August 28, 2008
Networks Index
Made in China: The Godson Processor
By Andy Patrizio | Networks Article Published August 27, 2008
Not to be left behind in the microprocessor business, China is working on a low-power MIPS-based processor with x86 emulation.
By Andy Patrizio | Networks Article Published August 27, 2008
Not to be left behind in the microprocessor business, China is working on a low-power MIPS-based processor with x86 emulation.
Disaster Recovery and Continuity Planning for the Database Administrator - Part 2
By Kevin Medlin | Networks Article Published August 25, 2008
Technological and managerial strategies to keep your databases up and running no matter what the outside world has in store for them.
By Kevin Medlin | Networks Article Published August 25, 2008
Technological and managerial strategies to keep your databases up and running no matter what the outside world has in store for them.
Lots of Foot Dragging on IPv6
By Sean Michael Kerner | Networks Article Published August 22, 2008
Study argues that IPv6 adoption and traffic are not ramping up as they should.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Networks Article Published August 22, 2008
Study argues that IPv6 adoption and traffic are not ramping up as they should.
Intel's Nehalem Takes Center Stage at IDF
By Andy Patrizio | Networks Article Published August 20, 2008
From laptops to servers, Intel shows off the future of its processor lines.
By Andy Patrizio | Networks Article Published August 20, 2008
From laptops to servers, Intel shows off the future of its processor lines.
Disaster Recovery and Continuity Planning for the Database Administrator - Part 1
By Kevin Medlin | Networks Article Published August 18, 2008
The fundamentals of making databases an integral and manageable part of your disaster recovery planning.
By Kevin Medlin | Networks Article Published August 18, 2008
The fundamentals of making databases an integral and manageable part of your disaster recovery planning.
Canonical's Power Play
By Paul Rubens | Networks Article Published August 15, 2008
OS Roundup: Ubuntu, coming soon to an enterprise near you -- if Canonical has its way. And Ubuntu's not the only distro with an eye on large organizations.
By Paul Rubens | Networks Article Published August 15, 2008
Power to the Virtual
By Amy Newman | Networks Article Published August 14, 2008
Virtually Speaking: Virtual Iron is counting on LivePower to flip the switch.
By Amy Newman | Networks Article Published August 14, 2008
Virtually Speaking: Virtual Iron is counting on LivePower to flip the switch.
Tip of the Trade: ps Options
By Juliet Kemp | Networks Article Published August 13, 2008
Look beyond the basics of ps, and you'll find a wide array of options for managing system processes.
By Juliet Kemp | Networks Article Published August 13, 2008
Look beyond the basics of ps, and you'll find a wide array of options for managing system processes.
The Mainframe Still Lives
By Richard Adhikari | Networks Article Published August 12, 2008
If cats have nine lives, the mainframe beats them out handily.
By Richard Adhikari | Networks Article Published August 12, 2008
If cats have nine lives, the mainframe beats them out handily.
Virtual Panacea Found in Application Streaming
By Paul Rubens | Networks Article Published August 11, 2008
For all its benefits, to some degree virtualization is a victim of its own success. Application streaming is one way to mitigate the side effects of increased density and added costs.
By Paul Rubens | Networks Article Published August 11, 2008
The Data Pileup: Save Money or Save Data?
By Judy Mottl | Networks Article Published August 9, 2008
Expanding the storage farm may be cheap, but is it a cost-effective way for storing data?
By Judy Mottl | Networks Article Published August 9, 2008
Expanding the storage farm may be cheap, but is it a cost-effective way for storing data?
Virtually Speaking: IBM Goes High on Linux
By Amy Newman | Networks Article Published August 7, 2008
IBM's research shows virtualization adoption is helping to bring Linux to the high-end.
By Amy Newman | Networks Article Published August 7, 2008
IBM's research shows virtualization adoption is helping to bring Linux to the high-end.
Citrix CTO Eyes the Future of Virtualization
By Richard Adhikari | Networks Article Published August 8, 2008
Emerging standards in virtualization bring enterprises closer to the promise of anywhere, anytime computing.
By Richard Adhikari | Networks Article Published August 8, 2008
Emerging standards in virtualization bring enterprises closer to the promise of anywhere, anytime computing.
Networks: The Crux of Tomorrow's Datacenter
By Richard Adhikari | Networks Article Published August 7, 2008
Perhaps Scott McNealy was right when he said "the network is the computer" all those years ago, and the next generation of datacenters will bear that out.
By Richard Adhikari | Networks Article Published August 7, 2008
Perhaps Scott McNealy was right when he said "the network is the computer" all those years ago, and the next generation of datacenters will bear that out.
Apple: Out of Touch With Server Room Needs
By Paul Rubens | Networks Article Published August 2, 2008
Apple's products are mostly fun and games these days. Still, it continues to court businesses. Is basing a datacenter infrastructure on it akin to playing Tumblin' Monkeys?
By Paul Rubens | Networks Article Published August 2, 2008
GRC Tools Promise an Escape from Compliance Chaos
By Sonny Discini | Networks Article Published July 28, 2008
GRC solutions promise to put an end of regulatory compliance headaches. A tall order indeed.
