EBOOK: This sample chapter explains how to draft a useful migration document and outlines key points your Exchange Server upgrade document should include, such as management strategies, storage design, software compatibility and more.

Posted: 23 May 2011 | Published: 23 May 2011

EBOOK: Migrating to Exchange Server 2010 from the 2007 edition is becoming a must, as the 2010 edition offers improved email archiving, high-availability, and optimal storage features. But as you begin to explore the possibilities of upgrading to Exchange 2010, do you have a proper plan in place?

Posted: 20 May 2011 | Published: 20 May 2011

EGUIDE: When it comes to virtualization, budget planning is the key to success for any organization. This e-guide reviews why no matter what kind of cost saving benefits virtualization promises, having an established budget is essential to help with new purchases, ongoing support and software licensing costs.

Posted: 18 May 2011 | Published: 18 May 2011

EBOOK: Integrating cloud apps with in-house legacy apps can be a challenge but with the emergence of SaaS integration tools, it's now easier than ever for organizations to do it themselves. Access this eBook to learn how to assess how cloud apps will integrate into your current environment, must know key terms related to cloud app integration and more.

Posted: 18 May 2011 | Published: 18 May 2011

EGUIDE: Virtual desktop infrastructures simplify desktop management and reduce the typical issues faced when dealing with distributed desktops. Receive expert advice on top virtual desktop benefits and learn how VDI fits into your enterprise today.

Posted: 04 May 2011 | Published: 04 May 2011

EGUIDE: Get a step-by-step approach for data center managers that covers everything from making the business case to getting the best training. Sections in this IT Handbook include training staff to manage linux environments and much more.

Posted: 29 Mar 2011 | Published: 29 Mar 2011

EGUIDE: In this e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com, discover key considerations for creating a hybrid cloud for your organization. Learn why it is important to keep in mind data security, hypervisor usage, and cloud management. Also, find out how to identify applications that can be moved to the public cloud to optimize capacity in the private cloud.

Posted: 24 Mar 2011 | Published: 23 Mar 2011

EGUIDE: In this e-guide from SearchCloudComputing.com, gain expert insight into how public cloud computing benefits businesses of all sizes. Discover how to identify which applications are good candidates for cloud computing and which are not. And find out about alternatives to adopting a full public or private cloud computing strategy.

Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Published: 15 Mar 2011

EGUIDE: Explore this e-guide to learn about common mistakes and issues overlooked when it comes to capacity planning. In addition, find out the best ways to approach capacity planning in your virtual environment.

Posted: 03 Mar 2011 | Published: 03 Mar 2011

EZINE: While many enterprises have moved to the private cloud model, have they adopted it entirely, and what are the roadblocks to getting there? In this inaugural edition of our Cloud Computing e-zine, we explore company strategies for private cloud adoption, some of the benefits of this model, and the challenges of a true private cloud infrastructure.

Posted: 16 Feb 2011 | Published: 16 Feb 2011

EBOOK: Access this e-book to learn the best ways to use mainframes for running new workloads such as those associated with the Linux operating system and assess the TCO evidence that the mainframe can now be a low-cost platform for workloads.

Posted: 02 Feb 2011 | Published: 02 Feb 2011

EZINE: Storage networks are an essential element of server virtualization, but there are several options available today. Is it better to invest in a separate SAN or move storage over Ethernet using iSCSI or FCoE technology? This article considers the tradeoffs of each approach and presents important considerations for both.

Posted: 15 Apr 2011 | Published: 24 Sep 2010

EZINE: Before committing to a public or private cloud architecture, evaluate the benefits and especially the tradeoffs associated with each. Also in this issue, determine what needs are most important when planning your virtual applications, and find out how to monitor the performance of applications in the cloud.

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 | Published: 06 Apr 2011

EZINE: Most organizations rely on multiple data centers to support geographically disparate divisions and DR facilities, but management must often be performed from a central location. This article considers the various options available from server manufacturers, third-party software vendors, and hardware-oriented options such as KVM over IP solutions.

Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 11 Feb 2011

EZINE: This article will discuss a variety of strategies such as data deduplication, tiering and so on that administrators can employ to reduce demands on the storage network. Also in this issue, real-life VM failover and DR testing techniques.

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 | Published: 01 Dec 2010

EZINE: Virtualization allows organizations to consolidate servers, reduce costs and increase efficiency. But too much of anything is rarely good. In this issue, the downsides of excessive consolidation and strategies for striking the right balance to improve computing efficiency are explained. Plus, how to improve server performance and consolidation.

Posted: 09 Nov 2010 | Published: 09 Nov 2010

EZINE: When new platforms or technologies appear, data center managers must consider the impact on applications and drive the software development efforts that will keep their businesses competitive. Find out how a more efficient re-design can vastly improve an application's performance when run within a virtual machine.

Posted: 01 Sep 2010 | Published: 31 Aug 2010

EBOOK: It's no secret that there is discord between IT staff and facilities managers in organizations with large data centers. This e-book serves as a guide for IT pros looking for information to ensure that their physical infrastructures support the data center. It also provides insight into some of the challenges facing data center facilities teams.

Posted: 05 Aug 2010 | Published: 05 Aug 2010

EZINE: Stay up to date on the current state of software licensing in a virtual world and learn the guidelines that can help keep your organization out of trouble. Also in this issue, find out how to make the most out of hardware contracts, and separate the fact from the fallacy in cloud computing.

Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010

EZINE: Read this paper to learn how virtualization has been hyped as the answer for data center growth. And while consolidation can solve some of the challenges associated with running more workloads.

Posted: 07 Jul 2010 | Published: 07 Jul 2010

EBOOK: Enterprises that convert their mission-critical mainframe applications into Web services can reduce maintenance costs and ensure an easier upgrade to other new technologies. Read this e-book to learn so much more.

Posted: 06 Jul 2010 | Published: 06 Jul 2010

EZINE: With the number of virtual machines increasing in the data center, backing up servers today has become much more than just copying data files. Take a look at how virtualization technologies have changed traditional backup strategies and examine some of the approaches that protect against issues like accidental file loss and server crashes.

Posted: 01 Jun 2010 | Published: 01 Jun 2010

EZINE: Learn how to perform that task in a scalable way to prevent enterprises from taking their server virtualization efforts beyond server consolidation and into dynamic resource allocation. Also in this issue, find out which tools can help ease the workload in your virtual environment, and get five tips for virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

Posted: 03 May 2010 | Published: 03 May 2010

EZINE: Cloud offerings are available today, but the technology and practices are still evolving. Organizations should consider a number of tradeoffs and implications carefully before making the move to the cloud. Learn which issues might make the case for cloud computing and which ones might be deal-breakers.

Posted: 07 Apr 2010 | Published: 07 Apr 2010

EBOOK: Chapter 4 of this e-book summarizes strategies for lessening the environmental impact of data centers and helps IT managers create a holistic four-phased approach to an energy-efficient data center project that includes persuading C-level executives to pursue energy efficiency, measuring data center energy consumption, and much more.

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 | Published: 30 Mar 2010