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- Dell follows HP in certifying servers against new Energy Star server spec
- There hasn't been all that information released so far by the major hardware OEMs about how their server technology stands up against version 1 of an Energy Star specification for servers that was adopted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA a bit more than a month ago. HP was...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Specification, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Dell PowerEdge, Servers, Hardware, Heather Clancy
- Blog posts 2009-06-25
- DELL | EMC CX4 AND DELL POWEREDGEâ„¢ BLADES
- Next generation Dell/EMC CX4 storage arrays bring new levels of performance, flexibility, and resource utilization to enterprise-class storage. Features such as virtual provisioning, enterprise flash drives, and customizable network interconnects make this latest generation of CX arrays well suited to meeting data growth and performance requirements while keeping costs under...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell EqualLogic, Dell PowerEdge, EMC Corp., Storage, Performance Management, Hardware, Human Resources, Workforce Management
- White papers 2009-05-19
- Dell aims to poach Sun customers
- Popular computer company Dell is attempting to make it easy for customers to migrate from proprietary server platforms and outdated legacy datacenters to more open, flexible, standards-based technology. In other words: Sun customers, Dell's headed your way. Dell's ProConsult Infrastructure Consulting service is positioned...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., Dell PowerEdge, Servers, Hardware, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-04-14
- Garuda Indonesia Reduces Energy Consumption by 40 Percent and Optimizes Space by 50 Percent With Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers
- Garuda Indonesia wanted to boost the efficiency of its business operations by developing its IT infrastructure further and running key front-end applications on high-performance servers. Garuda Indonesia deployed a series of Dell PowerEdge blade servers paired with Dell PowerEdge enclosures. The blades has helped the airline reduce energy consumption, optimize...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Blade Server, Dell PowerEdge, Garuda Indonesia, Servers, Blade Servers, Hardware
- Case studies 2009-03-01
- Server Management Solution Comparison on Dell PowerEdge R710 and HP ProLiant DL385 G5p Servers
- Server management provides ease of use for end users during various tasks they perform. For this comparison, they used each manufacturer's application to perform the following tasks: initial operating system installations, firmware updates, diagnostics, and remote management setup. On the Dell PowerEdge R710, they used the Unified Server Configurator USC,...
- Tags: Server Management, Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., Operating System, Dell PowerEdge, HP Compaq ProLiant, Principled Technologies, Unified Server Configurator, Servers, Hardware
- White papers 2009-03-01
- Dell PowerEdge Servers 2009 - Memory
- Dell servers released in early 2009 will use the new Intel Core i7 CPUs that support the new DDR3 memory technology. Each CPU has three separate Memory Controller Hubs MCHs within the CPU package; memory transactions no longer need to transfer between the CPU and another external device. DDR3 memory...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Memory, CPU, Dell PowerEdge, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- White papers 2009-02-01
- Dell PowerEdge Blade and Rack Servers Provide the Foundation of a High-Density Virtualized Infrastructure at ALERT Life Sciences Computing - Supporting Simplified Management, High Performance, and Rapid Deployment
- With the IT infrastructure at ALERT Life Sciences Computing growing by more than 100 percent annually, the IT department needed to take action to avoid running out of rack space or spending increasing amounts of time on basic server management. ALERT deployed a Dell PowerEdge M1000e modular blade enclosure with...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Blade, High-performance, Computing, Dell PowerEdge, Life Science, Blade Servers, Servers, Utility Computing, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-11-01
- Virtualizing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Dell PowerEdge Servers
- As IT organizations have become increasingly familiar with virtualization technology and begun using it for more than simple server consolidation, they may also be considering virtualizing additional applications in their environment. Microsoft SQL Server, for example, is a widely used database platform that can support other Microsoft applications such as...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Dell PowerEdge, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Enterprise Software, Databases, Servers, Software, Data Management, Hardware
- White papers 2008-11-01
- Tora Trading Services Optimizes Space by 35 Percent and Reduces Energy Consumption by 30 Percent With Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers
- Due to power constraints and a reliance on 1U and 2U rack servers, Tora Trading Services data center was unable to scale to provide necessary resources. It was also too complex to manage, making the data center inefficient and unwieldy. Working with Dell, Tora migrated its proprietary trading application to...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Blade Server, Dell PowerEdge, Data Centers, Servers, Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Data Management
- Case studies 2008-10-01
- Dell PowerEdge Blade Servers Help Betagro Public Company Limited Lower Energy Consumption by 40 Percent
- With a fast-expanding business, Betagro Public Company Limited required a robust IT infrastructure that could scale in parallel with the company's growth and support a rapidly evolving application environment. Betagro deployed a series of Dell PowerEdge M600 blade servers running VMware virtualization software to deliver a standardized and centralized platform...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Blade Server, Dell PowerEdge, Blade Servers, Servers, Utility Computing, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-09-01
- Dell PowerEdge R900 Servers Give the Cornell Institute for Social and Economic Research (CISER) a 400-Percent Boost in Processing Capacity
