Server hardware
Servers are the workhorse of every IT infrastructure, and new developments are constantly delivering greater processor power, higher performance, more storage capacity and better energy efficiency. From mainframes to blade servers, we analyse the trends and technologies that matter in server hardware.
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Podcast
10 Jul 2025
Podcast: HDDs performance metrics and the workloads they excel at
We talk to Toshiba’s Rainer Kaese about spinning disk performance, why HDDs are good at what they do and how hard disk drives still come out top in workloads that suit them Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Jul 2025
Tariff turmoil: IT procurement and the private sector
In the second of a two-part series, we look at the current tariff turmoil and how private sector customers have at least some flexibility in how to absorb their impacts Continue Reading
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Photo Story
24 Feb 2011
Photo story: Inside Wikileaks' Bond villain server room
As if the story of Wikileaks' and its enigmatic founder Julian Assange didn't already sound like a spy thriller, these images of the infamous whistleblower's server room reveal a base modelled on a Bond villain's underground lair. Continue Reading
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News
21 Jan 2011
Rackspace launches system administrator app
Rackspace has launched an app that allows a CIO or system administrator to dial up or take down servers and storage moment by moment. Continue Reading
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News
05 Jan 2011
BCS CEO David Clarke talks about the future of the IT industry
David Clarke, CEO of the chartered institute of computing the BCS, talks to Computer Weekly about being awarded an MBE, the future of the IT profession and tackling a membership revolt against his leadership last year. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
06 Sep 2010
Making the case for a greener data centre
Although “Green” has slid down the list of priorities throughout the recession, it has not disappeared completely. Clive Longbottom looks at how to put a value on green IT investments. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
09 Sep 2009
Rebuilding the oldest working computer in the world
Witch, the Wolverhampton Instrument for Teaching Computing, has found a new home at Bletchley Park, where it will be restored. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
20 Aug 2009
Well known computer firms of the past -- where are they now?
The journey to modern computing has involved several companies, each making a vital contribution. But despite the significance of their various milestones, many have led unsteady careers while others have stumbled into obscurity and bankruptcy. Computer Weekly traces the histories of some of these well known computer brands. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
17 Jul 2009
Apollo 11: Computer Weekly July 24 1969 edition
What was happening in the IT world in July 1969 when Apollo 11 achieved its goal of putting a man on the moon? Continue Reading
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Photo Story
12 Dec 2008
Photos: Renault F1 unveils new supercomputer to boost its 2009 championship hopes
Renault's Formula One team have built a new supercomputer, which it believes will help the constructor get back to poll position on the grid. Continue Reading
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Feature
03 Jul 2007
Data migration product specifications
Part of the Tiered Storage Buying guide focusing on product specifications for data migration tools. Continue Reading
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News
01 Jun 2007
Sclavos's VeriSign departure leaves many questions unanswered
Some industry observers say disagreements fueled his resignation, but others say Sclavos's abrupt departure revolved around his role in VeriSign's options accounting practices. Continue Reading
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News
22 Mar 2007
Midrange storage array specifications
Product snapshots highlighting key specifications for a cross section of midrange storage array products. Continue Reading
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News
26 Feb 2007
HP acquires clustered file system software maker PolyServe
HP announced its intent to acquire clustered file system maker PolyServe. Continue Reading
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News
14 Feb 2007
Cancer clinic juggles two-tiered storage environments
Karmanos Cancer Institute is using two separate tiered storage systems from EMC and Sun, and says it has yet to find a single storage vendor that can meet all its requirements. Continue Reading
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News
05 Feb 2007
Does it cost extra for unified storage?
For a lot of NAS-based systems -- even Windows Storage Server (WSS) with an iSCSI target unified storage capability is probably... Continue Reading
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News
23 Oct 2006
QLogic dives into directors
QLogic will announce its new SanBox 9000 director this week, but it's missing true director-class features and is encroaching on a market already dominated by Brocade and Cisco. Continue Reading
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News
17 Jan 2005
'Benevolent' NT4 patches a surprise to some
Microsoft's first security bulletins of the new year included fixes for the now-unsupported Windows NT Server 4.0. On a related note, administrators are cautioned to apply one of January's patches in a specific order to avoid problems. Continue Reading
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News
26 Oct 2004
IBM sharpens blades
IBM has announced new management tools and upgraded models of its HS20 and JS20 blade servers. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2004
Five steps to using the Kerberos protocol
This excerpt from "Windows Server 2003 security infrastructures" explains the basic Kerberos protocol as it is defined in RFC 1510. Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2001
HP gambles on Itanium
A top Hewlett-Packard executive has signalled his company's commitment to Intel Itanium processor in perhaps the strongest terms... Continue Reading
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Feature
28 Feb 2001
Grpup-buying sites prove unpopular
Group buying sites seemed like a good idea, but failed to attract much attention. Sun and Microsoft's sites, on the other hand,... Continue Reading
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Feature
31 May 2000
Servers developments under the spotlight
IBM claims a 20%-30% efficiency improvement with its latest processor technology compared with existing chips. The silicon-on-insulator technology uses a glass... Continue Reading -
Feature
24 Oct 1999
Case Study: ProLiant servers by Compaq
Building a gas pipeline connecting Britain and the continent proved to be an enormous task, but it’s proved to be a project built... Continue Reading