Data Center Strategies for the CIO
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How to handle the server backup process in the virtual, physical world
Virtualized backup tools sport unique features but lack the functionality necessary to handle the physical server backup process. Tip
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Virtual server backup software, best practices for the data center
The best way to learn about server virtualization backup is to try evaluation versions of software to make sure it works with your infrastructure. Tip
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A virtualized data center is a happy data center, says survey
Enterprises now run more than half of their applications in virtualized data centers, and the number continues to grow. Tip
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How integrated virtualization makes a UCS work
Unified computing pulls servers, SAN connections and networking on to one platform. Integrated virtualization aims to make management easier. Tip
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Tracking the evolution of data center virtualization
Business initiatives spur development of data center virtualization and consolidation thanks to added promise and efficiency of cloud technologies. Tip
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Scale-up or scale-out: What fits best in your data center?
A growing enterprise with the need for more computing power will have to decide whether to take a scale-out or scale-up approach. Tip
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How to find the right systems management tool for the job
Point tools or management frameworks? Set realistic goals and criteria before choosing a systems management tool. Tip
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Ensuring virtual machine security
Focus on both the host server environment and the virtualization layer for the best virtual machine security strategy. Tip
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Five questions on data center virtualization
Data center virtualization is mature and reliable, offering significant benefits to businesses that deploy it. Tip
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Preparing for network virtualization
Network virtualization may demand LAN upgrades and configuration changes to achieve optimal performance. Tip