Server Hardware Research
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7-Step Server Maintenance Checklist
Sponsored by: IntelTracking and applying routine maintenance to physical servers and their systems is a time intensive process that can become costly if mismanaged – this makes having a process in place incredibly important to server performance. Use this 7-step checklist for timely and optimal server maintenance.
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Windows Server 2008 EOS and Hardware Preparation Tips
Sponsored by: Dell EMC and MicrosoftWindows Server 2008's end of life deadline is quickly approaching, and now is the time to start planning out next steps if you haven't already. Enter this E-Guide to learn some important points to consider as you map out your server OS's new life.
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The Full Power of System Center Configuration Manager
Sponsored by: Kollective Technology, Inc.Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager has long been a staple within the arsenal of IT managers. In this eGuide, learn how to maximize SCCM's core hardware and software asset management capabilities. Plus, get advice on how to maintain security and compliance standards, and strategize your server patching to ensure optimal uptimes.
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Creating a Thorough Server Management and Monitoring Strategy
Sponsored by: VMware and IntelWithout the proper management strategies in place, these crucial workloads are more susceptible to downtime. In this guide, learn how to strengthen your server management and monitoring strategies and pick the right tools to strengthen your workloads' reliability.
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The Server Selection Dilemma: What's Right for You?
Sponsored by: IntelRead this expert-guide to learn how you can select the best server for your needs, as well as how you can optimize your servers to host new technologies like virtualized containers. Then, explore what hyper-converged infrastructure has to offer, and evaluate if this combination of server-storage technology is right for your organization.
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The DCIM Tool and Its Place in the Modern Data Center
Sponsored by: RunSmartBecause there is a learning curve with DCIM tools, buyers must first consider why their organizations might need them and examine their features. Download now to see the role DCIM tools play in disaster prevention preparation, asset management, monitoring and managing energy costs, and more.
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Guide to Server Consolidation and How to Choose Between Replacing and Upgrading Servers
Sponsored by: Dell EMC and MicrosoftIn this guide, you'll learn how to choose between replacing and upgrading your servers. Download your copy to hear from our experts on this topic, as well as how server-side SSDs can improve performance, should you choose to upgrade, and how to integrate them into your server consolidation efforts.
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Oracle Database Appliance: What You Need to Know
Sponsored by: Oracle & ExplorerRead this asset to learn about the Oracle Database Applicane, a self-contained compute, storage, and networking device. Read on to learn what it can do for your IT infrastructure.
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HCI Can Pave the Way to a Software-defined Platform and the SDDC
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseBefore purchasing and implementing a complete SDDC, download this guide to determine how much of a software-defined platform your business needs. You'll discover the role of HCI in SDDCs, and learn how build an SDDC by using HCI's software-defined platform as foundation for version-controlled node automation, and more.
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Modern Data Center Design Discussion
Sponsored by: HPE and Intel®What decisions go into building a modern data center? This e-guide discusses the data center design decisions. Inside, you will find discussions on three interface options for remote server monitoring and management, and the differences between blade and rack servers.
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Modern Data Center Design Discussion
Sponsored by: HPE and Intel® XeonWhat decisions go into building a modern data center? This e-guide discusses the data center design decisions. Inside, you will find discussions on three interface options for remote server monitoring and management, and the differences between blade and rack servers.
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Computer Weekly – 30 May 2017: Quantum computing drives the future for Volkswagen
Sponsored by: TechTarget ComputerWeekly.comIn this week's Computer Weekly, Volkswagen's global CIO explains how the car giant is using quantum computing to drive the future of transport. We examine how to make data analytics programmes work and deliver business value. And SAP's CEO reacts to controversy around the supplier's software licensing policies. Read the issue now.
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Simplifying Storage Allocations for Virtual Desktops
Sponsored by: Pure Storage"How can I simplify storage allocation for virtual desktops?" You asked the question, we have the answer. Read on to discover how to address storage allocation requirements of both the operating system and apps, and VDI user data, in this expert guide.
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VDI Hardware Evaluation Checklist
Sponsored by: Pure StorageOrganizations considering VDI must exercise caution when choosing the hardware on which to run their platform. From this e-guide, learn how to choose the right VDI hardware for your deployment. Read on to access a five-point checklist for selection, and more.
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Which Types of Flash Make the Most Sense for Virtualization?
Sponsored by: Pure StorageWhich types of flash make the most sense for a virtualized environment? In this expert guide, George Crump evaluates the durability of three types of flash—single-level, multi-level, and triple-level cell. Read on to also delve into three flash form factors to consider when implementing it on virtual workloads.
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Server Hardware Improvement Strategy Guide
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.Do you upgrade your server or replace it? Answering this question involves making a number of tactical decisions. Use this e-guide as a reference to help make your decision. It will serve as your benchmark to keep you focused on what is really important when it comes to improving your server performance.
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Three Ways to Improve Data Center Performance Compared
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.Blade server architecture, converged infrastructure, and hyper-converged infrastructure. You have 3 choices when it comes to improving your data center's performance. This e-guide enables you to easily compare and contrast the benefits and trade-offs of each to make the best decision for your organization's needs.
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How to Evaluate Server OSes
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseThis e-guide is designed to set you on the path to making the best decision for you organization. Inside, you will learn what to consider when evaluating a server OS, compare Linux vs Windows, and get an idea of where the rest of the market stands in comparison to these two.
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Converged vs. Hyper-Converged: What Does Your Data Center Need?
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseThe goal of converged architecture is to alleviate pressure on overworked data centers, but it all goes to waste if you don't have the right system in place to compliment your existing IT investments. This e-guide covers the basics you need to know in order to get started with data center convergence.
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Virtual Server Bottlenecks Among Most Troubling Data Storage Problems
Sponsored by: LenovoWhether physical servers or VMs, there are any number of places where data can be held up. Download this e-guide to learn how to troubleshoot server bottlenecks created by running multiple VMs, and solve NAS and software-defined storage performance problems.
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Data Center Strategies to Extend Your Facility's Life Span
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseWhen your data center runs out of space, power or cooling, you have some difficult decisions to make—all the more challenging if you're transferring computing to the cloud or a hosting site. Download this guide to learn how to establish strong data center strategies for extending your facility's lifespan and optimize uptime.
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Abandoning the Narrative of Containers vs. Hypervisors and VMs
Sponsored by: Red HatIT pros often pit hypervisors against containers—but is the debate really that simple? In this expert-guide learn about the current state of these technologies, and why the 2 systems are far more productive when synchronized. Read on to see why containers currently out-perform hypervisors, how VMs are quickly closing that gap, and much more.
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Getting to Know Server Memory Types and Breaking down VM Compatibility in the Evolving IT Space
Sponsored by: Red HatDiscover how to protect server memory reliability, boost the performance of memory devices, and prevent VM corruption with the instruction on supporting simultaneous virtual machines in this guide. Read on as our experts demonstrate how to achieve cross-hypervisor compatibility, as well.
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Your Guide to Building a Secure, Agile, and Scalable Data Center
Sponsored by: Hewlett-Packard EnterpriseWhen designing a data center, you need to be able to address a scalability, security, and density concerns at once. In this expert-guide, read about why having data center shutdown procedures is a good idea, what the best dimensions are for your data center, and when an IaaS model might be a good fit for you.
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Exchange 2016 Upgrade Outlined and Considerations for Your Recovery Plan
Sponsored by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.This expert guide illustrates five migration issues that IT admins must tackle in order to upgrade to Exchange 2016 without adversely affecting end users. Additionally, read on to formulate a recovery plan for Office 365 outages by asking yourself the seven essential questions outlined here.
