This column on data center migrations, second in a two-part series, explains the difference between “LAN away” and “WAN away” and the benefits and challenges in using V-2-V (virtual to virtual) copies.
Compared to conventional methods of data center design, integrated infrastructure architectures are emerging in a variety of configurations that still address organizations’ business needs, while increasing efficiency...
Data center migrations are much more successful with deep planning and managing expectations, i.e. planning for contingencies and expecting some level of things not going as scheduled.
Open Data Center Alliance introduced a new VM interoperability usage model, and Intel finds it a step in the right direction because a basic level of VM interoperability will help cloud subscribers and providers...
In a data center, virtualization is often driven by server sprawl that occurs as new applications are moved and assigned their own servers to minimize the risk of under-resourcing. Organizations can also use...
As IT evolves, three things have aligned ito make it much easier for small and medium-size businesses to achieve the same level of data protection available at large enterprises: imaging, virtualization and cloud...
Results from a recent industry survey show data protection of large amounts of data is a concern among large enterprises. With data volumes continuing to climb, enterprise IT managers may need to rethink their...
High-traffic data centers need a robust, flexible, automated network to support virtualization, cloud computing, and a diverse end-point ecosystem - the move to fabric architecture is addressing these needs.
Internally at Intel, the IT teams have implemented private cloud infrastructure to benefit employees, in this post, Ajay Chandramouly gives the top reasons why cloud is appropriate for the organization's needs.
The increasing availability of dark fiber is leading a growing number of operators to deploy their own data center interconnect (DCI) networks. Beyond reducing leased-line costs, or even eliminating them altogether...