Data centre
Deciding where and how to build and operate a datacentre is one of the most important decisions your organisation will make. This section covers how to build a solid datacentre infrastructure, including selecting the right location to build your new facility, best practices for designing a new datacentre, and cooling and air flow techniques. Learn about green IT, data management systems, servers and operating systems.
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										  AWS confirms it is working to 'fully restore' services after major outageAmazon Web Services (AWS) users have experienced an outage after the public cloud giant's North Virginia datacentre region became beset with technical difficulties Continue Reading By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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										  Nscale founding director exits AI infrastructure provider in wake of $1.1bn investment roundMuch-hyped artificial intelligence infrastructure provider Nscale has parted ways with one of its founding directors, Companies House documents confirm Continue Reading By- Caroline Donnelly, Senior Editor, UK
 
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                24 Sep 2012
                  Tune Raid performance to get the most from your HDDsTune Raid performance at the storage controller to match application I/O demands to optimal hard drive (HDD) performance Continue Reading By- Martin Taylor
 
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                21 Sep 2012
                  Facebook engineer builds heatmap tool for datacentre troubleshootingA Facebook engineer has built a server-monitoring tool using heatmaps to assess the status of cache systems and fix datacentre problems Continue Reading 
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                18 Sep 2012
                  Next Generation Datacentres: The CloudAnalysts Clive Longbottom and Bob Tarzey reveal the latest research on the deployment of cloud in the datacentre. Continue Reading - 
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                07 Sep 2012
                  How centralised storage and server-based computing help IT face BYODStudy shows that UK and EU IT pros are still scared of BYOD. But IT can overcome these BYOD fears. Here's how. Continue Reading 
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                15 Aug 2012
                  Virtualisation, backup and recovery tool helps firm beat data woesVirtualising IT was only half a battle won for an advertising agency. Selecting an apt data backup and recovery tool to optimise its virtual infrastructure was equally important. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                02 Jul 2012
                  Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V: What features get users' thumbs upAdmins who have downloaded Windows Server 2012 RC give thumbs up to the new version of Hyper-V, inclusion of high-end features in free Hyper-V, and shared nothing live migration. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                27 Jun 2012
                  Five things that can make or break your virtual desktop infrastructureIT pros looking to implement a virtual desktop infrastructure project must have a strategy for storage, application virtualisation and must understand desktop users to succeed. Continue Reading 
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                20 Jun 2012
                  VMware admins advised to apply patches to ESX, ESXi quicklyIT pros are urged to install security patches that VMware has released to address critical vulnerabilities in virtualisation products such as ESX, ESXi, Fusion and Workstation. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                15 Jun 2012
                  DCIM: what it is and what it doesData Centre Infrastructure Management holds unquestionable worth, but with the wealth of DCIM tools in the market, IT managers must choose carefully. Continue Reading 
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                13 Jun 2012
                  Gartner’s fabric computing insightsAccording to Gartner, fabric computing has evolved over the past two years, and is here to stay. Read further for fabric computing implementation insights. Continue Reading By- Naveen Mishra
 
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                07 Jun 2012
                  Microsoft launches support for Linux on Windows AzureMicrosoft’s cloud platform Windows Azure now supports Linux-based operating systems and languages such as Python and PHP. It includes IaaS capabilities to build hybrid cloud. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                25 May 2012
                  Is Dell eyeing Quest Software following its Wyse acquisition?Dell may acquire Quest Software to expand its desktop virtualisation offerings and gain Quest’s customers. Experts wonder if there is too much product overlap for such a deal to make sense. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                Tip
                25 May 2012
                  Data centre design: Using engineered racks, pods and containersIT pros must adopt a new approach to data centre design and consider using engineered racks, pods and containerised systems for better scalability, capacity and efficiency. Continue Reading 
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                News
                23 May 2012
                  Microsoft volume licensing costs to increase up to 33.5%Microsoft will increase its volume licensing prices in the UK between 7.5% and 33.5% starting July 1 to maintain price consistency owing to the sustained currency difference in Europe. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                14 May 2012
                  Server SSD guide to form factors and implementationsServer SSD offers immense gains in IOPS and throughput. We look at how it works, form factors available and its advantages and pitfalls, and we survey key vendors in the market. Continue Reading By
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                10 May 2012
                  10 Indian server virtualization implementations you can learn fromSuccessful server virtualization implementation is more than just an install. Here’s a collection of Indian case studies that highlight best practices. Continue Reading By- SearchDataCenter.in Staff
 
