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2011: Year in review
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UK user group directory: Servers and platforms
This directory for UK user groups includes server and platform groups and links to other groups in TechTarget’s UK IT user group directory. UK User Groups
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UK directory for server, platform users: Windows, Unix, Linux user groups
This server and platform user group directory includes contact details and future meetings for a selection of groups located in the UK. Linux, UNIX, Windows user groups and more. UK User Groups
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The mainframe is dead, long live the mainframe
An independent UK integrator discusses the mainframe skills shortage and the gentle decline in deployments. Expert Advice
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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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IBM seeks specialised software partners
IBM's new certification and authorisation track gives VARs a degree of differentiation in the market, but it may also take out resellers that can't invest in industry expertise. Article | 22 Dec 2010
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Dell buys Compellent for £604 million
Compellent purchase boosts Dell's virtual storage products lineup; plus more news in brief. Article | 17 Dec 2010
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IBM zEnterprise mainframe embraces Unix and Linux
In a tacit nod to heterogeneity, IBM's new zEnterprise 196 can manage workloads running on IBM Unix and Linux blades. Article | 30 Jul 2010
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IBM unveils zEnterprise mainframe
IBM has announced the availability of its zEnterprise mainframe system, which is said to be 40% to 60% faster than its previous system; plus more daily news. Article | 23 Jul 2010
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Microsoft unveils Azure-in-a-box
Microsoft will sell Azure appliances to customers large enough to qualify. Will the move help Redmond compete in the private cloud market? Article | 13 Jul 2010
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Red Hat and Cisco integrate Enterprise Virtualisation and VN-Link
Looking to simplify data centre deployments, Red Hat and Cisco will integrate virtual technologies; plus more daily news. Article | 28 Jun 2010
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Common mistakes in an Exchange Server 2010 migration
If you're planning an Exchange Server 2010 migration, it's best to take a holistic approach -- test, rehearse and document the upgrade -- so you don't hit any snags during the transition. Article | 03 Jun 2010
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Mainframe year in review 2009
Last year it was all about controlling mainframe costs -- stemming MIPS growth, pressing Linux (zLinux) into service and offloading work to specialty engines. Article | 16 Dec 2009
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Royal London saves with IBM mainframe server replacement
Royal London Group replaced its outdated IBM mainframe system with a new z10 mainframe environment and cut three double-decker buses worth of CO2 a year from its IT footprint. Article | 13 Nov 2009
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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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More meticulous testing validates SSL certificates
VMware has introduced rigorous checks, changing how users manage SSL certificates in VMware View 5. Learn the steps to request fully-trusted certificates using Thawte. Tip
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How to manage transient data and replication
Transient data can be tricky to manage, and best practice tips outlined by vendors may have limitations. But there is an easier way out. Tip
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Mainframe tape backup: Vintage or outdated?
This year, the UK mainframe community will abandon its 1980s-style tape backup technologies, according to this systems integrator. Expert Advice
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Time to consider multiple hypervisor platforms for server virtualisation
Can you trust your virtualised server environment to just one platform? Here’s why a multiple hypervisor approach might benefit your business, according to our data centre expert. Expert Advice
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Migrating off the mainframe: Tuning apps for the new platform
After migrating off the mainframe, applications don't always run the same on Linux, Unix or Windows as they did on z/OS. In this tip, an expert talks about how to tune migrated apps for performance and security. Tip
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Developing a successful mainframe migration strategy
A successful mainframe migration strategy requires careful planning to avoid disruption to end users. This tip discusses best practices for migrating, regenerating or replacing mainframe applications. Tip
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Four ways to add flexibility to mainframe applications
Performance versus flexibility is a classic trade-off in computer systems. Here are some tips for increasing the flexibility of mainframe legacy applications for today's needs. Options include using routing regions and dynamic control block structur... Tip
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CA's Mainframe 2.0 may reduce database administration cost
According to one mainframe expert, CA's recent initiative to help mainframe users cut costs may be worth the investment. The biggest bang for the buck will be in reducing database administration cost. 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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More meticulous testing validates SSL certificates
VMware has introduced rigorous checks, changing how users manage SSL certificates in VMware View 5. Learn the steps to request fully-trusted certificates using Thawte. 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: Year in review
guide
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How to manage transient data and replication
Transient data can be tricky to manage, and best practice tips outlined by vendors may have limitations. But there is an easier way out. Tip
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Mainframe tape backup: Vintage or outdated?
This year, the UK mainframe community will abandon its 1980s-style tape backup technologies, according to this systems integrator. Expert Advice
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Time to consider multiple hypervisor platforms for server virtualisation
Can you trust your virtualised server environment to just one platform? Here’s why a multiple hypervisor approach might benefit your business, according to our data centre expert. Expert Advice
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UK user group directory: Servers and platforms
This directory for UK user groups includes server and platform groups and links to other groups in TechTarget’s UK IT user group directory. UK User Groups
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UK directory for server, platform users: Windows, Unix, Linux user groups
This server and platform user group directory includes contact details and future meetings for a selection of groups located in the UK. Linux, UNIX, Windows user groups and more. UK User Groups
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IBM seeks specialised software partners
IBM's new certification and authorisation track gives VARs a degree of differentiation in the market, but it may also take out resellers that can't invest in industry expertise. Article
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About Mainframe servers and management tools
Mainframe computers are typically used in critical environments to handle large computing loads. Despite long-time predictions that mainframes will soon become obsolete, mainframe systems have proved resilient and are still present in many data centres that require high performance and solid security. A single mainframe can do the job of numerous smaller servers and can handle a high level of input and output. These factors make it possible to achieve greater return on investment (ROI) from mainframes than other computing platforms. Learn whether mainframes can boost your data centre's ROI and get advice on mainframe system management, security, applications, and performance in this section.