Server Management Reports

Accelerating the Business Value of Virtualization
sponsored by CA and VMware
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how IT professionals can use a proven approach to leverage the benefits of virtualization to reduce costs, improve services and enhance business agility. Continue reading to learn how to accelerate the business value of virtualization.
Posted: 02 Mar 2011 | Published: 02 Mar 2011

CA and VMware

Planning for Efficiency During a Linux Migration and Selecting the Right Server OS
sponsored by HP Novell
EGUIDE: In this e-guide from SearchEnterpriseLinux.com, gain expert tips for ensuring efficiency during a Linux migration. Find out how to transition to a new Linux distribution smoothly by having the appropriate systems management tools in place.
Posted: 02 Mar 2011 | Published: 02 Mar 2011

HP Novell

Learn to Choose the Right Server Hardware with the Right Software
sponsored by Regan Technologies
EGUIDE: Many organizations today acknowledge that selecting a new server involves much more than just opening a catalog and buying a system. Before evaluating the server hardware, knowing what edition of Oracle 11g to choose and whether to run that edition on a virtualized server is crucial. Read this e-guide to learn more.
Posted: 01 Mar 2011 | Published: 01 Mar 2011

Regan Technologies

E-Guide: SQL Server Consolidation
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
EGUIDE: Read this e-guide and uncover the pros and cons of SQL Server consolidation. Learn to choose a consolidation approach that aligns with your business model and day-to-day operations.
Posted: 01 Mar 2011 | Published: 01 Mar 2011

Dell and Microsoft SQL

Measuring The Total Economic Impact Of IBM InfoSphere Information Server
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: IBM commissioned Forrester Consulting to examine the total economic impact and potential ROI enterprises may realize by deploying IBM InfoSphere Information Server. Read on to learn the findings of this study and find out what the total economic impact of IBM Infosphere Information Server.
Posted: 24 Feb 2011 | Published: 24 Feb 2011

IBM

E-Guide: Maximizing the Benefits of Your Server Virtualization Deployment
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
EGUIDE: In this e-guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com, gain expert insight on how to approach a virtualization project to ensure maximum success. Understand what challenges you can anticipate and pitfalls to avoid. Plus, find out how to evaluate costs associated with virtualization and which areas can deliver the best advantages.
Posted: 24 Feb 2011 | Published: 24 Feb 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Power and Cooling- Strategies to Help Cut Data Center Costs in 2011
sponsored by AMD
WHITE PAPER: While already on the lookout for ways to reduce costs, large enterprises are under increasing pressure to use less energy. Inefficient or end-of-life servers can cost more to run than they are worth because they continue to draw power for cooling. Read this white paper to learn the solution to this problem.
Posted: 23 Feb 2011 | Published: 23 Feb 2011

AMD

Total cost of ownership: How much are you really spending to host your ad server?
sponsored by OpenX
WHITE PAPER: OpenX has calculated all the 'hidden' costs of hosting your own ad server. Read this white paper and understand the full range of costs such as technical infrastructure, soft-costs such as staff time, and risks associated with self-hosting.
Posted: 23 Feb 2011 | Published: 23 Feb 2011

OpenX

Quantifying the Total Cost of Upgrade (TCU) for HP-UX Environments to HP-UX 11i v3
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This TechWise Research offering gives a detailed analyses of costs and benefits associated with upgrading earlier versions of the HP-UX 11i operating environments to HP-UX 11i v3.
Posted: 22 Feb 2011 | Published: 22 Feb 2011

HP & Intel®

E-Guide: Developing a Disaster Recovery Plan for Virtual Machines
sponsored by Hitachi Vantara
EGUIDE: Virtual machine disaster recovery is a multifaceted activity that fails over a VM from a primary site to a remote location. Check out this e-guide to learn about the various approaches to virtual machine disaster recovery.
Posted: 21 Feb 2011 | Published: 21 Feb 2011

Hitachi Vantara

The Business Value of HP–UX 11i
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: When HP-UX 11i on Integrity Servers was matched up against Linux on IBM x86 Servers, the results were interesting. Read this paper and find out which lowered TCO and gave higher ROI through superior consolidation, virtualization, scalability, availability, and intelligent manageability.
Posted: 16 Feb 2011 | Published: 16 Feb 2011

