Projects: Networks/Storage

Storage Area Network Management

Best practices for managing storage area networks include developing a disaster recovery program and implementing storage virtualization, tiers and clustering options.

Recapping the Hacker Security Conference Black Hat

The 2008 Black Hat Security Conference in Las Vegas was chock full of security research and vulnerability information provided by the brightest minds in the security community. Here is a recap of the highlights from this year's Black Hat security sessions.

Crash at 365 Main Street

When the data center at one of the country's biggest co-location facilities experienced an unprecedented power outage, bringing nearly half its customers down with it, the entire industry learned some painful but powerful lessons.

3 Things You'll Need to Do to Get an ROI on VOIP

Prepare for disruption, build your expertise and embrace telecommuting.

Avaya: Going It Alone

Avaya's stability and product line are keeping customers happy.

Nortel: Gearing Up

Nortel is betting on a partnership to help improve its bottom line.

3Com: Strength in Numbers

3Com's alliance with IBM could help boost the firm's growth.

VOIP in the Enterprise: Can CIOs Take It to the Bank?

Companies are increasingly turning to IP-based systems to replace traditional circuit-switched networks. But how ready are the companies--and the technology--for the next wave of business communications?

IP Telephony: The Future of Communications?

Companies are increasingly turning to IP-based systems to replace traditional circuit-switched networks. But how ready are the companieso—and the technology—for the next wave of business communications?

Server Virtualization Is On Nationwide's Side

The insurance firm was outgrowing its data center, but wanted to wait before building another one. Server virtualization boosted the efficiency of its existing facility.

Disaster Recovery: Virtual Project Yields Tangible Benefits

Oil and gas specialty firm Champion Technologies installed an updated SAP platform and a new virtual storage system. An unexpected side benefit: faster disaster recovery.

Opinion: Infrastructure's Need For Speed

Most companies' bloated networks can't handle the new wave of business applications, says Michael Vizard, Ziff Davis Media's editorial director.

Data Center Efficiency: Shedding a 10-Ton Air Conditioner

Cimarex Energy found a new, more efficient way to keep its I.T. hardware cool and running safely. Learn how the oil and gas exploration company dumped its old gargantuan climate-control unit.

Can a Java Appliance Reduce Power Costs?

A credit reporting agency bought Java-based appliances to improve throughput, provide more flexible handling of demand spikes, and reduce power and space needs. Did it pay off?

XenSource: Aiming High

Customers are happy with the software but want more features.

 

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