Server and virtualization management

Parallel NFS suffers delays due to Linux client work, 'monster' spec

A work in progress for more than eight years, parallel NFS is trying to overcome numerous product delays and issues with slow Linux client support.News | 21 Nov 2012

Tips for DNS server setup in Red Hat Enterprise Linux shops

Whether internal or Internet-facing, DNS server setup can be a breeze with these basic tips.Tip

GPU Computing in High-Performance Computing: A Status Check

Tweak Linux swap to improve server performance

Many administrators ignore or underutilize the Linux swap settings but making the proper adjustments will make for better system performance.Tip

GPU Computing in High-Performance Computing: A Status Check

While GPU computing in HPC clusters is not new, it has become popular in recent times. We explain GPC computing and show you how to get the most out of it.Feature

Unix to Linux migration: Five Gartner tips for Indian businesses

Is Linux the new Unix? Will it prove true for your critical server infrastructure? Join us as we take you through Gartner’s Linux migration recommendations.Tip

Optimize data center virtualization with strategic capacity planning

Use strategic capacity planning to future-proof your data center's virtualization efficiency and make the most of server hardware.Tip

Popular Linux automation tools embrace Windows

CFengine now natively supports Windows, and Opscode Chef does too. But will Windows shops accept their advances?News | 27 Oct 2011

Oracle support of Red Hat Enterprise Linux in question

Oracle recently announced changes for the storage management features of Oracle Database, leaving some Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) users wondering if Oracle is pulling support for Red Hat.News | 24 Jun 2011

Linux certification in India: A guide

Linux deployments in data centers are fueling the need for skilled Linux administrators. A look at some Linux certification courses available in India.Feature

Unix to Linux migration: Five Gartner tips for Indian businesses

Is Linux the new Unix? Will it prove true for your critical server infrastructure? Join us as we take you through Gartner’s Linux migration recommendations.Tip

Server evaluation trends: Detailed insights from Gartner

Gartner provides an in-depth analysis on the Indian server hardware market and trends till 2012, while helping you determine your buying strategy.Tip

Power 7 gives Cosmos Bank threefold performance bump

Cosmos Bank consolidated 12 of its servers onto three IBM Power 7 series machines, and saw end-day-process completion time plummet from hours to minutes.Case Study | 08 Apr 2011

Processor technology for Unix systems: AMD or Intel?

Unix admins have many processor technology options for their environments. An expert compares offerings from AMD and Intel to help you make the best decision for your data center.Tip | 29 Mar 2011

Syslog-ng configuration: Building a log aggregation server

In this tip, learn how to create a log aggregation server with a syslog-ng configuration, which can organize and simplify interactions with your systems' log messages.Tip

Processor technology for Unix systems: AMD or Intel?

Unix admins have many processor technology options for their environments. An expert compares offerings from AMD and Intel to help you make the best decision for your data center.Tip

Spendthrift server buyers cool to Unix, says IDC

Sales of x86 servers are swift, but not so for Unix systems, which dropped like a stone this quarter.News | 07 Dec 2010

Spendthrift server buyers cool to Unix, says IDC

Sales of x86 servers are swift, but not so for Unix systems, which dropped like a stone this quarter.News | 02 Dec 2010

Determining the true value of a server operating system

Choosing a server operating system is fraught with budget limitations, corporate politics and many other factors. This tip outlines how to determine a server OS's true value.Tip

Server upgrade powers Forbes Marshall's business expansion

When it comes to preparation for its next business move, Forbes Marshall deems a server and storage upgrade as the right boost for IT infrastructure.Article | 25 Mar 2010

How to save money with application-level high availability

Enterprise-level high availability is complex and costly. Using application-level HA could actually save you a buck.Tip

Windows Storage Server 2012 adds enterprise-grade features

Microsoft added enterprise features to Windows Storage Server 2012, but experts say it's unlikely to result in enterprise demand for the OEM product.News | 30 Oct 2012

Why you should avoid a Windows 7 external hard drive installation

Microsoft doesn't support Windows 7 external hard drive installation. Our expert explains why putting the OS on a USB drive is a bad idea.Answer

