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x86 Tag Index

Physical Versus Virtual Servers

Virtualization technologies are not a new, in fact mainframes and non-x86 operating systems have been virtualized for a long time.
Tags: server, virtualization, virtual server, x86, physical server

The Current State of Server Technology

Server technology is at a crossroads as x86 performance threatens high-end RISC/Itanium dominance.
Tags: server, server hardware, x86, processor, server technology

IBM Announces New Server and Storage Products

The new System x3620 M3 Express runs on Intel's latest Xeon multicore processors and is optimized for storage-intensive workloads.
Tags: server, IBM, SMB, x86

HP Launches New Generation of ProLiant Servers

HP ProLiant G7 servers with AMD Opteron 6100 Series processors deliver more value, rapid return on investment
Tags: server, virtualization, HP, Xeon, x86

PAN Manager 6.0 for x86 Server Blades

PAN Manager is no longer limited to managing the computing resources in a single chassis.
Tags: Dell, x86, Server Blades, PAN Manager

Muticore Chips and Per Socket Server Licensing

New muticore x86 chips make per socket software licensing seem like a good deal.
Tags: server, x86, licensing, socket, Muticore

Beyond x86 Servers: Should You Take a RISC?

As x86 servers increasingly dominate the landscape, is there room for RISC? Absolutely, says one prominent analyst.
Tags: x86 servers, hardware, Unix, x86, RISC

'Rising Tide' for x86 Servers Lifting Intel, AMD

A report from Broadpoint makes the argument that both chip makers will do better than expected because x86 server sales are poised to take off. No doubt IBM, HP and Dell are hoping that's the case.
Tags: Intel, x86, AMD, processor, x86 server

IBM Innovates Servers Again

IBM has returned to the world of x86 server innovation with eX5 line.
Tags: server, IBM, x86, eX5

Virtualization on Latest x86 Can Frustrate IT Pros

From chip manufacturers to operating system vendors to virtualization software providers, everyone offers features to optimize memory capacity.
Tags: server, virtualization, administration, x86, VMware

Will High-end x86 Impact Declining Unix Server Sales?

The high-end x86 blitz is not expected to revive or further hinder already declining Unix server sales.
Tags: IBM, x86, Unix server, high-end

x86: 30 years and Still Going Strong

Few technologies last 30 years, let alone become more dominant with each passing one, but the x86 architecture has done just that.
Tags: Intel, HP, hardware, x86, AMD