WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides reference architectures and best practices for deploying and configuring Dell’s eleventh generation R710 server, using Dell MD3000i Storage Array and Microsoft Virtualization. The solution is based upon iSCSI storage technology as the storage environment.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: July 24, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Design | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Hardware | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides an overview of recommended servers, storage, software, and services. It can be used to plan, scope, and procure the required components to set up a virtualization infrastructure.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: May 24, 2009


Topics:  IT Infrastructure | IT Spending | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Devices | Storage Hardware | Storage Infrastructure

CASE STUDY - Blackboard needs a highly available, very scalable platform for its mission-critical learning management system offered through managed hosting from six global data centers. Ease of set-up and monitoring are of paramount importance. Read this case study to learn how Dell servers and Intel processors make it happen.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: August 24, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Design | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Spending | Server Hardware | Server Management

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - This service can help you prepare to take full advantage of server virtualization, which can lower total cost of ownership, increase agility, and reclaim IT staff time. We can provide architectural recommendations and a road map for adopting virtualization through the use of automated discovery tools and best practices.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: November 24, 2008


Topics:  Consultants | Data Center Management | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Systems Management | Systems Operations

CASE STUDY - When a major acquisition made Layered Tech a larger company with new goals and an opportunity to expand its customer base, the IT team had to revamp its infrastructure to match. Read this case study to learn about the solutions they use to provide the technology and infrastructure that best meets the needs of their customers.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: September 24, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Spending | Processor Architectures | Server Hardware | Server Software

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - This white paper presents an example configuration and best practices for deploying and configuring a highly available architecture using an example solution configuration and then discussing how the configuration helps in maximizing uptime.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: July 24, 2009


Topics:  Hardware Selection | Hardware Virtualization | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Storage Hardware | VMware | VMware Server

ANALYST REPORT - In this report, Clabby Analytics explains why Hyper-V will overtake VMware in just a few years to become the x86 server virtualization market's leader.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2008


Topics:  Microsoft Hyper-V | ROI | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtual Machine | VMware

PODCAST - Listen to this podcast to learn about the little-known benefits of server virtualisation. Discover the critical role virtualisation plays in the security of your customers' data centre upgrades. Gain insight into different virtualisation technology you can provide to end-users.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Premiered: November 19, 2009


Topics:  Backups | Cloud Computing | Data Center Design | Data Center Management | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Systems Operations

WEBCAST - Watch this webcast to learn about the little-known benefits of server virtualisation. Discover the critical role virtualisation plays in the security of your customers' data centre upgrades. Gain insight into different virtualisation technology you can provide to end-users.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Premiered: November 18, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Design | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Systems Operations

WHITE PAPER - The power/density paradox hinders end users from utilizing the very floor space that high density systems were intended to conserve. This brief explores what the power/density paradox is and how IT professionals can mitigate the risk.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Published: November 18, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Cooling | Data Center Design | Data Center Physical Security | Power Consumption Monitoring | Rack Enclosures | Rack Servers | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Provisioning

PRODUCT LITERATURE - This paper examines seven key questions you should ask yourself when choosing the prime hardware vendor for your virtualization solutions.
Posted: November 17, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Data Center Construction | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Managers | ROI | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Storage Virtualization | TCO

PRODUCT LITERATURE - A new multi-core server from Dell and powered by Intel can do the work of nine older single-core servers, while using less energy and facility space. Moreover, it can deliver return on investment (ROI) in as little as nine months. Read this paper to learn more!
Posted: November 17, 2009 | Published: November 17, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Power Management | Data Centers | Multi-core Processors | ROI | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Systems Management | TCO

IT BRIEFING - The costs for power, cooling, server management and administration are now consuming more of IT budgets than even the cost for new hardware. In this TechTarget IT Briefing, you'll learn about Citrix Essentials, Intel Xeon 5500, and HP ProLiant G6 for XenServer.
Posted: November 17, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Citrix XenServer | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Management | Multi-core Processors | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | TCO

PRODUCT LITERATURE - If you're already running your business on an enterprise grid—good. And if you're running on Sun and Oracle—even better. But if you want to maximize the advantages of your grid, it's time to upgrade to the latest generation of enterprise grid computing products from Sun and Oracle.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Applications Management | Grid Computing | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | Oracle (Product) | Server Hardware | Solaris | TCO

PRODUCT LITERATURE - Consolidating and virtualizing application, web, and database tiers for enterprise Oracle® Siebel 8.0 CRM applications is one approach to help reduce costs and enhance flexibility. Read this paper to learn about Sun's platform for the Oracle Siebel CRM software stack.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Applications Management | CRM | CRM Software | Open Source | Server Hardware | Server Management | Solaris | Storage Hardware