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Modular Systems: The Evolution of Reliability by APC by Schneider Electric

January 01, 2005 - (Free Research)

Modularity is an established technique for organizing and simplifying a complex system. In data centers, modular design has already taken root in new fault-tolerant architectures for servers and storage systems. The mission of this paper is to illustrate how modularity delivers a profound reliability benefit: fault tolerance

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Case Study: Cutting Backup Times from Eight Hours to Twenty Minutes at U.S. Army Command by Quantum Corporation

January 30, 2009 - (Free Research)

The DXi7500 was recommended more highly than competitive offerings, and it contained everything desired in a backup solution.

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Dell completes virtualization deployment for heavy-equipment dealer Kelly Tractor in 20 days by Dell and VMware

July 01, 2008 - (Free Research)

An aging, proprietary enterprise resource planning (ERP) system at Kelly Tractor limited the company's ability to integrate information from separate departments and build new, innovative sales and services tools. Read how the company benefited from Dell and VMware virtualization.

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Carnival Cruise Lines Slashes Server Footprint by 60 Percent by Dell, Inc.

May 03, 2011 - (Free Research)

When it was determined the IT infrastructure on Carnival ships was consuming too much power and occupying too large a footprint, Carnival Cruise Lines engaged Dell Consulting Services to evaluate its options. Read this case study to learn more about Dell's robust solution.

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Provergent Suite - Telecom Order & Inventory Software by Digital Fairway, Inc.

The Provergent Communication Asset Management Suite helps to manage the planning, procuring, provisioning, auditing & delivering of communications services. Provergent allows you to build accurate & easy to manage centralized inventories, backed up by automated provisioning processes to manage all moves, adds, changes & deletes in the inventory.

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vokeStream Market Snapshot: Automated Testing of Networks and Connected Devices by Fanfare

November 16, 2007 - (Free Research)

Service providers and network equipment manufacturers are adding automation to their pre-production testing process for a combination of reasons. This Market Snapshot will focus on the need for test automation of networks and connected devices, identify a path to automation adoption and provide an overview of the market.

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The Innovation Barrier, Part 2: Symptoms, Solutions, and the Impact on Equipment Manufacturers by Fanfare

November 16, 2007 - (Free Research)

This paper is the second in a two-part series exploring the innovation barrier – the point at which testing can no longer keep pace with development in the equipment manufacturing industry. It examines the innovation barrier’s symptoms – from slowdowns in development to mounting quality issues – and the potential impact on equipment manufacturers.

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Network Equipment Testing : How to Effectively Manage its Complexity by Fanfare

February 2007 - (Free Research)

This report examines the people, process and technology supporting network equipment testing. It provides insight on how various companies measure the value testing delivers during release process. Voke. Inc, also provides recommendations on resolving the growing challenges for testing organizations.

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Empowering QA and Equipment Testers by Fanfare

November 2006 - (Free Research)

To improve test coverage without adding more resources, QA groups need a new kind of automation tool. This white paper describes a breakthrough approach to high-tech equipment testing that empowers equipment testers to increase coverage and spend more time on creative testing.

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Voice over IP Open-Source Platforms and the Session Initiation Protocol by Global Knowledge Network, Inc.

April 2006 - (Free Research)

This paper shows the industry-wide acceptance of SIP and the recent advances of the open source software projects related to Voice over IP (VoIP). Read why the author firmly believes that the VoIP open source is still in its infancy, but its acceptance and product maturity will grow rapidly over the next few years.

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iTest Team - Rapid Test Automation for Equipment and Devices by Fanfare

iTest Team is an integrated test environment for developers, testers, and automation teams. It offers a unified approach for rapidly developing, automating, and maintaining test cases. iTest Team tests complex equipment and systems that are accessed through various protocols, such as command line interfaces, Web interfaces, SNMP, or command shells.

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Deploying High-Density Pods in a Low-Density Data Center by APC by Schneider Electric

October 2010 - (Free Research)

This white paper details how self-contained high-density zones enable a reliable operation of high-density equipment without impacting a low-density data center.

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Go Green with Ease: Five Steps for Small IT Shops by Cisco Systems, Inc.

February 2009 - (Free Research)

Smart information technology (IT) practices reduce the environmental impact of conducting business, and help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) reduce expenses.

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The Innovation Barrier: Has Testing Fallen Behind Development? by Fanfare

February 2007 - (Free Research)

Constant product innovation has contributed to a thriving equipment-manufacturing industry, however, fewer time-saving tools are available to QA than developer groups. As a result, testing is becoming an innovation barrier. This paper examines the innovation barrier: its causes, effects, & what’s needed to restore the vigorous pace of innovation.

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UPS Basics by Eaton Corporation

February 2012 - (Free Research)

This resource introduces what a UPS is and explores what kinds of UPS are available. Discover how to select the right UPS and accessories for your needs.

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Overall Equipment Effectiveness: Monitor and Improve the Effectiveness of Your Manufacturing Processes by Plex Systems

February 2012 - (Free Research)

This white paper presents a thorough understanding of what overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) is, how it works, and the countless benefits that result from its use. Also discover tools that enable you to accurately measure OEE so you have a clear picture of how it's improving your process efficiencies.

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Part 2: Challenges to Data Center Storage and Networking by EqualLogic, Inc.

February 2008 - (Free Research)

Schulz discusses threats, challenges and new strategies effecting storage and networking performance and capacity.

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Energy and Space Efficient Storage: Multi-tier Strategies for Protecting and Retaining Data by Quantum Corporation

August 2009 - (Free Research)

Data center power, cooling, and space requirements are becoming key IT challenges for organizations of all size; not to mention data protection demands, restore performance and longer retention times. Read this white paper to discover successful methods for meeting these IT challenges.

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Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets and Small Rooms by APC by Schneider Electric

October 2010 - (Free Research)

This paper describes the science and practical application of an improved method for the specification of cooling for wiring closets.

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The Different Technologies for Cooling Data Centers by APC by Schneider Electric

March 2012 - (Free Research)

Inside, explore 13 cooling technologies and their components designed to transport heat energy from the IT environment to the outside atmosphere. Use this as a foundation to successfully manage the specification, installation, and operation of IT environment cooling systems.

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Avoidable Mistakes that Compromise Cooling Performance in Data Centers and Network Rooms by APC by Schneider Electric

December 2003 - (Free Research)

Access this exclusive resource to learn how to avoid mistakes when installing cooling systems and racks in data centers or network rooms. This paper examines these typical mistakes, explains their principles, quantifies their impacts, and describes simple remedies.

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IT Handbook: Energy Efficient Cooling by APC by Schneider Electric

August 2011 - (Free Research)

This expert handbook explains how to set up a data center cooling monitoring system, looks at how increasing server inlet temperatures can optimize cooling efficiency and outlines methods for building hot-aisle/cold-aisle containment systems.

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Predictive Maintenance for Manufacturing - How to improve productivity, minimize downtime and reduce costs by IBM

August 2011 - (Free Research)

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.

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AC vs DC Power Distribution for Data Centers by APC by Schneider Electric

October 2010 - (Free Research)

In this paper, you'll learn why high-efficiency AC will likely emerge as the dominant choice for data center power distribution. Topics covered include a review of the characteristics of AC & DC distribution, A mathematical model of the efficiency of two different AC distribution systems, and Why many of the DC benefits are unfounded.

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Identifying and Fixing Data Center Hot Spots by APC by Schneider Electric

August 2009 - (Free Research)

Hot spots can seriously reduce the efficiency of an organization's computer equipment. Watch this webcast for expert tips on remediating your data center's hot spots and discover the costs associated with the task.

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