Networks & Data Center - Research Notes

Top 10 Strategies for Reducing Costs

Cutting costs can be an overwhelming and painful task, but knowing where to focus your efforts can make it easier. Take a look at our top ten favorite strategies. It...

SOP 101: Standard Operating Procedures

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are most commonly associated with military or manufacturing operations; however, they can be effectively utilized by any enterprise....

Prepare for Infrastructure Consolidation Change

Server virtualization and consolidation has become a way of life for most infrastructure managers. The breakdown of physical barrier through virtualization and...

The Goal of IT/Business Alignment: Why so Elusive?

Has the ideal of IT/business alignment become the holy grail of IT leaders? The promise of IT/business alignment is to focus investment and activities, increase the value...

How to Write an SOP

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are integral to effectively managing IT processes. There are different approaches to recording SOPs. Consider the type and complexity...

NetApp Buyer's Advice

NetApp is not a low-cost solution, but the value comes from reliability and good support. Negotiate on price, but don't overlook the minimum levels of training,...

Quick Wins Save 5% Now!

Do you need to make a difference this week? This month? Take a look at these tactics and tools to build your guerilla plan.

Data Center Facility Requirements Estimations At-a-Glance

When building or refreshing the data center, IT must have a high level understanding of requirements and potential budget. Facility requirements for power, cooling,...

Data Center Requirements Planning: Seek Expertise to Ensure Success

IT shops building or refreshing the data center should seek external expertise or face incurring additional costs due to miscalculated power, cooling, and UPS...

Slash Cell Phone Costs: Stop Issuing Phones

SMEs can slash cell phone costs by eliminating the practice of supplying company-owned cell phones to workers. Modify the organization's default cell phone policy from...
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