Network Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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EMC upgrades DLm to woo mainframe tape users to disk
EMC pumps up its Disk Library for mainframe virtual tape library (VTL) boxes with faster speed and more capacity.13 Aug 2013
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SEC investigates IBM for possible cloud washing
The SEC is investigating IBM for possible cloud washing, and Linthicum and his guest debate what this and recent price drops mean for the industry.12 Aug 2013
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Cloud disaster recovery offers data protection at low cost
Cloud disaster recovery and backup offer high availability at low cost. There are plenty of cloud backup options -- and some snags -- to consider.12 Aug 2013
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Reinvented mainframe technology keeps big iron alive
Mainframes are costly, arcane data center dinosaurs. Right? Wrong! Today's mainframe technology supports varied workloads securely, with TCO benefits.12 Aug 2013
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Software-based storage is 'way of the future,' Wikibon CTO predicts
Wikibon CTO says software-based storage using commodity hardware, drives and controllers is the way of the future; Red Hat will help drive down costs.08 Aug 2013
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Consultant sees limited use for Red Hat's open source storage software
Consultant foresees Red Hat's open source storage software holding appeal mainly for secondary, passive data, not primary storage of active data.08 Aug 2013
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Red Hat Gluster will transform storage market, IDC analyst predicts
IDC analyst predicts open-source-based Red Hat GlusterFS storage software will transform the market within a few years and drive mainstream adoption.08 Aug 2013
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A midsummer night's bad dream: The CIO position regresses
The seamless integration and provisioning of IT services is a lofty goal for even the most seasoned CIO. We don't have time for that.07 Aug 2013
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Prescriptive analytics is coming to a future near you
It is only a matter of time before algorithms rule the world. Humans, meet prescriptive analytics.07 Aug 2013
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How to save money on IBM MLC software with soft capping, LPAR groups
IBM MLC software pricing allows data centers to pay based on CPU usage. Savvy users are saving money by controlling LPAR activity.05 Aug 2013
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Prescriptive analytics is coming to a future near you
It is only a matter of time before algorithms rule the world. Humans, meet prescriptive analytics.31 Jul 2013
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Efficient data center cabling requires plan, follow-up
Switching out servers at a data center can go from ho-hum to disaster unless you have a tested cable management plan in place.31 Jul 2013
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Linux's flexibility, native hardware integration as a mainframe OS
Linux OSes pair well with inherently secure mainframe hardware configurations. While software development can be arduous, the benefits are numerous.29 Jul 2013
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IBM mainframes reinvigorated at lower price for cloud apps, data analytics
The latest IBM mainframes' lower price point and a redoubled focus on Linux workloads may appeal to younger admins and smaller IT shops.29 Jul 2013
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IBM joins Pivotal in developing Cloud Foundry's open source PaaS
IBM will collaborate with Pivotal to develop Cloud Foundry's open source PaaS to allow enterprises to freely choose the platform they want.26 Jul 2013
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COO Mark Collier discusses OpenStack roadmap, API fit with AWS
OpenStack Foundation COO and co-founder Mark Collier discusses the OpenStack roadmap, AWS and why API compatibility among clouds is not enough.24 Jul 2013
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Cloud databases less of a leap for users now, but some hurdles remain
Cloud database software and services have proliferated, making deployments more feasible. There are plenty of pluses -- but issues to consider too.16 Jul 2013
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HP boosts partner efforts around Windows migration from XP; plus more news
HP is hoping to drive customers off XP and to Windows 7 or Windows 8 with new partner tools, resources and PartnerOne benefits.12 Jul 2013
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IBM acquires CSL International, simplifies mainframe management
IBM acquired virtualization management vendor CSL International, giving IT admins a simple way to manage z/VM and Linux on System z virtualization.11 Jul 2013
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With cloud technologies, pay attention to the man behind the curtain
Enterprise IT ventures toward cloud like Dorothy toward Oz -- full of hope. But to unveil cloud's true benefits, we can't believe all the hype.09 Jul 2013