March 2007

March 27, 2007 27 Mar'07
Cirba jumpstarts firm's server consolidation project

Mentor Graphics plans to undergo a server consolidation project with the help of software vendor Cirba so that it can save on space, and reduce power and cooling costs. Continue Reading
March 27, 2007 27 Mar'07
Lights out management: How to administer servers from the Bahamas

While there are many solutions out there to aid an administrator in remote management, I've found the lights out management (LOM) built into many modern servers is superior to many of the alternatives. Continue Reading
March 19, 2007 19 Mar'07
TPC-C benchmark gives way to OLTP successor

The Transaction Processing Performance Council has a new transaction performance benchmark that it says is more real-world. Continue Reading

March 18, 2007 18 Mar'07
CMDB special report

Configuration management database (CMDB) software can help data center pros get a holistic view of data center components. This new tool can provide all of the information on data center hardware, applications and end users -- while mapping the ... Continue Reading
March 14, 2007 14 Mar'07
CMDB: Choosing your vendor partner

Choosing a vendor for your CMDB requires planning and an understanding of your design concept. Expert Richard Ptak offers things to consider when taking on this project. Continue Reading
March 12, 2007 12 Mar'07
CMDB project determination: Do we need a CMDB?

How does a company determine if they need a CMDB? Systems management expert Jasmine Noel offers suggestions. Continue Reading

5 vital QA skills for software testers

As testing extends throughout the SDLC, QA engineers do much more than execute a quick functionality check. Pick up these skills ...

Is RPA the future of test automation?

IT organizations will use test automation, RPA and low-code development tools to create, assess and automate complex processes in...

What to look for in code review tools

Code review gums up the Agile, iterative works. Assisted and automated code review tools improve quality, and there's a mix of ...

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Finding the right fit for business process automation

Identify the right tasks for your company's workflow automation initiative. Not every process should be automated, so it's ...

Business process automation software requires a strategy

Organizations of all sizes can benefit from automation, but they need to move beyond tactical deployments. To really make use of ...

Why workflow automation isn't really about cost cutting

BPA can reduce expenses and boost efficiency. Its real value, though, is in how it can drive innovation throughout a company and ...

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Get started with Azure tags

The more Azure resources an organization consumes, the harder it becomes to track those resources. Proper tagging can help manage...

Review these Azure Service Bus best practices

When applications talk, you need to listen. Learn about Microsoft's cloud messaging service, its main features, best practices to...

Instill cloud change management best practices

Automation is essential to change management in the cloud. Discover the best practices that ensure your IT team is in sync and ...

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National Australia Bank cashes in on AWS training and certification

Structured training got nearly 1,000 National Australia Bank employees certified on AWS, while AWS-honed tactics such as ...

Overcome these VMware Cloud on AWS migration challenges

Plan ahead for a VMware-to-AWS cloud migration with this breakdown on common challenges organizations face during the move to ...

New AWS cost management tool, instance tactics to cut cloud bills

AWS users like Lyft and Salesforce have figured out how to keep their cloud costs as low as possible, and a new cloud management ...

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Public API strategy considerations for enterprise adoption

As organizations look for more cost-effective ways to manage data, an evolving landscape with APIs has made the technology more ...

Ideas on how to hold a successful code hackathon

Want to host a hackathon? Here are some ideas on what a company can do to host an event that solves problems and reenergizes the ...

A Jenkins tutorial for beginners with examples

If you're ready to try Jenkins, this quick start tutorial lays out the specific steps you'll need to take to download and install...

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Comparing Linux distributions: Red Hat vs. Ubuntu

Before selecting a Linux distribution, compare Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu when it comes to features, ease of use, ...

Get eco-friendly with LEED data center certification

The U.S. Green Building Council helps companies make existing and new data centers eco-friendly. HVAC, lighting and monitoring ...

Top 4 open source automation tools for admins

Open source offerings are an easy way to bring automation into your organization. When selecting software, evaluate the user ...

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Get to know the Kaspersky Light Agent app for virtual systems

Kaspersky's Security for Virtualization Light Agent application provides multilayered protection for virtual servers and VDIs as ...

How to deploy graphics devices using Hyper-V DDA

Admins can map a VM to a GPU with Hyper-V, but they must first complete a few steps, such as prepare the VM and dismount the PCIe...

Learn to integrate VMs and containers in your data center

The VMs vs. containers debate is popular among admins, but integrations of the two technologies have begun to emerge with the ...