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- A family of servers that includes the hardware and operating system. For example, the Windows server platform refers to x86 CPUs and some server version of Windows such as...
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- The Performance Advantages of Running MySQL on an Intel Based Server Platform: Extending Intel's Contribution to Open Source Technology Development
- IT managers seeking to deploy a database solution - or due for a hardware refresh - can feel confident that MySQL has been optimized for Intel architecture, assuring them of superior performance on a leading platform. Besides delivering reliable, top-notch performance for common workloads, MySQL on an Intel Xeon processor-based...
- White papers 2009-03-01
- The Performance Advantages of Running MySQL on an Intel-Based Server Platform: Extending Intel's Contribution to Open Source Technology Development
- The explosion of data is a constant in today's business world, affecting companies of all sizes from the small start-up to the enterprise portal. As organizations experience rampant growth in the volume of data, they see a corresponding rise in the number of users who need access to that data....
- White papers 2009-03-01
- Data Center Manageability Interface (DCMI) Specification
- The Data Center Manageability Interface DCMI specification explicitly addresses the unique requirements of server platform management within Internet Portal Data Centers IPDC and other High Density Data Centers where large numbers (into the ten's of thousands) of servers are deployed. This specification seeks to help High Density Data Centers reduce...
- White papers 2008-08-01
- Loyalty Programme Enables Content Management and Improves Business Productivity With Integrated Server Platform
- For over a decade, millions of New Zealanders have enjoyed the benefits of Fly Buys, the country's largest and most comprehensive consumer loyalty programme. Responsibility for Fly Buys' smooth operation lies with Loyalty New Zealand, a Wellington-based company that manages every element of the programme. High membership growth and increased...
- Case studies 2008-02-10
- BIOS Development for Server Platform
- The client wanted to implement ACPI compliance in a fault tolerant server system. The ACPI feature needed to satisfy Microsoft's WHQL certification requirement. They also required Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server HAL adaptation. This company required that the work be done onsite in their location. The Calsoft Labs Engineering team...
- Case studies 2008-01-01
- Designing a Model for Growth
- Humana wanted to replace an aging data center with a new facility that has the flexibility to accommodate business change and the scalability to support continued company growth and evaluate an array of variables to find the best ways to optimize power consumption, air flow, and heat distribution in the...
- Case studies 2007-11-01
- Use of Solaris for Domino servers
- As I travel around to user groups and Notes/Domino 7 launch events, I often ask the attendees at these events different profile questions about Notes deployments. I ask about versions in use, I ask about use of instant mesaging, and I ask about server platforms. One...
- Blog posts 2005-10-28
- Mandrake 8.1 offers superior server platform
- Mandrake Linux 8.1 represents a significant step toward a serious, reliable alternative to Microsoft Windows' server and desktop operating systems. This latest version offers numerous server-based features that IT managers will find extremely attractive, and invaluable support features for system administrators, as well as an extremely user-friendly desktop environment,...
- News items 2001-11-21
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- RemoteSight 1.0.1 (Mac)
- RemoteSight is an application for video and audio transmission over a network. It captures video from any attached video input device (for example the built-in iSight camera included in many Macintosh computers), which can then be viewed on another computer over a network or the internet. The primary use of...
- Software downloads 2009-11-20
- Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed
- Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- FAA hit with network glitch; Flight plans go manual
- Another glitch with a linux network? Its hard to believe people still use it for anything critical like the FAA and flight tracking. Its a toy OS and should not be used when the lives of people are dependent upon it.Cisco supplies the network backboneIt will be interesting to see...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- NComputing announces new Microsoft partnership
- I've featured NComputing a few times in this blog, largely focusing on their solutions that turn a single workstation into as many as 10 workstations using thin client technologies. In particular, I wrote about NComputing's successful bid beating out Intel and OLPC to provide thin-client computers to as many...
- Blog posts 2009-11-18
- What's next for Microsoft's Azure cloud platform?
- So MS is going cloud...Well, well, isn't this interesting. Does MS concede that the era of packaged client software is over? Again, MS is the follower and not the leader, and again, MS is following Google to the clouds. My prediction is that this will be a field day...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Serv-U 9.1 (Windows)
- Serv-U is a powerful, easy-to-use, award-winning File Server from RhinoSoft.com. Serv-U supports the FTP, HTTP, and SFTP protocols to ensure maximum compatibility with the widest range of transfer client software. With support for industry-standard SSL encryption, Serv-U protects your data while it's in transit. A powerful Web-based interface allows administrators...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- Dell's answer to Apple's Mac mini - The Inspiron Zino HD
- People Actually Buy These Things?Almost a $1000.00 for a cutsey, low powered designer computer? Do people actually buy these things? Maybe they should check out your Very Best Kit list.adrian please 959$ you dont put 959 for a low-end entry level machine you can have...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Rackspace adds Windows Server support to its cloud
- That is pretty awesome. Just goes to show how viable of a platform Microsoft Windows really is. Its a very robust operating system and scales well.RE: Rackspace adds Windows Server support to its cloudI see 3 possibilities in this; which one do you think this is?1. RackSpace has received...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-12
- GlobalSCAPE EFT Server 6.1.0.48 (Windows)
- EFT Server formerly Secure FTP Server is a secure file transfer solution for growing companies facing the challenges that come with an increasing network of business partners and processes. The core EFT Server platform provides secure transport protocols, extensive user account control, and post processing workflow. Utilize all the essential...
- Software downloads 2009-11-12
- Yes, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 will run on Linux
- Red Hat created a bit of stir recently when it shipped its Enterprise Virtualization for Servers product because the management component runs on a Window server. Â That's right -- no Linux support. The platform is an enhancement of the former Qumranet's KVM-based platform, which was designed for...
- Blog posts 2009-11-11
- News to know: Logitech-LifeSize; Macworld; Droid sales; Tandberg; e-book readers
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Larry Dignan: Logitech gobbles up LifeSize; Enters video conferencing Dave Greenfield: Logitech Buys LifeSize. Now what about Polycom?...
- Blog posts 2009-11-11
- Microsoft whittles away at Oslo; now plans to fold it into SQL Server
- Let's wait for PDC09 firstOk, it's a fact that the Oslo umbrella has little left of the glory it once had. On the other hand, the original plan would never have yielded a stable, full-featured product or a set of products in v1. If the new direction results in shipping...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
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