Data Center Virtualization: Cloud Computing Still a Work in Progress. The AFCOM association recently revealed the results of a survey of 436 data center sites that showed the following trends: Cyber terrorism is an increasing concern, mainframe deployment is declining,…
Thu, January 21, 2010 — Computerworld — Industrial Light & Magic has been replacing its servers with the hottest new IBM (IBM) BladeCenters — literally, the hottest. For every new rack ILM brings in, it cuts overall power use in…
As data centers get warmer, the environment gets less forgiving. That lesson was learned the hard way at the University of Pennsylvania, which on Tuesday had to shut off the IT systems supporting the school’s financial, research and student services.…
One of the biggest challenges IT managers face today is increased demand on data centers. New technologies, security threats and compliance requirements have forced many IT execs to consider other data center options, from consolidation to IT outsourcing options such…
This is a common question I receive: How much power should I provision for my cabinets? This can be a very complex question depending upon your goals for today and plans for the future. At the top end, you might…
