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Top five virtualisation case studies of 2011
Our recap of 2011's most popular case studies shows how other IT users conducted their virtualisation projects and all about their challenges and the efficiencies they achieved. Feature
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A guide to virtual data centre planning, design and licensing
Read expert advice on data centre planning, virtual data centre design and software licensing management in this series of articles by a Quocirca analyst. Guide
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The data centre boom: Finding the right site just got serious
Our expert poses some basic, but important, tests of potential data centre sites, including location, connectivity and power, that companies should be aware of. Expert Advice
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The real value of virtualisation
Discover how to fully realise the benefits and cost savings of virtualisation, including the importance of maximising energy efficiency and meeting IT project deadlines. Expert Advice
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CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme: How to be on track with I/O virtualisation
The launch of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme means that companies are liable for their carbon output. How should data centres respond? I/O virtualisation is one solution. Expert Advice
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Improving data centre power consumption and efficiency
Following the opening of hosting provider PEER 1's new data centre in Toronto, the VP of data centre operations offers advice on why tackling energy issues should be a top priority in data centre planning. Expert Advice
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How to save money by saving energy
A data centre expert explains the importance of building a green data centre and how to measure power usage efficiency. Expert Advice
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Palmer's College scores on virtualisation, data centre consolidation
Palmer's College's virtualisation and data centre consolidation project did not just improve IT efficiency and scalability, but also saves on data centre cooling costs. Case study | 03 Feb 2012
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Surrey County Council's data centre efficiency project: Case study
The council will replace its existing primary IT facility this spring with a new energy efficient data centre facility which will help it save around £160,000 every year. Case study | 05 Jan 2012
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VMware bows to customers, changes vSphere 5 licensing: News in brief
After facing customer backlash, VMware has raised the virtual RAM limit in its new vSphere 5 licensing model. News | 04 Aug 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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Welsh council goes green with data centre redesign
A council in Wales has a newly tailored green data centre to reduce its energy costs and carbon footprint; plus more daily news. Article | 05 Nov 2010
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IBM set to buy Netezza for $1.7 billion
IBM will buy data analytics company Netezza for $1.7 billion; Yahoo opens new energy-efficient data centre with 'chicken coop' design; plus more daily news. Article | 20 Sep 2010
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Tech companies storm top 10 best global brands list
Six of the top 10 best global brands are tech-based companies, according to Interbrand; plus more daily news. Article | 17 Sep 2010
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Cisco and Citrix buddy up on desktop virtualisation
Cisco and Citrix have joined forces on a desktop virtualisation offering that combines Citrix's XenDesktop platform with Cisco's Unified Computing System; plus more daily news. Article | 09 Sep 2010
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Managing data centres: People and hardware don't mix
Turning a data centre into a lights-out, hands-off environment saves money and removes the possibility of human error. Find out how to properly separate humans and hardware. Column | 07 Sep 2010
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Reach Internet moves in with UKSolutions
UKSolutions has announced that online training provider Reach Internet has moved its in-house data provision to the company's Studley data centre; plus more daily news. Article | 06 Sep 2010
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Evaporative cooling cuts costs in the data centre
Evaporative cooling can be an effective means to cool a data centre. But amid severe drought predictions in the UK, is it a viable option? Tip
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Ten steps to achieve better data centre energy efficiency
Improving data centre energy efficiency doesn’t involve overhauling the facility and the equipment hosted within. Taking small steps in energy management can lower costs. Tip
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Data centre strategy: Using renewable and sustainable energy sources
Using renewable energy sources in data centres can be tricky, but IT pros can strategically use these sources to fulfil their energy efficient data centre strategy. Tip
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Energy saving tips: Reduce energy consumption with hot and cold aisles
Are you using a cooling technique which is wasting energy instead of conserving it? Use these hot and cold aisle energy saving tips to reduce energy within the data centre. Expert Advice
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Data centre space race blurs business outlook
Research reveals the issues facing customers as they review their data centre requirements and a data centre provider argues that power demands are clouding the real issue in the data centre: space. Tip
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Improving data centre energy efficiency
How to control energy costs without impacting the delivery of your IT services: The Green Grid's guide Tip
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How to optimise data centre cooling
Improve data centre cooling with these simple steps from the Green Grid. Tip
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Chilled-water production optimisation for data centre cooling
Optimising chilled-water production is a little-noticed practice that can reduce data centre energy consumption. This article outlines optimal configuration of the water chiller system, control strategies and equipment selection, which is the first o... Tip
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Airflow management strategies for efficient data centre cooling
To achieve efficient data centre cooling, you must reduce your facility's air flow waste. In this tip, an expert outlines air flow management strategies and best practices that can improve data centre air flow, including the installation of blanking ... Tip
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Evaporative cooling cuts costs in the data centre
Evaporative cooling can be an effective means to cool a data centre. But amid severe drought predictions in the UK, is it a viable option? Tip
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Palmer's College scores on virtualisation, data centre consolidation
Palmer's College's virtualisation and data centre consolidation project did not just improve IT efficiency and scalability, but also saves on data centre cooling costs. Case study
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Surrey County Council's data centre efficiency project: Case study
The council will replace its existing primary IT facility this spring with a new energy efficient data centre facility which will help it save around £160,000 every year. Case study
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Ten steps to achieve better data centre energy efficiency
Improving data centre energy efficiency doesn’t involve overhauling the facility and the equipment hosted within. Taking small steps in energy management can lower costs. Tip
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Top five virtualisation case studies of 2011
Our recap of 2011's most popular case studies shows how other IT users conducted their virtualisation projects and all about their challenges and the efficiencies they achieved. Feature
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Data centre strategy: Using renewable and sustainable energy sources
Using renewable energy sources in data centres can be tricky, but IT pros can strategically use these sources to fulfil their energy efficient data centre strategy. Tip
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VMware bows to customers, changes vSphere 5 licensing: News in brief
After facing customer backlash, VMware has raised the virtual RAM limit in its new vSphere 5 licensing model. News
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Energy saving tips: Reduce energy consumption with hot and cold aisles
Are you using a cooling technique which is wasting energy instead of conserving it? Use these hot and cold aisle energy saving tips to reduce energy within the data centre. Expert Advice
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A guide to virtual data centre planning, design and licensing
Read expert advice on data centre planning, virtual data centre design and software licensing management in this series of articles by a Quocirca analyst. Guide
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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
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About Data centre cooling infrastructure
Because it's very easy to waste your facility's cooling capacity, data centre cooling can be a complex process. The various options for controlling temperature and air flow in high-density data centres can further complicate decision making. You must choose between air-side and water-side economizers, hot-aisle and cold-aisle containment, and raised, perforated and solid floors. In this topic, get advice on making these important decisions and learn about strategies for cooling your servers and IT equipment, including HVAC systems, computer room air conditioners (CRACs), and liquid cooling.