Though the benefits are widely understood, many organizations don't have SOPs and those that do don't maintain them. Adopt an approach to drive process improvement,...
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As a CIO, there is a need to move beyond day-to-day technology management with an ever-increasing need to forecast technology impacts. Not just from a technical...
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The business is rarely satisfied with current service levels. However this dissatisfaction is often based on perception. Without an internal SLA that effectively tracks...
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Enterprises looking for an alternative to Exchange, but not interested in outsourcing, have several solid options. Look for Microsoft interoperability, lighter hardware...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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Whether it is an existing building or a new construction site, IT must cover due diligence by completing a site evaluation for each potential location. Use a building...
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Many IT departments lack internal expertise to undertake a data center build project as facilities require specific industrial design and engineering requirements to meet...
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