Bladed Servers Reports

E-Guide: Selecting Server Hardware for SQL
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
EGUIDE: Read this expert e-guide to discover the hottest in high-performance SQL Server hardware, including a new breed of technologies that can provide multiprocessor power to SQL Server on multiple hosts. Find tips and best practices for choosing server hardware for both virtual and non-virtual SQL environments.
Posted: 09 Feb 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012

Dell and Microsoft SQL

Understanding Intel Xeon 5600 Series Memory Performance and Optimization in IBM System x and BladeCenter Platforms
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 5600 Series. The performance analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

IBM

 Datacenter Efficiency with Oracle x86 Blade System Solutions
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: To address the ongoing IT mission to adapt IT resources and to improve levels of service, Oracle has integrated Sun hardware with Oracle's software applications and management tools to deliver a complete end-to-end solution that reduces IT complexity. Read this paper for more information.
Posted: 15 Mar 2011 | Published: 15 Mar 2011

Oracle Corporation

Improving Performance and Control in SAP Environments [Cisco ACE XML Gateways]
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to find out how to meet the new challenges posed by the proliferation of XML-based services. Discover an appliance that can be combined with SAP Business Suite and NetWeaver to improve performance, security, availability, and monitoring and auditing (for compliance) for applications and Web services in SAP environments.
Posted: 22 Nov 2011 | Published: 22 Nov 2011

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Server Showdown: Blade Server Architecture vs Hyper-convergence
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
EGUIDE: The goal of every data center admin has been to simplify hardware platforms while increasing operational agility. Blade server architecture is the reigning champion, but the rising superstar that is hyper-converged infrastructure is aiming to take the crown. Access this e-guide to see which will one you should put your money on.
Posted: 16 Aug 2017 | Published: 14 Aug 2017

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Virtualization of SAP Applications with VMware vSphere on IBM System x3850 X5
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Virtualization plays a major role in driving improvements in SAP landscapes. IBM System x and BladeCenter servers with eX5 Technology offer customers benefits including higher utilization, reduced maintenance costs, easier administration and faster response to changing business needs.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

Understanding Desktop Virtualization
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes the variety of desktop virtualization models available, how each works, and the advantages and limitations of each model for key vectors such as security, manageability, and power consumption. Also identified are the major providers of software solutions and the end-point devices to deploy each model.
Posted: 14 Sep 2011 | Published: 13 Sep 2011

Intel

Why Blade Server Usage is Growing in Today's Enterprise Data Centers
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
EGUIDE: The density and flexibility offered by blade servers make them increasingly popular options for IT pros to implement in enterprise data centers. This e-guide offers insight into this growing data center trend.
Posted: 07 Sep 2016 | Published: 02 Sep 2016

Dell EMC and Microsoft

A Radical Remodel
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
CASE STUDY: In this case study Emerson virtualizes on Dell servers, eliminating 3,600 servers, reducing approximately 135 data centers down to 4, and decreasing the operating cost of its Windows server environment by 15 percent per year.
Posted: 23 Mar 2011 | Published: 23 Mar 2011

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Solutions Guide: Business Ready Configurations for Data Center Virtualization
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: Business Ready Configurations for Virtualization are pre-configured, easy to order, bundled solutions that include Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware vSphere™. This white paper provides a detailed reference architecture for the Business Ready Configurations.
Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 01 Jul 2009

Dell and VMware