Data Centers Reports

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how consumer goods giant Unilever has changed its thinking about IT to support a global digital transformation. The UK boss of Hewlett Packard Enterprise assesses progress after the first year since HP split in two. And we examine how software development is changing in the enterprise. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 22 Nov 2016

EGUIDE: We walk you through the key storage metrics you need to know about, look at how storage array makers present them in their product literature, and how to decode IOPS, latency and read/write performance figures.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Nov 2016

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: Computer Weekly's CW500 Club heard from IT leaders plotting a roadmap to software-defined everything – this presentation was given by Rob White, executive director of the global database group at Morgan Stanley.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 14 Oct 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, our UK salary survey shows that IT leaders are benefiting from generous bonuses as tech becomes part of mainstream business. We find out how the internet of things is transforming the railway industry. And the CIO of the Williams F1 team explains how data analytics is boosting race performance. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 Oct 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we hear from Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella about how the firm wants to use cloud, machine learning and innovative datacentre technologies to open up access to information. Our new buyer's guide looks at network function virtualisation. And we examine the role of blockchain in cloud data security. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 04 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: As debate continues to rage about what role private, enterprise-owned datacentres will play in firms' IT strategies in the years to come, what is becoming clear is that they type of facilities companies rely on are sure to change in line with their evolving business needs.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Sep 2016

EBOOK: In this week's Computer Weekly, as Dell and EMC complete the largest IT supplier merger in history, we look at the new company's strategy. Our latest buyer's guide examines a key aspect of using cloud – cloud bursting. And we assess the latest views on the UK government's plans for internet surveillance legislation. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 13 Sep 2016

EZINE: A TechUK survey has found that the UK tech sector's confidence of growth over the next two years has dropped by 23 points, due to Brexit. In this week's issue, we look at how Asian investors are pulling out of datacentre investments. According to datacentre analyst Broadgroup, these investors have been quite spooked by the Brexit vote.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Aug 2016

EGUIDE: This guide is designed to provide IT leaders with some insight into how their peers are addressing current problems through the use of cloud and colocation, and shine a light on how the analyst community sees the role of the datacentre changing over time.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Apr 2016

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the nature of humidity, its effects and its management in computer rooms and data centers.

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 | Published: 20 Nov 2008

WHITE PAPER: Access this resource for expert insights to help IT admins get familiar with the new availability and storage features of vSphere 5.1. Learn how the next-gen features can transform your IT environment today.

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 | Published: 29 Jul 2013

EZINE: According to the Data Center Decisions 2008 Purchasing Intentions Survey, server selection and disaster recovery (DR) are front-burner issues for data center decision makers.

Posted: 24 Sep 2012 | Published: 31 Oct 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals five opportunities for infrastructure cost savings. Learn how to simplify management of your data center through integration and automation of network, compute, and virtualization technologies.

Posted: 03 Jun 2011 | Published: 01 Apr 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this APC whitepaper, alternatives for providing electrical power to high density racks in data centers and network rooms are explained and compared as well as defined guidelines for rack power systems that can reliably deliver power to high density loads while adapting to changing needs.

Posted: 01 Apr 2010 | Published: 09 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to successfully protect server data outside a centralized data center and focus on specific needs and requirements for SMBs.

Posted: 11 Jan 2010 | Published: 01 Sep 2006

WHITE PAPER: One way IT organizations are handling the growing need to achieve IT efficiency is by implementing systems management functions in their business environments. As the business value of Linux based deployment increases, so does the need for Linux systems management. This IDC white paper will examine the key benefits of system management software.

Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Published: 03 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: IT organizations are always looking for ways to save money and time without compromising on issues like security or compliance. Exploring the value of your systems management solution is a lot easier when you know the right questions to ask. We have a few suggestions for how to get started.

Posted: 29 Jul 2009 | Published: 28 Jul 2009

CASE STUDY: Like a large number of businesses in New Zealand and around the world, BNZ was close to reaching capacity in its datacenter and needed to determine how to maximise space while keeping costs down. In this case study we'll see how BNZ handled this and other challenges by migrating to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 running under z/VM on the mainframe.

Posted: 29 Jul 2009 | Published: 29 Jul 2009

CASE STUDY: Managing close to 80 physical servers with limited technical resources can quickly become a challenge for any organization. learn how USM's IT team turned to Red Hat's 'Satellite' to provide a reliable, advanced, open source systems management solution to ease their systems management challenges.

Posted: 28 Jul 2009 | Published: 28 Jul 2009

CASE STUDY: In 2000, Discount Tire Company decided to bring management of its e-commerce infrastructure in-house after having outsourced it for several years. Learn how they turned to the rock-solid reliability of Red Hat's Enterprise Linux platform to handle the task of supporting their new e-commerce environment.

Posted: 28 Jul 2009 | Published: 28 Jul 2009

ANALYST REPORT: This FOCUS report of key findings presents the highlights of an end-user survey conducted in April 2009, outlining the current state of virtualization adoption, pain points, barriers to expansion, and management requirements.

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 01 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Fujifilm Tape Environment Analysis is the first vendor-agnostic, platform-neutral, comprehensive assessment for tape storage systems. It provides an assessment of the backup environment culminating in a report that includes recommendations to maximize existing resources, avoid unnecessary expenditures and ensure compliance requirements are met.

Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 27 Jul 2009

EZINE: This e-zine contains useful articles and expert advice for organizations navigating the stormy seas of virtual data centers.

Posted: 21 Jul 2009 | Published: 20 Jul 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript features Andrew Baker, Vice President of IT operations at ARGI and Steven Sommer, Principal and Founder of SLS Consulting who discuss how their respective organizations have cut costs with virtualized datacenters.

Posted: 16 Jul 2009 | Published: 13 Jul 2009

EZINE: Virtualization has changed the concept of configuration management in data centers. In this month's issue, find out what to look for when shopping for the perfect configuration management tool. Virtualization has also had an impact on system security. Learn how to keep your virtual environment safe.

Posted: 10 Jul 2009 | Published: 10 Jul 2009