Data Center Management Reports

PODCAST: Download this podcast and learn how Citrix virtualization solutions can dramatically simplify computing in your organization.

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 | Premiered: Mar 16, 2009

WHITE PAPER: When most IT Pros and CIOs think virtualization, the first thing that comes to mind is server consolidation using server virtualization. However, there is a lot more to virtualization than just "consolidating your servers with VMware." In this analysis, we'll help you to understand the different types of virtualization and which works best for you.

Posted: 09 Mar 2009 | Published: 09 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the attributes of AppZero's VAA approach to server-side application virtualization and conveys various advantages in the cloud environment.

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: Virtual machines and virtual appliances have successfully transformed data center operations. AppZero Virtual Application Appliances extend that transformation to server applications- Linux, Unix, and Windows. This paper explains Instant POCs, simplified implementations, and a cloud friendly slide to the SaaS model.

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

TECHNICAL ARTICLE: In this technical brief, IDC examines HP Thermal Logic, a holistic approach to improving power and cooling efficiency in the IT infrastructure, designed to help companies reduce energy consumption, reclaim unused datacenter capacity, and extend the life of their datacenter.

Posted: 03 Mar 2009 | Published: 03 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: One approach being used to reduce complexity and TCO in the data center is the implementation of new management software for blade servers, increasing business value and trimming expenses that vex IT budgets and divert important resources for transformational projects.

Posted: 03 Mar 2009 | Published: 03 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This report compares the performance of HP's 8Gb FC solution alone versus it's performance in conjunction with the Simple SAN Connection Manager. The results are remarkable! The Simple SAN Connection Manager took half the time to configure and 2/3rd fewer configuration step to deploy a FC SAN compared with configuring each component separately.

Posted: 03 Mar 2009 | Published: 03 Mar 2009

WEBCAST: View this Webcast to explore the industry's first relational, in-memory caching software platform that accelerates a broad range of databases up to ten times.

Posted: 03 Mar 2009 | Premiered: Mar 17, 2009, 12:00 EDT (16:00 GMT)

WHITE PAPER: The business case is clear: Virtualization can help you save money, increase IT agility and improve business outcomes. Often, virtualization leads to capital and operational cost savings of 50% or more. Learn more about virtualization with HP and VMware.

Posted: 23 Feb 2009 | Published: 23 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: Virtualization is paramount to achieving better business outcomes. It can help you deliver applications and business services more quickly, put unused data center capacity to work, and enhance your availability, continuity and security strategies. Read about how HP and VMware can help you gain greater business advantages with virtualization.

Posted: 23 Feb 2009 | Published: 23 Feb 2009

PODCAST: Midsized businesses need IT solutions that will help them by cutting costs, adding capabilities and reducing risks. Hear about key technologies, trends, best practices and solutions from IBM experts, IBM Business Partners and Industry Analysts that will help you address the IT challenges facing your growing business.

Posted: 18 Feb 2009 | Premiered: Feb 18, 2009

WHITE PAPER: The widening disparity between CPU performance and that of storage subsystems has spawned numerous solutions that do not fix the problem. This white paper exposes this fundamental flaw and introduces the means available today to substantively reduce power consumption while improving performance: Fusion-io's flash memory-based storage technology.

Posted: 16 Feb 2009 | Published: 16 Feb 2009

EZINE: Cloud computing has loads of potential for data centers -- the ability to pool resources, charge customers based on actual usage and tap into extra external capacity when needed.

Posted: 15 Feb 2009 | Published: 14 Feb 2009

JOURNAL ARTICLE: Review these articles to learn more about Hewlett Packard's many innovative blade server platform developments, including its NonStop fault-tolerant technology.

Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009

EBOOK: This chapter is a primer on energy efficient cooling and power distribution principles and best practices in data center.

Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, you will learn how to eliminate systems planning problems with an orderly sequence of tasks that progressively transform and refine information from initial concept to final data center design.

Posted: 04 Feb 2009 | Published: 03 Feb 2009

BROCHURE: This webcast discusses how IBM Maximo will expand its role in the implementation of IBM E2E IT Data Center and Facilities Management.

Posted: 02 Feb 2009 | Published: 30 Jan 2009

EBOOK: This document explains about servers which present the most important opportunity and energy-efficient power supply which is the most important aspect of improving servers.

Posted: 31 Jan 2009 | Published: 30 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the initiator requirements, and how ThruPut Manager optimizes and automates batch job queuing and initiation.

Posted: 21 Jan 2009 | Published: 21 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: Download a complimentary copy of the IBM BladeCenter e-kit which contains white papers, videos and case studies featuring real-life success stories.

Posted: 16 Jan 2009 | Published: 16 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper from the Sageza Group, Inc. explains why Workload Partitions (WPARs) are a more cost-effective way to meet the needs of your organization.

Posted: 16 Jan 2009 | Published: 16 Jan 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Review this document based on an IBM/TechTarget Webcast entitled "Going Green While Reducing Operational Costs" to learn what experienced analyst Joe Clabby has to say about data centers and facilities.

Posted: 16 Jan 2009 | Published: 16 Jan 2009

EZINE: Read this second issue of the Virtual Data Center E-Zine to learn strategies for taking on two of biggest virtualization challenges: I/O bottlenecks and email system virtualization.

Posted: 14 Jan 2009 | Published: 14 Jan 2009

EZINE: This expert e-zine shows you how lacking a solid plan can sabotage your virtualization implementation. Read on for proven best practices for virtual lab management planning and physical-to-virtual migrations.

Posted: 16 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008