This paper describes a high-level cloud computing infrastructure services framework and the underlying technology enablers, such as virtualization, automation, self-service portal, monitoring and capacity planning. It also discusses examples of, and the value propositions for, certain data centers that have been built in this manner to date. 

The goal of this tutorial is to focus on the key issues involved in developing an e-discovery capability and to help organizations plan to become better prepared for the rigors of the e-discovery process. 

Virtualization is changing everything, from how you manage resources to the way you support your business, it addresses many of today's IT challenges - cost, responsiveness, availability, disaster recovery - and is a key element for achieving a more automated, agile infrustructure. Dell helps you virtualize at the speed of <i>your</i> business... 

The purpose of this Forrester study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of the Dell Solution. Read this study to better understand and evaluate Dell's server consolidation and virtualization solutions. 

The retail giant Tesco has aggressive plans for global growth and has expanded its international presence significantly, including penetration of the huge US market. A key element in its expansion plan is its common operating model, which called for crucial mainframe applications to be modernized to run on standardized platforms worldwide. 

In this paper, Wipro Technologies focuses on the methodology EMC follows for building its Proven Solutions for organizations of all sizes and domains. This paper also demonstrates the methodology using an example of the solution development process for Microsoft Exchange in physical and VMware environments. 

Lights-Out IT Management refers to the automation of both problem identification and problem resolution. The successful implementation of Lights-Out IT Management is built upon an integrated system that provides three key management functions: find, configure, and monitor. Read on to learn more. 

While energy consumption of overall data center operations and server-related equipment is generally understood, the story is quite different when it comes to storage systems. This paper offers practical advice on how to measure storage system efficiency and compares the efficiency numbers of several common storage solutions. 

This podcast is the first in a series of studies conducted by KnowledgeStorm and Universal McCann that will take a strategic look at the impact the blogs, podcasts and other emerging media formats have on B2B technology marketing. Listen how podcasting can become your next hot marketing delivery mechanism. 

This report is the first in a series of studies conducted by KnowledgeStorm and Universal McCann that will take a strategic look at the impact the blogs, podcasts and other emerging media formats have on B2B technology marketing. This first installment examines podcasting and provides valuable insight into this red-hot delivery mechanism. 

Data deduplication is a must-have technology for today's enterprises. However, there are a wide range of choices and issues to be considered. This article covers six steps an organization can take to make sure implementing a deduplication technology is a smooth process. 

This white paper highlights the important elements and key benefits of standardizing business processes and operating procedures based on uniform, organization wide technology. It also serves as a guide for engineering and construction (E&C) firms choosing the right technology to promote standardization across their organizations. 

Oracle's vision of the next-generation data center is the Oracle Grid Computing architecture, which provides the software building blocks for creating a service-oriented, shared-resource environment. Read this paper to discover more of what Oracle has to offer.