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Posted on September 22nd, 2010
by rbrumpton |
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Heterogeneous infrastructures are inherently costly and difficult to manage. The need to integrate different systems, maintain a wide spectrum of skill sets and engage multiple teams to diagnose and resolve problems requires a considerable investment in management and coordination. Simply marshaling the necessary resources can cut the time allowed for repair under your SLAs.
1. Internal consistency: Enhance IT operational efficiency throughout your datacenter with a unified solution that facilitates system integration and management, allowing you to alleviate IT team workloads and reallocate team members to higher-impact initiatives.
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Posted in Virtualization |
Tags: Tags: Cisco, Cisco UCS, datacenter, infrastructure, IT operations, operations, risk, risk management, ROI, SLAs, unified computing
Posted on September 20th, 2010
by Chris Chrobocinski |
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When you adopt a managed infrastructure, you want to know that your systems will be available even if the worst of catastrophes strikes. There is no substitute for system access, and lost time translates to lost money. So, you need to be completely satisfied that your managed services provider has the capabilities in place to meet your specific requirements. Ask questions – a lot of them. Make sure your company is comfortable with what is provided.
Here are five questions about managed services disaster recovery and business continuity processes to get you started:
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Posted in Managed Services |
Tags: Tags: business continuity, datacenter, disaster recovery, infrastructure, infrastructure management, managed infrastructure
Posted on September 15th, 2010
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Given the many and powerful advantages of a virtual desktop infrastructure, it’s natural to wonder why more companies haven’t adopted it. With Citrix XenDesktop 4, in particular, and its ability to improve Windows 7 rollout and management, you’d expect just about everyone to move to desktop virtualization. Of course, any major change in technology is disruptive – especially when it comes to your desktops. This can impede a value-accretive migration. Overcome these challenges, however, and you can make your IT department more efficient and your business users more productive.
Here are the top three reasons why companies have not adopted virtual desktop infrastructures and what you can do to overcome them:
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Posted in Virtualization |
Tags: Tags: application virtualization, Citrix, Desktop Virtualization, infrastructure, virtual desktops, Windows 7, XenApp, XenDesktop
Posted on September 13th, 2010
by Chris Chrobocinski |
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Security is always top of mind when a companies considering the adoption of an externally managed infrastructure. Especially if you’ll be using it for systems with sensitive information or if you operate in a highly regulated industry, you need to know at a detailed level how your systems and data will be safeguarded. Don’t be shy: ask every question that is on your mind, and don’t stop asking until you are completely satisfied with the answers. The risks around malicious access and data use are too high – and the implications far too severe – for you to take anything on faith.
To get you started, here are five questions you should ask any prospective managed infrastructure services partner:
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Posted in Managed Services |
Tags: Tags: data security, infrastructure, infrastructure management, managed infrastructure, security
Posted on September 8th, 2010
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Adoption of Citrix XenDesktop 4 has been robust. Many companies are interested in implementing a centralized solution for desktop management, particularly since the control it brings solves a number of IT support challenges, from software deployment to malware prevention. Operational efficiency gains are salient post-implementation, and the TCO and ROI cases are clear. Aside from these high-level benefits, though, there are a number of granular reasons to move to Citrix XenDesktop. Here are the top three:
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Posted in Virtualization |
Tags: Tags: Citrix, Dazzle, Desktop Virtualization, infrastructure, IT operations, malware, Microsoft, operations, ROI, virtual desktops, Windows, Windows 7, XenDesktop
Posted on September 6th, 2010
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The Citrix line of FIPS-compliant NetScaler appliances, which can be upgraded via the company’s “Pay as you Grow” plan may have more features than you realize. Think beyond the hardware, though. The software can help an IT administrator gain an edge by using NetSclaer MPX FIPS equipment. According to Citrix, here are seven key features that can help you.
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Posted in Virtualization |
Tags: Tags: Citrix, datacenter, infrastructure, NetScaler, XenApp
Posted on September 1st, 2010
by rbrumpton |
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In a best-of-breed virtual desktop infrastructure, where do you turn for help? At the enterprise level, there’s rarely one vendor involved, which means a variety of skills – and team members – may e involved in resolving a particular problem. For your IT managers, this can be frustrating. End users need support, and the IT manager’s reputation is on the line. Time spent hunting for the right people trims what’s available for remediation within standing SLAs.
To make the different virtualization layers work together, a variety of solutions may be necessary. The result is a streamlined infrastructure and improved business user experience, but it can create complications when something goes awry. This is the case when any environment relies on integrated systems for disparate technology vendors, and there are measures you can implement to protect your company.
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Posted in Virtualization |
Tags: Tags: Citrix, desktop management, desktop support, Desktop Virtualization, infrastructure, Microsoft, SLAs, virtual desktops, VMware
Posted on August 30th, 2010
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How can virtualizing your server infrastructure help your business development team? Sure, there are clear business benefits to server virtualization, but to draw a straight line to sales and client activity may not seem possible. Step back for a moment and consider how your clients interact with your business, though, and it doesn’t take long to understand how your servers can make a profound difference in your top line.
In just about every business, it’s your existing clients that have the greatest potential for new revenue. New client acquisition is extremely valuable, but it’s also hard-won and far more expensive than engaging your existing client base for new business opportunities. So, if you can deliver a superior experience to your clients, especially if they interact directly or indirectly (e.g., through a call center) with your systems, the IT department has a profound opportunity to influence overall business performance.
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Posted in Virtualization |
Tags: Tags: Citrix, datacenter, infrastructure, Microsoft, Server Virtualization, VMware
Posted on July 28th, 2010
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There’s always some tension between strategy and leading-edge implementation. You want to take advantage of new systems and technologies that can help your company advance in the marketplace, but at the same time, you don’t want “new” and “exciting” to outpace your core objectives and wind up driving your company at the expense of core business objectives.
Yeah, that’s a mouthful, but it’s incredibly important.
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Posted in Virtualization |
Tags: Tags: datacenter, infrastructure, ROI, strategy
Posted on July 26th, 2010
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When power becomes more expensive, you feel it. For the months when there’s a spike in oil pricing, “green IT” becomes a priority, only to fade when the cost to run your datacenter comes down again. Even if the ups and downs average out to a tolerable price, the fluctuations make IT budgeting a vexing endeavor, leaving you unable to forecast your costs effectively … and ultimately forcing uncomfortable conversations with the executive team.
Implement a virtual infrastructure, and you’ll gain energy cost containment and better budget predictability along with a more agile datacenter.
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Posted in Virtualization |
Tags: Tags: datacenter, energy, green, green IT, infrastructure, IT infrastructure
