A processor, or CPU, performs logical computations - the computer's brain, as it were. Contemporary microprocessors communicate with other components via buses. Intel and AMD, the leading manufactures of microprocessors, have introduced dual- and quad-core systems that employ multiple microprocessors to increase computational power. Moore's Law, which says the number of transistors that can be placed on an integrated circuit doubles every two years, has long been used to describe the pace of processor evolution.
Articles & Interviews
Inside the Network Flow Processor
Arthur Cole spoke with Jarrod Siket, senior vice president of sales and marketing, Netronome . Cole : The concept of network flow processing is fairly new in the data center. What exactly does it do? Siket : As today’s data center and network converge to form a unified computing... More >
AMD Tries to Shanghai Virtualization
Arthur Cole spoke with Charles King, principal analyst, Pund-IT, Inc . Cole : The Shanghai processors came out earlier than expected and seem to be in good working order. Do you think the company learned anything from the Barcelona problems? King : Sure: Avid hunters should avoid... More >
Crunch Time for Multicore Programming
Arthur Cole spoke with Jeff Meisel, product manager, National Instruments . Cole : It seems like the need for parallel programming solutions hit a crisis point very suddenly, even though multicore development had been in the works for some time. Why was the software industry so unprepared? ... More >
The Trend from UNIX to Linux in SAP® Data Centers
Learn about current trends in SAP data centers, costs associated with deployments of SAP landscapes with UNIX and Linux, and crucial factors for the decision making process of migrating to Linux.
Finding Complete Identity Lifecycle Management that Fits
Learn about the tools that act as an identity lifecycle management alternative for Active Directory itself, and how they enhance a Microsoft Identity Lifecycle Manager deployment.
HP xw9400 Workstation Packs Six-Core AMD Opteron Processor
HP has unveiled a line of enterprise workstations powered by AMD's six-core Opeteron processors. The new xw9400 workstations target high-performance computing markets such as engineering, research and digital content creation, reports Reuters . Customers will have the option of one or two of the Opteron chips as well... More >
Micron Announces 34nm NAND Chips
Micron has announced mass production of 16Gb and 32Gb multi-level cell chips using the 34nm process. According to DailyTech , the announcement is not surprising given that Micron's flash unit is co-owned by Intel, which is readying its own 34nm NAND chips . Like Intel, Micron's chips will play a role in improving... More >
AMD Surprisingly Enters Netbook Market
It appears AMD will have to back off its stance of having no intention of launching a netbook processor. Gateway officially launched its LT3103u netbook today and it is equipped with AMD's Athalon 64 single-core processor, reports PC Magazine . AMD's Athalon 64 L110 is rated at 1.2 GHz, with a 512 MB L2 cache and... More >
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