Dell Power Solutions

Dell Power Solutions http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions Dell Power Solutions Magazine Digital Edition puts a comprehensive IT library at your fingertips, featuring powerful search capabilities across archived issues and direct links to related resources. This quarterly journal provides a rich, interactive experience that makes it exceptionally easy to access and share critical best-practices information with colleagues, including other IT managers, technical professionals, and executive decision makers worldwide. Dell Power Solutions Digital Edition features all the content available in each print and Web edition of Dell Power Solutions Magazine, including early-release articles, how-to's, case studies, and expert tips you won't find anywhere else. Plus: quick-read Executive Insights coverage exclusively online focuses on innovative uses of key technologies to boost enterprise efficiency and kick business innovation into high gear. en-us Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT 720 Dell Power Solutions 28 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions http://images-cdn.dashdigital.com/powersolutions/include/icons/navbar_logo.gif?lm=1260896432000 2010 Issue 1 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/201001 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/201001

       CONTENTS
    COVER STORY
        VIRTUAL CLIENTS FOR THE EFFICIENT ENTERPRISE
    DESKTOP ALTERNATIVES
        SHIFTING TO A VIRTUAL DESKTOP PARADIGM WITH DELL FLEXIBLE COMPUTING AND CITRIX XENDESKTOP
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        SUPPLEMENTARY SKILLS
    FEATURE SECTION
        BUILDING AN EFFICIENT ENTERPRISE WITH CLIENT AND SERVER VIRTUALIZATION
            Integrated Management for Virtualized Dell Servers Using the Dell PRO Pack and Microsoft System Center
            Virtual Machine Queues: Enhanced Throughput for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
    DEPARTMENTS
        CLIENT SOLUTIONS FOR THE EFFICIENT WORKFORCE
            Investing in Productivity
            Introducing the Dell OptiPlex XE: Purpose-Built for Demanding Environments
        MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2
            Remote Management Using Microsoft Windows PowerShell and the Dell Lifecycle Controller
            Power Management in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 11th-Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers
        MICROSOFT EXCHANGE SERVER 2010
            Optimizing Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Deployments on Dell Servers and Storage
        ORACLE DATABASE
            Oracle Grid Computing: Changing the Way IT Operates
        SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
            Maximizing Data Value with IT Analytics and the Dell Management Console
            Using Dell Repository Manager to Simplify Updates for Dell PowerEdge Servers
            Unified Monitoring and Proactive Management of Dell Hardware with Microsoft System Center
        HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
            Comparing DDR and QDR InfiniBand in 11th-Generation Dell PowerEdge Clusters
        CASE STUDIES
            Streaming Education
            A Thinner, Greener Solution
            A Blockbuster Marriage of Form and Function
            Building a Scalable Cloud
    SPECIAL SECTION
        STORAGE OPTIMIZATION
            Demystifying Deduplication
            Windows Storage Consolidation on Dell PowerVault NX3000 NAS Appliances
            Protecting Critical Infrastructure and Mobile Data: An Information-Centric Security Strategy
            Intel Ethernet Server Adapters Maximize Throughput Performance for iSCSI Connectivity
            Quantum StorNext: Accelerating the Enterprise with Rapid Data Access
            Robust, Efficient Data Protection with Symantec Backup Exec 2010
            Symantec Virtual Vault: Seamless Archive Integration for End Users
    INDEX TO FEATURED DELL CUSTOMERS
        Creative Artists Agency
        Montgomery Independent School District
        Salesforce.com
        South Holland Province
        State University of New York
    INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
        American Power Conversion Corporation
        Broadcom Corporation
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Extreme Networks, Inc.
        Intel Corporation
        Intel Corporation
        Network Engines, Inc.
        Oracle Corporation
        Quantum Corporation
        Raritan Inc.
        SonicWALL, Inc.
        Symantec Corporation

]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT Windows 7 Migration Guide http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/2010win7 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/2010win7

