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BladeSystem c-Class users will soon have a new virtualization option now that HP has agreed to offer Scalent's Virtual Operating Environment (V/OE). The move ups the number of virtualization option... More >
Virtualization has vastly increased the amount of data a single server processes at any given moment, so it's no surprise that enterprises running virtual servers are now looking to increase the flow... More >
That virtualization can deliver major benefits to the enterprise is beyond question at this point. But in all the hype surrounding the technology, it helps to keep some perspective as to exactly what... More >
From the Stuff-That-Could-Be-Important-Someday file, a team at London's Imperial College says it has found a way to manipulate the magnetic properties of a common blue fabric dye in ways that could... More >
The new quad-core workstations are making their way to market, but there are growing concerns that they may not be the best solutions for the enterprise. In the old days, selection of new work... More >
2008 is shaping up to be the year for 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) in the enterprise as organizations look to broaden the connections between servers, storage and wide area systems to accommodate inc... More >
Hewlett-Packard has cobbled together what it considers the best elements from its multiple service and management software stacks into an integrated data center automation system. HP Automate... More >
RelData says it is kicking up the iSCSI performance of its mid-level unified disk arrays by combining 10 GbE connectivity with SAS drives , a match that reportedly nearly doubles the transfer rate o... More >
Blade servers are a real godsend when real estate in the datacenter is getting scarce, but let's face it, they sure are a hassle when it comes to management. But now that the leading blade sup... More >
Still having trouble deciding between iSCSI and Fibre Channel? Enterprise Networking Planet has a quick article that offers a balanced view of both technologies without delving too deep into the te... More >
It seems that the more Microsoft touts the benefits of its Vista operating system to the enterprise, the more resistance it runs into from IT executives who simply cannot justify the upgrade and migr... More >
VMware users will soon be able to dramatically simplify their networking infrastructure with the coming implementation of the OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution (OFED) 1.2.5 into the ESX Server 3.5... More >
Solutions to increase storage utilization are becoming increasingly varied as the drive to consolidate hardware kicks into high gear across the IT industry. Whether through improved management... More >
Using tape backup for unstructured data is getting easier with new tools designed to improve indexing, discovery and other processes. Index Engines recently released the latest version of its... More >
Even while major server and storage vendors continue to tout the energy-saving capabilities of their major hardware platforms, the networking side of the house is also pushing new green technologies ... More >
Hitachi storage users have a new high-speed router solution that provides both Fibre Channel and Ethernet connectivity to the Adaptable Modular Storage (AMS) and Workgroup Modular Storage (WMS) platf... More >
Dealing with growing mounds of unstructured data is proving to be a thornier issue than most people realized, throwing a kink into server and storage consolidation plans as managers face up to the sh... More >
Expect to see more servers equipped with PCIe 2.0 technology in the near future offering a much needed boost in I/O performance in the wake of growing dual- and quad-core designs. The newest d... More >
IBM gave a big boost to the concept of cloud computing for enterprise operations with the launch of its "Blue Cloud" platform designed to harness the power of social networking and rich media conte... More >
Data center consolidation may be all the rage at the moment, but that doesn't make the process any easier, particularly when it comes to decommissioning legacy hardware and migrating data to a new p... More >
For enterprises that have already deployed Fibre Channel SANs, the question of the moment is not whether iSCSI or Fibre Channel is the superior technology. Rather, the real dilemma is trying to get t... More >
Still more advanced networking news coming out the Supercomputing 2007 show in Reno, Nev.: Finisar Corp. has developed what it calls the first serial 10 Gbps active optical cable. The Laserw... More >
NAS appliances are getting more and more popular, not just for small businesses but established enterprises looking to quickly deploy additional storage at low cost without a lot of network reconfigu... More >
Mainstream software companies are taking direct aim at the growing virtualization market, not content to simply leave the white-hot sector to the likes of VMware, Citrix (XenSource) and Virtual Iron.... More >
Yesterday we highlighted a company called NetXen that is merging iWARP and 10 GbE for a high-performance computer clustering solution, even if that means stepping on some well-established toes in t... More >
The industry spoke and the vendors listened. A spate of new server management platforms are about to hit the market that deliver new tools for centralized control of both physical and virtual element... More >
In what can only be described as a turbo-charger for Ethernet-based clustered computing environments, NetXen announced today that it is supporting the iWARP protocol across its line of 10 GbE NICs .... More >
Some news from the channel this week might pique the curiosity of Apple users: IP SAN developer Dynamic Network Factory has teamed up with distributor Bell Microproducts to bring iSCSI connectivity t... More >
Storage virtualization is turning into the odd duck of the IT industry. People keep talking about it, but a lot of confusion remains about exactly what it's supposed to be and what its true capabilit... More >
To all SAN managers reading this: I want you to get up, right now, and take a look at all of your disk drives, switches, RAID controllers, HBAs, caching appliances and all that cabling and customized... More >
AMD is finally putting the parallel technology it acquired from ATI to use, unveiling a high-performance chipset aimed at the general-purpose computing market. The FireStream 9170 is intende... More >
Storage management has emerged as one of the top enterprise trends of the year as IT looks to get more mileage out of disparate systems in the face of ever-increasing data requirements. And of all th... More >
Broadcom continues to push Gigabit Ethernet technology onto the 65 nm process, allowing the company to integrate new features and functionality onto single-chip solutions. The newest device, s... More >
The WAN optimization market is still miniscule by most IT industry standards, but it is emerging as one of the hottest growth areas of the decade. The latest research from Infonetics shows that WO ... More >
ZDNet has a interesting write-up on a company called Embotics, which has developed a lifecycle management system for virtual machines. As VMs become more ubiquitous throughout the enterprise, it pay... More >
If it's true that the typical CEO makes only one or two major strategic decisions a year, then Michael Dell has it covered for the remainder of the decade. Dell's decision to plunk $1.4 billio... More >
Storage consolidation is one of those tasks that everyone agrees is a good idea, but few really know how to get it done, or to make it pay off. Now that consolidation is taking hold in the server far... More >
How quickly will enterprises see 40 G Ethernet service for long-haul data communications ? Pretty soon, according to the vendors supplying the leading carriers, but perhaps not as quickly as some mi... More >
Intel roiled the waters in the high-end processor segment last week, unleashing seven new dual-core Itaniums targeting high-end applications with improved data reliability and less power consumption.... More >
The industrial controls and automation industry is rapidly embracing Ethernet technology for control of network devices, leading to greater compatibility between the front-office networks and the sho... More >
For a company like Apple that prides itself on being both a hardware and software innovator, it's refreshing to see that it has realized virtualization is a two-way street. For the past few ye... More >
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