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Microsoft Online Backup Service in Windows Server 2012: Under the hood

Weigh the pros and cons of Microsoft Online Backup Service in Windows Server 2012. Some features could benefit IT shops.Tip

Microsoft updates its government pitch with new Office 365 version

Federal IT just got another reason to consider cloud services as Microsoft delivered Office 365 for Government. But is it compelling enough to migrate?News | 31 May 2012

Optimize data center virtualization with strategic capacity planning

Use strategic capacity planning to future-proof your data center's virtualization efficiency and make the most of server hardware.Tip

Microsoft patches 23 security vulnerabilities, three critical bulletins

Microsoft addressed 23 vulnerabilities as part of its May Patch Tuesday update, addressing flaws in Windows and Office.News | 08 May 2012

Top five Group Policy improvements in Windows Server 2012

What's changed with Active Directory Group Policy in Windows Server 2012? Get an idea of some of the improvements in this tip.Tip

Avoid the numbers game with Windows Server 8

The promise of improved IP address management could be one incentive for organizations to switch to Windows Server 8.Feature

Server consolidation gains boost trading house’s national business bid

When Indian financial services company Destimoney struggled with capacity, availability and rapid business growth, server consolidation came to the rescue.Case Study

Open Compute Project brings open source to server design

The Open Compute Project pushes new server hardware models developed to ease deployments and lower costs for large data centers.Tip

Things to know about blade server technology before you buy

If you're interested in blade server technology as an alternative to towers and racks, sharpen your knowledge with these facts.Tip

GPU Computing in High-Performance Computing: A Status Check

While GPU computing in HPC clusters is not new, it has become popular in recent times. We explain GPC computing and show you how to get the most out of it.Feature

Gartner’s fabric computing insights

According to Gartner, fabric computing has evolved over the past two years, and is here to stay. Read further for fabric computing implementation insights.Tip

Managing and monitoring server log data

See how proactive system administrators help themselves avoid a security breach by putting an effective log management policy in place.Tip

Making the most of server performance monitoring

Performance monitoring tools can produce more accurate and valuable results by following some general guidelines.Tip

Weighing the pros and cons of the Trusted Computing Platform

When used as designed, trusted computing can provide a high level of security, but limitations and potential for abuse prohibits its usefulness.Tip

Blades in your data center?

There are many misconceptions about blades and some truisms that are misunderstood. Expert Carrie Higbie brings you the truth.Tip

Spotting undervalued server features

Some lesser-known server features can boost 1U server performance. But beware configuration challenges that cause server overheating or, worse, a performance tailspin.Tip

New automation, virtualization tools aid VM provisioning

Increased automation and better tools are accelerating virtualization adoption and enhancing the approaches to VM provisioning.Tip

Monitor VMware ESXi with your existing Nagios application

Many IT shops already use Nagios monitoring software. With a simple plug-in install and command definitions, Nagios can monitor VMware ESXi.Tip

High-Performance Computing Work Estimation Checklist

Parallel NFS suffers delays due to Linux client work, 'monster' spec

A work in progress for more than eight years, parallel NFS is trying to overcome numerous product delays and issues with slow Linux client support.News | 21 Nov 2012

Server consolidation gains boost trading house’s national business bid

When Indian financial services company Destimoney struggled with capacity, availability and rapid business growth, server consolidation came to the rescue.Case Study

High-Performance Computing Work Estimation Checklist

Proper work estimation can go a long way during a high-performance computing project. This work estimation checklist will help you define the scope of your HPC project from the onset.Tip

How to save money with application-level high availability

Enterprise-level high availability is complex and costly. Using application-level HA could actually save you a buck.Tip

India Inc.’s field guide to disaster recovery for VMware infrastructure

With companies relying on VMware-based infrastructure, disaster recovery for virtual servers should be woven into existing DR/BC. Here’s how you can achieve that.Tip

Aligning a cloud computing project with your enterprise mission

A poorly planned cloud project can have disastrous consequences. Don't look for the lowest price tag; align your cloud service with your end goal.Tip

Configuring storage for virtual desktops