Infrastructure & Operations - Research Notes

Cisco Buyer's Advice

Understand Cisco's distribution model to optimize your spending and ensure you are getting the best deal.

Understand IRR and NPV

The business side of the organization generally uses one of two financial metrics to determine the viability and, therefore, the attractiveness of an investment: Net...

Exchanging Exchange: Alternative E-Mail Servers

Enterprises looking for an alternative to Exchange, but not interested in outsourcing, have several solid options. Look for Microsoft interoperability, lighter hardware...

Virtualization and iSCSI a Match Made for SMEs

Server virtualization and iSCSI networked storage are emerging as a natural match particularly for small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) buying their first storage area...

Fire Protection: Only YOU Can Prevent Data Center Fires

The data center must be equipped with fire detection and suppression systems to identify and extinguish fire, abide by local, state and federal laws, codes and standards,...

Planning for Data Center Physical Layout and Support Center Space

Planning for the physical layout and design of the data center building space should include more than just the equipment room. For example, areas for loading equipment,...

Disaster Recovery Primary Site Restoration: Home Sweet Home

Establishing operations at the recovery site is only the first half of the work involved in disaster recovery. At some point, services and systems must be returned to...

Evaluate IPT VARs: The Four Key Questions

Enterprises that have identified a business need to migrate to IP Telephony (IPT) face several challenging decisions. While considerable time and effort typically go into...

Open Source Software Catalog 2010

Open source software may benefit the enterprise, but first the enterprise must discover what tools exist. To get started, check out the Optaros EOS Directory Web site,...

Ten Tips for Successful Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs)

Moves, Adds, and Changes (MACs) can be a big hassle if managed poorly. Control the process to reduce IT support costs and increase end-user satisfaction. Use these tips...
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