Server hardware is something you must take into account if you plan on migrating to a newer operating system. This expert e-guide examines the key players in the server marketplace, how virtualization influences purchasing decisions, and common integration oversights so you can take care to avoid them. 

This resource demonstrates how a buy-and-hold strategy can add data center costs that many of today’s enterprises simply can’t afford. Read on to learn more about server replacement cycles and the ongoing operational costs of holding on to legacy hardware platforms long past their recommended life-cycle. 

By turning to a virtual-ready infrastructure, IT has the opportunity to create a next-generation architecture that fundamentally changes the way data centers work for the future. In doing so, IT has the opportunity to transform its own value to the organization by making the infrastructure more flexible and ready to move at the speed of business. 

Dell's adaptive infrastructure management (AIM) framework has something competitors don't: support for heterogeneous hardware. In a nutshell, it's possible to have a completely automated infrastructure using all Dell gear, or a nearly completely automated infrastructure using an array of hardware from other vendors. 

<p>View this webcast to learn how to leverage commodity processing hardware to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and optimize performance, scalability and availability when running SAP systems in Microsoft Windows Server and SQL Server environments.</p> 

<p>Access this white paper to discover effective support solutions for your complex data center. Learn to overcome the challenges related to supporting interconnected IT environments with the use of the right support tools.</p> 

Correctly sizing your server hardware is essential to maximize the performance of your virtual environment. Get tips for how you can monitor and analyze your virtual environment to determine your server needs. 

Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This transcript provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step. 

This detailed, 4-step guide covers the essential requirements and considerations to keep in mind when upgrading to VMware vSphere 5. 

This white paper examines various hardware architectures and their unique performance capabilities. Discover new technological developments that increase availability, simplify management, and reduce energy costs. 

<p>This white paper discusses various options for properly configuring Exchange 2010. Determine which architecture is best for the number of mailboxes you must support, your average user profile, and more.</p> 

<p>Choosing the right hardware to run Windows Server 2008 R2 is a complex undertaking, and making the wrong selection can have serious implications. This IT handbook examines various blade server options, recommended configurations, and requirements for virtualization.</p> 

Choosing the right server hardware to maximize virtualization benefits is an important investment. To gain the high consolidation ratios you're after, you need powerful-enough hardware to support your workloads and applications. In this expert ebook, explore the hardware consideration to keep in mind as you virtualize.