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The issues organisations must consider in migrating to private cloud
Companies that attempt to move to cloud without sufficient planning will fare badly and could endanger their data and reputation Feature
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2011's top 10 tips on data centre, cloud and server virtualisation
A collection of top 10 expert tips on data centres, cloud computing, server virtualisation and VDI for IT professionals to recap the technology highlights and how-tos of 2011. Feature
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2011: Year in review
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In-house vs. moving to the cloud: Data centre learning guide
Moving IT to the cloud can have certain advantages such as scalability and flexibility, but in-house data centres score on security aspects. Learning guide
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Advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing
Among the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing are that it offers a high degree of scalability, but incidents such as cloud outages make it less reliable. Learning guide
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Cloud computing security risks guide: How safe is the cloud?
Although moving IT to the cloud brings advantages such as flexibility and scalability, cloud computing security risks are seen as a major impediment for its wide-scale adoption. Learning guide
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How Capex vs. Opex affects data centre outsourcing decisions
Capex vs.Opex comparison reveals that although cloud services help avoid capital expenses on building own data centres, its Opex model can turn costly if IT pros aren’t cautious. Learning guide
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Trends in cloud computing technologies
In this guide to trends in cloud computing technologies, you'll see just how popular cloud has become and how UK organisations are using it to save money and even improve security. Special report
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How to choose a colocation data centre: A UK guide
A UK guide detailing common mistakes to avoid when deciding which colocation data centre provider to work with. Expert Advice
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UK data backup and security cloud providers
Find local providers that offer data backup and protection in cloud computing in this section of the UK cloud provider directory. Moving to the cloud can automate backups and improve the data protection and backup of a business. Learning Guide
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VMware updates vFabric Suite for cloud automation: News roundup
VMware ‘s launch of vFabric Suite 5.1 for cloud automation, Equinix’s acquisition of a colo service provider and UK SMEs’ cloud adoption are this week’s highlights. News | 17 May 2012
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Cloud computing, automated infrastructure, ITaaS to help IT stay ahead
As consumerisation and tech-savvy users challenge the traditional role of IT, technology pros must use cloud, automation and ITaaS to give their businesses competitive advantage. News | 25 Apr 2012
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FlexPod validated by Microsoft for private cloud: News roundup
FlexPod shared infrastructure’s validation by Microsoft for private cloud; a UK power company’s virtualisation project; and OnyxCloud’s storage upgrades are this week’s highlights. News | 23 Apr 2012
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Free tool measures how 'green' your data centre is: News roundup
A free tool to measure data centre energy efficiency; Citrix’s open cloud strategy with its CloudStack platform and Dell’s acquisition of Wyse are this week’s news highlights. News | 10 Apr 2012
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Gatwick Airport uses data centre decontamination service: news roundup
Gatwick airport’s initiative to improve performance and life of its IT; public sector’s progress in virtualisation and IT pros’ server management woes are this week’s highlights. News | 30 Mar 2012
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Data centre colocation or IT managed services? Wildnet chooses both
A software development firm wanted to host its wares on IT infrastructure that combined the benefits of a fully managed IT service and flexibility of data centre colocation. Case study | 12 Mar 2012
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Case Study: Dell SAN prepares law firm Stevens & Bolton for virtualisation
Law firm Stevens & Bolton has extended a Dell Compellent storage area network into the cloud, to take advantage of offsite business continuity. News | 09 Mar 2012
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CILF to resolve cloud computing legal issues: News roundup
A European cloud industry body focusing on the legal issues of cloud computing; Dell’s new data centre in Germany; and Gartner’s hybrid IT report are in this week’s highlights. News | 07 Mar 2012
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EMC, VMware and Atos' open cloud raises eyebrows
After EMC, VMware and Atos formed an alliance for open cloud computing, experts question the use of the term “open” when there’s nothing open about their services. News | 17 Feb 2012
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Virtualisation, cloud and compliance are top priorities for IT in 2012
A TechTarget study finds that IT pros’ main priorities for 2012 are virtualisation, cloud computing and compliance. Experts show how they can carry these out with limited budget. Research analysis | 26 Jan 2012
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Using automation, self-service provisioning to build a private cloud
IT pros that recognise cloud computing benefits want to build one behind closed doors. But a private cloud requires automation, self-service provisioning and management planning. Tip
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A data centre infrastructure strategy fit to support business growth
An organisation’s data centre infrastructure strategy must be able to provide a flexible IT platform that can attune itself to changing business needs. Tip
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Planning virtual infrastructure growth and a move to the cloud
Expanding your virtual infrastructure and a move to the cloud brings issues regarding servers, storage and networks. Manage the growth with strategic planning. Tip
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Cloud computing in education: How moving to the cloud can help schools
There are huge benefits of using virtualisation and cloud computing in education. What’s holding schools and other public sector departments back? Tip
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How to plan out your virtual environment
How to make informed decisions when moving to a virtual environment from a physical setup. Expert Advice
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Outsourcing IT and cloud models serve as carbon emission escape routes
Grab the opportunity to offload data centre carbon emissions with cloud models and through outsourcing IT functions, our expert suggests. Expert Advice
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Stack wars: The cloud OEMpires strike back
Increased consolidated converged infrastructure and cloud offerings from OEMs that once extolled a best-of-breed approach cause problems for users trying to pick the right stack. Expert Advice
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Cloud computing: Reincarnated SOA?
