It’s funny how some things in computing seem to run in circles. When someone brings up desktop virtualization, the old gurus of the industry are likely to say, “But I thought we’d gotten rid of the client-server setup!” Yet, modern desktop virtualization is significantly more robust than the older model, and offers a number of advantages to companies looking to make use of it. Here are five reasons to look into desktop virtualization:
5 Long Term Benefits of Server Virtualization
Companies that chose to shift from traditional to a virtual server environments can expect to enjoy numerous positive long-term results, including the following five key benefits of server virtualization.
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Does Your Operating System Platform Matter?
One of the best features of the IBM Power Systems line is that they can come pre-configured with several different OS’s. Linux, AIX, and IBM i are all supported natively. Windows is also supported through their Blade servers. Obviously, your choice of operating system platform is a vital decision to make, that can continue to have ramifications years down the line.
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PowerVM Virtualization: 7 Ways PowerVM Can Meet Your Business Needs
One of the most impressive features of the IBM Power Systems line of servers is their support for IBM’s PowerVM virtualization system. Through PowerVM, you can run multiple machines, or even multiple OSes, on the same server with an extraordinarily low performance hit. Here are seven reasons that PowerVM virtualization may be right for your business.
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7 IBM Power Systems Facts and Features
IBM’s series of Power Systems servers have long been among top performers in the industry, and since the introduction of their Power 7 systems in 2010, their market share has only been increasing. There are too many features in their systems to cover in a single article, so we’ve selected seven of the top IBM Power Systems Facts and Features to discuss today. From Small & Medium sized operations to the largest global business leaders, there are Power System solutions to fit any professional need.
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HarrisData Joins ABC Services To Deliver Modern Technology
HarrisData- a supplier of integrated enterprise solutions, and ABC services- a premier supplier of IBM Power Systems and services, are uniting in order to facilitate efficient business for customers with the use of modern technology. Together, HarrisData’s enterprise software and ABC Service’s latest IBM Power Servers will produce an offer that is affordable and effective at managing business processes and objectives.
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Top 3 Reasons Businesses Are Moving To IBM Power7 Systems
Since the introduction of the IBM Power7 systems in 2010, IBM has seen constant growth in their server market share. These midrange servers have been a widespread hit with businesses, pulling in users from current market leader HP, as well as other rivals like Sun and Dell, whose market share has been declining steadily in the past years. If you’re still on the fence about switching to Big Blue, here are three factors driving the success of the IBM Power7 systems.
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How IBM PowerSC Is Meeting IT Security Compliance
Security in IT systems today is a two-pronged problem. On one hand, there’s the security itself: a single compromised system can cost a company millions of dollars and untold lost customers, along with the persistent possibility of legal troubles. On the other, even if you are secure, you have to be able to prove it to regulatory bodies or else risk fines or loss of business. IBM seeks to address both of these challenges at once with its IBM PowerSC security solution for their AIX Power7 systems.
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4 Benefits of IBM System Planning Tool
The IBM System Planning Tool is a highly useful and free tool that IBM offers which can help you get the most out of your AIX systems. This browser-based application can run on any Windows box with IE or Firefox installed. At its most basic, it automates the process of designing and implementing your systems, but it can do a lot more than that.
Here are four benefits to the IBM System Planning Tool:
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5 Reasons IBM Power 710 Express Results In Faster Deployment Time
In today’s business world, every dollar counts. When you’re going to your CFO to argue why you need to upgrade your server infrastructure, you need to go armed with as much data as possible showing that your costs will be minimal and your benefits will be great. For a money-conscious company, the IBM Power 710 Express is a great choice for a number of reasons, but in this article, we’ll be discussing how the Power 710 Express simplifies deployment, saving you time and money.
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