Archive for August, 2011
HP VirtualSystem for VMware optimizes the virtualization infrastructure for cloud computing
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110829xa.html HP today announced HP VirtualSystem for VMware, a highly optimized, turnkey solution that gives organizations a virtualized infrastructure that speeds implementation and provides a foundation for cloud computing. As virtualization has gained adoption, multitier network architectures, virtual sprawl, inflexible storage, unpredictable workloads and security concerns have increased complexity and limited broad deployment. To help [...]
Talking about Dell Cloud based on VMware vCloud Datacenter Services
http://www.vmware.com/company/news/releases/vmw-dell-vmworld-083011.html LAS VEGAS, Aug. 29, 2011 – Today at VMworld® 2011, Delland VMware jointly announced the availability of the Dell Cloud based on VMware vCloud® Datacenter Services designed to provide a seamless multi-tenant environment for running virtual systems. Dell is one of the first providers authorized to provide VMware vCloud Datacenter Services for enterprise-class, secure, public, private [...]
VMware and Cisco accelerate cloud and virtualization offerings
http://www.vmware.com/company/news/releases/vmw-cisco-vmworld-083011.html LAS VEGAS, Nev., Aug. 30, 2011 — Today at VMworld® 2011, VMware and Cisco announced new technology innovation and enhancements to their combined virtualization solutions that help customers accelerate their journey to the cloud. Expanding on a strategic relationship and engineering collaboration that spans more than four years, the companies, in conjunction with industry partners, [...]
Apple announcement and understanding the next challenge for vendors and service providers being ‘owning the client’
http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/2011/08/steve-jobs-resignation-expect-commercial-fireworks-from-apple.html Now then — that day has arrived. Steve Jobs has resigned from Apple. It is only right to point out that the chap has made a phenomenal difference to the planet. I wish him every success, in particular with his health. Let’s get the full resignation text documented for posterity: To the Apple Board [...]
HP MicroServer becomes a baby NAS solution
One of my colleagues sent me a text saying he was ordering ‘a few’ and said that this was brilliant, I promised him (Danny) that I’d do a post and as promised here it is: http://www.serversplus.com/product.asp?s=SVHEW-PMS4TBNAS&utm_source=SP_Eshot&utm_medium=email&utm_content=msnas&utm_campaign=spt_msfreenas This bundle gives you everything you need to build a 4TB NAS box, including the FreeNAS 8 bootable USB [...]
Oracle OpenWorld 2011 announced and I’m tempted
http://www.oracle.com/openworld/register/packages/index.html?src=7013425&Act=226 You’re sure to discover new ways to optimize your systems, new solutions that will help you take your business to the next level, and new practices that will make you more successful in your job and in your industry. It will be interesting to see what’s on the agenda for Oracle OpenWorld, I confess [...]
Talking about IBM Power processors and the road ahead
http://www.itjungle.com/tfh/tfh082211-story01.html Back in early May, I gave you what little information I had been able to gather up on the impending Power7+ and future Power8 processor designs and their possible announcement dates in Power Systems machines. The data was a little thin, and intentionally so on the part of Big Blue. But with Oracle kicking [...]
Hardcore Computers connecting with end users directly @ Data Center World 2011
http://www.hardcorecomputer.com/about/news/index.html Rochester, MN (August 22, 2011) Hardcore Computer (www.hardcorecomputer.com), the industry’s most innovative computer design and manufacturing company, will showcase its Total Liquid Submersion technologies for data center management professionals September 11 through 14 in Orlando, Florida at Data Center World 2011. Hardcore Computer will highlight their Liquid Blade™ server in booth number 638. The [...]
HP gains recognition for excellence in service operations
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/newsroom/press/2011/110825b.html HP has earned the Excellence in Service Operations certification from the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) for delivering superior technical support and services in North America. This marks the fourth consecutive year HP has earned recognition for its commercial notebook and desktop PC support, and the third year in a row for consumer support, [...]
Red Hat releases virtualization offering 3.0 in Beta
http://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/red-hat-enterprise-virtualization-30-beta-now-available-389510 Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, today announced the release of the Beta of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0, the next-generation version of the company’s end-to-end virtualization solution. With the release of the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 Beta, Red Hat previews new capabilities that build upon its industry-leading scalability [...]
