Access this resource to learn how one organization was able to cut costs and improve application stability by moving from proprietary hardware to a mainstream operating system such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux for running mission-critical applications. 

Read this white paper and discover the benefits of running the HP DL980 on the Linux operating system. Chief among these is the lower cost inherent in a clustered Linux environment. 

With the amount of data center consolidation occurring today, moving to server virtualization has happened very quickly. This whitepaper discuss SPB and TRILL, two emerging technologies that wish to virtualize networks without adding complexity. 

Virtual desktops may make management easier, but you have to make sure you have the right storage in place. Check out this 2-page white paper for an overview of storage-allocation tactics and technologies that will help you fully reap the cost and efficiency benefits that VDI promises. 

<p>Organizations are buzzing about the upcoming release of the latest version of IBM's DB2. The added features and functionalities offered in the new platform offer cost-savings, improved application performance and better productivity. Read this white paper to learn more about the exciting enhancements and how they can benefit your enterprise.</p> 

There is no question that the past two financial years have been tough – IT budgets have been cut and IT managers have been under pressure to deliver more for less. But attitudes are changing, things are looking up and there’s a renewed sense of optimism within IT departments. 

Avoiding unscheduled downtime and equipment failure while trying to maintain quality standards is paramount. Producing high-quality goods and optimizing resources is the ultimate goal of any manufacturing organization. Predictive maintenance, fueled by predictive analytics, helps minimize downtime and saves money. Read this paper to learn more. 

Inside, learn more about a larger x86 platform designed for Linux and enterprise applications that can help address many of your top IT challenges including high availability and scalability demands, the reliability to handle high-density virtualization, lower operating costs, and reduced server sprawl. 

Implementing more than one virtualization platform can be a smart move for organizations seeking to maximize virtualization returns and lower TCO. This essential resource reveals the top reasons why businesses should consider migrating from VMware to an open source virtualization platform, and offers tips for how to accomplish the V2V migration. 

This white paper provides an overview of specific information required for administrating storage on Linux servers connected to the Dell Compellent Storage Center. The information is intended for administrators with at minimum a basic understanding of Linux systems, specifically general tasks around managing disk partitions and file systems. 

Virtualization is one of the hottest topics in enterprise computing today, with advocates promoting benefits including improved business efficiency, cost savings, and mission-critical data and application protection. This series examines some of the implications of virtualization on small and medium-sized businesses.