Transplanting Your Data Center

Moving a data center can be a daunting task. Use this research note to help you plan the move and make it a success.

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...

Microsoft's System Center Shakes Up the System Management Market

Proprietary system management tools are very large, very expensive, and almost always require implementation consultants. Microsoft's System Center, despite some concerns...

Storage VMotion Eliminates Storage Migration Downtime

With Storage VMotion, it is now possible to non-disruptively move storage volumes used by VMware virtual machines from one storage device to another. VMware users should...

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...

Implement Virtual Desktop Infrastructure for Remote Access and Business Continuity

Historically, delivering virtual desktops to remote users required a separate connectivity and virtualization infrastructure, but that is starting to change. VMware...

Xserve a Sound Bet in Apple Data Centers

Apple continues to update the hardware and software for its Xserve rack-mount server. For Apple Mac-centric businesses that want a robust and recognized basic workgroup...

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....

Server OS Casting Call: Let Costs Direct Selection

IT leaders deploying application servers may face a choice between operating systems. Evaluate the business suitability of operating system candidates by examining costs,...

Tiered Data Center Organization Enhances Security and Performance

Businesses continue to benefit by offering shared access data centers to partners, suppliers, and clients. The issue in this method of organization is ensuring that each...
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