In this Videocast, learn what key points an organization looks at when thinking about a technology refresh. Gain insight into the value proposition of refreshing IT infrastructure with the Xeon Processor 5500 series and how it is essential for meeting performance, reliability and flexibility requirements. 

This IDC White Paper presents the results of an IDC study, sponsored by CA, to quantify the financial benefits of using CA ESP Workload Automation products. 

Unfortunately, commonly published efficiency data is not computed using a standard methodology making it difficult to properly benchmark infrastructure efficiency in data centers. This paper explains the problem and describes a standardized method for classifying data center loads for efficiency calculations. 

Many data centers are using the cloud to host applications and data storage but typically aren’t using the cloud to process effective batch computing workloads. Enterprise workload automation tools can give businesses a chance to take a much greater advantage of cloud computing. Read this whitepaper to learn how. 

Many CIOs recognize the power of cloud computing and are looking to implement the technology in their own IT realms. But with all the noise in the market about cloud computing, how do you know where to begin? Learn how to better improve service delivery to your business with cloud computing. 

Learn how to perform that task in a scalable way to prevent enterprises from taking their server virtualization efforts beyond server consolidation and into dynamic resource allocation. Also in this issue, find out which tools can help ease the workload in your virtual environment, and get five tips for virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. 

Virtualization is driving the choices that data center managers are making when it comes to hardware, software and systems management. Drill down into TechTarget's survey results to learn more about the latest data center trends. Also in this month's issue, find out how to automate IT processes to streamline your workflows. 

Key developments are shaping manufacturing execution systems technology. Learn about the trends that could affect your short term strategy -- and get expert advice on how to react. Read this presentation transcript and learn more about where MES technology is headed and the outlook for manufacturing companies. 

Workload automation is necessary to effectively manage widely distributed IT environments with multiple platforms, technologies and applications so that you can optimize business performance. Find out how workload automation can deliver reliable IT services in today’s volatile marketplace. 

Read this presentation transcript to learn how batch tuning can enable your organization to reduce required computing resources and save valuable run-time, ultimately saving money for the enterprise. Gain insight into common problems data center pros run into when implementing batch tuning, and explore tools to overcome these challenges. 

“Workloads in transition” is one way to characterize virtualization, which ranges from physical-to-virtual to virtual-to-virtual and virtual-to-physical. Although each type of migration has its advantages, it has its challenges too. Find out where potential problems lurk, and keep them from dragging down your process. 

IBM’s Storwize V7000 users now have the tools — with the combination of Storage Tier Advisor and Easy Tier — to be able to plan for and use SSDs appropriately in their distinctive workload environments. Read on to learn more. 

Charles King at Pund-IT defines the phrase “workload-optimized systems” citing IBM Smart Analytics System as a true example. Oracle’s misleading Exadata TPC-C benchmark claims against old DB2 results are cited by Charles as an example of confusion elsewhere in the market today. Read this report to learn more.