Organizations are beginning to appreciate that their databases are a rich source of untapped information. In an effort to commoditize their data, more enterprises are leveraging data mining technologies. Strike it rich by turning enterprise data...

High performance computing (HPC) has been primarily used by academic and research facilities. With Microsoft's introduction of its Windows HPC Server 2008, some of the limitations of prior generations of HPC solutions are being removed. HPC is...

Enterprise IT staff often find themselves looking towards high availability (HA) to ensure key applications are up and running. Before beginning the trek up the HA slope, IT staff must work with business management to evaluate realistic needs...

More businesses are finding that they require high availability (HA) of key applications. HA means an application is operational when it is needed. This can range from 24/7 Web site access to guaranteed IP phone access during a normal 40-hour...

High availability (HA) application requirements are found in enterprises of all sizes. For the small enterprise, the task of defining what HA means to the enterprise and beginning the implementation can be a difficult task. By carefully...

High availability (HA) for key applications is a requirement for businesses of all sizes. Small enterprises have fewer resources to allocate in creating an HA data center and so must be more adept at selecting the right components. Understand...

With the introduction of Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has improved its built-in failover cluster capabilities. With enhanced setup and management and improved reliability, the Server 2008 Enterprise and Data Center editions support...

Small enterprises running Windows applications and needing high availability should consider migration to Windows Server 2008. Improved clustering capabilities in the Enterprise and Data Center editions provide a cost effective failover solution...