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ARM's battle for the datacentre: The contenders
How will the first generation of enterprise-ready ARM servers stack up against traditional datacentre boxes?
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Intel and Cloudera: Why we're better together for Hadoop
Cloudera's CEO and Intel's GM of datacenter software explain what Intel's $740m investment in Cloudera means for the future of the big-data analytics platform.
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Resolving TrueCrypt and Volume Shadow Copy conflicts
TrueCrypt is a great open source encryption solution to protect data, but it can lock horns with the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service. Learn how to untangle the two products.
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Building an SSD strategy for your data center
As SSDs get cheaper and new solutions proliferate, admins are looking for ways to leverage the technology to improve storage performance. Here are some factors to consider.
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Goodbye net neutrality... Now what?
What will an Internet without net neutrality look like? As the opinions fly, Michael P. Kassner considers what makes sense and what doesn't.
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Are P2V conversions still worth doing?
Physical-to-virtual conversions have a few gotchas, but they may be the best option when a proper application, data, and configuration migration isn't possible.
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Achieve quick, uniform server farm deployment with Windows imaging tools
This simple do-it-yourself approach to server image deployment offers low-overhead efficiency and consistent configuration.
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Speed up data warehouse queries with SQL Server columnstore indexing
SQL Server 2012's columnstore index feature isn't particularly glamorous, but it takes a long stride toward improved efficiency.
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The 10 hottest Data Center posts of 2013
Virtualization, software-defined networking, 802.11ac, and IPv6 were chart-toppers during the past year. Check out the complete list of 2013 favorites.
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Tips for an easy upgrade from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2012 R2
Moving from Windows Server 2012 to Windows Server 2012 R2 is fairly straightforward. Here are some tips to make sure the process goes smoothly.
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Get an inside look at a secure data center
What's it really like inside a fortified colo? This virtual tour will give you an idea.
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My Server 2012 R2: Handy connectivity via Windows mobile devices
If your company uses Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, these free My Server apps will enable easy file access and server management capabilities from Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8 devices.
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Consider ioSafe for durable and simple Hyper-V shared storage
For SMBs on a budget, ruggedized storage from ioSafe delivers shared storage options on Hyper-V hosts.
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Data security laws and penalties: Pay IT now or pay out later
The federal and state laws governing data privacy exact severe penalties on organizations that do not implement appropriate data security measures. Make sure you know what's at stake.
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Infographic: Nine most unusual data centers in the world
Check out these one-of-a-kind data centers and see what makes them tick.
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Evaluating peripheral device management software
Network security means managing more than the usual BYOD suspects. You also need to control the peripheral devices like USBs. Derek Schauland looks at GFI's solution.
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Microsoft's MDM solution solves SMB and enterprise needs
Windows Intune provides a solution for both the SMB and enterprise MDM needs. John Joyner explains how it works with System Center 2012.
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How to use IP Address Management in Windows Server 2012
IP address management is difficult for large organizations with hundreds of networks. Windows Server 2012 has an IPAM feature that allows for management and configuration from a database perspective.
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Has virtualization killed tape?
Rick Vanover explains that he prefers disk-based systems for backups, but does that mean tape is completely out? Share your thoughts.
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My Server 2012 R2: Handy connectivity via Windows mobile devices
If your company uses Windows Server 2012 R2 Essentials, these free My Server apps will enable easy file access and server management capabilities from Windows 8.x and Windows Phone 8 devices.
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Introduction to virtualization: Manage drivers with VMware Tools
Rick Vanover explains the importance of having the correct drivers for the hypervisor and how this is ensured by installing and updating VMware Tools.
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VMworld 2013: Why this one is important
Rick Vanover thinks that this VMworld is going to usher in some new ideas and technology that will significantly change the world of the data center for server admins.
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Few downsides to virtual appliance proliferation
There are good reasons to go with virtual appliances over physical ones. John Joyner explains why and includes tips on selection, monitoring, and administration.
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Are P2V conversions still worth doing?
Physical-to-virtual conversions have a few gotchas, but they may be the best option when a proper application, data, and configuration migration isn't possible.
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Auto-deploy and version your SQL Server database with SSDT
Microsoft's free SQL Server Data Tools ease the burden on database administrators when versioning databases. Here's how they can help you with this sometimes tricky task.
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Moving virtualization from servers to the network: Distributed firewalls
VMware's Brad Hedlund explains how distributed firewalls ease security and firewall management at the application tier level.
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Enterprise application orchestration with ASCI's ActiveBatch
John Joyner reports on a demo of an enterprise application orchestration tool for industrial strength enterprise job scheduling and workflow automation.
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Take a look at the new IBM Power Linux 7R4 high-performance server
The 7R4 is the latest PowerLinux server from IBM. Scott Reeves looks at some of the key points.
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Resolving TrueCrypt and Volume Shadow Copy conflicts
TrueCrypt is a great open source encryption solution to protect data, but it can lock horns with the Windows Volume Shadow Copy Service. Learn how to untangle the two products.
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SQL Server and peripheral CMS storage
The Microsoft stack now permits the management and security of NTFS data as if it lived in SQL Server. This approach has a number of business advantages.