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• Misconceptions about DevOps can impede progress

  A DevOps expert talks about some of the incorrect notions some clients have about the accelerated application development process  Continue Reading

• White papers set aside for summer reading: Advisory Board roundtable

  White papers and heavy technical tomes get set aside as IT pros prepare to hit the beach for some rest and relaxation.  Continue Reading

• Advisory Board roundtable: 'Big data' and its impact on data centers

  Read what our Advisory Board has to say about big data and its implications for data centers.  Continue Reading

• Advisory Board roundtable: Strategic outsourcing can lift pressure

  Outsourcing gathers appeal to both government and private industry to relieve over-taxed data centers.  Continue Reading

• Talking with the expert: Take control with the Linux command line

  Linux expert William E. Shotts Jr. wants more Linux users to discover the command line and tap the advanced functionality below the GUI.  Continue Reading

• IT career paths for 2012: Advisory Board roundtable

  Keen business sense and strong real-world experience are key attributes for growing IT careers.  Continue Reading

• Five questions on Linux and z/VM OS for mainframes

  Mainframe expert and z/VM systems programmer sees continued growth for Linux in evolving mainframe environments.  Continue Reading

• SearchEnterpriseLinux’s top five Linux tips of 2011

  Popular tips for Linux administrators in 2011 included systems management tool use and management, Linux security and Linux command line shortcuts. Did you miss a hot Linux admin tip this year?  Continue Reading

• SearchDataCenter.com Products of the Year finalists for 2011

  Products of the Year judges reveal finalists for the best IT products of 2011.  Continue Reading

• SearchDataCenter’s top news stories of 2011

  If you’ve missed any of 2011's big events, now is a great time to catch up on the top news from this year.  Continue Reading

• Approaches to data center capacity planning: Advisory Board Q&A

  Solid technical knowledge, comprehensive tools and a keen business sense are all needed for solid data center capacity planning.  Continue Reading

• SearchDataCenter.com Products of the Year 2011 nominations

  SearchDataCenter.com's annual Products of the Year awards recognize innovation and performance in data center technologies. Nominate a product today!  Continue Reading

• Trends in data center management and server technology

  In this Q&A, an expert helps us analyze our State of the Data Center special report to identify and explain key developments in data center management and server technology.  Continue Reading

• Disaster recovery planning in a virtualized environment: Advisory Board Q&A

  Virtualization offers many benefits to a data center, including better disaster recovery options. Read what our Advisory Board experts have to say about virtual disaster recovery planning.  Continue Reading

• OSCON 2011 on SearchEnterpriseLinux.com

  SearchEnterpriseLinux's coverage of the 2011 O'Reilly Open Source Convention, set to run July 25-29 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon.  Continue Reading

• Choosing UPS systems for the data center

  Selecting the right UPS for data centers is complex. This buying guide can help you sort through the features offered by today's UPS systems.  Continue Reading

• Expert Q&A: Going pro with Puppet

  Puppet Labs' James Turnbull answers questions about the popular configuration management tool, and talks about his new book, Pro Puppet.  Continue Reading

• State of systems management and data center services: 2011

  Systems management and outsourcing options are two keys to efficient data center operation.  Continue Reading

• State of the Data Center survey report

  Our State of the Data Center: 2011 special report was created from data collected by our Data Center Decisions survey.  Continue Reading

• Survey background and demographics: 2011

  The 2011 TechTarget Data Center Decisions (DCD: 2011) survey is an annual project designed to gauge the technological choices of a cross-section of our readership -- IT professionals.  Continue Reading

• State of virtualization and cloud computing: 2011

  IT professionals demand the increasing utilization and flexibility that virtualization and cloud technologies provide.  Continue Reading

• State of server technology and operating systems: 2011

  As server technology continues to change, so do the buying habits of IT professionals. In this special report, we examine what type of server technology and operating systems administrators are choosing for their environments and what factors have ...  Continue Reading

• State of data center facilities: 2011

  In this special report, we look at how IT professionals are addressing the power and cooling needs of their data centers and find out how many professionals are interested in green technology.  Continue Reading

• Case studies show the benefits of virtualization

  These case studies demonstrate how businesses have deployed virtual machines to improve efficiency and add computing power, while also saving money.  Continue Reading

• Choosing the right virtualization management tools

  Virtualization management tools that can distinguish between physical and virtual servers give IT administrators the ability to better monitor virtual machines and allocate resources.  Continue Reading

• The causes and costs of data center system downtime: Advisory Board Q&A

  System downtime may be unavoidable, but planning and training can help restore operations sooner and mitigate the impact on most organizations.  Continue Reading

• Preventing data center system downtime: Advisory board Q&A

  Preparing for system downtime can help IT staff reduce the frequency and duration of costly outages.  Continue Reading

• Best practices for accurately measuring data center power consumption

  Knowing when and where to measure data center power consumption is important for calculating power use effectiveness and improving efficiency.  Continue Reading

