Five tips that could change your data center

Five tips that could change your data center

SearchCIO-Midmarket.com Staff
More than their large enterprise counterparts, CIOs of midmarket companies have their hands on the management of data centers. And while often not as robust as a large company's, midsized data centers are just as complex and experience the same sets of issues -- lifecycle management, infrastructure, software and server pain points.

We've been following the market closely, detailing the issues and delivering the solutions that will help you tackle the most relevant of concerns. Here are the top five stories, covering five topics, that will change how you build out your data center.

    Requires Free Membership to View

    Login

    When you register you’ll also receive the latest news, advice and technical tips designed specifically for midmarket IT leaders like yourself. Our award-winning editorial team will give you immediate access to emerging business and technology trends.

    Scot Petersen, Editorial Director, SearchCIO-Midmarket

    By submitting your registration information to SearchCIO-MidMarket.com you agree to receive email communications from TechTarget and TechTarget partners. We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy which contains important disclosures about how we collect and use your registration and other information. If you reside outside of the United States, by submitting this registration information you consent to having your personal data transferred to and processed in the United States. Your use of SearchCIO-MidMarket.com is governed by our Terms of Use. You may contact us at webmaster@TechTarget.com.

Computer recycling: Dangers for even the well intentioned
[James M. Connolly, Contributor]
Recycling computers involves more than just passing them off to another company for cleaning. Due diligence requires CIOs to go even further to make sure data is eradicated.

Microsoft Hyper-V a wait-and-see proposition
[Zach Church, News Writer]
Hyper-V is cheap and almost ready, but it might be best to wait out any bugs.

SaaS-based ERP: Payback on the horizon
[James M. Connolly, Contributor]
While interest by midmarket CIOs in SaaS-based ERP is growing, experts predict it will be about another year or so before the technology and related benefits are in place for most midmarket firms.

How to choose a DR service provider
[James M. Connolly, Contributor]
Disaster recovery needs change in complexity and importance as a midmarket company grows. Often, this means bringing in a service provider.

Server consolidation is still more physical than virtual
[Shamus McGillicuddy, News Writer]
In server consolidation, all the hype is about virtualization. Experts say physical consolidation remains just as important -- maybe more.


This was first published in April 2008

Disclaimer: Our Tips Exchange is a forum for you to share technical advice and expertise with your peers and to learn from other enterprise IT professionals. TechTarget provides the infrastructure to facilitate this sharing of information. However, we cannot guarantee the accuracy or validity of the material submitted. You agree that your use of the Ask The Expert services and your reliance on any questions, answers, information or other materials received through this Web site is at your own risk.

Back to top