Apple: Consider Xserve Not a Cross-Out [June 26, 2009]Server Snapshot: Sure Apple is now best known for its iPhones and iPods, but that doesn't mean its server room offerings aren't worthy of consideration. Xserve, MacPro and its storage products are all solid data center contenders.
When it Comes to Servers, Is Lead Really so Bad? [June 18, 2009]Hard-Core Hardware: The latest green standards may threaten server reliability. And the implications extend far beyond data centers being inconvenienced.
Making Old Hardware New Again [May 21, 2009]Repurposing old computers instead of buying new machines can make sound financial sense, especially when trading conditions are tough and the economy is in a bad way.
Fujitsu Throws Down Blade Gauntlet [May 12, 2009]Hard-Core Hardware: Fujitsu hones in on blades, unveiling a Nehalem-based blades system offering a host of virtualization bells and whistles as well energy efficiency features delivered via the company's Cool-safe technology.
Nice Car, Shame About the Driver [May 8, 2009]Hard-Core Hardware: Modern hardware platforms such as Cisco UCS and HP BladeSystem Matrix provide IT with Ferrari-like capabilities. But if you don't know how to drive them and don't know where you're going, watch out.
Oracle Buys Sun: The Consequences [April 24, 2009]Hard-Core Hardware: Analysts weigh in on the proposed acquisition with scenarios ranging from doom and gloom to eternal sunshine.
With Dell, Egenera Seeks to Generate More Than Buzz [April 17, 2009]Server Snapshot: If you thought Egenera was just a niche player in the blades market, it's time to take a closer look. Its BladeFrame line may be its primary hardware, but a partnership with Dell aims to bring the heart of its offering -- PAN Manager software -- to the masses.
Fujitsu, More Than Just the Status Quo [April 10, 2009]Server Snapshot: Everything may seem the same on the surface, but recent incremental changes and discontinued offerings reveal much activity under the hood from Fujitsu.
What IBMSun Could Mean for you [March 26, 2009]Hard-Core Hardware: The analysts weigh in on the likelihood that the IBM-Sun merger will go through, and what it would mean for enterprises.
Idiots, the Lot of Them! [March 19, 2009]Hard-Core Hardware: Don't, under any circumstances, check out Cisco's new computing platform! This week's announcement has key IT players in a PR frenzy.
Unisys, Down but Not Out [March 13, 2009]Server Snapshot: You may not hear much about Unisys, but don't rule out this venerable systems vendor without checking out what it has to offer.
How NEC Beats IBM, HP [February 26, 2009]Server Snapshot: NEC may not have a big market presence in the United States, but for enterprises seeking high fault tolerance at a relatively low price, it's worthy of being a serious candidate.
Green IT: Myths vs. Realities [February 19, 2009]It's time to replace green posturing with something more tangible than well-crafted sound bites. To do that, we must look beyond the hype and examine the facts.
Dell Hones in on Blade Market [February 5, 2009]Server Snapshot: For much of the past year, rather than attempting a winner-take-all strategy against IBM and HP, Dell has been targeting specific segments of the blade market with its M-series offerings.
Pivot3 Introduces Serverless Computing [January 22, 2009]Hard-Core Hardware: To quote REM, it's the end of the (server) world as we know it. Or, perhaps not.
HP Sharpens Server Offerings With a Focus on Blades [January 8, 2009]HP Server Snapshot: Out with old, in with new was a running theme for HP's server lines in 2008. The emphasis is now on blades, and a two-in-one 'twin blade' and a virtualization-optimized blades are among the highlights.
2008 Tech Trends Worth Watching [December 18, 2008]Hard-Core Hardware: Virtualization and SSDs have taken hold amid doom and gloom. What will the coming year and beyond look like?
Emerson Network Power Keeps Server Rooms Chill [December 4, 2008]Hard-Core Hardware: Emerson Network Power, parent company of Liebert Precision Cooling Brand, has product designed to cool every server room -- from those that can fit into a closet to large data centers.
News Next-Generation Web Experience on Its Way [June 26, 2009]
It may be impossible to predict what innovation will bring, but it is possible to predict some of the attributes of the future.
Tutorials Make It Snappy With Vim [June 22, 2009]
Tip of the Trade: Learn how to set your own abbreviations and mappings in the ever-useful Vim.
Reviews XPerience ClearBox Enterprise RADIUS Server [January 27, 2009]
No matter how much experience you have with RADIUS servers, XPerience Technologies' ClearBox's low price point and seemingly high feature set aims to have something for you.