       CONTENTS
    COVER STORY
        MAPPING OUT AN EFFICIENT MIGRATION STRATEGY
    ADVANCING BUSINESS EFFICIENCY
        MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        MAKING YOUR MOVE
    FEATURE SECTION
        EMPOWERING THE EFFICIENT WORKFORCE WITH WINDOWS 7
            Dell Client Systems: All Geared Up for Microsoft Windows 7
            Accelerating the Transition to Microsoft Windows 7 with Dell Client Management Tools
            Capitalizing on Microsoft Windows 7 Mobility Features for Secure Remote Access
            How Dell Services Help Simplify the Migration Path to Microsoft Windows 7
            Addressing Microsoft Windows 7 Application Compatibility
            Automating Processes to Optimize Microsoft Windows 7 Deployment
            7 Steps to a Successful Microsoft Windows 7 Migration
            Automated Deployment Tools for Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
    CASE STUDIES
        WINDOWS 7 IN ACTION
            A Smart Upgrade
            Just a Walk in the Park
            In With the New
            Managing a Vast Technology Infrastructure
    INDEX TO FEATURED DELL CUSTOMERS
        Euro RSCG
        Hoover City Schools
        Lodge Park Technology College
    INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
        Broadcom Corporation
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Microsoft Corporation
        Symantec Corporation

]]> Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT December 2009 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/200912 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/200912

       Contents
    COVER STORY
        5 STEPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL WINDOWS 7 ENTERPRISE DEPLOYMENT
    GUIDED TOUR
        TOP 10 ENTERPRISE FEATURES IN WINDOWS 7
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        7 Words on Windows 7
    SPECIAL SECTION
        MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 AND WINDOWS SERVER 2008 R2
            Seamless Connectivity: Introducing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 DirectAccess
            Enhancing WAN Performance with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 BranchCache
            Virtual Desktop Infrastructure in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
    FEATURE SECTION: GREEN IT
        EFFICIENT ENTERPRISE
            Efficient Enterprise: Making a Successful Transition to a Green IT Infrastructure
            Reducing Power Consumption with Dell/EMC CX4 Series Storage
            Increasing Storage Efficiency with CommVault’s Singular Approach to Data Management
            High-Efficiency Dell UPS Models for Virtualized Environments
            Precision Cooling for High-Density Data Center Environments
    DEPARTMENTS
        VIRTUALIZATION
            Unified Virtual Data Center Management with Dell EqualLogic Storage and Citrix StorageLink
            Virtualizing Microsoft Applications with VMware vSphere on Dell Servers and Dell EqualLogic Storage
            Considerations for the Consolidation and Virtualization of Microsoft SQL Server
            Oracle VM: Ease of Deployment and Management for Virtualization
            Managing VMware Environments in Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007
            Dell Infrastructure Manager and the Virtualization-Ready Data Center
        MICROSOFT EXCHANGE AND UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS
            Designing Scalable Dell EqualLogic Storage for Virtualized Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Environments
            F5 Load Balancing for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2
        STORAGE
            Streamlining Storage Management with Virtualization-Aware EMC Navisphere Manager on Dell/EMC CX4 Arrays
            Optimizing Data Protection, Security, and Compliance for Remote and Branch Offices
            Meeting Backup and Recovery Challenges in Physical and Virtual Environments
        HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
            Designing Research Computing Solutions for the CERN/ATLAS Program
            Deploying Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 with InfiniBand
        NETWORK AND COMMUNICATIONS
            Enabling the Next-Generation Data Center: A Network Perspective
        SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
            Integrating Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery into the Dell Management Console
            Streamlining Dell Server and Client Management with the NetX Appliance
            Preparing for E-discovery: Setting Smart Policies for Backup and Archiving
    DELL POWER SOLUTIONS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
        STORAGE
            iSCSI Best Practices: Choosing Between Software and Hardware Initiators
        FEATURE SECTION: GREEN IT
            Power Cap Control in Dell PowerEdge M1000e Modular Blade Enclosures
        ENTERPRISE INSIGHTS
            Risky Business
            How to Get More Value Out of Your Data
            Top 4 Ways to Boost Efficiency Through Convergence
            Developing a Rich Legacy
            Enriching the Customer Experience
            Everything in Its Place
            Archival Survival
            Defensive Maneuvers
            Protecting Personal Data on Mobile Devices
            Investing in Productivity
    INDEX TO FEATURED DELL CUSTOMERS
        Delsea Regional School District
    INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
        Acronis Inc.
        American Power Conversion Corporation
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Emerson Electric Company
        Extreme Networks, Inc.
        Intel Corporation
        NetScout Systems, Inc.
        Oracle Corporation
        Scalent Systems, Inc.
        Symantec Corporation

