Fountainhead

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Our goal has been to find a cost-effective solution for our IT needs that would make it convenient for employees of our company to access our shared network (documents and emails) all over the globe without much hassle, difficulty, or expense. Fountainhead.

Cloud 113

Cloud Data Center Storage Google 113

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 28, 2013

7 Software Defined Networking Considerations – Moving to software defined networking is not a matter of “when” but “how,” and there are seven main factors IT administrators should consider when determining whether SDN is right for their network, says Patrick Hubbard of SolarWinds. Networking.

Data Center 232

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 232

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 12, 2013

The company announced Virtual Gateway, a cross-platform keyboard-video-mouse (KVM) software development kit (SDK) that aides solution providers offer enhanced capabilities for diagnosing and troubleshooting datacenter hardware. It’s a virtual solution rather than a hardware approach to managing and troubleshooting.

Data Center 192

Data Center Intel Tools Development 192

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 16, 2013

“We automate five sets of critical processes and extend authentication and other network services into the cloud, making the cloud a seamless extension of the data center. “Until today, cloud migration and cloud-enabled disaster recovery have not been viable for the vast majority of enterprise data center apps,” said Chawla.

Tools 205

Tools Data Center Disaster Recovery Cloud 205

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 26, 2013

7 Software Defined Networking Considerations. 7 Software Defined Networking Considerations. The move toward software defined networks (SDN) in the data center is no longer a question of “if” or “when,” but “how.” 2) The size of an organization’s network. Industry Perspectives. By: Industry Perspectives July 26th, 2013.

Data Center 207

Data Center Network Software Software 207

Fountainhead

JUNE 2, 2009

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. I would expect the first-movers to adopt this wont be traditional enterprises -- but rather Service Providers, Hosting Providers and perhaps even IT Disaster Recovery operations looking to get into the IaaS and/or Cloud Computing space. Fountainhead.

Data Center 100

Data Center Load Balancer Virtualization Analysis 100

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 19, 2013

Internap Network Services (INAP) announced that Hiring Process Management (HPM) solutions provider TalentWise is leveraging Internap’s managed hosting and route-optimized IP connectivity services for the high-performance delivery of its cloud-based hiring solution, TalentWise Hire. Networking. December 2010 (119).

Data Center 179

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 179

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 23, 2013

Asking potential data center and colocation service providers’ questions uncovers important information about the facility, network access, operations, performance history and the quality of service delivery. His architecture work includes virtualization and cloud deployments as well as business network design and implementation.

Data Center 201

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 201

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 22, 2013

Content delivery and security specialist CloudFlare has been growing rapidly as it builds out a global network of data centers. The updates feature Intel SSD drives and SandyBridge Xeon 2630L processors, adjustments to caching, and a shift in network cards. In the end, we settled on the network cards from a company called Solarflare.

Data Center 208

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 208

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 19, 2013

The only time the company has spent more on capital expenditures was the fourth quarter of 2010, when it spent $2 billion purchase of 111 8th Avenue, primarily for its office space. Google says the majority of its capital investments are for IT infrastructure, including data enters, servers, and networking equipment. Networking.

Data Center 258

Data Center Google Data Disaster Recovery 258

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 17, 2013

also improves data protection with automated snapshots and simplified support for existing data-center class backup and recovery software. It also adds Fibre Channel support for the virtual Granite Core that extends integration with enterprise-class storage arrays, including those from EMC, NetApp and IBM. “We Networking.

Enterprise 191

Enterprise Enterprise Data Center Storage 191

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 15, 2013

So the number of companies that really understand the network topology, the data center construction, the server requirements to build this public cloud infrastructure is very, very small.” Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139).

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Data Center Microsoft Data Disaster Recovery 276

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 11, 2013

His architecture work includes virtualization and cloud deployments as well as business network design and implementation. Currently, Bill works as a cloud and virtualization architect at MTM Technologies, a Stamford, CT based consulting firm. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). Government.

Data Center 195

Data Center Disaster Recovery Storage Data 195

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 15, 2013

And, each will provide disaster recovery office space, redundant private telco rooms and 10,000 square feet of raised floor in a Private Data Hall. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). July 2010 (126).

Data Center 200

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 200

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 19, 2013

DreamWorks animators use HP Z800 and Z820 workstations with Intel Xeon E5 processors, a HP FlexNetwork architecture, and HP networking to simplify collaboration among artists. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). Government.

HP 221

HP Data Center Data Film 221

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 24, 2013

During a media event this week Diane Bryant, senior vice president and general manager of the Datacenter and Connected Systems Group at Intel, set the stage for Intel’s approach to re-architect the data center and journey through periods of transformation that are changing from network-centric to human-centric models. Networking.

Data Center 221

Data Center Intel Data Storage 221

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 26, 2013

Networking. To move into a hybrid packet-optical circuit switch network, optical circuit switches (or photonic switches) can be aided by SDN scripts to redirect data flows from one network to another. RELATED POSTS: Hybrid Packet-Optical Circuit Switch Networks are New Data Center Standard. Networking.

Data Center 173

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 173

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 15, 2013

A look inside the network operating center for Akamai Technologies, which operates more than 127,000 servers around the globe. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). July 2010 (126). June 2010 (154). White Papers.

