Data Center Strategies for the CIO
Server Management Research
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Storage Decisions University: Adapting Storage Capacity and Costs to a Virtual Environment
Sponsored by: SearchCIO.comIn this Storage University Classroom, CIOs will gain access to a variety of resources that provide in-depth knowledge around storage for virtual environments.
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Customer Case Study: Salvation Army
Sponsored by: UnitrendsThis case study explores the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan division of The Salvation Army implementing an innovative off-site removable disk drive to fully recover its 500 GB disks to new servers after a water main break flooded the entire data center, destroying several servers, critical data and forcing operations to a contingency facility.
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Solitaire Interglobal: Comparing Virtualization Methods for Business - Executive Summary
Sponsored by: IBM.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.
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The Power of Enterprise Linux made Easy: IBM ELS & CSL-WAVE
Sponsored by: IBM.Access this short, but informative video, to discover how IBM's Enterprise Linux Servers can help you conquer the complexities of rapid data growth, exploding numbers of security attacks, and the from uncontrolled data center sprawl.
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Datacenter with energy, temperature and density under control
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and Intel®Check out this white paper to learn about a key case study of an organization that was able to optimize server management and energy consumption by deploying next-gen server platforms through innovative embedded capabilities.
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3 Business Workload Challenges Met
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and Intel®Access this resource to uncover the key capabilities of Dell PowerEdge severs, and how they can support your virtualization and mobile workforce demands.
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State of Servers: Full, Fast and Diverse
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and Intel®Check out this resource to uncover results and analysis from a survey of 534 of your peers on server technology movement, vendor plans and key industry trends.
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A question of scale: when to invest in an enterprise-class NAS
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.This brief two page white paper provides four criteria IT organizations should consider when to migrating from a file-server solution to a NAS solution, as well as the benefits of NAS-based management over file server farms.
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Simplifying Network Administration in an Alcatel-Lucent VMware Virtual Environment
Sponsored by: Alcatel-Lucent EnterpriseManaging your virtual and physical infrastructures with siloed tools is complex and confusing. This resource details a solution that provides a single pane of glass view that will help ease the burden on network admins. View now to learn more!
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Leveraging Virtualization for Operational Efficiency
Sponsored by: IBM.Read this informative white paper to learn how many data center managers are turning to Linux server platforms to improve operational efficiency, control costs and meet strict SLAs.
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1 vCPU + APEX Card = 2 vCPU or more
Sponsored by: Teradici CorporationThis informative white paper examines a server offload card that reduces the impact of workloads on the server CPU, improving CM density and reducing CPU buffer so you can provide the experience that your end users require.
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Managing Windows Server Operations & Migration
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftThis exclusive paper examines how involving a Service Provider partner can streamline your Windows Server migration and help operations run much more smoothly, freeing up IT to focus on more important tasks that require their attention.
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IDG's Survey Highlights - Need for Better Server Energy Efficiency
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard Company and AMDAccess this resource to uncover the key features and capabilities of next-gen server platforms that can help IT pros conquer the challenges and limits in data center power, cooling and rack-and-floor space.
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Storage protection strategies shift under server virtualization
Sponsored by: The 451 GroupIn this research paper, you will learn how server virtualization has shifted IT infrastructure –resulting in the outcome for storage being significant capacity growth. Check it out now to also discover why storage architectures have remained unchanged while data protection architectures have shown differences in physical and virtual servers.
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5 Steps to a More Secure Virtual Infrastructure
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and Intel®Check out this resource to uncover five steps that will help you create a secure virtual server environment for even your most sensitive data.
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What's New in Windows Server 2012: Moving Beyond the Data Center
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftThis exclusive resource discusses how Windows Server 2012 complements ongoing cloud and virtualization initiatives to enable mobility, flexibility and agility by utilizing a consistent set of tools and frameworks to meet the needs of today's IT.
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IDC: Business Value of Blade Infrastructures
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard Company and AMDAccess this white paper that discusses the real business value blade servers can bring to organization's data center infrastructure.
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Integrated Computing Platforms: Infrastructure Builds for Tomorrow's Data Center
Sponsored by: EMC CorporationIn this white paper, you will gain insight into increasingly dynamic environments that require infrastructure integration that demands a high level of expertise – relinquishing IT professionals from their DIY mentality to implementing ICPs for optimal efficiency. Read now to learn more.
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Chalk Talk Video Series: Enabling Virtualization and More with VMware
Sponsored by: VMware, Inc.This exclusive video examines a virtualization strategy that enables you to expand your virtual environment and improve your overall IT infrastructure, getting the most from your resources while reducing costs.
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Animal logic powers animated films with HP ProLiant Gen8 server blades
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard Company and AMDRead this white paper that uncovers a real world case study of the power, efficiency and density improvements that blade servers can provide data centers.
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Server Virtualization Basics Chapter 1 E-Book
Sponsored by: SearchServerVirtualizationAccess this expert resource that outlines building blocks to make smart purchasing decisions and successfully deploy server virtualization.
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The Blade is Mightier than the Rack Server
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard CompanyRead this white paper that presents the key capabilities of HP's BladeSystem and uncover the benefits that can transform your IT infrastructure.
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Family Guide – Eight Steps to Building a BladeSystem
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard CompanyCheck out this resource to learn about the smart innovations to the next-generation HP BladeSystem, and discover the benefits you can achieve in your IT infrastructure.
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Building a Business Case: Choosing Blades to Lower IT Costs and Improve Agility
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard CompanyCheck out this informative resource to learn about the significant improvements blade systems offer over traditional rack systems, and learn how these platforms can help you build an infrastructure with an eye towards the future.
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Evaluating Blade Servers for Your IT Infrastructure
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard CompanyCheck out this exclusive resource to take a deep dive look at the capabilities of blade servers and learn about the features of the next-generation HP BladeSystem.