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT Efficient Enterprise SE 2009 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/200912EE http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/200912EE

       Contents
        COVER STORY
            IT'S TIME TO KICK BUSINESS INNOVATION INTO HIGH GEAR
        WELCOME NOTE
            REINVENTING IT
        FEATURES
            BRAVE NEW WORLD
            A SIMPLE GUIDE TO THE EFFICIENT ENTERPRISE
            EXECUTIVE Q&A: DELL CIO ROBIN JOHNSON
        CASE STUDIES
            GOOGLE: SEARCHING FOR A COMPETITIVE EDGE
            PACCAR: DRIVING INNOVATION
            7-ELEVEN: SIX BILLION SLURPEES AND COUNTING
            BETFAIR: STANDARDIZED SYSTEMS PAY OFF
            EMERSON: A RADICAL REMODEL
            AECOM: EFFICIENT STORAGE PAVES THE WAY

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       Contents
        COVER STORY
            STORAGE EFFICIENCY: A VIRTUAL SNAP
        STORAGE VIRTUALIZATION
            ALLOCATING STORAGE WITH VIRTUAL PROVISIONING ON DELL/EMC CX4 SERIES STORAGE ARRAYS
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        Masters Program, Tuition Free
    FEATURE SECTION
        STORAGE EFFICIENCY
            Boosting Performance with Enterprise Flash Drives in Dell/EMC CX4 Series Storage
            A Dell EqualLogic Storage Solution for Oracle Database 11g
            Super Scalability: Supporting 90,000 Microsoft Exchange Mailboxes on Dell EqualLogic Storage
            Dell EqualLogic PS4000 Arrays: Cost-Effective iSCSI SANs for SMBs and Remote Offices
            Mixing Gigabit Ethernet and 10 Gigabit Ethernet in a Dedicated SAN Infrastructure
            10 Gigabit Ethernet: Unifying iSCSI and Fibre Channel in a Single Network Fabric
            Streamlining Data Protection in VMware Environments Using CommVault Simpana
            Simplifying IT: The Dell Intelligent Data Management Strategy
        THE EFFICIENT ENTERPRISE
            Building the Efficient Enterprise with Dell, Intel, and VMware vSphere 4
            High-Availability Virtualization with Dell EqualLogic Arrays and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V
            High Value, High Performance: 11th-Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers for SMBs
    DEPARTMENTS
        VIRTUALIZATION
            Strategies to Optimize Virtual Machine Connectivity with Xsigo Virtual I/O
        POWER AND COOLING
            Best Practices for Scaling Data Center Power Capacity and Avoiding Hidden Costs
        HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
            Introducing QLogic 12000 Series Quad Data Rate InfiniBand Switches
        INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
            Next-Generation Appliance Solutions Powered by Dell PowerEdge Servers
        ENTERPRISE RESOURCE PLANNING
            Enhancing SAP Application Performance with Dell and F5 Solutions
        PRODUCT SHOWCASE: OPTIMIZING IT INVESTMENTS
            Optimizing Efficiency and Value with Volume Software Licensing and Peripherals from Dell
        CASE STUDIES
            The Science of Scalability
            A Model of Efficiency
            Setting the Pace
    DELL POWER SOLUTIONS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
        THE EFFICIENT ENTERPRISE
            Virtualization: Taking the Fast Track to Business Efficiency
            Forecast: Cloudy with a Chance of Virtualization
            Mission Control
            Build or Lease?
        NEXT-GENERATION IT
            Journey into the Cloud
        ENTERPRISE INSIGHTS
            Top 3 Reasons to Launch Your Own CIO Blog
            Top 5 Reasons to Consider VoIP
            Surfing the Data Wave
            CIO 2.0
            Top 5 Enterprise 2.0 Mistakes
            Talk to Me
            Ready for Anything
            People Power
            Visualize This
            Social Security
            Smart Talk
            Wanted: IT Business Visionaries
            New Rules
            Changing the Locks
            Building a Better Business
            Customers in the Palm of Your Hand
        INDUSTRY SOLUTIONS
            Dell Digital Cinema: The Sequel
    INDEX TO FEATURED DELL CUSTOMERS
        CPMBraxis
        Frederick Memorial Hospital
        ScienceLogic
        Southern Company
        Texas Advanced Computing Center
    INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
        American Power Conversion Corporation
        Citrix Systems, Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Extreme Networks
        F5 Networks, Inc.
        Intel Corporation
        Novell, Inc.
        Novell, Inc.
        Oracle Corporation
        Seagate Technology LLC
        Symantec Corporation
        Xsigo Systems, Inc.

