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New computing architectures
Need help cutting through all the jargon on topics like grid computing and virtualization? Our playbook on new computing architectures will have you talking like an expert in no time. Playbook
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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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Are data center providers in trouble?
A paradigm shift promises to help cloud providers, but may be harsh on facilities providers and other IT outsourcing businesses. News | 28 Oct 2011
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HP ships VirtualSystem for VMware: News in brief
HP, chasing more converged infrastructure business, delivers three versions of its VirtualSystem for VMware; Sentilla measures cloud savings; more news. News | 29 Aug 2011
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IT pros still not sold on SaaS
SaaS success stories aside, many IT pros aren’t happy about giving up on-premises software. News | 27 Jun 2011
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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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Terremark sees value in containerized data center modules
The flexibility and reduced lead time offered by containerized data center infrastructure has won over colocation provider Terremark. News | 31 May 2011
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IBM promises Windows on mainframe: News in brief
IBM will support Microsoft Windows and Linux running in its zEnterprise BladeCenter Extension this calendar year. News | 26 Apr 2011
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Not so fast: IBM pushes mainframe toward the cloud
Big Blue moves mainframes forward with cloud technologies and incorporates x86 server compatibility. News | 23 Mar 2011
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CA Spectrum replaced by AccelOps: News in brief
Texas radiology clinic replaced CA Technologies’ Spectrum monitoring suite with AccelOps to save on maintenance. News | 22 Mar 2011
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HP as software power? Maybe, maybe not, IT pros say
Hewlett-Packard, suffering from IBM, Oracle and Microsoft envy, resets its sights on software. But customers say it can’t sell what it has now. News | 16 Mar 2011
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Minimizing public cloud disruptions
Catastrophic crashes and instance failures happen in the public cloud. Learn how to respond to outages and reduce their effects on your data center. Tip
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Understanding the differences between public and private cloud computing
Companies considering a public or private cloud computing platform have a lot to consider. This tip can help explain the advantages and disadvantages to each. Tip
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Advantages and drawbacks to public cloud services
Public cloud providers can help an organization save money, but it can be hard for some IT professionals to overlook the disadvantages associated with outsourcing services. Tip
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Data center outsourcing management: A closer look at IaaS and DCaaS
Understanding the subtle differences between Infrastructure as a Service and Data Center as a Service is key to choosing the right outsourcing management practice. 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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The pros and cons of cloud computing migration
IT managers should consider the pros and cons of cloud computing migration, and find a balance between the rewards and risks associated with moving a data center to the cloud. Tip
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Determining cloud TCO vs. in-house IT costs
If you think cloud TCO is measured solely by a reduction in up-front costs, you're oversimplifying the equation. Learn how to measure the true value of cloud services in this tip. Tip
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Seven criteria for implementing an effective cloud computing plan
Moving a data center's infrastructure to a cloud computing platform requires extensive and granular planning. In this tip, a former IT admin details seven criteria that serve as a guideline for the implementation of an effective cloud computing plan ... Tip
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Practical steps for building an internal cloud
Internal cloud architecture is the best way to grow IT while maintaining a flat budget. Expert Chris Wolf explains the impact of cloud computing and how to approach setting up an internal cloud. Tip
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Comparing cloud risks and virtualization risks for data center apps
What are the risks of cloud computing and virtualization to your data center applications? This tip compares the types of cloud computing and associated risks with in-house server virtualization to help IT managers choose the right execution environm... Tip
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Is grid computing ready for commercial applications?
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data center as a service (DCaaS)
A data center as a service (DCaaS) provider will supply turnkey physical data center facilities and computing infrastructure (e.g., servers, networking, storage, and so on) to clients in the form of a service. Definition
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NetMagic Solutions
NetMagic Solutions is an India-based IT hosting and services provider whose specializations include cloud computing, infrastructure management, disaster recovery and application hosting. Definition
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Uptime data center tier standards
The Uptime data center tier standards are a standardized methodology used to determine availability in a facility. The tiered system, developed by the Uptime Institute, offers companies a way to measure return on investment (ROI) and performance. (Co... Word
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liquid-tight strain-relief connector
A liquid-tight strain-relief connector is a special electrical connector or jacket used in cabling for electronic and computer systems where water or contaminant intrusion is a concern... (Continued) Word
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grid computing
Grid computing (or the use of a computational gridis applying the resources of many computers in a network to a single problem at the same time - usually to a scientific or technical problem that requires a great number of computer processing cycles ... Word
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capacity on demand (COD)
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Brown's new supercomputer
Brown University's Center for Computation and Visualization is the new home of a multimillion-dollar IBM supercomputer that researchers will use for tasks such as predicting climate change and human genome mapping. Video
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Advisory Board roundtable: Strategic outsourcing can lift pressure
Outsourcing gathers appeal to both government and private industry to relieve over-taxed data centers. Feature
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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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data center as a service (DCaaS)
A data center as a service (DCaaS) provider will supply turnkey physical data center facilities and computing infrastructure (e.g., servers, networking, storage, and so on) to clients in the form of a service. Definition
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Minimizing public cloud disruptions
Catastrophic crashes and instance failures happen in the public cloud. Learn how to respond to outages and reduce their effects on your data center. Tip
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Are data center providers in trouble?
A paradigm shift promises to help cloud providers, but may be harsh on facilities providers and other IT outsourcing businesses. News
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HP ships VirtualSystem for VMware: News in brief
HP, chasing more converged infrastructure business, delivers three versions of its VirtualSystem for VMware; Sentilla measures cloud savings; more news. News
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Understanding the differences between public and private cloud computing
Companies considering a public or private cloud computing platform have a lot to consider. This tip can help explain the advantages and disadvantages to each. Tip
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Advantages and drawbacks to public cloud services
Public cloud providers can help an organization save money, but it can be hard for some IT professionals to overlook the disadvantages associated with outsourcing services. Tip
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IT pros still not sold on SaaS
SaaS success stories aside, many IT pros aren’t happy about giving up on-premises software. News
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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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About Data center outsourcing, colocation and cloud computing
Whether you're considering outsourcing IT with a cloud computing provider or already using a data center hosting service, get the information you need to know about managed hosting, colocation and cloud providers in this topic. Learn about cloud computing data security risks, how to ensure service-level agreements and how to choose the best cloud computing or colocation provider. Find out how the cloud is revolutionizing the data center world and how to make the most of this expanding technology, as well as potential cloud computing risks to keep in mind. Ensure data center uptime and business continuity with our expert advice on working with and choosing data center colocation providers. Data center outsourcing and managed service providers can be a great option for many organizations – with the latest news and expert tips in this topic, find out if data center hosting providers are right for you.