Data centers are getting bigger and better, but embracing “green computing” in data centers may very well put the clock back. A big challenge in existing data centers is the huge demands of power. The problem is accentuated by the…
When it comes to data centers, the traditional image of large halls with lines and lines of racks and full of servers is now passé. New generation data centers are shifting to micro servers that take up just one-eighth of…
Data centers today are facing the reality of a tremendous increase in data capacity requirements. While this new boost comes with the promise of better business benefits for data center owners, it does bring with it the challenge on how…
FlexPod is a relatively new innovation in data centers. Cisco and NetApp, along with a set of software vendors, have come together to create a converged infrastructure platform. Traditional data centers view its key infrastructure components such as server, network…
The need for automation and orchestration to optimize data center operations is gaining momentum in today’s competitive data center environment. According to a study conducted by IDC, in 2000, 38% of a data center’s budget went towards IT management staff.…