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       Contents
        COVER STORY
            THE EFFICIENT ENTERPRISE: BOOSTING YOUR DATA CENTER IQ
            DATA CENTER WORKHORSES: NEW DELL POWEREDGE RACK AND BLADE SERVERS
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        More Mettle for the Nomad
    FEATURE SECTION
        THE EFFICIENT ENTERPRISE
            Optimizing the Data Center: New Dell Servers and the Dell Energy Smart Architecture
            Optimizing DDR3 Memory Settings in New 11th-Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers
            Simplify Management with the Dell Unified Server Configurator Enabled by the Lifecycle Controller
            Computing Pods: Large-Scale Building Blocks for Intelligent, Automated Data Center Deployments
            Simplify Migration of Legacy Servers to Virtual Machines with PlateSpin Migrate
            Building the Dell Supercomputer: New Dell Servers, Intel Cluster Ready, and Clustercorp Rocks+
            New Technologies Speed the Move to 10 Gigabit Ethernet Data Center Connectivity
    ENTERPRISE STORAGE
        BOOSTING SAN PERFORMANCE WITH DELL EQUALLOGIC PS6000 ARRAYS
    CLIENT SECURITY
        UNDERSTANDING THE BASICS OF DEPLOYING AND MANAGING SECURE ENDPOINTS
    VIRTUALIZATION
        MEETING ECONOMIC CHALLENGES THROUGH ACCELERATED VIRTUALIZATION
    CASE STUDIES
        Airline Soars with Blades
        Getting the Message Across
        Keeping Trim
        A Healthy Approach to Server Sprawl
    DEPARTMENTS
        VIRTUALIZATION
            Protecting Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualized Environments Using Symantec Backup Exec
        CLIENT SECURITY AND VIRTUALIZATION
            How to Optimize Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Deployments with F5 BIG-IP
        SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT
            Automating Asset Management in Dell Environments with KBOX from KACE
        STORAGE
            Security Through Maturity: A Brief on Securing iSCSI Networks
            Advanced File Sharing and Management in the Dell NX4
            Streamlining Storage with CommVault Deduplication in the Dell PowerVault DL2000
            Optimizing Nearline Storage in a 2.5-Inch Environment Using Seagate Constellation Drives
        BLADE SERVERS
            Advancing Application Availability with PAN Manager Software by Egenera for Dell
            Dell Delivers Performance and Energy Efficiency over HP and IBM Blade Servers
    DELL POWER SOLUTIONS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
        VMware ESXi Systems Management on Dell PowerEdge Servers
        Evaluating iSCSI SANs: Dell PowerVault MD3000i Outperforms HP StorageWorks 2000i
        Really Remote Computing
        Right Here, Right Now
        The Top 5 Mistakes Companies Make When Trimming Their IT Budget
    BLADE SERVERS
        INTEGRATING DELL POWEREDGE M1000e BLADE ENCLOSURES WITH DELL EQUALLOGIC SANs
    INDEX TO FEATURED DELL CUSTOMERS
        BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York
        Johann Borgers
        Portland Community College
        PT Garuda Indonesia
        Taylor's University College
    INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
        American Power Conversion Corporation
        Citrix Systems, Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Egenera, Inc.
        F5 Networks, Inc.
        Intel Corporation
        Intel Corporation
        KACE Networks, Inc.
        Novell, Inc.
        Oracle Corporation

