Optimizing virtualized server I/O

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	Optimizing virtualized server I/O with SR-IOV Server virtualization is being deployed on an almost universal basis to reduce costs and fully utilize data center resources. With the progression to powerful multi-core servers, greater memory capacities and higher bandwidth network pipes, it has become necessary to rethink I/O optimization. Read More WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Adding Visibility to WAN Optimization Too often network professionals find themselves stuck in reaction mode, which can prevent them for strategically planning for positive, long-term benefits. Read this report to learn some best practices for understanding and improving the visibility and performance of mission-critical, networked applications. Read now! In this Issue Is your company ready for 4G mobile connectivity? Amazon reduces data transfer costs Bad IT management habits: Break them before they break you Guide to cloud management software Microsoft pays customer $250,000 to use Office 365 Former Citrix CTO says virtualization will solve security problems Are you making your data centers cloud-friendly? If disaster strikes will critical enterprise apps be ready Wi-Fi service provider iPass launches roaming exchange WHITE PAPER: Riverbed Business Value with Network and Application Visibility In this white paper, IDC analyzes the ROI that customers can expect from Riverbed Cascade, based on interviews with Cascade customers. Additionally, IDC lays out the business case for proactively managing network and application performance. Get the visibility you need to achieve your IT objectives. Read Now. Is your company ready for 4G mobile connectivity? We will increasingly see users challenging (in every sense) our ability to protect data – and comply with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Availability Act (HIPAA) as the move to mobile computing continues. Read More Amazon reduces data transfer costs Amazon Web Services announced that effective July 1, 2011, they reduced inbound and outbound data transfer costs for their online services. Read More Bad IT management habits: Break them before they break you Every worker develops a few bad habits -- maybe more than a few -- as the years on the job add up. IT pros are no exception: They lose focus or jump to conclusions or put off niggling tasks that could be finished in minutes. Read More WEBCAST: Cymphonix Gain Complete Control Over Internet Bound Traffic The Cymphonix Network Composer is the only network appliance that provides comprehensive clarity into all internet bound network traffic and simply powerful tools to manage that traffic with a holistic approach. Learn More Today! Guide to cloud management software When it comes to cloud computing, management software can no longer be an afterthought – it has to be a part of the implementation, part of the very decision on how best to integrate cloud capabilities into your IT architecture. This guide highlights key points to consider. Read More Microsoft pays customer $250,000 to use Office 365 The University of Nebraska is dumping Lotus Notes for Microsoft's Office 365, and getting $250,000 from Microsoft to help make the move. Read More Former Citrix CTO says virtualization will solve security problems Instead of worrying about how virtualization can be secured, the startup Bromium says its virtualization that will secure everything else. Read More WHITE PAPER: HP HP IT Migrates to an all HP network It's no surprise when a high-tech company uses its own products. However, the story of how HP recently migrated its own network to HP Networking equipment has unique aspects that make it relevant to all enterprises in any industry or market segment. Read now Are you making your data centers cloud-friendly? Data center construction is growing ever more complex and expensive as data center facilities expand to meet enterprises' seemingly limitless computing needs. Read More If disaster strikes will critical enterprise apps be ready You certainly have a disaster recovery plan for your company's IT systems and applications, right? But are you testing it to be sure it will work as planned in an emergency? If not, trouble could be lurking. Read More Wi-Fi service provider iPass launches roaming exchange Wi-Fi service provider iPass has launched an exchange to help mobile network operators offer Wi-Fi roaming as part of their service. Read More
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