Linux Server Hardware White Papers

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Unix-to-Linux Migrations Handbook
sponsored by TechTarget Data Center
WHITE PAPER: This IT handbook provides expert tips on ensuring a successful Unix-to-Linux migration. Discover common mistakes to avoid and review the advantages Linux can offer.
Posted: 05 Jul 2012 | Published: 05 Jul 2012

TechTarget Data Center

The Migration from Windows Server 2003 to Linux
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses the process of migrating to Linux and explains why the end of Windows Server 2003 may be the best opportunity to do so.
Posted: 06 Jul 2015 | Published: 06 Jul 2015

Red Hat

The Business Value of Standardizing on Red Hat Infrastructure Solutions
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper compares organizations using a commercial Linux subscription from Red Hat to support their Linux servers to organizations using a mixed environment of alternative commercially supported and nonpaid Linux distributors.
Posted: 07 Oct 2014 | Published: 30 Sep 2014

Red Hat

Running Mission-Critical Workloads: Enterprise Linux* x86 Servers
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Explore this resource to learn why it make sense now to move away from Unix-based hardware and migrate your mission-critical workloads to Linux-based x86 servers. Read on about how you can start the migration process, and learn about a server solution geared towards getting your mission-critical operations back up and running.
Posted: 01 Jul 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Intel

How to implement virtualization on a budget
sponsored by HPE and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive resource to find out how the combination of HP's converged infrastructure and Red Hat's virtualization software create the perfect platform for consolidating your Linux systems.
Posted: 05 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

HPE and Intel®

Analyst Paper: Linux and Virtualization Bring Operational Efficiency
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This IDC whitepaper explores the evolving role of Linux and its extended ecosystem in support of production applications. Inside,you'll also find case studies of customers who deployed a variety of Linux workloads on Power Systems servers rather than on x86 servers, with a low initial cost of acquisition.
Posted: 21 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

IBM

Linux in the Mainstream: Highlighting Customers Running Their Business on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This IDC White Paper presents three case studies of customers that are using Linux for large deployment, business-critical applications.
Posted: 11 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

Red Hat

Leveraging Virtualization for Operational Efficiency
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the results of a study that show the benefits of running your data center on a Linux operating platform.
Posted: 14 Nov 2013 | Published: 14 Nov 2013

IBM

The IBM PowerLinux Advantage
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the advantage of Linux servers over x86.
Posted: 23 Oct 2013 | Published: 23 Oct 2013

IBM

Integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux with Microsoft Windows in the Datacenter
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will help you discover how Red Hat Enterprise Linux helps today’s organizations meet heavy workload requirements and extend previous Windows infrastructure investments upon deployment.
Posted: 30 Aug 2013 | Published: 30 Aug 2013

Red Hat

Red Hat Enterprise Linux vs. Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Who wins?
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: How does Red Hat Enterprise Linux stack up to the competition? This white paper offers an overview of Red Hat Enterprise Linux as compared to Microsoft Window Server 2008 in terms of scalability, operational costs, and more.
Posted: 30 Aug 2013 | Published: 30 Aug 2013

Red Hat

Solitaire Interglobal: Comparing Virtualization Methods for Business - Executive Summary
sponsored by IBM.
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource for a deep dive analysis of the business differentiators among x86, UNIX, and System z virtualization technologies to help you determine the right path for your data center.
Posted: 21 May 2013 | Published: 22 May 2012

IBM.

Linux Management with Red Hat Network Satellite Server : Measuring Business Impact and ROI
sponsored by Red Hat - HPE
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about a new network satellite server that can help you simplify and improve Linux management while reducing costs.
Posted: 18 Jul 2012 | Published: 18 Jul 2012

Red Hat - HPE

Migrate your Legacy IBM Database Environment to the latest Oracle Technologies
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Even the most effective servers will eventually have to be replaced once they reach the end of their lifecycles. This white paper explores key factors to consider when evaluating new servers for your business and offers exclusive advice for executing a seamless Linux migration.
Posted: 27 Jun 2012 | Published: 25 Jun 2012

Oracle Corporation

Improve Data Center Efficiency with Enterprise Linux Servers
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: IT budgets are not expected to recover anytime soon, so companies need to adjust to the reality of using fewer resources to deliver business services. This white paper explains how you can accomplish this seemingly impossible objective by running your critical workloads on Linux.
Posted: 19 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

SUSE

IDC link software appliances ease cloud application deployment
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Like most new technology, cloud computing does not come without a certain level of complexity. This white paper evaluates the key drivers for cloud computing and explains how certain software appliances can simplify cloud implementation and accelerate your initiative.
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Jan 2012

SUSE

High Availability on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines various high availability scenarios for running SAP on SUSE Linux. Determine which one is right for your enterprise and obtain detailed advice for properly enabling it.
Posted: 13 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Dec 2011

SUSE

SAP on SUSE Linux Enterprise Simple Stack
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Because organizations depend on SAP applications to plan for the future, points of failure can have serious, long-term implications. This white paper offers detailed guidance to help you build and maintain a highly available SAP architecture based on the successful integration of SUSE Linux and x86-64 hardware.
Posted: 12 Jun 2012 | Published: 20 Dec 2011

SUSE

Migrating from Solaris to SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover real-world examples of top businesses that have benefitted from Linux migration. Learn more about this ever-growing migration trend.
Posted: 04 May 2012 | Published: 04 May 2012

SUSE

Solitaire Interglobal: PowerLinux vs Windows for your SAP Deployments
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper assesses two leading operating systems and provides proven metrics for effectively evaluating them. Determine which platform offers the availability, performance, and efficiency that your SAP environment requires.
Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012

IBM

Cabot Partners: Optimizing Business Value for Midsized SAP Landscapes with IBM PowerLinux: Simpler by Design
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: x86-based Linux platforms may seem like an affordable option for supporting SAP workloads, but ongoing maintenance costs quickly exceed the low acquisition costs of these architectures. Learn about a recommended alternative that can be integrated with virtualization and find out why it is ideally suited for your SAP environment.
Posted: 26 Apr 2012 | Published: 26 Apr 2012

IBM

Look at Linux, the operating system and universal platform
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: When it comes to IT, Linux is everywhere. From smart phones to powerful computer systems, this flexible operating system addresses a significant number of usage models. Read this white paper to learn more about the universal platform and discover all the computer segments that it plays a role in.
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 | Published: 13 Mar 2012

IBM

Success Story: The New South Wales Fire Brigades
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: In this resource, learn how one organization moved its SAP applications to a virtualized SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to improve the availability and performance of mission-critical services while significantly reducing infrastructure costs.
Posted: 31 Mar 2012 | Published: 27 Mar 2012

SUSE

Best Practices for Migrating Linux/x86 Applications to IBM Power Systems
sponsored by IBM
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

IBM

IDC: Linux in the Mainstream: Growing Deployment of Business-Critical Workloads
sponsored by Red Hat & IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to explore the growth of Linux as a server operating system and discover how deployment form factors have changed over time to support both workload data and the ecosystem.
Posted: 28 Sep 2011 | Published: 28 Sep 2011

Red Hat & IBM