Server Centralization White Papers

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Strategies for managing virtualized and cloud-based environments
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Discover how you can streamline the management of virtualized environments and build a strong foundation for the cloud with optimized infrastructure and management systems.
Posted: 18 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

The Evolution of the Datacenter and the Need for a Converged Infrastructure
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Virtualization is having a profound effect on the data center, and many IT pros are wondering what they can expect and how they should prepare for the future. This white paper explains why the increased adoption of virtualization calls for new approaches to data center management and cites the benefits and drawbacks of converged infrastructure.
Posted: 09 Aug 2011 | Published: 01 Jun 2011

IBM

Timing the move to virtualization with a server refresh
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper covers a company that timed their server virtualization migration with a server refresh cycle.
Posted: 07 Nov 2013 | Published: 08 Nov 2012

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

IBM PureApplication System for IBM WebSphere Application Server workloads
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This key resource describes how organizations can save time and money through consolidation and acceleration of applications onto a flexible IBM PureApplication System environment with built-in expertise.
Posted: 14 Aug 2013 | Published: 14 Aug 2013

IBM

Alternatives for Securing Virtual Environments: A Different Network Requires a Different Approach -- Extending Security to the Virtual World
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Virtual networks create a number of new security issues that physical defense strategies do not properly address. This white paper discusses the limitations of physical firewalls and highlights a security architecture designed with virtualization in mind.
Posted: 08 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

Juniper Networks, Inc.

VMware: Virtualizing Your Infrastructure Just Got Easier
sponsored by EMC Converged Platforms.
WHITE PAPER: Concerns about migration downtime, security, and application service level maintenance have kept many organizations from virtualizing their infrastructure. Read this paper to discover how a converged infrastructure platform can bring you all the benefits of virtualization without the risks typically associated with an implementation.
Posted: 15 Feb 2012 | Published: 15 Feb 2012

EMC Converged Platforms.

Dell 2-2-1 Solutions: High-Availability Virtualization with Dell PowerEdge R410 Servers
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This configuration guide walks you through the critical activities that take place during a virtualization deployment and describes a recommended reference architecture that can help you achieve your desired results. Learn more about the key features of this technology and how to properly enable them in this essential resource.
Posted: 19 Sep 2012 | Published: 19 Sep 2012

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Applying Factory Principles to Accelerate Enterprise Virtualization
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper points out the challenges of virtualizing a large quantity of servers and describes seven clearly defined steps that comprise the virtualization process. Get detailed information on each one of these phases and obtain lessons learned from one company that employed this approach.
Posted: 28 Sep 2011 | Published: 01 Feb 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Cutting Cost and Complexity through Data Center Consolidation
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn how one server consolidates your current infrastructure and simplifies management and maintenance. Read on to learn how these servers handle your growing workloads and meet application delivery requirements.
Posted: 29 Jan 2015 | Published: 06 Mar 2013

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

Cisco UCS B230 M2 Blade Server: Uncompromised Virtual Desktop Performance
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: When employing a virtual desktop solution, it is crucial to choose the right combination of hardware and software. This white paper introduces a comprehensive technology suite that can deliver uncompromised virtual desktop performance while using less than 5% of available bandwidth.
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 | Published: 20 Jan 2012

VMware, Inc.