HP & Intel®

SharePoint E-zine -- February 2011: SharePoint Governance and e-Discovery
sponsored by TechTarget Search Windows Server
EZINE: Information in SharePoint is subject to the same rules and regulations as other corporate data. Learn what you need to do to prepare for any e-discovery request. Also in this issue, choose third-party tools to help manage a multi-server SharePoint farm, and get expert advice on making SharePoint more secure.
Posted: 15 Feb 2011 | Published: 15 Feb 2011

TechTarget Search Windows Server

e-Guide: Oracle Backup and Recovery Best Practices
sponsored by Regan Technologies
EGUIDE: Backing and managing data efficiently is becoming one of the most important tasks a backup/storage administrator deals with. IT professionals have been seeking and searching for better ways to manage and refresh their testing and development strategies. Download this guide to learn more.
Posted: 14 Feb 2011 | Published: 14 Feb 2011

Regan Technologies

RAS features of the Mission-Critical Converged Infrastructure
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper and discover the reliability, availability and serviceability (RAS) features of  HP Integrity Systems: Superdome 2, BL8x0c, and rx2800 i2.
Posted: 09 Feb 2011 | Published: 09 Feb 2011

HP & Intel®

Modern Mainframe Management Challenges E-Book: Running New Workloads like Linux
sponsored by TechTarget Data Center
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

TechTarget Data Center

Moving Virtual Desktops to the Cloud
sponsored by Desktone (VMware)
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the reasons for changing traditional desktop computing strategies, why cloud-hosted virtual desktops are a compelling solution for many businesses, and how to leverage cloud-hosted desktops for Windows 7 migrations, mobile and departmental workers, and disaster recovery scenarios.
Posted: 01 Feb 2011 | Published: 01 Feb 2011

Desktone (VMware)

How Monitoring Systems Reduce Human Error in Distributed Server Rooms and Remote Wiring Closets
sponsored by Schneider Electric
WHITE PAPER: Surprise incidences of downtime in server rooms and remote wiring closets lead to sleepless nights for many IT managers. This paper analyzes several of these incidents and makes recommendations for how a basic monitoring system can help reduce the occurrence of these unanticipated events.
Posted: 26 Jan 2011 | Published: 26 Jan 2011

Schneider Electric

IBM BladeCenter: Build Smarter IT
sponsored by IBM
BROCHURE: This family brochure highlights the features, functions and benefits of the IBM family of blade chassis and blades, including the BladeCenter S chassis, the HS22, LS22, LS42, HS12, JS12, JS22, JS23, JS43 and BladeCenter Options.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

IBM

Understanding Intel Xeon 5600 Series Memory Performance and Optimization in IBM System x and BladeCenter Platforms
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 5600 Series. The performance analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

IBM

Memory Performance Optimization for the IBM System x3850 X5 x3690 X5 and BladeCenter HX5 Platforms Using Intel Xeon 7500 and 6500 Series Processors
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 7500 and 6500 Series. The analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

IBM

IBM Systems Solution with SAP Discovery System
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Whether you plan to integrate new SAP products into your infrastructure or are preparing for an upgrade, the IBM Systems solution with SAP Discovery system can help you thoroughly evaluate SAP applications - and validate their benefits.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

Sizing Server Platforms To Meet ERP Requirements
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This Intel paper analyzes the effects of various factors on the utilization of the primary server resources: compute, memory and I/O. The analysis shows that 4-socket servers, which provide greater headroom than 2-socket servers, may be preferable in a number of situations.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

IBM's System x eX5 Servers Attack Customers' Most Challenging IT Problems with Efficiency and Flexibility
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: The System x eX5 family provides not only the performance, but also the flexibility necessary to address businesses most pressing needs: Performance and cost savings, all in one package. This white paper shows how listening to customers priorities helped the IBM System x team achieve their goal.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

The System x X5 Difference IBM Innovation on Industry Standard Servers
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows how IBM eX5 systems allow organizations to combine the full advantages of Intel’s Xeon processors with the latest and most advanced System x features - allowing companies to do more with fewer servers and achieve better system utilization and energy efficiency.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

Virtualize, Consolidate and Scale SAP with IBM System x and eX5
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: By running SAP applications on IBM System x eX5 servers equipped with Intel Xeon processor 7500 series, companies can achieve outstanding SAP performance to address current needs while gaining the scalability needed to accommodate growth.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM