Server Hardware Research
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E-Brief: Upgrading to Windows Server 8
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftDetermining which features of Windows Server 8 justify a migration to this operating system can be a challenging task. This expert e-brief provides an in-depth overview of the most compelling capabilities of Windows Server 8 and offers advice to help you decide whether an upgrade is right for your organization.
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The Benefits of Pre-built Virtual Infrastructure
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.In this case study, explore how auto supplier TS TECH North America accelerated its ERP platform migration with a pre-built, pre-engineered infrastructure solution.
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Get a Head Start with Virtualization-Ready Infrastructure
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.Discover how your business can successfully virtualize its data centers while saving valuable time, money and resources with a pre-engineered infrastructure.
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Pre-build Infrastructure: The Smart Path to Virtualization
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.Discover how leveraging pre-engineered and pre-built infrastructure can help your organization fast-track virtualization projects and eliminate many virtualization difficulties from the get-go.
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IDC Spotlight: Simplifying the Road to Virtualization Adoption
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.As businesses strive to achieve ever more efficient data centers and leverage the cloud, many are turning to virtualization. This IDC report examines how organizations can streamline and mitigate the risks associated with virtualizing their data centers with preconfigured infrastructure.
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Introducing the Intel® Xeon® processor E5-2600 product family— the heart of flexible, efficient, and highly versatile datacenters
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelDiscover how you can boost server performance by up to 80% and reduce latencies by 30% by adopting the latest Intel Xeon processors. Decide which processor is right for your needs in this brief comparison guide.
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Dependable, Intelligent: Intel® Xeon® Processor Based Servers
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelIntel processors provide the performance you need to move forward with cloud computing, virtualization and consolidation. Use this guide to find out which Intel processor-based server can best meet the needs of your applications and users.
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Meeting IT Demands: The Intel Xeon Processor E5-2600 Product Family
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelIn this brief video, learn how you can meet the demands of virtualization and cloud computing with the greater performance provided by Intel Xeon E5 processors.
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Xeon E5: Increasing Server Performance
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelDiscover how improved Intel Xeon E5 processors can help you increase performance by up to 80% to support new demands such as virtualization and cloud computing.
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Xeon E5: Intel Node Manager
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelFind out how the Intel Node Manager can help you effectively monitor and limit the power usage in your data center.
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Xeon E5: Intel Integrated I/O
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelDiscover how Intel Xeon E5 processors significantly improves I/O performance, reduces latency, and reduces system power usage in this brief video.
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IT Handbook: Hardware selection for SMBs and Midsize Data Centers
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelMany companies struggle to choose the right hardware to support their critical business functions. This IT handbook provides an expert checklist to help you navigate the server selection process, increase resource utilization, and design a disaster recovery strategy for your virtual environment.
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Reduce Costs and Improve Manageability with an IBM System x NAS Solution
Sponsored by: IBM and IntelWhether you’re a first-time user of NAS or deploying advanced storage solutions, Microsoft Windows Storage Server R2 on IBM System x delivers enterprise-class storage management technology in an affordable, all-in-one solution. Check out this 2-page white paper to learn more.
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Xeon Refresh Estimator
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelJustifying a server refresh isn't easy, especially with today's tight IT budgets. This assessment tool calculates the savings you can expect after replacing your existing hardware so you can decide if a refresh is the right decision for your organization.
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Dell PowerEdge R720 - Performance Comparison of Two Intel Xeon Processors: Dell PowerEdge R720 Server Powered by the Intel Xeon Processor E5-2650
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelThis test report compares the performance of two new Dell PowerEdge R720 servers powered by the Intel Xeon processor E5-2640 and the Intel Xeon processor E5-2650.
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Server Consolidation and TCO: Dell PowerEdge M620 vs. Dell PowerEdge M610: Dell PowerEdge R620 Server Powered by Intel Xeon Processor E5-2660s
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelThis report compares the performance and costs of two servers, the Dell PowerEdge M620 and Dell PowerEdge M610, and provides a comprehensive breakdown of your savings with each of these solutions.
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Server Consolidation and TCO: Dell PowerEdge R720 vs. Dell PowerEdge R710: Dell PowerEdge R620 Server Powered by Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680s
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelThis report compares the performance and costs of two servers, the Dell PowerEdge R720 and Dell PowerEdge R710, and provides a comprehensive breakdown of your savings with each of these solutions.
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Server Consolidation and TCO: Dell PowerEdge R620 vs. HP Proliant DL360 G7: Dell PowerEdge R620 Server Powered by Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680s
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelThis report compares the performance and costs of two servers, the Dell PowerEdge R620 and HP Proliant DL360 G7, and provides a comprehensive breakdown of your savings with each of these solutions.
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Server Consolidation and TCO: Dell PowerEdge R720 vs. HP Proliant DL360 G7: Dell PowerEdge R620 Server Powered by Intel Xeon Processor E5-2680s
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelThis report compares the performance and costs of two servers, the Dell PowerEdge R720 and HP Proliant DL360 G7, and provides a comprehensive breakdown of your savings with each of these solutions.
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Microsoft SharePoint Consolidation and TCO: Dell PowerEdge R720 vs. HP Proliant DL380 G7: Improve your SharePoint Performance and Gain Room to Grow with IT Payback in 36 Months
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelDiscover how you can drastically consolidate your SharePoint servers and lower TCO by adopting powerful new servers. This report compares the performance and response times of running SharePoint on Dell PowerEdge R720 server versus HP Proliant DL380 G7 servers.
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Microsoft Exchange Consolidation and TCO: Dell PowerEdge R720xd VS. HP Proliant DL380 G6: Expand Your Email Capacity and Gain Room to Grow with IT Payback in Less than 19 Months
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelDiscover how you can drastically consolidate your Exchange servers and lower TCO by adopting powerful new servers. This report compares the performance and response times of running Exchange workloads on Dell PowerEdge R720xd server versus HP Proliant DL380 G6 servers.
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Microsoft Exchange Consolidation and TCO: Dell PowerEdge R720xd VS. HP Proliant DL380 G7: Expand Your Email Capacity and Gain Room to Grow with IT Payback in Less than 19 Months
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc. and IntelDiscover how you can drastically consolidate your Exchange servers and lower TCO by adopting powerful new servers. This report compares the performance and response times of running Exchange workloads on Dell PowerEdge R720xd server versus HP Proliant DL380 G7 servers.
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Meeting the Requirements of I/O Intensive Workloads with the Mainframe
Sponsored by: CA Technologies.Too often, organizations choose x86-based platforms over more cost-effective mainframe alternatives. This white paper reviews the key benefits of the mainframe and discusses the savings you can expect by using these systems to support heavy I/O applications in your Linux environment.
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What Does the Future Hold for the Mainframe?
Sponsored by: CA Technologies.As current mainframe specialists approach retirement age, companies must take steps to ensure that their specialized knowledge is not lost. This video examines a recommended mainframe management tactic and its key benefits, including cost savings, greater collaboration, and more.
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VSA
Sponsored by: VMware, Inc.This ESG White Paper explains how VMware’s vSphere Storage Appliance (VSA) gives users an alternative software-based approach to business continuity and system availability that provides the necessary capabilities of shared storage without the physical requirement, and associated costs and complexity.
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