WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper outlines the benefits derived and the costs associated with virtualization in the Remote Offices/Branch Offices, in the classic model versus the proposed model.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: October 27, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Centers | High Availability | IT Infrastructure | Microsoft Hyper-V | SAN | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | SLA | SMBs | Systems Management | TCO | VM | WAN

VIDEO - View this screencast to learn about a new management approach for virtual and physical systems that helps reduce data center complexity. Discover how this tool combines provisioning, patching, managing and monitoring through a single console to enable IT pros to gain control over system sprawl and provide more flexible infrastructures.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Premiered: October 26, 2009


Topics:  Data Centers | Patch Management | Regulatory Compliance | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine | Workflow Software

EBOOK - Protecting the virtual data center doesn't need to be any more difficult than protecting a physical network. The key is to remain vigilant. In this chapter, you'll learn how to mitigate potential security risks to your resource pool and virtual machines without over-allocating administration.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: October 26, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | Network Security | Risk Management | Security | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine | Virtualization Security | VM

PRODUCT DEMO - For a limited time, you can evaluate a ZT Systems server for 30 days with no commitment to purchase. Experience the quality, performance, and flexibility that have made ZT one of the fastest growing manufacturers in the data center server space, and learn more about our platform customization capabilities.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Construction | Data Center Design | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Multi-core Processors | Server Hardware

DATA SHEET - An ideal solution for dense computing environments where energy and thermal efficiency are at a premium. Featuring the Six-Core AMD Opteron Processor 2419 EE, this solution is designed with ZT's signature data center server engineering expertise for the groundbreaking new levels of performance per watt cloud computing providers demand.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Multi-core Processor Architecture | Multi-core Processors | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - This white paper will discuss the forces behind the rise of flexible, cloud-like data center architectures; describe the hardware needs created by those new architectures; and show why custom servers from ZT Systems powered by AMD Opteron™ processors are an exceptional fit for these demanding new data center environments.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Design | Data Center Management | Data Centers | High Availability | Power Consumption Monitoring | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Storage Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - The modular, easy-to-install solutions from APC by Schneider Electric allow you to implement an appropriate IT environment that meets your current and future needs, without breaking the bank in the process.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | High Availability | Network Management | Network Monitoring | Power Consumption Monitoring | Server Management | Server Software

WHITE PAPER - APC® by Schneider Electric enables you to adapt your data center to the changing needs of a business. With the same InfraStruXure® HD-Ready architecture, you can start out with a low-density data center, and later scale up to high density as needed without picking up the phone to call for more capacity, engineering or quotes.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Change Management | Cooling Capacity | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Downtime | Systems Management Software

WHITE PAPER - High-density (HD) zones enable new technologies and unlock the doors to data center efficiency. APC® by Schneider Electric lets you deploy an HD environment anytime, anywhere. Learn how you can achieve this with APC's HD solutions.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Downtime | High Availability | Server Virtualization | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - NetBotz protection brings a crucial layer of physical security to any IT environment—big or small—by constantly monitoring and protecting your IT assets from environmental threats and human error.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Physical Security | Data Centers | Downtime | High Availability | Network Monitoring | Network Security | Network Security Appliances | Security Infrastructure | Security Threats

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - Businesses rely heavily on their servers, so if they fail productivity is lost. This expert webcast explores the dangers of unplanned server downtime. Discover some of the most important planning, configurations and management issues for server high availability.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Clustering | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Downtime | Grid Computing | High Availability | Network Management | Network Performance | SAN | Server Hardware | Server Management

WHITE PAPER - This paper is the first in a series of white papers designed to provide a complete view of IIMv3 and its value proposition to the enterprise. Look for additional white papers on IT transformation, the IIMv3 architecture, and the Next Generation Data Center.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Center Networking | Data Centers | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Service Management | ITIL

CASE STUDY - Matrix Group, a privately owned financial services business, was looking to implement a full disaster recovery and continuity strategy. Read this case study to learn how Matrix Group worked with Double-Take Software to create a highly resilient, reliable and predictable IT system.
Posted: October 22, 2009 | Published: October 22, 2009


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning Software | Data Centers | Data Recovery | Data Replication | Disaster Recovery | IT Management | IT Systems | Remote Backups | RTO

WHITE PAPER - The tools for assessing enterprise-level green practices have evolved from do-it yourself Excel spreadsheets to elaborate carbon accounting software suites available on a subscription basis. By first determining a baseline, organizations can set clear goals for adopting greener IT practices.
Posted: October 21, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Data Center Design | Data Center Management | Data Center Power Management | Data Centers | Green Data Center | Green Storage | IT Asset Management | IT Managers

WHITE PAPER - As data center resource consolidation gains traction, many organizations are missing the big picture. For reducing primary storage footprints, they're looking at virtualization in isolation; for reducing secondary backup storage, they're focusing on deduplication in isolation. To consolidate optimally, they must consider the full landscape.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: October 20, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Data Deduplication | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Virtualization