EGUIDE - This Essential Guide offers a collection of tips, tools and techniques that you can use to back up your virtual servers more efficiently. Find out about the intricacies of using VMware's Consolidate Backup (VCB) application, get tips on how to fine-tune your current backup app for virtual servers, and read about the common problems and solutions.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Centers | SAN | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | Storage Best Practices | Storage Consolidation | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Virtualization | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Backups | Virtualization Security | VMware | VMware Server

CASE STUDY - Read this case study to learn how CDW helped Wipfli CPA and Consultants optimize their IT environment to overcome power, cooling, and space challenges, while simultaneously improving IT response times.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Published: September 9, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Cooling | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware Server

WEBCAST - Join HP and VMware, industry leaders in virtualization and infrastructure and application management for this one hour webinar to learn how you can reduce management costs and gain increased visibility and control of your virtual infrastructure.
Posted: September 9, 2009 | Premiered: October 7, 2009


Topics:  Cooling Equipment | Data Center Consolidation | Data Centers | Power Supplies | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | VMware | VMware Server

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

CASE STUDY - Lakeview Medical Center needed to optimize their IT environment to combat data center infrastructure challenges. CDW helped them put VMware to work consolidating their servers and providing a more efficient environment. Read this quick case study to learn how they reduced backup times, improved response times, and reduced cost of ownership.
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 | Server Virtualization Software | VMware | VMware Server

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 - 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 - Client virtualization or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a server-centric computing model that offers IT the ability to host and centrally manage Virtual Machines while providing end users a full-desktop experience. If you haven’t yet discovered the advantages of a VDI, read this whitepaper and put yourself in command of the desktop.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 8, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware Server

WEBCAST - This webcast addresses the challenges of server sprawl and introduces a new tool to help overcome them. Discover how this technology enables simplified management of your Linux environment and reduces administrative costs.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Premiered: September 3, 2009


Topics:  Configuration Management | Data Centers | Linux | Mainframe Operating Systems | Network Monitoring | Patch Management | Server Management | System z | Systems Maintenance | Systems Management | VM | VMware

WHITE PAPER - With so many new technologies, sticking with the status quo for your virtual network infrastructure is probably not your best option. In this month's issue, take a closer look at all the possibilities available now for interconnecting both virtual and physical networks.
Posted: September 1, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Network Architectures | Network Infrastructure | Network Management | Server Virtualization | Virtual Appliance | VMware

WEBCAST - Watch this webcast to learn how to design a cloud-based services platform from your virtual infrastructure to improve operational efficiency. Discover a Web-based application that automates virtual configuration, chargeback, provisioning and deployment. Learn how to set-up multi-level user hierarchy to enhance IT security.
Posted: September 1, 2009 | Premiered: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Performance Management | Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Infrastructure Services | IT Infrastructure | Software as a Service | Systems Management | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This white paper documents the procedure for failback from a VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) recovery site after SRM has performed a failover on an HP LeftHand SAN. This document is intended for customers who are using an HP LeftHand SAN with VMware.
Posted: August 27, 2009 | Published: August 5, 2009


Topics:  Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Standards | Storage Systems | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software | VMware