WHITE PAPER - This overview of Dell Virtualization Reference Architecture (RA) white paper describes three validated configurations for Dell | VMware and Dell | Citrix XenServer Dell™ edition virtual infrastructures.
Posted: August 27, 2008 | Published: August 27, 2008


Topics:  Fibre Channel | iSCSI SAN | SAN | Server Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Many are turning to virtualization to consolidate servers so this can help reduce costs related to hardware acquisition, management, power and cooling, and data center real estate.
Posted: August 27, 2008 | Published: August 27, 2008


Topics:  Data Center Management | Disaster Recovery | SAN | Server Virtualization | Storage Management | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains implementing a comprehensive storage strategy based on simple, cost-effective, and capable plug-and-play technologies which can help reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure business continuity.
Posted: August 27, 2008 | Published: August 27, 2008


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Data Management | Fibre Channel | SAN | Server Virtualization | Storage Management | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This paper assesses one specific solution, Brocade StorageX, which boosts the reliability and availability of files.
Posted: August 25, 2008 | Published: August 25, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Business Continuity Planning | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Disk Storage Systems | File Management Programs | Server Virtualization | Storage Capacity

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper by VMware explains the evolution of VDI, the VDI solution deployment, and the VDI use cases. It also discusses how disaster recovery solutions are also being implemented using VDI.
Posted: August 22, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Data Centers | Desktop Management | Disaster Recovery | Hardware | Network Management | Operating Systems | Security | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine Monitor | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This e-zine issue explains the direct benefits of implementing a SAP virtualization plan. It compares virtualization platforms, highlights common problems, and offers tips to leverage hardware-assisted memory virtualization.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 18, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Change Management | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | LAN | Server Virtualization | Software | Testing | Training

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper explains the business value associated with the movement from a nonvirtualized server infrastructure to a server where hypervisor technology is an integral component of the overall system.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Application Server Hardware | Application Server Software | Change Management | Data Centers | Data Migration | IT Infrastructure | Network Management | Server Virtualization | Storage Systems | TCO | Testing | Tiered Storage

WHITE PAPER - Addressing power, space and cooling issues for storage not only helps the environment, it saves money and space for data centers with strapped budgets and limited room.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Capacity | Data Centers | Disk Storage Systems | Power Generation Equipment | Server Virtualization | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper explains key points to consider when developing a desktop virtualization strategy. It covers different technologies, implementation, pitfalls and challenges. Read this and learn more about desktop virtualization.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Blade Servers | Data Centers | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Image Processing Systems | Operational Support Systems | SAN | SAP (Product) | Security | Server Virtualization | VMware | Windows XP | Workstations

WHITE PAPER - Escalating storage demands are creating a dilemma for many storage administrators. This article explains the concepts of green storage, examines deployment issues, looks at one user's struggles, and considers the future of green storage practices.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Capacity | Data Centers | Power Generation Equipment | ROI | Server Virtualization | Storage Systems | Storage Virtualization | Tiered Storage

WHITE PAPER - This report is a must-read for companies struggling to back up their virtualized server environments. Read this brief for real-world case studies on how Sterling Testing and Kindred Healthcare have overcome the challenges of protecting VMware...
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Disk Backups | Server Virtualization | Storage Management | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This paper evaluates the performance of an integrated clustering and single host IO expansion platform using DX components. It also evaluates a prototype gateway model that builds upon the combined single-host IO expansion and clustering feature.
Posted: August 19, 2008 | Published: August 19, 2008


Topics:  Bandwidth Management | Clustering | Embedded Databases | Ethernet Switches | PCI Ethernet Adapters | Server Virtualization | Software Infrastructure | TCP/IP

WHITE PAPER - This white paper offers a detailed look at the challenges of capacity management in virtualized infrastructures. It also offers a wealth of practical insights into addressing these challenges and setting the stage for successful VMware deployments.
Posted: August 19, 2008 | Published: August 19, 2008


Topics:  Application Deployment | Capacity Planning | Data Centers | IT Infrastructure | Operating Systems | Security | Server Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Research shows that over 60% of organizations in the US haven't really implemented a strong disaster recovery plan. This paper explores that challenges that organizations are facing when implementing disaster recovery.
Posted: August 18, 2008 | Published: August 18, 2008


Topics:  Blade Servers | Disaster Recovery | Downtime | High Availability | Integration Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Storage Infrastructure | Virtual Machine Monitor | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper explores business continuity, and disaster recovery. Learn how to develop a good disaster recovery plan, and about the advantages that VMware brings in terms of consolidation.
Posted: August 18, 2008 | Published: August 18, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Business Continuity Planning | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Information Management | Infrastructure Management | Server Virtualization | Storage Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper discusses best practices for Optimizing Performance and Availability in Virtual Infrastructures. It also gives an overview of all the infrastructure components that comprise an effective, high-quality virtualized IT service.
Posted: August 15, 2008 | Published: August 15, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Capacity Planning | Databases | Infrastructure Management | NAS | SAN | Server Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This guide explains the challenges of user response monitoring and how to overcome these challenges. It also teaches you how to get a real handle on infrastructure performance and shows you how it will impact user experience.
Posted: August 15, 2008 | Published: August 15, 2008


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Email | Infrastructure Management | Legacy Applications Software | Performance Testing | Server Virtualization | Troubleshooting | User Experience | Virtual Machine Monitor | Web Services

WHITE PAPER - According to the latest PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) numbers reported by Visa, the percentage of large merchants that met PCI DSS compliance more than doubled over the last eight months.
Posted: August 15, 2008 | Published: August 14, 2008


Topics:  Data Security | Enterprise | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | Security | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Many storage professionals are turning to a new generation of storage resource management (SRM) tools to help them understand the configuration of their storage environment and the behavior of the individual storage components.
Posted: August 12, 2008 | Published: August 12, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Disaster Recovery | NAS | ROI | SAN | Server Virtualization | Storage Resource Management | Storage Systems | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This guide reviews the factors driving virtual I/O adoption, how virtual machine technologies benefit from virtual I/O, and the specific solutions that are available now.
Posted: August 11, 2008 | Published: August 1, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Data Centers | Fibre Channel | LAN | Server Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Desktop virtualization allows IT control over applications, without depriving end users of the experience they get from a traditional computer.
Posted: August 9, 2008 | Published: January 23, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Desktop Management | ERP | Security | Server Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Server virtualization uses software to divide one physical server into multiple isolated virtual machines, each of which can run a different application on a different operating system.
Posted: August 9, 2008 | Published: January 23, 2008


Topics:  Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | Software | Vendors | VMware | Windows

WHITE PAPER - Running several virtual machines on one physical server improves utilization, reduces the amount of floor space needed for the data center, enhances security and saves money for the whole organization.
Posted: August 9, 2008 | Published: January 23, 2008


Topics:  Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Downtime | IT Managers | Patch Management | Security | Server Virtualization | Software | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Server virtualization can help heighten security, make restores quicker, improve fault tolerance, and reduce server maintenance costs. This white paper shows you how.
Posted: August 9, 2008 | Published: August 11, 2008


Topics:  Databases | Enterprise | IT Infrastructure | Security | Server Virtualization | Software | SQL Server | Tape Backups

WHITE PAPER - In this white paper learn how Virtual Provisioning and the new Dell/EMC CX4 Series helps organizations to reduce storage costs by increasing capacity utilization, simplifying storage management, and reducing application downtime.
Posted: August 8, 2008 | Published: August 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning | Databases | Fibre Channel | Oracle (Product) | RAID | Server Virtualization | SQL Server | Storage Management | VMware