Linux White Papers

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

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover the benefits of virtualizing Linux workloads. This resource examines the historical concerns about Linux virtualization and outlines how enterprises can safely make this transition.

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 | Published: 20 Sep 2012

WHITE PAPER: Check out this paper and discover how to deploy MongoDB onto Red Hat Enterprise 6.2. In addition to a step-by-step process for deployment, you'll also learn how to take advantage of features of the underlying system, several deployment scenarios for high performance database read and writes, and gain an in-depth look at MongoDB.

Posted: 27 Aug 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides high-level guidelines for assessing cost and complexity of a Linux migration and provides tips for planning a smooth, successful and strategic transition. Discover how your organization can add value to its IT infrastructure with the use of open source software.

Posted: 18 Jul 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover how Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) on HP ProLiant servers can offer performance scalability and security at a lower cost than proprietary virtualization solutions.

Posted: 18 Jul 2012 | Published: 18 Jul 2012

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

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn about the newest HP ProLiant Gen8 Agentless Management system, which provides customers with core management functions for internal systems components, including health monitoring and alerting.

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 | Published: 16 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover how one leading animation studio uses Linux to enable rapid and cost-efficient scalability of computing and resources for high-performance compute (HPC) workloads. Learn how your organization can reduce your data center footprint and enhance reliability by using this Linux platform.

Posted: 16 Jul 2012 | Published: 16 Jul 2012

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

WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines how one organization successfully migrated to Linux and consolidated 14 physical servers to a single IBM System z mainframe. Inside, discover how your business can consolidate physical servers and realize other valuable benefits like rapid provisioning and easy management of virtualized Linux environments.

Posted: 19 Jun 2012 | Published: 19 Jun 2012

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

WHITE PAPER: Because SAP systems are critical to business operations, companies must ensure that they remain consistently available. This white paper explains how you can leverage virtualization to consolidate SAP servers without compromising the reliability of these crucial applications.

Posted: 18 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Jun 2011

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

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

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

WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents a high-performance Linux server that cost-effectively delivers critical business services. Learn how your organization can achieve benefits like lower server infrastructure software costs, faster updating and more.

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 07 Jun 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines an enterprise-class Linux operating system that increases the flexibility and reliability of your IT environment. Inside, discover the top benefits of this system that is tailored specifically to meet your needs.

Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 07 Jun 2012

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover an effective way to transition to the cloud with the use of custom-configured applications. Read on now to discover the ultra-flexible form factor of these applications can help provide benefits like cost containment, simple deployment, better security and more.

Posted: 06 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: Considering adopting second-vendor virtualization to increase diversity, data center power and agility?  This resource describes the appeal of open source solutions over proprietary vendor solutions.

Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012

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

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

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

WHITE PAPER: Organizations are buzzing about the upcoming release of the latest version of IBM's DB2. The added features and functionalities offered in the new platform offer cost-savings, improved application performance and better productivity. Read this white paper to learn more about the exciting enhancements and how they can benefit your enterprise.

Posted: 25 Apr 2012 | Published: 03 Apr 2012

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

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