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The hows and whys of data centre evaporative cooling
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?
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Battle of the bogus vCenter icons
The new vCenter icons that VMware introduced in vSphere 5 are buggy and issue false alarms. Here are some workarounds until the vendor issues a fix.
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Using dedicated disk arrays, not servers, for storage
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.
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Data centre infrastructure plan serves business needs
An organisation’s data centre infrastructure strategy must be able to provide a flexible IT platform that can attune itself to changing business needs.
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Data centre consolidation – 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.
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Demystifying VMware Site Recovery Manager
VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) simplifies disaster recovery, but managing it is tricky if users don’t know how it handles VMware snapshots and how it affects backup software.
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Communicating 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.
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Securing all elements of IT 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.
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VCP 5 FAQs: VMware Certified Professional test
VMware Certified Professional test examines a professional’s knowledge of VMware products. This Q&A will help professionals maximise their success when taking the new VCP 5.
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Consumerisation of IT: Managing devices in enterprises
Amid the rising consumerisation of IT, the traditional “one-size-fits-all” strategy can fail. IT must develop an open approach to consumerisation of devices and use VDI.
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Managing SSL certificates in VMware View 5
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.
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Ten steps to improve 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.
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Troubleshooting 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.
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Manage virtual infrastructure 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.
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Application virtualisation: Where art meets science
Once IT team members understand the nuances of applications and virtualisation technology, desktop application virtualisation will be far less frustrating and time-consuming.
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Mastering the Carbon Reduction Commitment regulation
Complying with Carbon Reduction Commitment regulation helps avoid hefty fines and brings reputational benefits. Learn how to become a CRC 'good performer' and reap the benefits.
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How to comply with CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme
Comply with Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme by measuring and improving data centre energy efficiency, buying allowances and redesigning power setups.
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Managing 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.
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Data centre strategy: Use renewable 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.
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Improving data centre energy efficiency
IT pros must not just look at how energy is used in their data centres but also how it’s generated and delivered in the first place and refine the process.
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Unwrapping VMware vSphere 5 storage bonanza
VMware vSphere 5 storage features include Storage DRS, VSA and data store clusters. IT pros can learn what these features bring to their infrastructure and how best to use them.
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DR, business continuity plans for London 2012 Olympics
With 80 days to go before the London 2012 Olympic Games begin, IT pros must review and test their contingency, disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
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Using automation 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.
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VMware vSphere 5 storage features: Part one
With features such as VMFS-F, VASA and VM storage profiles, vSphere 5 is VMware’s “storage release”. Learn how these capabilities help virtualisation admins add value.