Data Center Strategies for the CIO
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This resource center explores network, cloud computing, and virtualization issues. Learn ways to accommodate current your organization's data center demands and future technologies while reducing total cost of ownership. |
Cisco Content
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Forrester Thought Leadership White Paper: Exploring the Potential Benefits of End-to-End Convergence of Data Center Networks
White Paper -- This white paper defines the concept behind SAN and LAN convergence and reveals its potential benefits and adoption barriers. Determine whether your organization should implement a converged architecture and get tips to help you ensure that your efforts deliver the desired results.
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Data Center Management: The Key Ingredient for Reducing Server Power While Increasing Data Center Capacity
White Paper -- The benefits of holistic IT management technologies and an in-depth comparison of the management and server offerings from two industry heavyweights, Cisco and HP, are featured in this white paper. Download it now to learn more.
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Gartner: Fabric Computing Poised as a Preferred Infrastructure for Virtualization and Cloud Computing
White Paper -- This research note presents results from a recent survey on virtualization and cloud computing. Find out why many of your peers are looking into fabric-based infrastructures and get recommendations to help you leverage the full benefits of this technology.
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Cloud: What Every Enterprise Must Know
White Paper -- This white paper defines cloud computing and summarizes its key points. Find out the differences between cloud service and deployment models and get advice to help you successfully navigate your implementation.
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End to End Unified Fabric TCO Calculator
Assessment Tool -- This assessment tool compares the ongoing costs of a greenfield unconsolidated network architecture to a recommended end-to-end unified fabric. Determine how much your business can expect to save after implementing this technology so you can make a compelling business case to your CIO.
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Private Cloud: Deliver Agility and Efficiency Through Better IT
White Paper -- This white paper reveals the infrastructure constraints limiting the flexibility and responsiveness of today's businesses. Find out how cloud computing can remove them and take a closer look at one offering in the rapidly evolving cloud market.
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Private Cloud—Efficiency and Flexibility to Advance Business Innovation
White Paper -- This white paper explores the reasons why many companies are considering a move to the private cloud. Determine whether your organization is ready for this significant change and find out what stages you should factor into your plan.