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Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 199

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 25, 2013

It’s completely new and rebuilt (when compared to previous offerings like Virtual Private Data Center). Savvis offers a complete portfolio of IT solutions including managed hosting, colocation, consulting services and CenturyLink’s global network services. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121).

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Data Center Cloud Data Fractional CTO 187

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 19, 2013

Content delivery provider EdgeCast Networks has secured $54 million in new financing. The company will use the funding to develop and launch new web acceleration, routing and security services, strengthening its IP portfolio, as well as expanding its global network behind its content delivery network (CDN). Networking.

Data Center 181

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 181

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 16, 2013

That’s the message today from Rackspace Chief Technology Officer John Engates, who says recent price cuts on dedicated virtual machine instances from rival Amazon Web Services have led to confusion about “dedicated” products. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99).

Cloud 198

Cloud Data Center Disaster Recovery CTO 198

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 10, 2013

Interxion, known for its rich network of interconnects, recently announced it is housing the London Internet Exchange’s IT hosting infrastructure out of its London data center. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139).

Data Center 184

Data Center Video Cloud Data 184

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 23, 2013

“Amsterdam is ideally located at the heart of the demand we are seeing for today’s networked data centre requirements across Europe,” said Bernard Geoghegan, Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa of Digital Realty. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99).

Data Center 202

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 202

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 16, 2013

Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). July 2010 (126). June 2010 (154). May 2010 (128). April 2010 (109). March 2010 (132). February 2010 (110). January 2010 (111). Virtualization.

Storage 221

Storage Data Center Data Disaster Recovery 221

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 11, 2013

The new products cut across the company’s market leading Data Domain, Avamar, NetWorker and Mozy product lines. EMC NetWorker 8.1 Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). July 2010 (126). June 2010 (154).

Data Center 190

Data Center Data Backup Storage 190

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 15, 2013

RELATED POSTS: Instart Logic Launches Application Streaming Network. Instart Logic Gets $17M to Optimize Networks for Content. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). July 2010 (126). June 2010 (154).

Cloud 188

Cloud Data Center Data Storage 188

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 20, 2013

Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). July 2010 (126). June 2010 (154). May 2010 (128). April 2010 (109). March 2010 (132). February 2010 (110). January 2010 (111). Virtualization.

Data Center 230

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Microsoft 230

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 24, 2013

” “Cisco’s acquisition of Sourcefire will help accelerate the realization of our vision for a new model of security across the extended network,” said Martin Roesch, founder and chief technology officer of Sourcefire. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99).

Data Center 195

Data Center Data Disaster Recovery Storage 195

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 11, 2013

Earlier this year, BrightRoll created an ultra-low-latency video advertising solution by building on Equinix’s Ad-IX platform instead of public networks for its ad exchange traffic. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139).

Data Center 183

Data Center Data Advertising Disaster Recovery 183

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 19, 2013

In a way, the more advanced your IT environment, the more you leverage your physical infrastructure, the closer you need to manage it – which is precisely where DCIM comes into play: managing and optimizing power, cooling, space, network connections and even weight. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121).

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Data Center Trends Data Disaster Recovery 247

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 12, 2013

DataView and LiveView enable FieldView to virtually interconnect with a bunch of applications. This simplifies integration of historical and real-time data collected by FieldView into asset, systems and network management solutions, as well as financial applications, dynamic facilities control, IT power control, and other applications.

Data Center 180

Data Center Disaster Recovery Applications Data 180

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 25, 2013

“Based on that definition, the first data center inventory, reported in October 2010, identified the data center asset baseline as 2,094 data centers.” Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). July 2010 (126).

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Data Center Government Data Storage 246

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 25, 2013

. ”We believe that we have considerable upside embedded in our portfolio as we increase the utilization of existing and new inventory, positively mark to market expiring capacity, and most importantly, continue to drive increased network density and valuable customer communities across our data centers.” Networking.

Data 193

Data Data Center Disaster Recovery Storage 193

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 26, 2013

The company ARM will deploy network technology and more than 600 connected sensors across its UK campus in Cambridge, all controlled by smart ARM-based chips. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152). August 2010 (139). July 2010 (126).

Internet 200

Internet Data Center Data Energy 200

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 11, 2013

Phase II will see delivery of additional services beyond shared storage tiers, such as Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, PaaS, and/or SaaS – in other words, it will be a foundation for a lot of Colt’s cloud initiatives. Networking. December 2010 (119). November 2010 (121). October 2010 (99). September 2010 (152).

Storage 195

Storage Cloud Data Data Center 195

Data Center Knowledge

JULY 18, 2013

One Wilshire is a key meeting place for the world’s communication networks, serving as one of the busiest intersections in global Internet and telecom traffic. “One Wilshire is one of the preeminent West Coast network facilities,” said Michael Wong, Vice President of GI Partners. Networking. October 2010 (99).

Data Center 205

Data Center Real Estate Data Storage 205

Fountainhead

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Monday, December 13, 2010. IO Virtualization: The “Hypervisor” for Your Infrastructure. More than ever in 2010, IO Virtualization (IOV) has been showing-up in products, written about, spoken about. IO Virtualization.

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Virtualization Data Center Network Storage 157