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Top data center stories: IBM rolls out zEnterprise
The sixth top data center story of 2010 details IBM's launch of the next-generation zEnterprise mainframe. Slideshow
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Top data center stories: Data centers letting go of the EPO
The seventh top data center story of 2010 details the EPO button no longer being needed in the data center. Slideshow
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Top data center stories: Virtualization kills data center careers
The eighth top data center story of 2010 showed that server virtualization is putting the brakes on data center careers. Slideshow
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Top data center stories: IT pros double VM memory
The ninth top data center story of 2010 showed that data center managers doubled their server memory to deal with virtualization workloads. Slideshow
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Top data center stories: The new mainframes
The tenth and final top data center story of 2010 detailed user reaction to new converged infrastrcuture platforms. Slideshow
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Gartner Data Center Conference 2010 coverage
Check out our coverage of Gartner's 2010 Data Center Conference, including the latest on data center infrastructure and cloud computing, unified computing, and IBM's zBX. Special Report
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Getting the IT and facilities relationship on track
Expert advice on bringing together the IT and facilities departments can improve efficiency and save the company money. Q&A
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Data center house of horrors
With all the moving parts in your data center, it's easy to get spooked by snafus on a regular basis. But these eight data center nightmare scenarios take the pumpkin. Slideshow
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Data center house of horrors: A colony of freaks
In this second slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, relics of a data center past come back to life. Slideshow
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Data center house of horrors: Don't push the red button
In this third slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, power issues plague a data center. Slideshow
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IBM launches mainframe job board: News in brief
Mainframe pros get a new source for System z jobs, and other data center news. News | 13 Jun 2011
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Survey says: IT certifications are losing value
Real-life experience trumps formal IT certifications when it comes to salary, according to Foote Partners research. News | 03 Jun 2011
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Top ten data center trends of 2011
What are the top 10 data center trends in servers, storage, operating systems and data center facilities for 2011? Find out in our annual data center predictions article. News | 13 Jan 2011
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Is the recession keeping a lid on a data center staffing crisis?
The data center industry will face a staffing crisis if it can’t drive more employee loyalty, says one Gartner analyst. But IT managers say it’s not a problem in this economy. News | 07 Dec 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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Why IT pros should care about the tech M&A frenzy
As large technology vendors embark on buying sprees and bidding wars, IT professionals are in the crossfire. Data center managers need to keep an eye on mergers and acquisitions and have a CYA strategy. Article | 31 Aug 2010
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Remote management with KVM over IP
KVM over IP, a remote management tool, has enabled a healthcare business with several far-flung locations to get a handle on data center management. Article | 30 Jun 2010
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Bridging the communication chasm between IT and finance teams: Q&A
When IT and finance teams work together, data centers are seen as valuable assets instead of cost drivers and business productivity increases, according to Lauralee Martin, executive VP and global CFO and COO of Jones Lang LaSalle. Article | 03 Jun 2010
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HP move cloaks IT service weakness
Hewlett-Packard takes $1 billion charge as it preps to pare 9,000 workers and retool its IT services business. Article | 02 Jun 2010
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Uptime Institute unveils data center Operational Sustainability standard
The Uptime Institute's Operational Sustainability standard measures the effect of data center staffing, processes and more on reliability; the metric may fill a gap but also spur controversy. Article | 24 May 2010
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What’s strangling technological innovation?
Major roadblocks are stifling IT innovation at a time when technological innovation is needed most. Tip
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The strategic trends in IT and data center infrastructure
An ongoing technological evolution promises to change data center infrastructure and the ways that IT performs. Tip
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Improving IT help desk services with vendor support
In the world of IT help desk services, customer demand is insatiable, but proper integration of vendor support and cultivation of vendor relationships can ease tough expectations. Tip
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The 2011 enterprise IT job market: Predictions and areas for growth
While 2010 was big for virtualization in the data center, the IT job market this year will see a surge in demand for cloud architecture and security knowledge, among other skills. Tip
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Server virtualization training and education needed for successful virtualization rollouts
Virtualization technology is still a long way from Plug-and-Play. Successful virtualization rollouts need staff with the proper education and skills, and IT admins need to understand when it's time to add staff or tinker with the training. 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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How to approach IT staffing in today's data center
Virtualization and tight budgets have changed IT staffing in modern data centers. Find out how to blend skills and technology for the best mix. Tip
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Handling weaknesses in remote server management
Necessity and convenience have made remote server management commonplace, but there are times when this hands-off form of server administration requires a hands-on approach. This tip delves into how to handle the pitfalls of remote management. Tip
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How to find a job in the data center: IT job hunt tips
In this economy, keeping an updated tech resume is essential whether you're employed or not. Mark Holt shares IT job hunting expertise that will help keep you in control of the job search and ensure you stand out to employers. Tip
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Bring in facilities and finance groups for data center projects
With today's financial obstacles, important IT initiatives may be cut because the business doesn't understand their potential to save costs or generate profits. By working closely with the finance and facilities groups, IT can promote an understandin... Tip
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A general list of data center cost components
Data center strategy specialist Charles King offers one reader a list of questions and considerations for setting up and running a data center. Ask the Expert
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Leveraging mainframe skills with Linux
Can I use my existing mainframe skill set with Linux on mainframe? Ask the Expert
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Can vendor ROI analyses be trusted?
We often don't have time to do our own ROI analyses so we rely a lot on vendors to help. Can vendor ROI analyses be trusted? Ask the Expert
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Written contract changes
Our expert explains how to make amendments to a contract. Ask the Expert
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How often should we be recertifying users of key systems?
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Why agree to upgrade charges as part of a software license agreement?
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Criteria for pre-qualifying bids for VoIP system
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What does "revenue recognition" mean?
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How can I take advantage of year-end deals when I don't have the budget right now?
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What's the best step after a diploma in System Administration?
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Mathematical Symbols
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supervisor call (SVC)
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IT career paths for 2012: Advisory Board roundtable
Keen business sense and strong real-world experience are key attributes for growing IT careers. Advisory Board
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What’s strangling technological innovation?
Major roadblocks are stifling IT innovation at a time when technological innovation is needed most. Tip
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The strategic trends in IT and data center infrastructure
An ongoing technological evolution promises to change data center infrastructure and the ways that IT performs. Tip
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State of the Data Center: 2011
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Survey background and demographics: 2011
The 2011 TechTarget Data Center Decisions (DCD: 2011) survey is an annual project designed to gauge the technological choices of a cross-section of our readership -- IT professionals. Feature
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IBM launches mainframe job board: News in brief
Mainframe pros get a new source for System z jobs, and other data center news. News
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Survey says: IT certifications are losing value
Real-life experience trumps formal IT certifications when it comes to salary, according to Foote Partners research. News
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Changes in data center jobs and economy: Advisory board Q&A
The outlook for data center jobs is cautiously optimistic for those with the right mix of skills. Q&A
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Data center jobs in a down economy
Our guide to data center jobs gives you all the resources you need to stay on top of the enterprise IT job market. Guide
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Improving IT help desk services with vendor support
In the world of IT help desk services, customer demand is insatiable, but proper integration of vendor support and cultivation of vendor relationships can ease tough expectations. Tip
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