• Data center security concerns with contractors: Advisory Board Q&A

  Maintaining physical data center security when allowing outside contractors into a facility takes caution and common sense.  Continue Reading

• The future of mainframe systems and the x86 platform

  X86 server virtualization is developing features similar to traditional mainframe systems, and while the two are drawing closer together, there are important differences.  Continue Reading

• Red Hat Summit 2011 on SearchEnterpriseLinux.com

  Open source virtualization and cloud computing were hot topics at the 2011 Red Hat Summit and JBoss World event, in Boston, Mass.  Continue Reading

• The power of traditional mainframe technology

  Mainframes are still much more powerful than virtualized distributed systems clusters.  Continue Reading

• Traditional mainframe systems vs. x86 'software mainframe'

  X86 server virtualization is developing features similar to traditional mainframe systems, and while the two are drawing closer together, there are still key differences.  Continue Reading

• The resiliency of mainframe systems

  Traditional mainframe systems continue to outperform, and are more secure, than even the most bleeding-edge x86 virtualization software.  Continue Reading

• Envisioning the future of mainframe technology

  Traditional mainframe systems will continue to have advantages over x86 platforms, but with similarities between the two increasing, it is possible they will likely converge.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing technology enables the 'software mainframe'

  Virtual machines alone also do not constitute a software mainframe. Cloud computing technology makes the idea of a "software mainframe" a possibility.  Continue Reading

• X86 platform narrows the gap

  Traditional mainframe are still more powerful, but x86 systems are beginning to narrow the gap with high-end mainframe processors.  Continue Reading

• X86 server virtualization and clouds on the horizon

  The idea of a "software mainframe" doesn't seem so far off when you look at advanced automation and orchestration tools for distributed systems, increasing power and virtualization integration in commodity chips and the trend of scale-out computing.  Continue Reading

• Vertical integration comes to x86 platform

  Vertical hardware integration is also making its way into the x86 virtualization.  Continue Reading

• X86-based private clouds offer cost savings

  x86-based private clouds offer cost savings when compared to traditional mainframe systems.  Continue Reading

• Traditional mainframe technology isn’t holding still

  The idea of the mainframe is changing, new technologies are being implemented to keep pace if increasing workloads.  Continue Reading

• Uptime Institute Symposium 2011 coverage

  The Uptime Institute Symposium, slated to run May 9-12, offers IT professionals an opportunity to keep up with industry best practices through seminars with industry experts.  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

• 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

• 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

• Mainframe problem analysis: What's the worst that could happen?

  In this mainframe humor observation, an overconfident programmer gets more than he bargained for when he takes his shot at analyzing a TSO problem.  Continue Reading

• Configuring Linux management tasks: Integration and security

  In this Q&A, see how an administrator can best approach Linux management, including learning the importance of integration and top security methods, commands and functions.  Continue Reading

• Mainframe year in review 2010

  The mainframe had a busy year in 2010: IBM rolled out its next-generation zEnterprise and Big Blue continued its legal scuffle with Neon Enterprise Software.  Continue Reading

• Top data center stories: Data centers letting go of the EPO

  The seventh top data center story of 2010 details the EPO button no longer being needed in the data center.  Continue Reading

• The top 10 Linux tips of 2010

  The top Linux tips of 2010, based on SearchEnterpriseLinux.com reader data, include five Bash secrets for Linux and getting started with Clonezilla for Linux server disk cloning.  Continue Reading

• Getting the IT and facilities relationship on track

  Expert advice on bringing together the IT and facilities departments can improve efficiency and save the company money.  Continue Reading

• OSU Open Source Lab leader looks to further FOSS community outreach

  A former Google exec and new Open Source Outreach Manager of Oregon State's Open Source Lab talks building FOSS community relationships and teaching future leaders of open source.  Continue Reading

• Data center house of horrors: Don't push the red button

  In this third slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, power issues plague a data center.  Continue Reading

• Data center house of horrors: Demonic CRAC units

  In this eighth and final slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, a CRAC unit that blew out unusually hot air is profiled.  Continue Reading

• Data center house of horrors: Sleepy Hollow geothermal data center

  In this fourth slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, a Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., data center will feature geothermal energy from an unusual source.  Continue Reading

• Data center house of horrors: A colony of freaks

  In this second slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, relics of a data center past come back to life.  Continue Reading

• Data center house of horrors: The mainframe that wouldn't die

  In this seventh slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, pundits keep pushing on the fact that the mainframe just won't die.  Continue Reading

• Data center house of horrors: The systems vendor from hell

  In this sixth slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, Oracle's terrifying systems support is detailed.  Continue Reading

• Data center house of horrors

  With all the moving parts in your data center, it's easy to get spooked by snafus on a regular basis. But these eight data center nightmare scenarios take the pumpkin.  Continue Reading

• Data center house of horrors: Skeletons in the server closet

  In this fifth slide of the data center house of horrors slideshow, one data center's servers are housed in the janitor's closet.  Continue Reading