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                12 Apr 2012
                  Server virtualization architecture case study: Mahindra Vehicle ManufacturingAuto player Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturing Limited (MVML) reveals how server virtualization architecture helps it battle decentralization and save money. Continue Reading By- Mitchelle R. Jansen, TechTarget
 
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                10 Apr 2012
                  Free tool measures how 'green' your data centre is: News roundupA free tool to measure data centre energy efficiency; Citrix’s open cloud strategy with its CloudStack platform and Dell’s acquisition of Wyse are this week’s news highlights. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                22 Mar 2012
                  Troubleshooting bogus vCenter icons in VMware vSphere 5The new vCenter icons that VMware introduced in vSphere 5 are buggy and issue false alarms. Here are some workarounds until the vendor issues a fix. Continue Reading 
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                14 Mar 2012
                  VKernel vOPS customers gain Quest integration sooner than anticipatedVKernel vOPS now includes Quest vFoglight and vOptimizer, just months after the merger. Is the knee-jerk integration right for tomorrow’s cloud infrastructures? Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                23 Feb 2012
                  KPIT leverages VDI solution’s successIn order to reduce refresh cycle costs of 1200 desktops, KPIT Cummins opted for a VDI solution. We take a look at KPIT’s implementation journey. Continue Reading By- Mitchelle R. Jansen, TechTarget
 
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                14 Feb 2012
                  Demystifying VMware Site Recovery Manager and its role in DRVMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) simplifies disaster recovery, but managing it is tricky if users don’t know how it handles VMware snapshots and how it affects backup software. Continue Reading 
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                13 Feb 2012
                  8 ways to make your software applications more energy efficientSoftware Improvement Group and Knowledge Network Green Software have identified ways to deliver quick wins towards energy efficient software applications Continue Reading 
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                02 Feb 2012
                  How IT can convince stakeholders of the value of technology projectsIT professionals must take data centre measures to convince stakeholders of the business value of technology projects. This will help IT emerge as a valuable business resource. Continue Reading 
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                News
                05 Jan 2012
                  Surrey County Council's data centre efficiency project: Case studyThe council will replace its existing primary IT facility this spring with a new energy efficient data centre facility which will help it save around £160,000 every year. Continue Reading By- Mark Allingham, Contributor
 
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                19 Dec 2011
                  Virtualisation technologies: hits and misses of 2011Amid a slew of virtualisation products and management suites that emerged in 2011, some products such as Spring platform impressed users, while others such as VMware MVP didn’t. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                07 Dec 2011
                  VMware vSphere 5 uptake slow among usersVMware vSphere 5 boasts of cloud-based features and monster VMs, but its uptake is lagging because of user satisfaction with vSphere 4. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                25 Nov 2011
                  HDFC Bank’s server consolidation move for branch-level competitive edgeBranch-level banking gets a boost with server consolidation at HDFC Bank, which wins for it the Best of vForum 2011 award for Outstanding Business Value. Continue Reading By- Mitchelle R. Jansen, TechTarget
 
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                Tip
                18 Nov 2011
                  3 essential data center network cabling considerationsData center network cabling requires meticulous planning and design. Use these tips to determine the best data center network cabling setup. Continue Reading By- Neeladri Bose, Contributor
 
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                14 Nov 2011
                  How to manage transient data and replicationTransient data can be tricky to manage, and best practice tips outlined by vendors may have limitations. But there is an easier way out. Continue Reading 
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                Feature
                02 Nov 2011
                  How Capex vs. Opex affects data centre outsourcing decisionsCapex vs.Opex comparison reveals that although cloud services help avoid capital expenses on building own data centres, its Opex model can turn costly if IT pros aren’t cautious. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                27 Oct 2011
                  VMware-based server consolidation yields long-term savingsAvis achieved long-term cost savings and efficiencies with a VMware-based server consolidation. Its transformation won the Best Virtualisation and Server Consolidation Project award at VMworld Europe. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                21 Oct 2011
                  Winner's photo: iPod ShuffleA member of the audience wins an iPod Shuffle for attending the Best of VMworld User Awards Continue Reading 
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                14 Oct 2011
                  CRAC unit sizing: Dos and don’tsA CRAC unit can consume a lot of power, but using it correctly can save costs and avoid fatalities. Read more about correctly sizing CRAC units in this tip. Continue Reading By- Pratik Chube
 
