Features

Features

• Efficient energy use and energy security in the data center

  Energy efficiency in the data center is a growing trend, but a true focus on efficient energy use sometimes requires a greater financial incentive.  Continue Reading

• Data center construction alternatives

  Data center construction can be a huge expense, but with today’s colocation alternatives, a new facility isn't always the best answer to the needs of growing enterprises.  Continue Reading

• Traditional mainframe vs. x86: Cautionary statements on the future

  Several factors could delay, or even halt, the move toward x86, from traditional mainframe architectures over the next decade.  Continue Reading

• The ‘lumpy cloud’ of the future

  What does the future of cloud computing hold for traditional mainframe architectures, and are x86 scale-out systems the way of the future?  Continue Reading

• Is the software mainframe metaphor apt, or off?

  The increasing abilities of x86-based cloud computing are impressive, but is the "software mainframe" metaphor relevant?  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Server technology advancements

  Data center managers are using improvements in server technology to accomplish a variety of goals, including more efficient power usage and improved workload performance.  Continue Reading

• A server refresh guide

  When it’s time for a server refresh in your data center, our guide will give you everything you need to know – from selecting the right hardware to capacity planning advice.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading

• Open source systems management: Hits and misses

  Which open source systems management tools work for you? Some tools bring welcome automation to repeated tasks. But beware the shortcomings.  Continue Reading

• Mainframe technology in 2011 and beyond: A Q&A

  Two industry experts discuss technologies and advancements that affect mainframe systems today, along with the importance of symposiums in showcasing this mainframe technology.  Continue Reading

• SELinux: A fast guide to the Linux kernel security tool

  This handy guide to SELinux presents the best tips and advice on getting started with the Linux kernel security tool – from configuration to managing policies and access control.  Continue Reading

• Server Month: A guide to server features and functionality

  This server purchasing guide explores various server form factors as well as rackmount versus blade servers. We look under the hood at various form factors and evaluate their standout features.  Continue Reading

• 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.  Continue Reading