Server Virtualization White Papers

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The Accelerated SMB: Moving at the Speed of Virtualization
sponsored by AMD
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

AMD

The Evolution of the Datacenter and the Need for a Converged Infrastructure
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Virtualization is having a profound effect on the data center, and many IT pros are wondering what they can expect and how they should prepare for the future. This white paper explains why the increased adoption of virtualization calls for new approaches to data center management and cites the benefits and drawbacks of converged infrastructure.
Posted: 09 Aug 2011 | Published: 01 Jun 2011

IBM

An Enterprise Private Cloud Architecture and Implementation Roadmap
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: On-demand, scalable and elastic service is the key functionality of cloud computing, and this is even more true for a private cloud infrastructure. Access this exclusive resource to learn an actionable, practical method for bringing your organization into a private cloud.
Posted: 08 Aug 2011 | Published: 08 Aug 2011

Intel

Intel Intelligent Power Node Manager
sponsored by Intel
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

Intel

Applying Factory Principles to Accelerate Enterprise Virtualization
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Adopting the private cloud infrastructure is a prime goal for many organizations, however, the first critical step to achieving this goal is ubiquitous server virtualization. Access this exclusive resource to learn how you can apply factory principles to your processes and virtualize nearly 75% of your data center.
Posted: 08 Aug 2011 | Published: 08 Aug 2011

Intel

An Intel and EMC Perspective to Simplifying the Networking with 10G Ethernet
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Organizations of all types and sizes are looking to server virtualization and consolidation as a means for improving overall computing performance. Check out this exclusive resource to learn how 10 gigabit Ethernet brings unified, efficient Ethernet storage, data center bridging, ease of use and flexibility.
Posted: 08 Aug 2011 | Published: 08 Aug 2011

Intel

Data Center Efficiency in the Virtual Era: Three Key Steps
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the sources of inefficiency within today's data centers. Review three steps you can take immediately to reduce costs, simplify management, and leverage the cloud.
Posted: 05 Aug 2011 | Published: 05 Aug 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Integration of Microsoft Hyper-V and Coraid Ethernet SAN Storage
sponsored by Coraid
WHITE PAPER: Data centers are going through massive changes at the compute layer. Server virtualization is transforming the IT landscape achieving amazing improvements in price-performance and agility. However, realizing the price-performance and agility benefits of virtualization at the storage layer can be a challenge. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: 02 Aug 2011 | Published: 02 Aug 2011

Coraid

Virtualization and Evolution to the Cloud Survey
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: The 2011 Virtualization and Evolution to the Cloud Survey explores the goals, attitudes, challenges and experiences of large enterprises around the world as they stand on the brink of moving business-critical applications to virtualized and hybrid cloud environments.
Posted: 29 Jul 2011 | Published: 26 Jul 2011

Symantec Corporation

Solution Brief: Unified Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) for VMware Environments
sponsored by FalconStor Software
WHITE PAPER: Organizations investing in VMware vSphere can leverage the data protection capabilities and application awareness of FalconStor CDP to protect and maximize their VMware purchases. FalconStor CDP enables flexible, affordable, automated, and dependable backup and DR for any VMware vSphere environment.
Posted: 22 Jul 2011 | Published: 22 Jul 2011

FalconStor Software

HP CloudSystem Matrix: Managing at a Higher Level
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines IT management challenges from a fundamental and system standpoint. In addition, it introduces the concept of a service-oriented and automated approach to IT management.
Posted: 13 Jul 2011 | Published: 13 Jul 2011

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Optimize VMware Environments with the Smartest Virtualized Storage
sponsored by Dell Compellent
WHITE PAPER: Data center virtualization not only consolidates IT resources and boosts efficiency, but increases flexibility, performance and availability. By combining storage virtualization by Compellent with server virtualization by VMware, users know their data center will operate efficiently today and adapt to change tomorrow.
Posted: 11 Jul 2011 | Published: 11 Jul 2011

Dell Compellent

Continuing to Reap the Rewards of Virtualization
sponsored by Veeam Software
WHITE PAPER: As virtualization initiatives have gathered momentum and virtual environments are becoming the norm rather than the exception, the infrastructure necessary to support these environments has exploded, creating new opportunities for inefficiency. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 08 Jul 2011 | Published: 08 Jul 2011

