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• Top 20 universal truths in the data center

  In this column, Mark Holt lists the top 20 truisms gleaned from his years working in IT.  Continue Reading

• Making ITIL processes work for your data center

  In this guide to ITIL processes, you'll learn about the benefits of the ITIL framework and how to make it work for your organization. You'll find advice on CMDBs and ITIL, change management and ITSM best practices, and the benefits of ITIL ...  Continue Reading

• DC power in the data center: A viable option?

  DC power is being actively investigated for use in the data center, but the alternative to the ubiquitous AC power platform hasn't yet been proven more effective for the data center. Learn the advantages to DC power as well as the drawbacks from two...  Continue Reading

• APC's data center hot-aisle containment

  APC, meanwhile, sells a prepackaged hot-aisle containment product. Recently, officials from both Liebert and APC duked it out over which is better: hot-aisle containment or cold-aisle containment.  Continue Reading

• Modernizing mainframe applications: Why and how

  Learn how a mainframe application modernization strategy lowers costs and adds flexibility that can put your organization at a competitive advantage.  Continue Reading

• The Green Data Center: Energy-Efficient Computing in the 21st Century

  SearchDataCenter.com wants to help you build the business case for energy efficiency in your data center. This e-book explains the forces driving IT energy consumption, why you should care and how you can mitigate the problem. Each month we will ...  Continue Reading

• Data Center Facilities Design for IT E-book

  The Data Center Facilities Design for IT E-book gives data center facilities staff and IT professionals the guidance they need to bridge the communication gap in order to maintain a productive and efficient data center. This e-book serves as a guide...  Continue Reading

• Chiller optimization for data center infrastructure

  Maximizing chilled water plant efficiency and cooling production is crucial in today's energy-efficient data center. Expert Mike Flaherty discusses cooling production basics, maximizing cooling capacity in existing data centers and how to achieve ...  Continue Reading

• How to solve abend code 4038

  A user faces the abnormal ending abend code 4038 in the process of migrating from VS COBOL runtimes to LE.  Continue Reading

• COBOL, VS-COBOL-II and MFCOBOL: What's the difference?

  The original COBOL compiler grew into greater addressability with VS- COBOL-II MFCOBOL and increased functionality in MFCOBOL.  Continue Reading

• Override a SYSIN DD DSN in the proc from the JCL?

  Override the SYSIN DD Domain Name Source (DNS) in proc using the Job Control Language (JCL) this code syntax.  Continue Reading

• ASHRAE data center infrastructure book eases bad vibrations

  The fifth book in ASHRAE's datacom series, Structural and Vibration Guidelines for Datacom Equipment Centers, offers guidelines for easing the effects of shock and vibration on data center physical infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Mastering MySQL: Ten essential tips

  We've put together our most-read tips on MySQL to help get you started on using this open source relational database management system.  Continue Reading

• How can I avoid overheating a 42-unit rack that's full of 1-unit servers?

  Expert Robert Macfarlane discusses strategies for dealing with overheating servers in a 42U rack.  Continue Reading

• How do I measure the cooling consumption of my data center?

  Measuring cooling consumption in the data center is an approximate science. Here are a few strategies to help you get the information you need to determine cooling in your data center.  Continue Reading

• Do dual-corded servers connected to separate uninterruptible power supplies draw power from both?

  Dual-corded servers are intended to share the load from UPS systems for overload protection. But do they really work? Expert Robert Macfarlane discusses dual-corded equipment and why data center managers need to be careful when shopping for them.  Continue Reading

• Do I need isolated grounds in my data center?

  Isolated grounds were developed for early computers. But are they still necessary for today's data center? Read what expert Robert Macfarlane has to say.  Continue Reading

• What is the minimum ceiling height in a data center?

  Assessing appropriate ceiling height in the data center can be tricky. It depends on, obviously, how much space you have to work with and factors such as your fire suppression system and cabling. Expert Robert Macfarlane offers some advice.  Continue Reading

• How should I use vapor barriers in the data center?

  Whether to use vapor barriers in the data center is debatable. Expert Robert Macfarlane discusses how, why, and if they should be used.  Continue Reading

• How do I cool high-density racks?

  High-density heat in the data center got your uptime low? Data center cooling expert Steve Madara offers advice for cooling your high-density racks.  Continue Reading

• What strategies will help organize a messy data center?

  Data center design and physical infrastructure expert Carrie Higbie offers some simple, but often neglected, strategies for organizing a messy data center.  Continue Reading