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The Truth about Dual Power Feeds
October 10th, 2012 : Bill Kleyman
One of the basic requests for a data center will be to have a dual feed environment. Today’s providers often offer “dual feed” power supplies – but does that really mean two independent power feeds? A new white paper from Data Foundry explores this question. Read More
What You Should Know Before Making a Colocation Decision
October 9th, 2012 : Bill Kleyman
Whether your organization is an SMB or a large enterprise, there are some key decision points and drivers behind an initiative to move towards a colocation provider. There are numerous benefits in selecting to work with a colocation data center and it’s important to understand which of those benefits can directly help your organization grow. Read More
Choosing a Green Colocation Provider
October 4th, 2012 : Kevin Normandeau
Currently, there are many data center providers offering “green” solutions. The question becomes this: How do I know these data centers are truly green and how do I know that this will save me money? This white paper offer Internap's view on the subject. Read More
Making the Case for DDoS Protection
September 26th, 2012 : Bill Kleyman
Security in the enterprise IT world is one of the most important topics which need constant review and education. Managers and executives oftentimes misunderstand many security protocols and insist that security teams focus on other, more revenue generating, measures. Today’s modern IT environment is more susceptible to threat than ever before. More organizations rely on [...] Read More
Applying Data Center Infrastructure Management in Colocation Data Centers
September 25th, 2012 : Bill Kleyman
Today’s modern data center requires organizations to run as optimally and efficiently as possible. This means introducing technologies such as data center infrastructure management (DCIM). According to a September 2012 Data Center Knowledge survey 70% of our audience are using or planning a move to colocation providers. It has become more important than ever to have a solid management platform overseeing the processes of a data center. Read More
A Focus on Distributed Denial of Service
September 24th, 2012 : Bill Kleyman
A Focus on Distributed Denial of Service, a white paper created by Arbor Networks with research from Gartner, looks to examine the nature of a DDoS attack and how to understand the technologies behind it. Read More
Smart Move: Five Steps to a Successful Data Center Relocation
September 10th, 2012 : Bill Kleyman
One of the most important parts of conducting a data center relocation is the planning and design of the move. In “Smart Move: Five Steps to a Successful Data Center Relocation” we are able to better understand the intricate planning process that goes into a successful migration and where some plans may fall short. The idea here is to help reduce risk and ensure that the chosen environment is capable of scaling to future business need. Read More
What are the Impacts of Server Airflow Leakage in Data Centers?
September 6th, 2012 : Bill Kleyman
Inefficient airflow can have several negative ramifications on a data center environment. Poor server performance and wasted energy resources are just a few of the drawbacks when an environment is not properly maintained. Ramification of Server Airflow Leakage in Data Centers with Aisle Containment examines several best practices and considerations in properly designing the airflow of your data center. Read More
Benefits of a Managed Hosting Platform
August 16th, 2012 : Bill Kleyman
There are key benefits to working with a managed services or hosting provider. Whether the organization is a start-up, SMB or enterprise – using managed services has some great benefits. Physical infrastructure has always been a cost consideration for numerous organizations. This is where a managed solution can really help. Read More