• Digest: Windows and Linux interoperability, integration

  Two operating systems can co-exist peacefully in the same environment. Learn tricks to Windows and Linux interoperability, including how to share files between the two platforms.  Continue Reading

• Data Center Servers and Storage E-book

  The Data Center Servers and Storage E-book covers selection criteria for virtual server selection, monitoring and management guidelines to keep virtual servers running smoothly.  Continue Reading

• A collection of the top Linux command tips

  This collection of expert advice compiles the top Linux command tips from SearchEnterpriseLinux.com based on user data, including how to use grep and sed, netstat, and more.  Continue Reading

• Virtual Data Center E-zine

  Virtual Data Center E-zine is a monthly guide that explores crucial challenges and benefits of virtual environments in enterprise data centers.  Continue Reading

• SearchDataCenter.com Products of the Year 2010

  SearchDataCenter.com invites you to participate in its annual Products of the Year award nomination process. Nominate your favorite product or your company's product. Winning products will be featured in January 2011 on SearchDataCenter.com.  Continue Reading

• A complete guide to Unix-to-Linux migration

  This comprehensive guide details everything involved in a Unix-to-Linux migration, from porting applications to training staff to manage a Linux environment.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Open source virtualization digest

  This collection of tips, guides and news showcases open source virtualization, a low-cost alternative to proprietary virtualization technology.  Continue Reading

• Data center 2010 spending slideshow: Nearly half of all data centers receive 2010 budget increases

  In this second slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, data finds that nearly half of all data centers receive 2010 budget increases.  Continue Reading

• Data center 2010 spending slideshow -- Cloud computing adoption: Private cloud yields interest

  In this fifth slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, data finds that private clouds, and not public, are of interest to IT admins.  Continue Reading

• Data center 2010 spending slideshow: Reduced costs, increased flexibility will drive cloud adoption

  In this ninth slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, data finds that reduced costs and increased flexibility will drive cloud adoption.  Continue Reading

• Data center 2010 spending slideshow: VMware dominates server virtualization market, despite Microso

  In this eigth slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, data shows that VMware is dominating the server virtualization market.  Continue Reading

• Data center 2010 spending slideshow: Survey methodology

  In this tenth and final slide of the Data center 2010 spending slideshow, learn the methodology behind the survey.  Continue Reading

• Noncommercial Linux distro no. 2: Debian

  Debian is the second noncommercial Linux distro in a slideshow on options for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Noncommercial Linux distro no. 1: Fedora

  Fedora is the first noncommercial Linux distro in a slideshow on options for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Noncommercial Linux distro no. 3: Gentoo Linux

  Gentoo Linux is the third noncommercial Linux distro in a slideshow on options for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Noncommercial Linux distro no. 4: Mandriva Linux

  Mandriva Linux is the fourth noncommercial Linux distro in a slideshow on options for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Noncommercial Linux distro no. 5: Slackware Linux

  Slackware Linux is the fifth noncommercial Linux distro in a slideshow on options for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Noncommercial Linux distro no. 6: CentOS

  CentOS is the sixth noncommercial Linux distro in a slideshow on options for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Noncommercial Linux distro no. 7: openSUSE

  openSUSE is the seventh noncommercial Linux distro in a slideshow on options for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Noncommercial Linux distro no. 8: Linux Mint

  Linux Mint is the eighth and final noncommercial Linux distro in a slideshow on options for the enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Comparing noncommercial Linux options: A slideshow

  Noncommercial Linux distributions are low-cost options for enterprises. This slideshow compares eight noncommercial distros on the basis of ease of use, hardware support and more.  Continue Reading

• Red Hat Summit 2010 on SearchEnterpriseLinux.com

  The Red Hat Summit 2010 took place in Boston, Mass. and the SearchEnterpriseLinux.com staff were on site to cover news from the event. Virtualization and cloud were hot topics on day one.  Continue Reading

• Containerized data centers: Is a box a good fit?

  Data centers in shipping containers caught on as Microsoft deployed a data center in the equivalent of a parking garage. But should you be considering this option in your future data center design? Learn what two experts think about data center ...  Continue Reading

• Book Excerpt: 'IT Systems Management' notes best IT infrastructure practices

  Featured here with a chapter excerpt, Rich Schiesser's 'IT Systems Management' is a useful guide for for IT leaders in implementing best IT infrastructure management practices.  Continue Reading

• Design your data center room efficiently to minimize wasted power

  Proper data center facility design will minimize power and cooling waste, and reclaim that power to be used more productively.  Continue Reading

• The future of Linux in the data center: More than just Red Hat?

  Red Hat is the dominant vendor in the Linux server space, while the second biggest Linux distro, Novell SUSE Linux, struggles financially and is an acquisition target. Linux experts make the case in this column for multiple Linux distributions in ...  Continue Reading

• Does all your IT load need to have immediate backup power?

  Different areas of the data center can have different levels of redundancy  Continue Reading