Bladed Servers

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the variety of desktop virtualization models available, how each works, and the advantages and limitations of each model for key vectors such as security, manageability, and power consumption. Also identified are the major providers of software solutions and the end-point devices to deploy each model.

Posted: 14 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

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

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper that discusses the real business value blade servers can bring to your organization's data center infrastructure.

Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 16 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the virtualization of a given user workload, and provides a useful sizing guide for enterprise deployments of VMware View™ 4, the VMware software platform for building a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) environment.

Posted: 22 Sep 2010 | Published: 22 Sep 2010

CASE STUDY: Southwestern/Great American chose to swap its dual environment (SAP ERP ran off of a legacy IBM AS/400) for a leaner infrastructure based on VMware ESX and IBM blade servers with Intel Xeon processors that could run both SAP ERP and its Windows applications. Read this case study to learn about the combined VMware and Intel solution.

Posted: 28 Sep 2010 | Published: 28 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: The Cisco UCS power configuration approach enables users to meet their redundancy and power density needs. The approach is simple yet flexible enough to adapt to the varying needs for different applications within the data center. Continue reading to learn more.

Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 01 Oct 2010

CASE STUDY: Midway Independent School District sought to gain control over server sprawl and implement a consolidated solution for growth. Read this case study to learn how Dell servers, storage and Intel technology provided a firm foundation for education applications, growth and 50% power and cooling savings.

Posted: 02 Jul 2010 | Published: 01 Feb 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how data center needs have changed over the last five years and discusses the reasons why management of virtualized compute, network, and storage access should be integrated. Discover the vision behind a private cloud and learn how to avoid making common mistakes as you prepare for this new IT model.

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 | Published: 01 Apr 2010

EGUIDE: Although many x86 servers may seem the same, there are many differences in features and functions. Access this expert e-guide to discover why it’s important to plan ahead when choosing a server to make sure your mission-critical applications and virtual environment are supported.

Posted: 24 Jun 2011 | Published: 24 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: If you’re looking for ways to create a dynamic infrastructure, look no further. This brochure shows how IBM System x and BladeCenter servers help to deliver an infrastructure that reduces operating costs, manages present and future risk, and improves services.

Posted: 07 Jun 2011 | Published: 07 Jun 2011