Managing servers and operating systems

Get our news and technical advice on datacentre infrastructure, including how to make server hardware choices, using server management tools and how to select operating systems to create an energy-efficient, low-cost data centre environment. We cover rack-mount servers, blade servers, mainframe and Unix servers, Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, other operating systems and more.

Tip 16 Jun 2026
How to ensure business continuity in data center decommission

Explore strategies for decommissioning data centers while ensuring business continuity, minimizing downtime and managing IT asset disposition responsibly. Continue Reading
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- Kerry Doyle
News 27 May 2026
Datacentre dive: ‘We’re at Chinese levels’ at TeraWulf 750MW AI factory

We see the latest in artificial intelligence factory technology and construction at TeraWulf’s Lake Ontario datacentre, where a former coal-fired power station is the site of a rapid transformation Continue Reading
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- Antony Adshead, Datacentre and cloud editor (acting)

Tip 14 Nov 2011
How to manage transient data and replication

Transient 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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- Michelle Laverick
News 27 Oct 2011
VMware-based server consolidation yields long-term savings

Avis 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
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- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
Feature 04 Oct 2011
Bombay Stock Exchange’s server consolidation journey

BSE 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
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- Mitchelle R. Jansen, TechTarget
News 18 Aug 2011
Citrix buys RingCube for desktop personalisation: News in brief

Citrix has acquired RingCube, a desktop personalisation software provider, for an undisclosed sum. Citrix will add RingCube’s capabilities to its XenDesktop platform. Continue Reading
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- Archana Venkatraman, Datacentre Editor
Tip 12 Jul 2011
Building the business case for a server refresh

As 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
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- Daniel Eason, Contributor

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