This research brief is based on a recent Tech Target survey with more than 200 storage administrators and IT professionals in mid-sized and enterprise-class companies, and focuses on how these decision-makers view the storage-related challenges that result from server virtualization. 

In part two of “The Path to Cloud Enablement: Data Center Optimization,” explore how you can build a successful, scalable and open cloud with Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 and Cisco’s UCS platform. 

Are you going to upgrade to SQL Server 2012? This edition of SQL Server Insider sets out to help you decide whether the investment is worth it or not. Read this edition to learn if several IT pros are going to upgrade and why, how this release will affect the database marketplace and pros and cons of actually upgrading. 

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. 

Discover how cloud services can enable faster time to market and reduced IT costs in this exclusive resource. In particular, explore how public and hybrid cloud services are factoring into the equation by providing organizations with flexible service options, faster deployments and self-service options while ensuring control remains in IT's grasp. 

<p>Determining which features of Windows Server 8 justify a migration to this operating system can be a challenging task. This expert e-brief provides an in-depth overview of the most compelling capabilities of Windows Server 8 and offers advice to help you decide whether an upgrade is right for your organization.</p> 

This case study explores how one organization within the healthcare industry was able to modernize their enterprise resource planning (ERP) system by migrating from a traditional mainframe to HP Proliant servers. Discover how they were able to successfully handle increased sales growth and new acquisitions. 

This e-guide focuses on the impact of infrastructure on database performance. 

To successfully manage a cloud environment, it's important to first understand how they differ from traditional environments. In this exclusive resource, discover how you can optimize your private or hybrid cloud and deliver against SLAs. Plus, review best practices designed to ensure that your cloud runs smoothly all the time. 

Though building a private cloud can seem too ambitious for SMBs, selecting the right technology can make it possible for businesses to support private cloud on a single server. Find out about the key components of a successful private cloud in this resource. 

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. 

Discover the many real-world benefits that virtualization offers your business, including simplified IT management, accelerated productivity, improved disaster recovery and more. Access this resource to find out how you can start realizing these benefits today. 

Discover how VMware vSphere, the leading virtualization platform, can help your organization transition existing data centers to the cloud, streamline IT management and support business-critical applications.