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Data center 2010 spending slideshow: Reduced costs, increased flexibility will drive cloud adoption
In this ninth slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, data finds that reduced costs and increased flexibility will drive cloud adoption. Slideshow
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Data center 2010 spending slideshow: Survey methodology
In this tenth and final slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, learn the methodology behind the survey. Slideshow
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Data center 2010 spending slideshow: VMware dominates server virtualization market, despite Microso
In this eigth slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, data shows that VMware is dominating the server virtualization market. Slideshow
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Data center 2010 spending slideshow: Data center construction boom has busted
In this seventh slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, data shows that the data center construction boom has busted. Slideshow
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Containerized data centers: Is a box a good fit?
Data centers in shipping containers caught on as Microsoft deployed a data center in the equivalent of a parking garage. But should you be considering this option in your future data center design? Learn what two experts think about data center conta... Face-off
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AFCOM's Data Center World spring 2009 conference coverage
SearchDataCenter.com covers AFCOM's Data Center World spring 2009 conference in Las Vegas from the show floor. Special Report
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AFCOM's Data Center World 2008 conference coverage
SearchDataCenter.com covers AFCOM's Data Center World 2008 conference in Orlando, Fla., from the show floor. Special Report
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Step 6: Be honest about your abilities
Managing a successful IT Project isn't just a technical and organizational issue. It's about managing people. Poor communication, internal politics, poor teamwork, lack of management support and poor planning are the primary reasons that projects fai... Step-by-Step Guide
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Experts say data centers to shrink as hosting, cloud services boom
IT pros discuss the pros and cons of maintaining a private data centers vs. outsourcing to managed data center hosting and cloud services. News | 31 Jan 2012
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HP vs. Cisco hardware battle yields deep discounts for IT shops
As Hewlett-Packard and Cisco duke it out for new data center deals, IT shops get fire-sale prices on high-end hardware. Now, how much would you pay? News | 06 Jul 2011
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Data center energy management software finds its limits
Without adequate power-metering equipment and data, data center energy management software can be of marginal use. News | 10 Feb 2011
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Companies turn to IT cost analysis via SaaS model
IT departments are turning to new SaaS-based tools to map costs to providing IT services to the business, helping companies identify how to cut expenses. News | 29 Nov 2010
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Have data center careers hit the skids?
Has virtualized infrastructure derailed data center careers? IT managers say they now spend too much time troubleshooting environments and not enough time on strategic projects. News | 11 Nov 2010
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Recession-weary server buyers return to Dell
Dell was among the first companies to suffer from the recession, but its server business is coming back with a vengeance, surveys show. Article | 04 Aug 2010
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Will pending law make California too costly for data centers?
The state of California has considered three legislative proposals that may greatly increase the cost of building and operating data centers in the Golden State. Article | 23 Jul 2010
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HP reloads for 'converged infrastructure' war with Cisco
HP and Cisco customers may get caught in the crossfire of the two vendors' converged infrastructure' skirmish. Article | 22 Jun 2010
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How cloud computing reduces data center power consumption
Cloud computing can reduce total data center energy consumption, says Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory scientist Jonathan Koomey. Article | 26 Apr 2010
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Oracle unveils Enterprise Manager 11g and 'integrated stack'
Oracle's new Enterprise Manager 11g promises an 'integrated stack,' but how many data centers have enough Oracle products installed to benefit? Article | 22 Apr 2010
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Microservers carve out niche in data centers
Energy-efficient petite server systems can be a cost-effective solution for basic tasks or hyper-scaling applications in an enterprise data center. Tip
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Changing vendors: Avoiding pitfalls, IT vendor contract negotiations
Negotiating IT vendor contract terms is crucial for protecting business continuity, physical property and intellectual assets when contracts end. Tip
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Server refresh options: When to rent a server vs. when to buy
Companies looking to replace old hardware must consider long-term goals and evaluate financing options when deciding whether to buy or rent a server. Tip
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Getting the most out of a server upgrade
Improving data center performance often means expensive investments in new systems, but money spent on a server upgrade can have big returns. Tip
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Five tips for negotiating IT support contracts with vendors
With IT budgets slashed, now is the time for vendor negotiation to get the most bang for your contract buck. These five approaches can help lower IT support contract costs. Tip
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Is it time for a data center hardware refresh?
