| Recent Vendor Reports on Data Centers |
Complete Data Protection for VMware Virtual Infrastructure
| sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER:
This paper explores and outlines how to apply HP Data Protector 6.0/6.1 software and other key HP StorageWorks storage array technologies to manage and deploy an effective backup strategy in a VMware Virtual Infrastructure.
Posted: 01 Dec 2008 | Published: 27 Nov 2008
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Maximizing Data Center Investments for Disaster Recovery and Business Resiliency
| sponsored by Compellent
WHITE PAPER:
This reevaluation and re-examination provides an opportunity to address some of the most fundamental disaster recovery considerations in data center design and build-out -- site integrity, site selection, and site recovery.
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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Six Years after 9/11, Most Firms Are Not Ready for Another Disaster
| sponsored by Compellent
WHITE PAPER:
Despite the devastating disasters and disruptions as 9/11, the European floods of 2005, and Hurricane Katrina, there is still significant room for improvement when it comes to enterprise disaster recovery preparedness.
Posted: 26 Nov 2008 | Published: 26 Nov 2008
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IT Briefing: Making Virtual Backups Real
| sponsored by Data Domain
WHITE PAPER:
This document is based on a DataDomain/TechTarget webcast entitled "Making Virtual Backups Real" where Curtis Preston will discuss about server virtualization and backups.
Posted: 25 Nov 2008 | Published: 25 Nov 2008
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Virtualization Security: Issues, Adoption, and Strategy for Success
| sponsored by Stonesoft Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
In this document Andreas Antonopoulos and Mark Boltz will discuss about securing the benefits of virtulization with a different twist on what one may have heard before on virtulization security.
Posted: 25 Nov 2008 | Published: 25 Nov 2008
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VMware® Site Recovery Manager: Automated Disaster Recovery
| sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
DATA SHEET:
VMware® Site Recovery Manager makes disaster recovery rapid, reliable and manageable, so that organizations can meet their recovery objectives.
Posted: 25 Nov 2008 | Published: 24 Nov 2008
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Better Business Continuity with VMware Virtual Infrastructure
| sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
PRODUCT LITERATURE:
VMware virtual infrastructure software helps organizations increase availability by reducing both planned and unplanned downtime.
Posted: 25 Nov 2008 | Published: 24 Nov 2008
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Intel Virtualization ROI Calculator
| sponsored by Intel Corporation
ASSESSMENT TOOL:
Calculate the estimated cost savings possible with Intel Xeon processors using this assessment tool.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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Intel IT: Taking Power Management to the Limit--and Beyond
| sponsored by Intel Corporation
CASE STUDY:
Intel maximizes power and thermal management in an aging data center to add needed servers--without expensive new infrastructure.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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Intel's Drive to Green IT
| sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Intel Premier IT Program members can review this presentation which explains how to optimize all of the elements in a data center in order to deliver the best energy efficiency.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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Reducing Data Center Energy Consumption
| sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
To deploy new computing resources without exceeding the thermal limits of its data center, CERN is taking a comprehensive approach to improving energy efficiency. This paper outlines key strategies, including a move to Intel Xeon processors.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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Maximizing IT Value by Using High-End Server Processors
| sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
Read this bried to discover how to gain significant IT OpEx and CapEx advantages through reduced data center space, reduced power, and lower application licenses for our given design performance/throughput needs.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 21 Nov 2008
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Intel World-Class Data Center Tour
| sponsored by Intel Corporation
WEBCAST:
In this video, tour an Intel Greenfield data center with a unique 2-story construction and hot/cold aisles.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Dynamic Power Variations in Data Centers and Network Rooms
| sponsored by APC
WHITE PAPER:
To mitigate against the problems described in this document, designers and managers of data centers and network rooms must adapt to the new realities of dynamic power consumption.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Improved Chilled Water Piping Distribution Methodology for Data Centers
| sponsored by APC
WHITE PAPER:
This paper discusses new piping approaches, which can dramatically reduce the risk of leakage and facilitate high-density deployment.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Air Distribution Architecture Options for Mission Critical Facilities
| sponsored by APC
WHITE PAPER:
An understanding of the 9 types of cooling systems and their attributes can be used to develop guidelines for when each type should be used, and such guidelines are provided in this paper for both raised floor and hard floor applications.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Hyper-Efficient Operations for the Next-Generation Data Center
| sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST:
Join Oracle CIO, Mark Sunday, and Oracle Chief Corporate Architect, Edward Screven, as they share best practices for building and operating the next-generation data center using advances in virtualization.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Data Center Projects: Growth Model
| sponsored by APC
WHITE PAPER:
This paper shows a simple and effective way to develop a capacity plan for a data center or network room.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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How to Collapse Tiers in the Data Center Network
| sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WEBCAST:
Watch this technical Webcast to learn strategies from experts on how to collapse switching tiers in the data center network with a two-tier switching architecture from Juniper Networks.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Improving Rack Cooling Performance Using Airflow Management™ Blanking Panels
| sponsored by APC
WHITE PAPER:
This paper explains and quantifies the effects of airflow management blanking panels on cooling system performance.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Green and Environmental Friendly Storage: Practical Ways to Achieve Energy Efficiency
| sponsored by SearchStorage.com
WHITE PAPER:
This document discusses ways to address power, cooling, floor-space, environmental (PCFE) issues and best practices for improving energy efficiency.
Posted: 21 Nov 2008 | Published: 19 Nov 2008
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Evaluating Data Center High-Availability Service Delivery
| sponsored by FORTRUST LLC
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper examines several key criteria related to high-availability service delivery, also it examines the importance of factors such as operational processes and service assurance, combined with maintenance and lifecycle strategies.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Geographic Factors for Data Center Site Selection
| sponsored by FORTRUST LLC
WHITE PAPER:
This paper highlights the geographic advantages inherent in establishing data center operations in Colorado, addressing major events and probabilities of natural disasters.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Workbook: Evaluating Data Center High-Availability Service Delivery
| sponsored by FORTRUST LLC
WHITE PAPER:
This workbook provides a number of criteria you might consider when evaluating your data center performance, along with space for noting or collecting information.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Creating Order from Chaos in Data Centers and Server Rooms
| sponsored by APC
WHITE PAPER:
Data center professionals can rid themselves of messy racks, sub-standard under floor air distribution, and cable sprawl with a minimum of heartache and expense. This paper outlines several innovative approaches.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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Humidification Stratiegies for Data Centers and Network Rooms
| sponsored by APC
WHITE PAPER:
This paper explains the nature of humidity, its effects and its management in computer rooms and data centers.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Nov 2008
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