Veeam Software

Extending virtualization in the data center with application infrastructure virtualization: An Introduction to WebSphere Virtual Enterprise
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines application infrastructure virtualization as a new virtualization category within the data center. Continue reading to learn how this technology can augment the capability and value of existing server virtualizations.
Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011

IBM

Managing Dell PowerEdge C Servers in Hyperscale Environments
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: When companies run large-scale applications on multiple similar servers, they require a diverse set of tools that are designed for one-to-many system management. This white paper will review different system management options that provide monitoring in hyperscale environments.
Posted: 06 Jul 2011 | Published: 06 Jul 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

IT Handbook: Cloud Computing Security Up Close
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This IT handbook is designed to help organizations make practical and strategic decisions about their own cloud security. Follow these guidelines to make sure that you've established policies that define data classification categories, data labeling mechanisms and data handling requirements.
Posted: 05 Jul 2011 | Published: 05 Jul 2011

Intel

Simplify VMware vSphere* 4Networking with Intel® Ethernet 10 Gigabit Server Adapters
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: Server virtualization can quickly result in excessively complex network ports if you don't have a plan. This white paper explores the factors that can lead to GbE port bloat, including physical server connection paradigms and security procedures. 
Posted: 05 Jul 2011 | Published: 05 Jul 2011

Intel

Building Your Backup and Disaster Recovery Plan 101
sponsored by StorageCraft Technology Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Small and medium businesses cannot afford to lose access for their data. Research shows that even brief server failures lead most smaller businesses to shut their doors for good. In light of this, any business should develop a workable backup and disaster recovery plan.
Posted: 04 Jul 2011 | Published: 30 Jun 2011

StorageCraft Technology Corporation

Flexible Scale out with Lightweight Micro Servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Micro servers have emerged as an option for specific classes of workloads that tend to scale well with large numbers of relatively lightweight nodes. The paper explains the context in which micro servers have evolved the and guidelines for identifying whether workloads are well suited to micro server deployments.
Posted: 01 Jul 2011 | Published: 01 Jul 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Master the Management Challenges of Your Virtualized Environment with IBM Service Management Solutions
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: To cut costs while continuing to meet service level objectives, organizations of all sizes are initiating projects based on strategies to simplify IT, consolidate resources, and increase energy efficiency. One of the technologies many organizations are leveraging to meet these goals is virtualization.
Posted: 01 Jul 2011 | Published: 30 Jun 2011

IBM

Moving Toward a Virtual Data Center
sponsored by Datalink Corp
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource describes how virtualization can benefit your data center and addresses both public and private cloud strategies.Learn about the many challenges IT pros face and access the necessary steps in the evolution to a cost-effective and efficient virtual data center.
Posted: 29 Jun 2011 | Published: 29 Jun 2011

Datalink Corp

KVM for Server Virtualization: An Open Source Solution Comes of Age
sponsored by Red Hat and JBoss
WHITE PAPER: As server virtualization is growing throughout the various professional communities, the number of platforms on which to run virtualized servers is increasing. Take a look at this exclusive resource for an insightful and thorough analysis of the kernel-based virtual machine, the latest server virtualization platform.
Posted: 27 Jun 2011 | Published: 01 May 2011

Red Hat and JBoss

Storage Usability a Critical Requirement for IT in Small and Medium-sized Businesses and Remote Offices
sponsored by EMC
WHITE PAPER: Today’s business environment requires a more optimized approach to IT sprawl. EMC’s new VNXe series storage system in conjunction with the company’s Unisphere storage management address IT staff’s demand for improved “usability” in storage solutions.
Posted: 23 Jun 2011 | Published: 23 Jun 2011

EMC

Dell Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Reference Architecture
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This paper proposes several sample virtualisation architectures based on Dell's server and storage products. Architectures are divided into three main categories: Small, Medium, and Large. These categories are based on the features and capacity of each product, as well as the complexity of the overall architecture.
Posted: 22 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Virtual Gains: The Benefits of Dell Hardware with Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Read on to learn what SMBs should consider before implementing virtualisation as well as the specific benefits of using Dell hardware with Microsoft’s Hyper-V virtualisation solution.
Posted: 22 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011

Dell EMC and Microsoft