By Sonny Discini | Networks Article Published July 28, 2008
GRC solutions promise to put an end of regulatory compliance headaches. A tall order indeed.
Go Green (Really Green) With Your Hard Drive
By Lauren Simonds | Networks Article Published July 31, 2008
Bamboo: The choice of Panda bears and…hard drives? Fabrik may be the first company to use actual greens in its SimpleTech [re]Drive.
By Lauren Simonds | Networks Article Published July 31, 2008
Bamboo: The choice of Panda bears and…hard drives? Fabrik may be the first company to use actual greens in its SimpleTech [re]Drive.
For Starters: The Virtualization Performance Quandary
By Rafael Hernandez | Networks Article Published August 1, 2008
Virtualization, despite its benefits, isn't without its drawbacks. Luckily, both software and hardware makers are addressing the performance penalty part of the equation.
By Rafael Hernandez | Networks Article Published August 1, 2008
Virtualization, despite its benefits, isn't without its drawbacks. Luckily, both software and hardware makers are addressing the performance penalty part of the equation.
SourceForge Enterprise 5 Is More Customizable
By Andy Patrizio | Networks Article Published July 31, 2008
New version features a revamped interface with the ability to monitor how a project is progressing.
By Andy Patrizio | Networks Article Published July 31, 2008
New version features a revamped interface with the ability to monitor how a project is progressing.
Tip of the Trade: Clusters with Condor
By Juliet Kemp | Networks Article Published July 30, 2008
Condor makes clustering and distributed computing possible for budget-conscious enterprises.
By Juliet Kemp | Networks Article Published July 30, 2008
Condor makes clustering and distributed computing possible for budget-conscious enterprises.
Virtualization Needs a New Backup Strategy
By Richard Adhikari | Networks Article Published July 28, 2008
Symantec says the advent of virtualization in enterprises means existing strategies for backup and recovery are inadequate, and require an overhaul.
By Richard Adhikari | Networks Article Published July 28, 2008
Symantec says the advent of virtualization in enterprises means existing strategies for backup and recovery are inadequate, and require an overhaul.
Overview: A Crop of Entry-Level Servers
By Drew Robb | Networks Article Published July 25, 2008
Small businesses have a wider selection of entry-level servers available than ever before. See what's ripe for the picking.
By Drew Robb | Networks Article Published July 25, 2008
Small businesses have a wider selection of entry-level servers available than ever before. See what's ripe for the picking.
Virtually Speaking: Bye-Bye Operating System?
By Amy Newman | Networks Article Published July 24, 2008
While VMware makes sweeping proclamations that Windows is finished, some wonder if the hypervisor will universally displace the operating system. Will end users even notice?
By Amy Newman | Networks Article Published July 24, 2008
While VMware makes sweeping proclamations that Windows is finished, some wonder if the hypervisor will universally displace the operating system. Will end users even notice?
The Many Dangers of Cloud Computing
By James Maguire | Networks Article Published July 23, 2008
An industry analyst looks at the security concerns inherent in outsourced computing, and gives advice for businesses seeking to contract a cloud provider.
By James Maguire | Networks Article Published July 23, 2008
NTT Donates IPv6 Bandwidth to Open Source
By Sean Michael Kerner | Networks Article Published July 22, 2008
ISC, a host of the Linux kernel, Mozilla and FreeBSD, receives free transit from the Tier 1 carrier, with an eye to spurring IPv6 adoption.
By Sean Michael Kerner | Networks Article Published July 22, 2008
ISC, a host of the Linux kernel, Mozilla and FreeBSD, receives free transit from the Tier 1 carrier, with an eye to spurring IPv6 adoption.
Server Room DIY, In-House vs. Hosted
By Eric Geier | Networks Article Published July 21, 2008
Launching a new site? Leaving the hosting to someone else may seem easier, but there are advantages to keeping it in-house. Learn the pros and cons of being your own Web host.
By Eric Geier | Networks Article Published July 21, 2008
Launching a new site? Leaving the hosting to someone else may seem easier, but there are advantages to keeping it in-house. Learn the pros and cons of being your own Web host.
Gartner: Global PC Sales Up in Q2
By Andy Patrizio | Networks Article Published July 17, 2008
Vendors had to do almost anything to make a deal, but it worked.
By Andy Patrizio | Networks Article Published July 17, 2008
Vendors had to do almost anything to make a deal, but it worked.
Hauling Wireless From the Warehouse
By Judy Mottl | Networks Article Published July 16, 2008
Costco's deal with Sotto could give bigger carriers ideas on how to sell plans.
By Judy Mottl | Networks Article Published July 16, 2008
Costco's deal with Sotto could give bigger carriers ideas on how to sell plans.
Tip of the Trade: QEMU
By Carla Schroder | Networks Article Published July 16, 2008
Hungry for an open source virtualizer that is a full-meal deal? Consider tasting QEMU.
By Carla Schroder | Networks Article Published July 16, 2008
Hungry for an open source virtualizer that is a full-meal deal? Consider tasting QEMU.
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