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Reduce Power and Cooling Costs with Virtualization
January 14th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauThis white paper discusses the benefits virtualization offers and how the next generation of servers can provide up to 27 times more compute capability than the previous generation servers. Best of all, in the examples shown some operators found these strategies paid for themselves in as little as two months. Read More
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Taking the Enterprise Data Center into the Cloud
January 10th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauReady to work in the cloud? Get a detailed overview of cloud computing technology— common types of architectures/services and driving factors and perceived risks impacting widespread adoption. Learn best practices for optimizing critical systems for cloud deployment in existing facilities and forging a path toward an integrated DCIM approach. Read More
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Transforming Your Data Center
January 6th, 2011 : Kevin NormandeauAt this time of year many data center operators are thinking about what their data center should look like a few years down the road. This latest white paper from HP, available in the Data Center Knowledge Whiter Paper Library, discusses ways to transform your data center and form the foundation for future growth. Read More
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2010 the Year of Data Center Transformation
December 27th, 2010 : Kevin Normandeau2010 marked the beginning of trend toward serious data center transformation effort for many data center operators. Much of the focus for data center transformation spending will be designated for virtualization efforts. Unfortunately, legacy servers lack flexibility and have limited I/O and memory capacity, and thus cannot scale to meet the new demands of the business. This white paper from HP and AMD looks at the forces that are driving data center transformation and provides an overview of how the ProLiant servers are designed for to meet the needs of today’s modern data center. Read More
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ROI of Data Center Network Simplification
December 14th, 2010 : Kevin NormandeauHave you ever wondered what the total economic impact would be if you simplified the networks inside your data center? This white paper from Forrester Research and Juniper Networks examines the ROI an enterprise can realize by simplifying the network architecture of its data centers. Read More
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How to Select a European Data Center
December 8th, 2010 : Kevin NormandeauFinding a European data center is a challenge faced by many of our readers. Data Center Knowledge writer John Rath has created a white paper which looks at options and best practices for selecting the right European data center strategy. Read More
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Data Center Cooling White Papers
November 23rd, 2010 : Kevin NormandeauKeeping a data center cool continues to be a challenge for many data center operators. Here's a collection of data center cooling white papers from the Data Center Knowledge White Paper Library. Read More
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Complex Managed Hosting Vendor Comparison
November 19th, 2010 : Kevin NormandeauThis white paper explores the key features desired by complex managed hosting customers and prospects, and compares compared the offerings of three major vendors to provide an overview of what features sophisticated vendors are offering right now. Read More
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European Colocation Best Practices Guide
November 10th, 2010 : Kevin NormandeauData Center Knowledge writer, and veteran IT professional, John Rath has created a white paper on ‘How to Select a European Colocation Data Center.’ The paper provides expert insight in to areas like how to conduct vendor due diligence and provides a handy colocation check list. Read More
RESOURCE LINKS:
Building A Cloud-Savvy Model for TCO and ROI
How Storage is Shaping The Cloud Data Center
Bringing Colo to the Customer: Modular Gets Local
Microsoft’s $1 Billion Data Center
