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The Best of vForum 2011 Awards: Have you signed up?
If you are an IT leader who delivers value to your business through innovative use of virtualization, cloud computing and IT as a Service, don’t miss The Best of vForum 2011 Awards. Hosted by TechTarget, the Best of vForum Awards 2011 will take place... Feature
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Green data center guide for managers
Setting up an efficient green data center throws up a host of design considerations and challenges for managers, all explained exhaustively in this guide. Manager's Guide
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Data center power management tips and tricks
The more power organizations need, the more scarce it seems to get. Read on to know how effective data center power management can help overcome this problem. Tutorial
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Calculating the return on investment from VDI
Achieving ROI from a VDI implementation requires a well-thought out design, architecture and deployment plan. Checklist
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Load balance your data center to find untapped power capacity
Load balancing data center power can be a good way to gain untapped capacity. Slideshow
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Guarding against virtualization security risks and vulnerabilities
You can limit virtualization security risks and vulnerabilities by understanding attack vectors. This section of our virtualization security guide helps you prevent attacks. Resource Guide
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Choose greener data center networking gear
Choosing energy-efficient or green networking and IT gear can positively and vitally affect your data center's environmental impact and cost of operation. Book Chapter
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Global energy management software market to grow in 2013, say analysts
Businesses are increasing investment in energy management software to improve IT efficiency, says Verdantix IT efficiency | 25 Mar 2013
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High-performance data center goes green with new tech and ingenuity
With little creativity, high performance data centers can rise to the challenge and attain a low carbon footprint while minimizing costs. News | 11 Apr 2012
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Indian data center networking budgets focus on virtualization in 2011
Growing implementation of server virtualization in India boosts demand for data center networking products in 2011-‘12, as per SearchDataCenter.in survey. News | 13 Apr 2011
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Gartner identifies 4 data center architecture trends
Leaner, energy efficient data centers architectures, complemented by cloud services will be the order of the future, according to the IT analyst firm. News | 15 Mar 2011
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IDFC’s green data center sees 16% energy efficiency increase
IDFC’s green data center is among the first Indian data centers to get TUV Rheinland’s energy efficiency certification. A look at the data center’s specs. News | 04 Mar 2011
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ARM servers form distant threat to Intel status quo
Low-power server processor designs are practically shoe-ins for the biggest Internet companies, but a lot will have to happen for them to find a home in mainstream data centers. News | 16 Feb 2011
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Consolidation, compliance pushing demand for a green data center
CIOs see the benefits of a green data center as lower costs and leadership props, experts say. Here's the skinny on green data center certifications and enabling technologies. News | 10 Dec 2010
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Virtualization to spur data center requirements for 2011
The latest data center requirements are triggered by server virtualization, according to Data Center Decisions India 2011 Survey. We elaborate on the findings of the survey. Article | 09 Dec 2010
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Relocation of data center infra proves beneficial for SRL
With growing business, shifting its premises became critical for SRL's expansion plan. Relocation of data center infrastructure went with the territory. Article | 17 Aug 2010
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Green Grid debuts four categories for measuring PUE
The Green Grid, a group of companies striving for energy efficiency, has unveiled four categories of PUE ratings, from category 0 to category 3; plus more daily news. Article | 21 Jul 2010
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Carbon emissions fall as IT adopts green cloud computing
Switching to a green cloud could provide benefits for IT departments and the environment, studies show. Tip
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Promoting green initiatives with VMware software
Green initiatives aren’t just for data centers. Reducing electricity use and preventing e-waste at home can be as simple as using free VMware software to virtualize desktops. Tip
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Desktop audit checklist: Five steps to a successful desktop audit
Now that 2012 has begun, consider doing a desktop audit to get your IT house in order. A strong desktop audit checklist can help you manage hardware, software and applications better. Tip
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'Free' data center cooling: Methods and challenges
While air- and water-side free cooling aren't options in every climate, data center managers can improve data center energy efficiency by simply using outside temperatures. Tip
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8 power usage effectiveness (PUE) best practices for your data center
Power 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. Tip
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Green-energy technologies a priority across all IT opera
Green-energy technologies for enterprise data centers include end-row cooling, geothermal heating and other innovative ideas for IT operations at large. Tip
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A two-headed approach to green IT for midmarket CIOs
The decision to go green isn't a no-brainer for midmarket CIOs -- unless you can compromise with this two-sided approach. Tip
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Invest in energy-efficient power and cooling for data center ROI
Making wise investments in energy-efficient power and cooling can increase data center ROI. In this tip, find out how to demonstrate anticipated cost savings and get the OK to deploy new green technologies. Tip
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Give a hoot! How to reduce e-waste with VMware technologies
VMware technologies can reduce e-waste. As computer equipment becomes obsolete, it's often disposed of improperly. So give a hoot, and virtualize to extend equipment shelf life. Tip
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Data center design best practices by Gartner
Gartner experts offer tips on data center design best practices for next generation data centers, which encompass features such as efficient power and cooling and optimum utilization of space. Tip
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Recycling servers: Exploring the biodegradable server
Steve Bigelow weighs in on a question about the potential of fully recycling servers with biodegradable chassis. Answer
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NetMagic Solutions
NetMagic Solutions is an India-based IT hosting and services provider whose specializations include cloud computing, infrastructure management, disaster recovery and application hosting. Definition
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As data center cooling costs rise, hot is the new cool: Podcast Q&A
Data center cooling costs account for a large portion of data center budgets, but running hotter and using free cooling techniques can save money. Podcast
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Recycling servers: Exploring the biodegradable server
Steve Bigelow weighs in on a question about the potential of fully recycling servers with biodegradable chassis. Answer
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Global energy management software market to grow in 2013, say analysts
Businesses are increasing investment in energy management software to improve IT efficiency, says Verdantix IT efficiency
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As data center cooling costs rise, hot is the new cool: Podcast Q&A
Data center cooling costs account for a large portion of data center budgets, but running hotter and using free cooling techniques can save money. Podcast
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Carbon emissions fall as IT adopts green cloud computing
Switching to a green cloud could provide benefits for IT departments and the environment, studies show. Tip
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Promoting green initiatives with VMware software
Green initiatives aren’t just for data centers. Reducing electricity use and preventing e-waste at home can be as simple as using free VMware software to virtualize desktops. Tip
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High-performance data center goes green with new tech and ingenuity
With little creativity, high performance data centers can rise to the challenge and attain a low carbon footprint while minimizing costs. News
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Desktop audit checklist: Five steps to a successful desktop audit
Now that 2012 has begun, consider doing a desktop audit to get your IT house in order. A strong desktop audit checklist can help you manage hardware, software and applications better. Tip
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'Free' data center cooling: Methods and challenges
While air- and water-side free cooling aren't options in every climate, data center managers can improve data center energy efficiency by simply using outside temperatures. Tip
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8 power usage effectiveness (PUE) best practices for your data center
Power 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. Tip
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Green-energy technologies a priority across all IT opera
Green-energy technologies for enterprise data centers include end-row cooling, geothermal heating and other innovative ideas for IT operations at large. Tip
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About Green data center technology and best practices
A Green data center is the new buzz word. With a significant chunk of the data centers' operational expenses being attributed to energy costs, it has become imperative for organizations to build energy efficient data centers. This section focuses on guides, case studies and best practices on green data center technologies.