Even if you recall the failed entry of service-oriented architecture on the scene a decade ago, don’t write it off today. With cloud computing, SOA’s approach to legacy systems may bring app store-like success. Expert Advice
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Establishing cloud computing’s return on investment
Key considerations for how to build and measure return on investment for cloud computing projects. Expert Advice
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Six things 2011 will bring to UK data centres
Six UK data centre and data centre design predictions, according to a UK service provider. For one, expect more outsourcing of data centre services. Expert Advice
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Cloud Expo Europe 2012
As cloud computing moves higher up the IT professional's agenda, Cloud Expo Europe is becoming increasingly popular. Here are photos from 2012's Expo. Photo Story
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Best of VMworld Europe 2011- User Awards preview
In preparation for VMworld Europe 2011 and SearchVirtualDataCentre.co.UK’s Best of VMworld user awards, experts Mike Laverick and Gabrie van Zanten discuss the judging process and industry trends. Podcast
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VMware Europe 2010 User Awards preview
In preparation for VMworld Europe 2010 in Copenhagen, virtualisation experts and award judges Mike Laverick and Gabrie van Zanten discuss the show's winning projects. Podcasts
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VMware updates vFabric Suite for cloud automation: News roundup
VMware ‘s launch of vFabric Suite 5.1 for cloud automation, Equinix’s acquisition of a colo service provider and UK SMEs’ cloud adoption are this week’s highlights. News
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Using automation, self-service provisioning to build a private cloud
IT pros that recognise cloud computing benefits want to build one behind closed doors. But a private cloud requires automation, self-service provisioning and management planning. Tip
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Cloud computing, automated infrastructure, ITaaS to help IT stay ahead
As consumerisation and tech-savvy users challenge the traditional role of IT, technology pros must use cloud, automation and ITaaS to give their businesses competitive advantage. News
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FlexPod validated by Microsoft for private cloud: News roundup
FlexPod shared infrastructure’s validation by Microsoft for private cloud; a UK power company’s virtualisation project; and OnyxCloud’s storage upgrades are this week’s highlights. News
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Free tool measures how 'green' your data centre is: News roundup
A free tool to measure data centre energy efficiency; Citrix’s open cloud strategy with its CloudStack platform and Dell’s acquisition of Wyse are this week’s news highlights. News
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Gatwick Airport uses data centre decontamination service: news roundup
Gatwick airport’s initiative to improve performance and life of its IT; public sector’s progress in virtualisation and IT pros’ server management woes are this week’s highlights. News
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Data centre colocation or IT managed services? Wildnet chooses both
A software development firm wanted to host its wares on IT infrastructure that combined the benefits of a fully managed IT service and flexibility of data centre colocation. Case study
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Case Study: Dell SAN prepares law firm Stevens & Bolton for virtualisation
Law firm Stevens & Bolton has extended a Dell Compellent storage area network into the cloud, to take advantage of offsite business continuity. News
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The issues organisations must consider in migrating to private cloud
Companies that attempt to move to cloud without sufficient planning will fare badly and could endanger their data and reputation Feature
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CILF to resolve cloud computing legal issues: News roundup
A European cloud industry body focusing on the legal issues of cloud computing; Dell’s new data centre in Germany; and Gartner’s hybrid IT report are in this week’s highlights. News
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About Cloud computing services
Buying compute on-demand and storage capacity on-demand in a pay-as-you go model can radically reduce capex costs for IT departments, but it also comes with risks around security and reliability. This section covers the key cloud computing service providers in the UK and how they measure up in terms of costs and cloud SLAs. We also have expert advice on network performance and application performance in cloud environments and the considerations that need to be weighed before moving apps to the cloud.