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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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The Daily Data Centre repository for October
October 2010's highlights include the announcement of a new version of Citrix XenServer and the trends in managed hosting and server virtualisation from analysts at Ovum. Archive
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Fluid data management cure for storage headache at Galway University Hospitals
Galway University Hospitals was suffering through serious storage issues, but implementing a virtualised storage solution from Compellent changed everything. Expert Advice
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VDI: Venturing toward a virtual world
A virtualised desktop infrastructure requires solid management capabilities, including understanding capacity planning, and choosing the correct platform, host hardware, and shared storage for your business needs. Expert Advice
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Virtualised infrastructures in the data centre
An industry expert discusses the key to a successful management strategy within a virtual infrastructure, including automation and holistic adoption. Expert Advice
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The end of the physical server is nigh
After virtualising non-critical business data, the next step away from physical servers is tackling greater risks to produce higher rewards, according to our expert. Expert Advice
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Virtualisation management: Quick win, quick fall if you fail to plan ahead
For some companies, going too fast from the testing phase of virtualisation to live production could be dangerous, according to an IT service provider. Expert Advice
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Capacity planning: A how-to guide
In this guide, our expert covers all aspects of the fundamental steps needed for performing successful capacity planning. Learning Guide
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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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VKernel vOPS customers gain Quest integration sooner than anticipated
VKernel vOPS now includes Quest vFoglight and vOptimizer, just months after the merger. Is the knee-jerk integration right for tomorrow’s cloud infrastructures? News | 14 Mar 2012
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Virtualisation technologies: hits and misses of 2011
Amid a slew of virtualisation products and management suites that emerged in 2011, some products such as Spring platform impressed users, while others such as VMware MVP didn’t. News | 19 Dec 2011
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NetApp bags Akorri to bolster capacity planning lineup
NetApp has entered into an agreement to buy data centre management software provider Akorri Networks; plus more news in brief. Article | 14 Jan 2011
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Virtualisation in 2010 through a newbie's eyes
Senior News Writer Beth Pariseau, a storage industry veteran, looks back on her first year covering the server virtualisation market. Article | 07 Jan 2011
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A quarter of servers shipped in 2014 to support VM technology, says IDC
Almost a quarter of all servers shipped in 2014 will support virtual machine technology, according to report from analyst IDC; and other news in brief. Article | 10 Dec 2010
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Cisco and VMware team up on desktop virtualisation tools
Cisco Systems and VMware have released desktop virtualisation tools that combine elements of each the vendor's existing services; and other news in brief. Article | 19 Nov 2010
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PayPal suffers data centre outage
Online payment system PayPal suffered an unexpected data centre outage last week; plus more daily news. Article | 01 Nov 2010
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UK service providers biding time on vCloud Director
Despite being branded as a great opportunity for cloud providers, businesses aren't rushing to adopt VMware's vCloud Director product. Article | 29 Sep 2010
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IT managers ignore data centre consultants' advice
IT managers are increasing their use of independent data centre consultants, but most have admitted to ignoring their advice; plus more daily news. Article | 03 Sep 2010
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Take storage pressure off hypervisors by using dedicated disk arrays
Making hypervisors and virtual servers work overtime to cope with data explosions affects their performance. Some IT pros are using dedicated disk arrays for storage management. 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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Data centre consolidation: Developing an on-going strategy
Data centre consolidation is an on-going process as businesses and technology constantly evolve. A strategy focused on considered and phased approach will be crucial for success. Tip
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How IT can convince stakeholders of the value of technology projects
IT professionals must take data centre measures to convince stakeholders of the business value of technology projects. This will help IT emerge as a valuable business resource. Tip
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Addressing security across the systems architecture
It is important to secure every element of systems architecture for overall security. But as system complexity increases, a traditional approach to security may not do the job. Tip
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Troubleshooting VM performance, capacity management woes
Problems stemming from performance and capacity management are big worries for virtualisation administrators. But there are tool sets and metrics they can use for troubleshooting. 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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Data storage evolution keeps rolling along
Modern business requirements have steered data centres to adopt ever more efficient means of storing data. Expert Advice
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Trends in data centre storage solutions
A storage specialist pinpoints popular trends in data storage solutions and explains how the recession shaped the way IT departments use data centre solutions to support company agendas. Tip
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Capacity planning tools tutorial for Linux and Unix
Effective capacity planning is a proactive way of ensuring that your data centre servers will not prematurely run out of space or horsepower. Learn the tools available to help you, both native to Linux and Unix platforms including Solaris, Red Hat, H... Tip
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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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Take storage pressure off hypervisors by using dedicated disk arrays
Making hypervisors and virtual servers work overtime to cope with data explosions affects their performance. Some IT pros are using dedicated disk arrays for storage management. Tip
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VKernel vOPS customers gain Quest integration sooner than anticipated
VKernel vOPS now includes Quest vFoglight and vOptimizer, just months after the merger. Is the knee-jerk integration right for tomorrow’s cloud infrastructures? News
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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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Data centre consolidation: Developing an on-going strategy
Data centre consolidation is an on-going process as businesses and technology constantly evolve. A strategy focused on considered and phased approach will be crucial for success. Tip
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How IT can convince stakeholders of the value of technology projects
IT professionals must take data centre measures to convince stakeholders of the business value of technology projects. This will help IT emerge as a valuable business resource. Tip
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Addressing security across the systems architecture
It is important to secure every element of systems architecture for overall security. But as system complexity increases, a traditional approach to security may not do the job. Tip
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Virtualisation technologies: hits and misses of 2011
Amid a slew of virtualisation products and management suites that emerged in 2011, some products such as Spring platform impressed users, while others such as VMware MVP didn’t. News
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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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Troubleshooting VM performance, capacity management woes
Problems stemming from performance and capacity management are big worries for virtualisation administrators. But there are tool sets and metrics they can use for troubleshooting. Tip
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About Data centre capacity planning
Effective capacity planning evaluates how well the data centre helps achieve its business objectives in the present and anticipates the organisation's future needs. As a capacity planner, you must examine hardware, infrastructure and personnel, and determine whether these IT components can handle growth and new requirements that may arise. This section covers how to develop an effective data centre capacity planning strategy to ensure your data centre is scalable and prepared for the future.