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

WHITE PAPER - Read this white paper to learn more about virtualization and especially the similarities and differences between server virtualization and client virtualization. Which one holds more benefit for your organization?
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 8, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Server Virtualization | Software Virtualization | TCO | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine

WHITE PAPER - In an increasingly digital world, it's clear that business continuity is no longer an option. Keeping systems running 24x7 and ensuring that data reaches its intended destination — precisely when it's needed — is the heart and soul of a business. This paper discusses Business-Continuity (BC) initiatives on a tight budget and with limited resources.
Posted: September 8, 2009 | Published: September 8, 2009


Topics:  Backups | Business Continuity Planning | Business Continuity Planning Software | Data Center Management | Data Deduplication | Data Governance | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Data Recovery | Data Security | Data Storage | Disaster Planning | Disaster Recovery | RPO | RTO | Server Virtualization

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

WHITE PAPER - Virtualization is a rapidly evolving technology with many moving parts, making increasingly difficult for customers to develop an effective strategy. Every organization moves at a different pace. Dell delivers tailored solutions for every customer.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: September 3, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | IT Infrastructure | IT Spending | IT Workforce | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides an overview of security concerns and considerations that organizations must address when implementing virtualization.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: September 3, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | IT Infrastructure | Security Best Practices | Security Infrastructure | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Software Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Whether you are deploying virtualization for the first time or looking to increase the value of your existing solution, choosing the right hardware is as important as choosing the right virtualization software. This paper will discuss some of the basics of server virtualization.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: September 3, 2009


Topics:  IT Infrastructure | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Software Installation

WHITE PAPER - This white paper presents an in-depth but accessible introduction to the capabilities and future of tickless idle. It particularly presents techniques for making daemons and drivers tickless-friendly, with an eye toward extending the real-world benefits of the technology to the community.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: June 30, 2007


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Kernels | Linux | Load Balancing | Processor Architectures | Server Management | Server Software | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - The support team for Microsoft SQL Server has published guidelines for virtualizing this database engine. Read this paper to learn how to move forward with the process and create supported SQL Server virtual machines (VMs) that can be hosted on Dell PowerEdge servers.
Posted: September 2, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2008


Topics:  Microsoft Virtual Server | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | SQL | SQL Server | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Migration | Virtual Machine Monitor

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

WHITE PAPER - This paper addresses the fact that server virtualization is still a relatively new technology undergoing rapid development and innovation. While creating a virtual machine is relatively simple, the underlying complexity of the infrastructure and IT processes cannot be ignored.
Posted: August 25, 2009 | Published: August 18, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Backups | Virtual Machine Migration | Virtual Machine Monitor | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Today, new levels of automation and integration between VMware and Dell EqualLogic arrays are now available to protect the entire virtualized infrastructure. Dell EqualLogic PS Series virtualized iSCSI SANs have been a popular storage choice in VMware-based environments.
Posted: August 24, 2009 | Published: August 24, 2009


Topics:  Backups | iSCSI SAN | Server Virtualization | TCO | VMware | VMware Disaster Recovery | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - Dell is committed to driving the cost and complexity out of virtualization, helping you accelerate adoption and achieve cost savings sooner without sacrificing productivity. Read this solution guide to learn about Dell's Business Ready Virtualization Configurations.
Posted: August 24, 2009 | Published: June 9, 2009


Topics:  Blade Servers | Data Center Consolidation | Data Centers | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - Intel IT, together with Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group, End User Platform Integration, and Intel's Software and Services Group, conducted proof-of-concept testing and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis to assess the virtualization capabilities of Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series. The results of the analysis are here.
Posted: August 24, 2009 | Published: August 20, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Management | Server Accelerators | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software | TCO