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       Contents
        COVER STORY
            SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SIMPLIFIED
        IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES
            THE DELL MANAGEMENT CONSOLE AND IT INFRASTRUCTURE LIBRARY
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        Your Framework, Your Way
    FEATURE SECTION
        SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT SIMPLIFIED
            Migrating to the New Dell Management Console
            Managing Operating Systems and Applications with the Dell Management Console
            Dell Update Deployment Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager
    POWER AND COOLING
        ENHANCING ENERGY EFFICIENCY WITH DELL POWEREDGE 4220 RACK DESIGN
        COMPUTE MORE, CONSUME LESS: SMART POLICIES UNLEASH DATA CENTER PRODUCTIVITY
    CASE STUDIES: BLADE SERVERS
        Unifying Communications
        Cost-Effective and Efficient Virtualization
        Accounting for the Future
        Blades Give Trading Application an Edge
    DEPARTMENTS
        POWER AND COOLING
            Enhancing Energy Efficiency with Pan Manager Software by Egenera for Dell
        VIRTUALIZATION
            Comparing Microsoft Hyper-V Performance on Dell PowerEdge and HP ProLiant Servers
            Designing a Scalable Architecture for VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
            Integrating Virtualized Servers with VMware vStorage-Enabled Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs
            Akorri BalancePoint: End-to-End Visibility Across Virtualized Servers and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs
            Fast-Track Virtualization Plans with PlateSpin
            Deploying Simple, Cost-Effective Disaster Recovery with Dell and VMware
        STORAGE
            Simplified Management of Dell EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI SANs in Citrix XenServer
            Advancing Integration of Microsoft Hyper-V and Dell EqualLogic Virtualized SANs
            How Dell EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager and Veritas NetBackup Enable Off-Host Backups
            Seamless, Cost-Effective Tape Backup for iSCSI SANs
            The Dell PowerVault NF100: Simplified File Sharing and Backup for SMBs
        PRODUCT SHOWCASE: DELL VIRTUALIZATION SOLUTIONS
            Simplifying IT with Interoperable Microsoft-Novell Virtualization Solutions on Dell Servers
        PRODUCT SHOWCASE: F5 BIG-IP AND F5 ARX
            Overcoming 7 Key Challenges to Virtualization: How Dell- and F5-Based IT Infrastructures Smooth the Way
    DELL POWER SOLUTIONS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
        Deploying Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 on Dell Server Farms
        Optimized Desktop Infrastructure Using Dell Flexible Computing Solutions
    INDEX TO FEATURED DELL CUSTOMERS
        American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
        Betagro Public Company Limited
        M Dados
        Tora Trading Services
    INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
        American Power Conversion Corporation
        Citrix Systems, Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Dell Inc.
        Egenera, Inc.
        F5 Networks, Inc.
        Intel Corporation
        Intel Corporation
        Mobile Armor, Inc.
        Oracle Corporation

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT November 2008 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/200811 http://powersolutionsdigital.texterity.com/powersolutions/200811

