Posted on August 25th, 2010
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The lure of cloud computing is multidimensional. Doubtless, it provides a high degree of datacenter agility and helps you extend the value of investments you’ve made in your infrastructure. The cost savings and flexibility, however, can be crucial to startups, where the importance of every dollar is magnified. Traditional cloud computing models may not be sufficient for some startups, though, especially if they are in sensitive or highly regulated industries. In these situations, a hybrid cloud computing model may be most appropriate.
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Tags: Tags: Cisco, cloud computing, datacenter, EMC, private clouds, Vblock, VMware
Posted on May 14th, 2010
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Citrix has announced the availability of XenServer 5.6, which has several new features. This enterprise-ready, cloud-proven virtualization platform delivers the capabilities necessary to create and manage a virtual infrastructure …. at a fraction of the cost of competing solutions. XenServer 5.6 will be available on May 28, 2010.
Last year, Citrix was able to double XenServer’s market share, and it expects to grow it another 18 percent by the end of 2010. XenServer has been selected as the back-end virtual infrastructure for around 40 percent of all Citrix XenDesktop VDI implementations.
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Tags: Tags: Citrix, Citrix Synergy, cloud computing, datacenter, infrastructure, Server Virtualization
Posted on May 7th, 2010
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Last week, Citrix announced a 3 Gbps version of NetScaler VPX at the Interop 2010 conference in Las Vegas. The solution brings a 3X increase in performance and cloud-level scalability and elasticity. With virtualization adoption continuing at a fairly rapid clip (though with plenty of room to grow), the new version of NetScaler VPX is a crucial development.
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Tags: Tags: Citrix, cloud computing, NetScaler
Posted on April 7th, 2010
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The buzz around cloud computing is palpable. Though its penetration into IT infrastructures is still relatively low, professionals are discussing the potential of this new technology. Many are considering at least limited implementations to gauge the effectiveness of this approach to computing.
Since the market moves quickly, here are five things you should know about cloud computing when evaluating whether it’s the right move for your datacenter:
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Tags: Tags: Aware 360 v2, cloud computing, infrastructure management, monitoring, monitoring solutions, performance, reporting, service level agreements, SLAs
Posted on March 19th, 2010
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With all the information bouncing around about the upside – and risks – associated with cloud computing, it’s easy to get lost in the details. Doubtless, this is the hot new technology, and it’s still in its infancy. As IT professionals move from discussion to pilot and implementation, which we’re likely to see in greater numbers this year, it will be crucial to understand clearly the factors that make cloud computing an attractive alternative … and the risks that can make it inappropriate for some systems or companies.
Check out the short list of pros and cons over at VentureBeat. This is among the best lists we’ve encountered for navigating the emerging world of cloud computing.
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Tags: Tags: cloud computing, implementation
