WHITE PAPER - Managing desktop environments across the enterprise can be challenging for many organizations. Virtualization of desktop systems is an increasingly popular solution, but requires scalability and balanced design for successful implementation. This white paper discusses the use of Sun Fire X4450 servers as a virtual desktop infrastructure platform.
Posted: September 17, 2009 | Published: March 1, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Remote Computing | Server Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - This document is intended for IT decision makers, planners, architects, service professionals and installers that are evaluating VDI. A moderate level of technical expertise and familiarity with VMware, Microsoft Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems as well as HP ProLiant and StorageWorks hardware is considered essential.
Posted: September 15, 2009 | Published: February 1, 2008


Topics:  CIOs | Remote Access Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual User Interface Software

WHITE PAPER - Desktop and server virtualization are not the same. This podcast, featuring virtual desktop experts, Brian Madden and Zeus Kerravala, explains how some methods and tools that work for servers disrupt desktops. Discover how to plan a successful virtual desktop project by addressing customization needs of users and meet your organization's goals.
Posted: September 15, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Data Center Management | Desktop Computer Support | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Network Computers | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - HP recently announced availability of a driver for their long-fielded HP Network Automation product which delivers integrated support of virtual switches (vSwitches) – virtual network elements that exist within VMWare’s ESX virtual server platform.
Posted: September 10, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Network Configuration Management | Network Management | Network Performance | Network Performance Management Software | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtual Machine Monitor | VMware | VMware ESX

WHITE PAPER - Advanced technology allows businesses to get maximum bang out of hardware buck while reducing server counts and support costs. Read this whitepaper to learn how virtualization can help your business get the most out of its server hardware.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - With server virtualization, you do more with less. Instead of filling your data center with underutilized boxes, you run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine. You make the most of your space while taking full advantage of your hardware investment. Read this whitepaper to learn more about these benefits.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Application Performance Management | Application Server Hardware | Application Server Software | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - This paper is actually a combination of four smaller papers all rolled into one PDF. It features articles on revisiting old virtualization practices for new business purposes, desktop virtualization strategies for faster provisioning and migration, network security concerns in a virtual environment, and more.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Network Security | Server Virtualization | Virtualization Security | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Server sprawl creates a serious financial and efficiency leak at many organizations. Consolidation can help ease management requirements and reduce costs. Read this whitepaper to learn how to take control of server sprawl with a server consolidation solution.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Capacity Planning | Data Center Consolidation | Logical Partitions | Network Infrastructure | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - For all its benefits, server virtualization can be difficult to implement and could actually increase your costs and complicate network management. Here are some common pitfalls to look out for and avoid.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: August 25, 2008


Topics:  Application Server Hardware | Application Server Software | Data Center Consolidation | Desktop Virtualization | Server Virtualization | Storage Virtualization | Virtual Machine | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Virtualized servers are yielding dramatic cost savings through consolidation of physical resources, reductions in power and cooling requirements, and slashed operational expenses. It’s delivering a magnitude of benefits that many businesses find virtually amazing. Read this whitepaper to learn more about the benefits of server virtualization.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Power Management | Disaster Recovery | Energy Efficiency | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | VMware | VMware Server

WHITE PAPER - The recent push for more efficient computing platforms has businesses venturing beyond basic servers and systems. In order to manage resources more effectively, save data center space, reduce IT administrative tasks, and go green, many organizations have turned to virtualization. Learn how your organization can benefit from virtualization.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 8, 2009


Topics:  Blade Servers | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Virtualization basically means inserting a software layer between your hardware and your operating system. This decouples the operating system from the hardware and allows you to run many operating systems at the same time on top of that same physical piece of hardware. Read this short paper to learn about the benefits of using virtual servers.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 8, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Management | Operating System Virtualization | Server Management | Server Virtualization | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3 | VMware Server

WHITE PAPER - A business manager identifies an urgent need for a software application and requests a server to run the new application. Then the server provisioning process kicks off. Read this short whitepaper to learn about new techniques and technologies that can enable your business to cut through so much of the red tape involved in adding new applications.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 8, 2009


Topics:  Application Deployment | Application Infrastructure | Application Life-Cycle Management | Applications Management | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Virtualization has become a common solution to the problem of server sprawl. By using this technology to consolidate servers, many companies are using less floor space, cutting energy consumption, and simplifying management. But IT must translate these technological advantages into concrete improvements for the business. Read on to learn more.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 8, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Desktop Virtualization | ROI | Server Virtualization | TCO | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - Your organization can reduce information technology (IT) costs, improve IT service levels, and enable new business scenarios by adopting best practices that will enable you to modernize your branch infrastructure. These best practices presented in this paper include virtualization, centralized management, and increased network efficiency.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Branch Capture Systems | Business Development | Business Management | Exchange Virtualization | Microsoft Exchange | Server Management | Server Virtualization