       Contents
        COVER STORY
            A SMART PATH TO VIRTUALIZATION
        BEST PRACTICES
            GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT WINDOWS SERVER 2008 HYPER-V ON DELL SERVERS
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        Get Green: Go Digital
    FEATURE SECTION
        VIRTUALIZATION AND FLEXIBLE COMPUTING
            Highly Available Virtualization with Microsoft Hyper-V and SCVMM 2008
            Dell Precision R5400 Rack Workstations Offer Powerful Performance and Secure Remote Access
            Extending Benefits of Virtual Remote Desktops Using VMware and Dell EqualLogic SANs
            How Dell EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager / VMware Edition Helps Protect Virtual Environments
    FLEXIBLE COMPUTING
        ADVANCING END-USER PRODUCTIVITY WITH CENTRALIZED CONTROL
    SPECIAL SECTION: BLADE SERVERS
        Introducing the Dell PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905 Blade Servers
        Dell and Egenera Drive a New Path to Virtual Data Center Automation
        Best Practices for Protecting VMware Infrastructure 3 with Symantec Backup Exec
        Boosting Data Center Throughput with Virtualization-Ready Gigabit Ethernet
    CASE STUDIES
        The Business of Success
        Healthy IT Infrastructure
        Blades Shift Broker into High Gear
        Mortgage Lenders' Moment of Truth
        Re-creating the Big Bang
    PRODUCT SHOWCASE: DELL OPTIPLEX DESKTOPS
        POWERING BUSINESS PRODUCTIVITY WITH DELL OPTIPLEX DESKTOPS
    DEPARTMENTS
        SPECIAL SECTION:HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING
            Running Microsoft Windows HPC Server 2008 on Dell PowerEdge Clusters
            Deploying HPC Clusters Using Platform Open Cluster Stack - Dell Edition
            Accelerated HPC Productivity with Intel Cluster Ready Solutions
            The Red Hat HPC Solution: Simplified High-Performance Linux Clusters
            Evaluating Third-Generation AMD Opteron Processors for HPC Workloads
            Evaluating Mellanox ConnectX InfiniBand Performance in HPC Clusters
    STORAGE
        High-Density, Highly Scalable Storage: Dell EqualLogic PS5500E iSCSI SANs
        Seagate SAS Drives Provide Optimized Near-Line Storage for Dell Systems
        Fast, Reliable Data Protection from Dell and CommVault
        Streamlining Data Management with CommVault Simpana and Dell EqualLogic PS550OE ISCSI SANs
        Simplified Data Protection with Disk-Based Backup from Dell and Symantec
    NETWORK AND COMMUNICATIONS
        Introducing Broadcom iSCSI Offload Engine Technology for Dell Servers
    SPECIAL SECTION: PARALLEL APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
        Scaling Software Architectures for the Future of Multi-core Computing
    INDEX TO FEATURED DELL CUSTOMERS
        ALERT Life Sciences Computing
        Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY)
        HotSchedules
        HotSchedules
        Maxol Group
        Optimal Blue
        Peterson Sullivan PLLC
        PT Ciptadana Capital
        Sequestered Solutions Alaska, LLC
        Stoneridge
        Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania
    INDEX TO ADVERTISERS
        American Power Conversion Corporation
        CA, Inc
        Citrix Systems, Inc
        Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        Egenera, Inc
        F5 Networks, Inc
        Impulse Point
        Intel Corporation
        Intel Corporation
        Novell, Inc
        Oracle Corporation
        Seagate Technology LLC
        Symantec Corporation
    DELL POWER SOLUTIONS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
        Streamlined Troubleshooting with the Dell System E-support Tool
        Rethinking the Dell PERC 6 RAID Controller
        An Overview of Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008 on Dell Servers
        Virtualizing Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Dell PowerEdge Servers
        Maintaining Dell Platforms with Dell Technical Updates
        Dell TechCenter Wiki: Collaborative Resources for Microsoft Hyper-V, Virtualization, and More
        Collaborative Resources for Microsoft Hyper-V, Virtualization, and More

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       Contents
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        EDITOR'S COMMENTS
    NEWS AND TRENDS
        NEWS AND TRENDS
    COVER STORY
        MOBILITY REDEFINED
    GUIDED TOUR
        FREEDOM FROM BUSINESS AS USUAL: INTRODUCING THE NEW DELL LATITUDE
    FEATURE SECTION
        Designing for the Road Ahead
        Mobility and Dynamic Graphics: New Dell Precision Workstations Shine
        Enhanced Remote Client Control Using LANDesk Management Suite
        Making the News
        Students Thrive in a Wireless Environment
        Connect and Protect Workers on the Go
    CASE STUDIES
        Box Office Gold
        High-Performance Supply Chain
        Building One of the World's Largest Windows-Based HPC Clusters
        Scaling SunGard Higher Education Banner Software on Dell Hardware
        How the Guardium Platform Helped Dell IT Simplify Enterprise Security
    DEPARTMENTS
        Step by Step: Simplifying Migrations from Novell to Microsoft
        Application-Aware Data Protection with Dell EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager
        Automated Disaster Recovery with VMware SRM and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs
        The Dell AX4-5: Cost-Effective, Simplified Storage for SMBs
        The Dell PowerVault MD1120: High-Performance Direct Attach Storage
        Using Double-Take Software to Migrate, Consolidate, and Protect Heterogeneous Storage
        How ArchiveIQ Data De-duplication Simplifies BURA
        Using QLogic 2500 Series Adapters to Optimize and Secure IT Infrastructures
        How Diskeeper 2008 Defragments Transparently and Automatically
        Automating Deployment with Microsoft Configuration Manager and the Dell Deployment Toolkit
        Deploying Microsoft SQL Server 2008 on Dell PowerEdge Servers
        Optimizing Network Infrastructures for Virtualization
        Bundle Up: Intel Offers Comprehensive Professional Editions with New Releases of Compilers and Math Kernel Library
    Online Exclusive Articles
        Enhanced Power Monitoring for Dell PowerEdge Servers
        Best Practices for Networking in a VMware Environment
        Maintaining Dell Platforms with Dell Technical Updates
        Deploying Flexible Brocade 5000 and 4900 SAN Switches