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                13 Oct 2011
                  Best of VMworld Europe 2010 winner adopts Cisco UCSAn Italian bank expands its virtual infrastructure to meet growing needs after winning the “Best virtualisation and server consolidation project” award at VMworld Europe 2010. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                11 Oct 2011
                  Moving from in-house IT to third-party hosting services: Case studyA supplier of civil engineering and building materials moved its IT infrastructure to a third-party data centre to resolve its in-house IT problems, including cooling and flooding issues. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                Feature
                04 Oct 2011
                  Bombay Stock Exchange’s server consolidation journeyBSE recently consolidated its servers and began its cloud computing journey. Find out more about BSE’s server consolidation initiative in this case study. Continue Reading By- Mitchelle R. Jansen, TechTarget
 
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                Tip
                28 Sep 2011
                  8 power usage effectiveness (PUE) best practices for your data centerPower usage effectiveness (PUE) is a measure of power efficiency in data center IT equipment. Use these best practices to learn how to tweak PUE levels. Continue Reading By- Ashish Dandekar
 
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                Tip
                09 Sep 2011
                  Free-air cooling – using natural cooling in the data centreIf your energy bills are soaring and you want a cost-effective means of maintaining your data centre’s temperature, consider natural cooling or free-air cooling. Continue Reading 
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                News
                18 Aug 2011
                  Citrix buys RingCube for desktop personalisation: News in briefCitrix has acquired RingCube, a desktop personalisation software provider, for an undisclosed sum. Citrix will add RingCube’s capabilities to its XenDesktop platform. Continue Reading By- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
 
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                18 Aug 2011
                  Application migration to the cloud: Selecting the right appsMigrating applications to the cloud depends on many parameters. This tip helps you prioritize and carry out application migration correctly and effectively. Continue Reading By- Yusuf Rangwala
 
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                05 Aug 2011
                  Water cooling vs. air cooling: The rise of water use in data centresWhen comparing water cooling vs. air cooling techniques in data centres, you will find that air cooling is more popular. But water cooling is making its presence felt again. Continue Reading 
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                12 Jul 2011
                  Building the business case for a server refreshAs IT managers consider a server refresh, they need to create a solid business case for replacing hardware. Here’s how to garner support for the project. Continue Reading By- Daniel Eason, Contributor
 
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                Tip
                29 Jun 2011
                  13 LUN management tips for VMware environmentsUse these LUN management recommendations to ensure your VMware-based virtualization exercise results in optimal storage utilization and performance. Continue Reading By- Anuj Sharma
 
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                News
                14 Jun 2011
                  VDI technology rollout at Sterlite Technologies reaps rich dividendsSterlite Technologies deployed virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology, and was rewarded with cost and energy gains. Here’s how they went about it Continue Reading By- Mitchelle R. Jansen, TechTarget
 
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                03 May 2011
                  VMware snapshot best practicesExpert insights to help organizations ensure efficient VMware virtual machine snapshot mechanisms. Continue Reading By- Pankaj Nath, Contributor
 
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                12 Apr 2011
                  Tier 3 data center design: The cooling checklistOur expert gives insights into data center cooling system considerations that will ensure adherence to tier 3 data center standards. Continue Reading By- Mahalingam Ramasamy, Contributor
 
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                News
                28 Mar 2011
                  Storage is key to getting the most from virtualisationA Forrester survey shows that the benefits of server virtualisation aren’t fully realised unless the proper storage technology is in place; plus more news in brief. Continue Reading By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
 
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                15 Mar 2011
                  Server sizing considerations for virtual environmentsRight sizing physical server capacities is the key to a successful server virtualization deployment. An expert lists down key server sizing lookouts. Continue Reading By- Satish Pai
 
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                11 Mar 2011
                  Tier 3 data center specifications checklistGetting a data center tier 3 certified translates to high uptimes. An accredited tier designer shares insights to meet tier 3 data center specifications. Continue Reading By- Mahalingam Ramasamy, Contributor
 
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                News
                03 Feb 2011
                  Interxion hits colocation sweet spot and sees market shares soarColocation provider Interxion recently made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange and saw its shares soar 18%; plus more news in brief. Continue Reading By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
 
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                14 Jan 2011
                  NetApp bags Akorri to bolster capacity planning lineupNetApp has entered into an agreement to buy data centre management software provider Akorri Networks; plus more news in brief. Continue Reading By- Kayleigh Bateman, Computer Weekly
 
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                Tip
                06 Feb 2009
                  Which is cheaper?: Hyper-V or VMware?Microsoft's Hyper-V costs less on the price list, but sometimes VMware ESXi can be cheaper to implement Continue Reading By- Bridget Botelho, Editorial Director, News
 

 
		