SmartBiz IT Research Library

CASE STUDY - Thanks to Citrix's XenServer, Sleek Networks uses fewer physical servers, requiring less power and cooling, yet achieving higher performances. Server virtualization with XenServer reduces a datacenter's environmental impact by using fewer resources.
Posted: July 10, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Capacity Planning | Cost Benefit Analysis | Data Centers | Environmental Compliance | Environmental Law | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Power Supplies | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper describes the available best practices for energy consumption in data centers. It also outlines the steps that can be taken in the future to improve data center energy efficiency.
Posted: July 10, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Cooling Equipment | Data Centers | Equipment Maintenance Management Software | Server Hardware | Systems Operations | Systems Software

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper discusses how ACom3, as an internet application, is able to manage high volume transaction environments by using the concept of Work Units to distribute processing.
Posted: July 10, 2008 | Published: July 9, 2008


Topics:  Applications Management | File Sharing Protocols | Internet | Internet Applications Software | Process Control Software | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Software

WHITE PAPER - Server virtualization provides liquidity to IT by delivering improved hardware utilization, physical server consolidation, increased availability and lower data center operating costs.
Posted: July 8, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2008


Topics:  Capacity Planning | Fibre Channel | Networking | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Software | Server Virtualization | Tiered Storage

VIDEOCAST - This videocast covers the usage of storage transports for server virtualization, iSCSI's readiness for virtualization deployments, and how to choose between using iSCSI over fibre channel, and vice-versa, in virtualization deployments.
Posted: June 30, 2008 | Premiered: June 27, 2008


Topics:  Fibre Channel | iSCSI SAN | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management

VIDEOCAST - This Videocast Q&A discusses considerations and challenges around managing storage in a virtual infrastructure. Topics include what to consider when choosing a networked storage option and desktop virtualization's impact on storage.
Posted: June 30, 2008 | Premiered: June 30, 2008


Topics:  Fibre Channel | iSCSI SAN | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management

PODCAST - In this podcast, analyst Joe Clabby is interviewed about server platform decisions points in production-level virtualization.
Posted: June 17, 2008 | Premiered: June 17, 2008


Topics:  BASIC | Chassis | Rack Enclosures | Server Appliances | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software

WHITE PAPER - Fire suppression system solutions for most size rooms and enclosures has shown many firms the benefits of utilizing newer technology when protecting valuable assets.
Posted: June 2, 2008 | Published: January 1, 2007


Topics:  Buildings and Facilities | Data Centers | Disaster Planning | Equipment Maintenance Management Software | Loss Prevention | Physical Security | Server Hardware

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - This e-guide provides expert advice on the best ways to prepare for and minimize the impact of disasters on Microsoft Exchange.
Posted: May 28, 2008 | Published: May 2, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Collaborative Applications Software | Data Storage | Databases | Disaster Recovery | Email Archiving | Email Archiving Software | Microsoft Exchange | Regulatory Compliance | Server Hardware | Vulnerability Assessments

WHITE PAPER - The most important benefit of portable air conditioners is that they allow quick and easy installation that does not violate most lease agreements and does not normally require prior approval of the building owner.
Posted: April 17, 2008 | Published: April 1, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Equipment | Data Centers | IT Disaster Planning | Server Hardware

WEBCAST - This webcast discusses where virtual desktops make sense as part of an overall desktop strategy, explains the various types of desktop virtualization (including both server and client based options), and outlines key vendor offerings.
Posted: March 19, 2008 | Premiered: March 19, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Desktop Applications Management | ERP | Server Hardware | Server Software | Server Virtualization

DATA SHEET - With the power of a modern notebook processor, the HP t5730 represents a new class of thin client. Check out this data sheet for all the advanced bells and whistles on this world class notebook PC.
Posted: March 18, 2008 | Published: August 1, 2008


Topics:  Deployment | Desktop Management | Network Management | Networking | Productivity | Server Hardware | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization Software | Thin Client Software | Wireless Systems

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - The Intel Itanium processor 9100 series is delivering new levels of flexibility, reliability, performance and scalability for mission-critical and data-intensive applications. Read this report to learn more.
Posted: December 3, 2007 | Published: October 1, 2007


Topics:  Disaster Recovery | IT Infrastructure | Load Balancing | Microprocessors | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Systems Testing

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - Intel® Centrino® 2 with vPro™ technology delivers a new advanced and unified approach for improving the management and security of all of your business PCs.
Posted: November 21, 2007 | Published: November 21, 2007


Topics:  Desktop Management | IT Infrastructure | Operating Systems | Patch Management | Remote Network Management | Security Threats | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Virus Protection | Vulnerability Management

WHITE PAPER - Learn how to integrate Intel vPro technology with LANDesk management software. This white paper discusses the steps of integration and benefits, including improved desktop management and increased security.
Posted: November 21, 2007 | Published: October 13, 2006


Topics:  Change Management | Desktop Management | Downtime | High Availability | LAN | LAN Hardware | Microprocessors | Security Threats | Server Hardware | Server Software | Software Upgrades | Vulnerability Management