WHITE PAPER - To combat IT sprawl, many businesses are turning to server virtualization. However, virtualized environments place huge demands on network and storage infrastructure. Discover how HP's converged infrastructure offers businesses a way to bring together all IT resources and eliminate sprawl.
Posted: February 10, 2012 | Published: February 10, 2012


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Center Networking | Data Center Power Management | IT Infrastructure | Network Management | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Storage Management

WEBCAST - The second installment of this series, our conversation expands on the use of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 in virtualizing and consolidating data centers utilizing Cisco Unified Computing System.  Our discussion includes specific benefits derived from the joint integration and development work across Red Hat, Cisco, and Intel.
Posted: February 10, 2012 | Premiered: February 9, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Linux | Processor Architectures | RISC | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | UNIX

WHITE PAPER - With private cloud, businesses are able to offer scalable, on-demand self-service while reducing operational complexity and total cost of ownership. Discover how businesses can take advantage of seasoned cloud providers accelerate and tailor their cloud deployment to their specific needs.
Posted: February 10, 2012 | Published: February 10, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Cloud Management | Data Center Management | Private Cloud | Server Virtualization | TCO

WEBCAST - Cisco, Red Hat, and Intel have partnered in delivery a three-part webinar focusing on the path to cloud enablement.  We start the discussion with legacy migration touching on RISC/UNIX migrations and the economic and performance benefits of the Cisco Unified Computing System utilizing the new Intel E7 processors.
Posted: February 10, 2012 | Premiered: February 9, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Linux | Linux Server Hardware | RISC | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | UNIX | UNIX Server Hardware

WHITE PAPER - In this guide, get step-by-step instructions for how to properly configure vSphere 5.0 for your servers and storage systems. Discover best practices for installing, deploying and configuring vSphere 5.0.
Posted: February 10, 2012 | Published: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Configuration Management | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Storage Management | Virtual Machine | VMware

EBRIEF - This expert briefing from SearchServerVirtualization.com explains how physical and virtual backups differ and offers advice for integrating these two essential processes. Discover key criteria to consider when evaluating your various market options and find out how your backup technology fits into your larger disaster recovery plan.
Posted: February 9, 2012 | Published: February 9, 2012


Topics:  Backup for Virtualized Servers | Backup Server Hardware | Disaster Planning | Disaster Recovery | Disaster Recovery Planning for Virtual Environments | High Availability | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine

WHITE PAPER - IT management as a Service (ITMaaS) can help admins increase visibility into their environment, monitor and evaluate performance, and improve the functionality of environments through a cloud delivery model. Discover how ITMaaS delivers essential management tools necessary for optimizing your resources.
Posted: February 9, 2012 | Published: February 9, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | Server Virtualization | Software as a Service | Systems Management

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

EGUIDE - Check out this SearchDataBackup.com E-Guide for 9 key features you should be looking for when evaluating virtual backup solutions. Also included is a brief case study exploring one company's journey to VM backup success. Read on to learn more.
Posted: February 9, 2012 | Published: February 9, 2012


Topics:  Backup for Virtualized Servers | Backups | Content Management | Server Virtualization | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Security | Virtual Machine Backups | Virtualization Security | VM

PODCAST - How much are virtualized server environments affecting backup processes? Mark Bowker, analyst with the Enterprise Strategy Group, answers the most common questions about virtual server backup from storage administrators. Check out this podcast today to learn more.
Posted: February 9, 2012 | Premiered: February 1, 2012


Topics:  Backup for Virtualized Servers | Backups | Content Management | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Management | Data Security | Data Storage | Server Virtualization | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Virtualization Security

WHITE PAPER - Discover which Dell-supported systems and Dell storage arrays are compatible with VMware ESXi 5 in this comprehensive listing.
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Published: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Hardware Selection | Server Virtualization | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Storage Hardware | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - Compare of VMware vSphere 5 to competing virtualization products such as Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, or Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (KVM) in this guide. Discover the key competitive advantages VMware has over the competition in an in-depth review of features.
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Published: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Data Center Management | Security | Server Management | Server Virtualization | SMBs | Vendor Selection | Virtual Machine | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Learn how to properly configure VMware iSCSI Software Initiator and connect it to iSCSI SAN in this comprehensive, illustrated guide. Access the many advanced features for shared storage by following these steps to enable them in your vSphere environment.
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Published: February 8, 2012


Topics:  iSCSI SAN | SAN | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Storage Management | VMware

VIDEO - VMware vSphere enables IT management to support their virtualization and cloud computing initiatives with automated, intelligent processes such as automatic load balancing, auto deploy and more. Discover how vSphere can provide unprecedented scalability and uptime for mission-critical applications, along with comprehensive security.
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Premiered: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Application Performance Management | Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | High Availability | Server Virtualization | Storage for Virtualized Servers | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Explore advanced networking features in VMware vSphere 5.0 in this in-depth, step-by-step guide to configuring and testing these essential features for your virtual environment. Discover how NetFlow, port mirroring, and user-defined resource pools help network admins gain visibility in virtual machine traffic and troubleshoot network issues.
Posted: February 8, 2012 | Published: February 8, 2012


Topics:  Network Management | Network Performance | Network Traffic Management | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Switches | Virtual Machine | VMware