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- Utility Computing
- Pay-per-usage processing provided by a service organization that uses its own computers and facilities. Also called "on demand computing," customers access the computers via a private network or over...
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- Remote access and virtualization: Not one and the same
- Some of you may have seen me tweeting recently about a little experiment that I have going on where I'm using a small PC (perhaps we can call it a netbook, but that's a semantics issue) â€" the Nokia Booklet 3G â€" as my primary computing device outside of the...
- Tags: Remote Access, Cloud Computing, Telecommunications, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Chris Silva
- Blog posts 2009-12-02
- Responding to "Getting started with Virtualization"
- Virtualization is more than just deploying virtual machine software. Working from the big picture usually provides better results. by Dan Kusnetzky
- Tags: Virtual Machine, Virtualization, Desktop Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-12-02
- Virtualization software market to top $10B by 2013
- The virtualization software market topped $2.2 billion in 2008 and is expected to grow to over $10.6 billion by the end of 2013. by Dan Kusnetzky
- Tags: Software, Software Market, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-11-30
- Over the turkey virtualization discussions
- Describing virtualization technology to everyday folks is challenging. by Dan Kusnetzky
- Tags: Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-11-27
- Does virtualization equal cloud computing?
- Discussion - does virtualization equal cloud computing? I think not. by Dan Kusnetzky
- Tags: Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-11-25
- Delta Sonic Car Wash systems deploys Vyatta
- Delta Sonic Car Wash systems deploys Vyatta's network virtualization technology. by Dan Kusnetzky
- Tags: Network, Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems Inc., Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-11-19
- Shopping at the second-hand server store
- Virtualization or not - you're still spending too much on hardware if you buy it new. Whether you need one server or a pallet load, it's all available at 15-20% of the original price, for equipment that is only 2 - 4 years old, made by your favorite manufacturers. by...
- Tags: Pallet, Cloud Computing, Manufacturing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Servers, Storage, Hardware, Paul Milligan
- Blog posts 2009-11-18
- Where does HP's Procurve line go post 3Com?
- HP is purchasing 3Com. With every merger comes some customer trepidation about changes that could be made. by Larry Dignan
- Tags: HP ProCurve, 3Com Corp., Mergers & Acquisitions, Utility Computing, Investment, Finance, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-11-13
- Healthcare Firm Uses Virtualization to Speed Application Delivery, Improve Productivity
- RehabCare Group provides rehabilitation program management services for more than 1,200 facilities across the United States. The three IT staffers in the company's Client Technology Services group found it challenging to efficiently manage its 150 applications and 2,500 desktop and laptop computers, while supporting a large mobile work force. By...
- Tags: Program Management, Health Care, Microsoft Corp., RehabCare Group, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage
- Case studies 2009-11-13
- Windows Virtualization - Crossing the Data Protection Divide With NetBackup
- As more companies move to virtualization to control spiraling IT costs, virtual machines are taking on more mission-critical workloads as Microsoft Exchange, SQL, SharePoint, and Active Directory. Protecting such application, data, and storage-intensive environments takes on a whole new set of complexities, and typically requires a whole new set of...
- Tags: Symantec Corp., Data Protection, Environment, Divide, Storage Management, Disaster Recovery, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Software
- Webcasts 2009-11-06
- Power Solutions Article:Â Highly Available Virtualization with Microsoft Hyper-V and SCVMM 2008
- In virtualized environments, high availability can be critical to avoiding lost revenue, maintaining productivity, and protecting data from system failure. Combining Microsoft® Hyper-V™ technology with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager SCVMM 2008 on Dell™ platforms can help organizations create highly available virtualized systems while offering simplified management, dynamic performance,...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-04
- Power Solutions Article:Â Power Solutions Article: Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers
- Microsoft® Hyper-V™ technology provides a simplified virtualization platform integrated directly into the Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 OS. This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers.
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V, Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Power Solutions, Dell Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Servers, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-04
- Power Solutions Article:Â Power Solutions Article: Advancing Integration of Microsoft Hyper-V and Dell EqualLogic Virtualized SANs
- An enterprise-class storage infrastructure is essential for organizations transitioning to a virtualized data center. Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series Internet SCSI iSCSI storage area network SAN arrays enable advanced integration with the robust server virtualization offered by the Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ virtualization platform—offering the storage foundation for a comprehensive...
- Tags: Dell Computer Corp., SAN, Dell EqualLogic, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Power Solutions, Integration, Storage Infrastructure, Storage, Storage Management, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-04
- Survey: Virtualization and physical infrastructures need to be managed in tandem
- Virtualization is seen as a key enabling technology. But on its own it does not address the most important operational and management challenges in a shared infrastructure. by Dana Gardner
- Tags: Survey, Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Dana Gardner
- Blog posts 2009-11-03
- Blades of Fury Free for iPhone 1.0.7 (Mobile)
- Blades of Fury Free for iPhone is a 3D arcade fighting game available for iPhone and iPod touch. Prove your bravery and establish your own fighting style through epic duels to cast your name among the greatest heroes, and be remembered in history. Blades of Fury Free for iPhone is...
- Tags: Apple iPhone, Mobile, Blade, Gameloft, Games, Blade Servers, Smart Phones, Utility Computing, Servers, Personal Technology, Hardware, Consumer Electronics
- Software downloads 2009-11-03
- Five Things You Wish You Knew Before You Virtualized
- The reality of deploying virtualization is that it can also increase the complexity and cost of managing the applications and servers. As Virtual Machines VMs proliferate - storage growth, data protection, and application and data recovery are just a few detours that can impact the business' bottom line. Without an...
- Tags: Symantec Corp., Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage
- Webcasts 2009-11-03
- Client virtualization will help you create your next generation desktop
- Client virtualization is one of Forrester's top 15 technology trends to watch. by Natalie Lambert
- Tags: Desktop, Client Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Natalie Lambert
- Blog posts 2009-11-02
- Oracle's Virtualization Story
- Oracle VM, like the other virtualization technologies Oracle offers, is presented as an integrated, optimized, easy-to-manage part of an Oracle environment. It may not be the best choice for those expecting support the products from the industry leaders. by Dan Kusnetzky
- Tags: Oracle Corp., Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky
- Blog posts 2009-11-02
- Top 7 Things You Should Know About Activation and Genuine Windows
- As an IT Pro, you should be aware that volume activation is a required part of your Windows 7 deployment. This document provides you with the top 7 things to know about volume activation, touching on the basics, product keys, experience, deployment, value, virtualization and resources.
- Tags: Activation, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Operating Systems, Software, Storage, Hardware
- White papers 2009-11-01
- Financial Risk-Analysis Firm Enhances Capabilities With Dynamic Computing
- RiskMetrics Group's Risk Management Business delivers risk management services to the world's leading asset managers, banks, and institutions to help them measure and model complex financial instruments. To meet increasing market demand for risk analysis, RiskMetrics needed to accommodate increasing peak loads on its computing infrastructure for specific periods of...
- Tags: Financial, RiskMetrics Group Inc., Risk Management, Computing, On-demand Computing, Financial Planning, Strategy, Financial Services, Managed Hosting, Utility Computing, It Management, Security, Finance, Management, It service Management
- Case studies 2009-11-01
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