While the software market ecosystem around virtualization is heating up, hardware vendors are leveraging that momentum and creating platforms that are optimized for virtualization.
Posted: 18 Mar 2011 | Published: 18 Mar 2011
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Dell's Advanced Infrastructure Manager (AIM) Demo
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WEBCAST:
In this demonstration you will get an inside look at Dell's Advanced Infrastructure Manager (AIM), and learn Dell AIM's value add in highly virtualized environments.
Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Premiered: Mar 15, 2011
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Oracle x86 Rack Servers: Optimized for Rapid Deployments and Operational Efficiency
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
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Oracle’s x86 servers are specifically designed to support enterprise workloads, and the combination of Sun hardware and Oracle software functionality has been optimized for performance and cost-efficient operations. Read this paper for more details on how Oracle x86 rack servers can reduce opex and improve ROI.
Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Published: 15 Mar 2011
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Accelerating the Business Value of Virtualization
sponsored by CA and VMware
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Read this paper to learn how IT professionals can use a proven approach to leverage the benefits of virtualization to reduce costs, improve services and enhance business agility. Continue reading to learn how to accelerate the business value of virtualization.
Posted: 02 Mar 2011 | Published: 02 Mar 2011
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Realize the mission-critical Converged Infrastructure of the future - today - with HP-UX 11i v3 on HP Integrity Servers
sponsored by HP & Intel®
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This brochure details best practices to eliminate silos and integrate technologies into shared pools of resources to deliver a whole new level of simplicity, integration, and automation.
Posted: 21 Feb 2011 | Published: 21 Feb 2011
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The Business Value of Large-Scale Server Consolidation
sponsored by IBM
ANALYST REPORT:
This paper examines the results of an IDC study of enterprise organizations that have deployed IBM Power Systems to achieve workload consolidation, improved uptime, and reduced operational costs. These systems are highly virtualized platforms that supported consolidation of workloads and provided near-term payback from the initial investment.
Posted: 21 Feb 2011 | Published: 21 Feb 2011
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The Business Value of HP–UX 11i
sponsored by HP & Intel®
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When HP-UX 11i on Integrity Servers was matched up against Linux on IBM x86 Servers, the results were interesting. Read this paper and find out which lowered TCO and gave higher ROI through superior consolidation, virtualization, scalability, availability, and intelligent manageability.
Posted: 16 Feb 2011 | Published: 16 Feb 2011
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Comparing HP-UX 11i v3 and Linux for Hosting Critical Workloads
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper presents a technical comparison of HP-UX 11i v3, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 (RHEL 5), and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 (SLES 11) operating systems, focusing on their functional capabilities in terms of scalability, virtualization, reliability, and security.
Posted: 16 Feb 2011 | Published: 16 Feb 2011
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Simplifying Disaster Recovery for Complex Virtual Environments
sponsored by Acronis
EBOOK:
Many organizations struggle to deal with the management challenges of complex IT environments, not only on backup performance and the achievement of Recovery Time Objectives in disaster recovery, but also on productivity, performance and profitability.
Posted: 30 Jan 2011 | Published: 28 Jan 2011
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IBM BladeCenter: Build Smarter IT
sponsored by IBM
BROCHURE:
This family brochure highlights the features, functions and benefits of the IBM family of blade chassis and blades, including the BladeCenter S chassis, the HS22, LS22, LS42, HS12, JS12, JS22, JS23, JS43 and BladeCenter Options.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011
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Understanding Intel Xeon 5600 Series Memory Performance and Optimization in IBM System x and BladeCenter Platforms
sponsored by IBM
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This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 5600 Series. The performance analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011
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Memory Performance Optimization for the IBM System x3850 X5 x3690 X5 and BladeCenter HX5 Platforms Using Intel Xeon 7500 and 6500 Series Processors
sponsored by IBM
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This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 7500 and 6500 Series. The analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011
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SAP on IBM System x3650 M3
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER:
Built on the latest six-core Intel Xeon processor 5600 series, IBM System x3650 M3 two-socket servers offer a highly available, growth-flexible and virtualization-capable hardware platform that can support the demanding workloads of an SAP implementation, even in a constrained data center.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011
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IBM Systems Solution with SAP Discovery System
sponsored by IBM
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Whether you plan to integrate new SAP products into your infrastructure or are preparing for an upgrade, the IBM Systems solution with SAP Discovery system can help you thoroughly evaluate SAP applications - and validate their benefits.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011
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