EGUIDE - Read this expert e-guide to discover the hottest in high-performance SQL Server hardware, including a new breed of technologies that can provide multiprocessor power to SQL Server on multiple hosts. Find tips and best practices for choosing server hardware for both virtual and non-virtual SQL environments.
Posted: February 9, 2012 | Published: January 30, 2012


Topics:  Blade Servers | Chassis | Database Performance Management | High Availability | iSCSI SAN | Multi-core Processor Architecture | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | SQL | SQL Server | Virtual Machine | VM

WHITE PAPER - Companies typically produce blade chassis with future growth in mind. But adding blade servers to existing chassis can be a difficult and time-consuming task. This test report explains how you can simplify this process, thereby saving time and reducing the possibility of error.
Posted: January 14, 2012 | Published: January 4, 2012


Topics:  Blade Servers | Business Process Automation | Chassis | Memory | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - This white paper explains how data center needs have changed over the last five years and discusses the reasons why management of virtualized compute, network, and storage access should be integrated. Discover the vision behind a private cloud and learn how to avoid making common mistakes as you prepare for this new IT model.
Posted: January 14, 2012 | Published: April 1, 2010


Topics:  Blade Servers | Cloud Computing | Data Center Cooling | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Power Management | Data Centers | Energy Efficiency | Green Data Center | Server Hardware

WHITE PAPER - The pressure to improve data center efficiency is nothing new. In fact, this demand has been growing for over a decade. This resource describes the key elements of effective IT management and compares the offerings of two key players in the market.
Posted: January 14, 2012 | Published: June 1, 2010


Topics:  Blade Servers | Data Center Cooling | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Power Management | Data Centers | Energy Efficiency | Green Data Center | Server Hardware

RESEARCH CONTENT - This report tests various VDI hardware components, including one and seven blade servers, and presents the key findings. Discover which platform supported more users and enabled higher levels of scalability and obtain guidelines for effective configuration.
Posted: December 22, 2011 | Published: December 1, 2010


Topics:  Blade Servers | Desktop Virtualization | Performance Testing | Server Hardware | Server Management | VDI | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

WHITE PAPER - This resource offers the results of a study done evaluating the scalability of the Citrix XenDesktop environment on blade servers running Microsoft Hyper-V connected to the NetApp Storage array. In addition, learn best practices for sizing large-scale customer deployments of XenDesktop on the Cisco Unified Computing System™.
Posted: November 18, 2011 | Published: November 18, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Microsoft Hyper-V | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Xen

WHITE PAPER - This document reports the results of a study evaluating the scalability of the Citrix XenDesktop environment on a Cisco® UCS B-Series Blade Servers connected to the NetApp Storage array. Gain insight on the planning, design, and deployment of Citrix XenDesktop hosted desktop virtualization solutions on the Cisco Unified Computing System.
Posted: November 17, 2011 | Published: November 17, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | IT Service Management | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Xen

WHITE PAPER - This white paper offers the results of a study evaluating the scalability of the Citrix XenDesktop environment on Cisco® UCS B-Series Blade Servers running Microsoft Hyper-V connected to the NetApp Storage array. In addition, review best practice recommendations and sizing guidelines for large-scale customer deployments of XenDesktop.
Posted: November 17, 2011 | Published: November 17, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Microsoft Hyper-V | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Xen

CASE STUDY - This exclusive case study demonstrates how an HP converged infrastructure solution centralized IT services to improve customer experiences, enhance business services and support stadium operations for the Dallas Cowboys organization.
Posted: October 27, 2011 | Published: October 27, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Converged Networks | Data Center Management | Data Centers | IT Service Management | IT Services

CASE STUDY - By deploying a converged infrastructure solution, one organization in the public sector upgraded its server environment to support growth and reduce server footprint. Read this resource and discover how this helped them handle data growth, and accelerate deployment time.
Posted: October 27, 2011 | Published: October 27, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Converged Networks | Data Center Management | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Access this resource to discover how one organization implemented a converged infrastructure solution to upgrade technology, standardize equipment, and improve collaboration.
Posted: October 21, 2011 | Published: October 21, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Collaboration | Collaborative Applications Software | Converged Networks | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers

WHITE PAPER - This white paper will shed light on how converged infrastructure is uniquely positioned to help schools deliver state-of-the-art capabilities at affordable price points and without taxing internal IT resources.
Posted: October 20, 2011 | Published: October 20, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Converged Networks | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Collection | Education Industry | Infrastructure Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper details how one company in the retail industry significantly reduced running costs while maintaining its high system availability with high performance server technology.
Posted: October 20, 2011 | Published: October 20, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | High Availability | Retail Trade Industry | ROI | Server Management | Server Software | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Learn how one business upgraded their server environment using an HP blade server and DL series servers.  Discover how this advance lowered acquisition costs, decreased maintenance, and reduced IT staff time.
Posted: October 20, 2011 | Published: October 20, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Server Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | TCO | Virtual Machine Migration

CASE STUDY - At Metro Health, doctors use an electronic medical record (EMR) application to look at a patient’s medical history, enter examination notes and diagnoses, write prescriptions and view test results. Learn how Metro Health improved availability and lowered energy bills with a server approach.
Posted: September 19, 2011 | Published: September 19, 2011


Topics:  Blade Servers | Desktop Virtualization for Healthcare | EHR (Electronic Health Records) | Health Care Industry | Health Care Storage | PACS | Server Management | Server Virtualization