Blades Reports

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

Virtual Desktop Sizing Guide: VMware View 4.0 and VMware vSphere 4.0 Update 1
sponsored by Mainline Information Systems
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

Mainline Information Systems

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

HP Integrity Server Blades: Meeting Mission-Critical Requirements with a Bladed Form Factor
sponsored by HP & Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This paper outlines the trends in the industry relating to blade server deployments, the challenges relating to systems management and power and cooling in that computing environment, and HP's approach to addressing those challenges.
Posted: 29 Sep 2010 | Published: 29 Sep 2010

HP & Intel®

Cisco Unified Computing System for SAP Landscapes
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to discover a next-generation data center platform that provides the compute, network, and storage access components, deployed as a single cohesive system, to complement the SAP NetWeaver architecture.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Modern Data Center Design Discussion
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
EGUIDE: What decisions go into building a modern data center? This e-guide discusses the data center design decisions you'll need to make. Inside, you will find discussions on three interface options for remote server monitoring and management, and the differences between blade and rack servers.
Posted: 12 Jun 2017 | Published: 08 Jun 2017

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Improving Data Center Infrastructure with Oracle's x86 Systems
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Learn how your organization can fight the complexity that usually comes with virtualization and cloud computing. This white paper presents a vendor that can offer a complete hardware and software stack for virtualized x86 infrastructures which allows enhanced reliability, optimized performance and cost savings.
Posted: 27 Jun 2012 | Published: 25 Jun 2012

Oracle Corporation

Cisco UCS B230 M2 Blade Server: Uncompromised Virtual Desktop Performance
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: When employing a virtual desktop solution, it is crucial to choose the right combination of hardware and software. This white paper introduces a comprehensive technology suite that can deliver uncompromised virtual desktop performance while using less than 5% of available bandwidth.
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 | Published: 20 Jan 2012

VMware, Inc.

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

Clabby Analytics Research Report - How Cisco's UCS Compares to IBM Flex System - Nov 2012
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access this research report for an in-depth comparison of Cisco's UCS and IBM Flex System integrated system offerings. This report focuses on areas such as extended memory servers, blade and rack designs, performance, systems management, and more!
Posted: 15 Jul 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

IBM