August 2010
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Data center server infrastructure and OSes
Managing data center servers, mainframes and operating systems is indeed a challenge. Find news, tips and resources about x86 servers, mainframes, iSeries, Unix RISC, multiprocessor servers, blade servers, server virtualization, processors and ... Continue Reading
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Data Center jobs and staffing and professional development
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Linux servers
Find news and information about Linux servers in the data center in this topic. Continue Reading
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Best practices for data center operations
Data center operations management: Check out our tutorials on capacity planning, disaster recovery, data center staffing, information systems management, data center standards and more. Continue Reading
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Data center design and facilities
Learn all you need to know about data center design and infrastructure. This section inlcudes tips on uninterrupted power supply, data center cooling, data center site selection, cabling infrastructure and more. Continue Reading
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
IT compliance and governance strategies
Find news and advice surrounding various standards, metrics and benchmarks that apply to your data center and its equipment. Continue Reading
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Data center budget and culture
Data center budget: Find ways to savie money in your data center. Are you getting ROI on your data center projects? Looking for funding for new data center initiatives? Check out our budgeting advice. Continue Reading
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Virtualization and private cloud
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Data Center Hosted Services
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Data center capacity planning
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Microsoft Windows Server in the data center
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
IT infrastructure management and planning
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Chapter excerpt: 'Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook' an encyclopedia for systems admins
Preview a chapter from the fourth edition of the 'Unix and System Administration Handbook,' a practical guide for both new and seasoned systems administrators that covers topics such as software configuration management. Continue Reading
-
August 20, 2010
20
Aug'10
Biodiesel mandates cause backup generator problems
States such as Minnesota and Oregon have passed biodisel mandates, but data center managers say improper handling of biodiesel can cause problems for backup generators. Continue Reading
-
August 19, 2010
19
Aug'10
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. Continue Reading
-
August 18, 2010
18
Aug'10
Moving to Fibre Channel over Ethernet in the data center
High data center demands require an efficient network to move data efficiently. Learn why Fibre Channel over Ethernet may be a good networking technology option, and how to make the switch. Continue Reading
-
August 18, 2010
18
Aug'10
Oracle's OpenSolaris move sparks outrage in Sun shops
Holding back updates to OpenSolaris may hurt Oracle's software and hardware business, data center pros warn. Some shops are already in the process of switching vendors. Continue Reading
-
August 17, 2010
17
Aug'10
Displaying Puppet reports on Puppet Dashboard
Managing configurations with Puppet just got easier. In this tip, learn how to display your Puppet reports on the Puppet Dashboard GUI. Continue Reading
-
August 17, 2010
17
Aug'10
Oracle takes Sun hardware renewals direct
IT pros debate pros and cons of sourcing Sun hardware renewals and maintenance from Oracle or third parties. Continue Reading
-
August 17, 2010
17
Aug'10
With new Power systems, IBM welcomes Oracle/Sun refugees
A combination of strong server offerings and a beleagured competitor in Oralce/Sun appears to be working to IBM's advantage. Continue Reading