- With data sets becoming larger and more scientists working concurrently, CISER's high-performance computing cluster was no longer able to keep up with the demands of advanced social and economic research. Dell PowerEdge R900 servers with the Intel Xeon processor 7300 series enable CISER to increase processing capacity while staying within...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerEdge, Intel Xeon, Data Centers, Servers, Storage, Processors, Hardware, Data Management, Semiconductors, Components
- Case studies 2008-09-01
- Dell Case Study: Soho VFX
- Artists at visual effects studio Soho VFX work under intense pressure to meet tight deadlines - requiring highly reliable and dependable systems that allow them to focus on their creativity. Soho VFX deployed a new server farm based on Dell PowerEdge M1000e modular blade enclosures, which more than doubled the...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Blade, SOHO, Dell PowerEdge, Blade Servers, Utility Computing, Servers, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-08-01
- Dell PowerEdge Servers and Windows Server 2008 Help Accelerate Application Rollout, Improve Flexibility, and Increase Backup Capability
- Faced with a legacy IT infrastructure that could not accommodate expanding manufacturing orders, Carsem wanted to consolidate its server environment. This would allow it to support robust growth, boost file serving throughput, and improve backup capabilities. Through the Dell Longhorn Early Adopter Program LEAP, Carsem replaced disparate servers with Dell...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Exchange Server, Dell PowerEdge, E-mail Servers, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Groupware, Backups, Servers, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-08-01
- Dell PowerEdge Servers Running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Help Industrial Distribution Group Update Its Software and Cut Time Spent on Configuration Tasks From 30 Days to 30 Minutes
- Lack of visibility into the desktop computers and servers on the network made it difficult for IDG to maintain consistent software versions and security settings. Through the Dell Early Adopter Program for Microsoft Windows Server 2008, IDG implemented Dell PowerEdge 1955 servers running Microsoft Active Directory to support centralized software...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Corp., Dell PowerEdge, International Data Group, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-08-01
- Dell PowerEdge Servers and Virtualization Help Stoneridge Reduce Its Server Infrastructure by More Than 50 Percent
- Stoneridge, a global manufacturer of automotive components, wanted to use state-of-the-art technologies to reduce complexity, reduce its IT footprint, and ultimately reduce the total cost of IT ownership. The company eliminated more than 50 percent of its physical servers through server virtualization, using a combination of Dell PowerEdge servers supported...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Virtualization, Dell PowerEdge, Servers, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-07-01
- Deploying Oracle Database 11g R1 Enterprise Edition Real Application Clusters With Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 and Oracle Enterprise Linux 5.1 on Dell PowerEdge Servers, Dell/EMC Storage
- Oracle 11g is the latest evolvement of Oracle database technology, which brings many new features and enhancements to its customers including a database replay feature, which allows customers to simulate the production system on a test system by replaying the production workload on the test system, allowing customers to test...
- Tags: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Oracle Corp., Red Hat Inc., Dell PowerEdge, EMC Corp., Oracle Database, Oracle Real Application Cluster, Production System, Storage, Databases, Enterprise Software, Servers, Hardware, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2008-04-01
- Deploying Microsoft Windows Server 2008 on Dell PowerEdge Servers Helps a Government Agency Reduce the Time Required to Manage Remote Servers by 10 Percent
- IT personnel at a large government agency were looking for ways to simplify management and lower the Total Cost of Ownership TCO of their enterprise-wide IT systems; also, the agency wanted to explore the features and benefits of Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Through the Dell Longhorn Early Adopter Program for...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Agency, Government, Remote Server, Microsoft Corp., Dell PowerEdge, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Roi/Tco, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-04-01
- Deploying Oracle VM Release 2.1 on Dell PowerEdge Servers and DELL/EMC Storage
- This white paper provides an architectural overview and configuration guidelines for deploying Oracle VM Release 2.1 on Dell PowerEdge servers with DELL/EMC FC storage. Using the knowledge gained through joint development, testing and support with Oracle, this Dell Reference Configuration documents "Best practices" that can help speed Oracle solution implementation...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Oracle Corp., Dell PowerEdge, EMC Corp., Servers, Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2008-04-01
- Not just hot air: Some details on Dell's server thermal design
- It takes a whole lot more than just a new multi-core microprocessor or even whiz-bang virtualization technology to create a greener server. A few weeks back, I wondered out loud exactly why Dell's latest PowerEdge M-Series blades were getting so much notice as a green option -- after having several...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell PowerEdge, PowerEdge R300, Servers, Hardware, Heather Clancy
- Blog posts 2008-03-24
- Dell PowerEdge Servers Running Windows Server 2008 Help a Major U.S. Bank Cut Remote Access Connection Time by 50 Percent, Boosting IT Help-Desk Response
- A major U.S. bank relies on its server infrastructure for 24/7 operations, but limited remote access to tools and applications made it difficult for the IT team to respond quickly when a server was down. Through the Dell Longhorn Early Adopter Program for Microsoft Windows Server 2008, the bank implemented...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Information Technology, Dell PowerEdge, U.S. Bank, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Remote Access, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Telecommunications, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware
- Case studies 2008-03-01

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