Options are plentiful when you're considering whether to refresh older data center hardware, even when IT budgets are not. Tip
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Making the most of server maintenance contracts
When trying to obtain the most value from your servers, watching terms and doing homework on server maintenance contracts can save at the negotiating table. Tip
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The IT chargeback system in a virtual data center
Managing chargeback can be a difficult task. Multiple company departments may share server hardware in a virtual data center. Learn how to implement an IT chargeback system that charges departments for resources fairly. Tip
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Determining the true value of a server operating system
One of the most critical decisions a network manager can make is which server operating system to deploy. Making that choice is fraught with budget limitations, corporate politics and a numerous other factors. Here, an expert discusses how to determi... Tip
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Invest in energy-efficient power and cooling for data center ROI
Making wise investments in energy-efficient power and cooling can increase data center ROI. In this tip, find out how to demonstrate anticipated cost savings and get the OK to deploy new green technologies. Tip
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Data center budget: Funding your data center
One of our readers is having trouble convincing the big wigs that the data center needs a serious make over. See what advice expert Charles King came up with for data center funding. Ask the Expert
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multi-core processor
A multi-core processor is an integrated circuit (IC) to which two or more processors have been attached for enhanced performance, reduced power consumption, and more efficient simultaneous processing of multiple tasks. Word
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TCO (total cost of ownership)
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The economic downturn's effect on data centers
Ron Witt, an operating systems analyst, discussses the possible impact of a slumping economy on data centers, which was a key theme at Data Center Decisions. Video
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Common data center hurdles: Cooling and power distribution problems
A data center manager discusses his primary problems: aging AC units and not-so-green hardware. Video
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ROI and virtualization outcomes: Part 3
Andi Mann of Enterprise Management Associates gives his address on ROI and virtualization outcomes at Data Center Decisions 2008. Video
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ROI and virtualization outcomes: Part 2
Andi Mann of Enterprise Management Associates gives his address on ROI and virtualization outcomes at Data Center Decisions 2008. Video
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ROI and virtualization outcomes: Part 1
Andi Mann of Enterprise Management Associates gives his address on ROI and virtualization outcomes at Data Center Decisions 2008. Video
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Colocation facilities and the economic downturn
Digital Realty Trust's Chris Crosby discusses the economy's effect on the data center colocation industry. Video
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CMDB spending on rise
SearchDataCenter.com discusses findings from its recent survey on purchasing intentions and priorities, with a focus on systems management tools spending. The findings reveal a rise in spending on configuration management databases, despite tepid sys... Video
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Data Center World preview
In this video, Mark Fontechio provides some preview coverage of AFCOM's Data Center World and key themes, including data center survival during a flagging economy. Video
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Microservers carve out niche in data centers
Energy-efficient petite server systems can be a cost-effective solution for basic tasks or hyper-scaling applications in an enterprise data center. Tip
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Experts say data centers to shrink as hosting, cloud services boom
IT pros discuss the pros and cons of maintaining a private data centers vs. outsourcing to managed data center hosting and cloud services. News
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Hardware upgrade and server refresh guide
In this guide, we address several important aspects of the server hardware refresh process, including how to decide when it’s time to replace a server and how to get more out of hardware upgrade. Guide
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Changing vendors: Avoiding pitfalls, IT vendor contract negotiations
Negotiating IT vendor contract terms is crucial for protecting business continuity, physical property and intellectual assets when contracts end. Tip
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Server refresh options: When to rent a server vs. when to buy
Companies looking to replace old hardware must consider long-term goals and evaluate financing options when deciding whether to buy or rent a server. Tip
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HP vs. Cisco hardware battle yields deep discounts for IT shops
As Hewlett-Packard and Cisco duke it out for new data center deals, IT shops get fire-sale prices on high-end hardware. Now, how much would you pay? News
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Getting the most out of a server upgrade
Improving data center performance often means expensive investments in new systems, but money spent on a server upgrade can have big returns. Tip
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Making time for IT planning: Advisory Board Q&A
Organizations that don't invest in IT planning may lose efficiency and business advantages in the long run. Q&A
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Data center energy management software finds its limits
Without adequate power-metering equipment and data, data center energy management software can be of marginal use. News
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Economic conditions: Q&A with the Data Center Advisory Board
In this discussion with our Data Center Advisory Board, IT industry experts discuss their insights into the economic climate and how the IT landscape is changing in 2011. Q&A
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