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       Contents
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        EDITOR'S COMMENTS
    NEWS AND TRENDS
        NEWS AND TRENDS
    COVER STORY
        THE ENERGY SMART DATA CENTER
    BEST PRACTICES
        UNLOCKING YOUR HIDDEN DATA CENTER
    FEATURE SECTION
        The Green Grid: Enabling the Energy-Efficient Data Center
        Increasing Energy Efficiency with Dell/EMC CX3 Storage
        Managing Energy Use with Dell Client Manager from Altiris
        A Systems-Level Approach to Efficient Data Center Design
    SPECIAL SECTION
        Inside the EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI Storage Arrays
        Flexible Virtualization with EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI Storage Arrays
        Business Continuity for SMBs with EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI Storage Arrays
    CASE STUDIES
        Breaking the Energy Barrier
        Excellent Online Service 24/7
        Advancing Medical Treatment Efficiency
        Real-World Education
    DEPARTMENTS
        The Next-Generation Dell PowerEdge M1000e Modular Blade Enclosure
        Exploring the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Network Fabric Architecture
        Managing Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Servers with the Avocent IKVM Switch
        Simplified Management with Altiris Deployment Solution for Dell Servers 3.0
        Creating a Hyper-Efficient Hyper-Scale Data Center
        Simplifying IT with Dell On-Demand Desktop Streaming
        Extending the Advantages of Data Center Consolidation with De-duplication Technology
        Safeguarding Data with Dell PowerVault Data Protection Solutions
        A Look Inside Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007
        Cost-Effective Archiving with the Dell PowerVault RD1000
        Facilitating Microsoft Windows Vista Migration Through Application Virtualization
        Accelerating Application Traffic with Intel 10 Gigabit Ethernet Server Adapters
        Microsoft HPC Solutions Boost Manufacturing Innovation
        Securing Virtualized Environments with McAfee IntruShield
        Extending OpenMP to Clusters
    ADVERTISER INDEX
        Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
        Avocent Corporation
        Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        EMC Corporation
        Emerson Network Power
        Enterasys Networks, Inc
        Intel Corporation
        Oracle Corporation
        Symantec Corporation
        VMware, Inc
    DELL POWERSOLUTIONS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
        High-Efficiency Cooling Through Computational Fluid Dynamics
        Evaluating Energy Efficiency in Infiniband-based Dell PowerEdge Energy Smart Clusters
        Securing iSCSI Storage Networks
        Best Practices for Increasing Data Center Energy Efficiency
        Building Highly Available HPC Clusters with Ibrix Fusion and teh Dell PowerVault MD3000
        Disabling Local Configuration and Remote Virtual KVM in the DRAC 5
        Smart Card Logon in the DRAC 5
        Advanced Web Technologies Help Save Customer and Developer Time at Site Checkout
        Optimizing Call Center Efficiency with Automated Verification and Intelligent Routing
        How Dell Simplified IT Management by Designing a Business Service Management Dashboard
        How Dell Centralized Worldwide Server Management Using Microsoft Operations Manager 2005
        Dell Earthwatch Application Offers a Global View of Web Customer Engagement

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       Contents
    EDITOR'S COMMENTS
        EDITOR'S COMMENTS
    COVER STORY
        REDUCING STORAGE COMPLEXITY
    FIRST LOOK
        STORAGE CONSOLIDATION WITH THE DELL POWERVAULT MD3000I ISCSI ARRAY
    FEATURE SECTION:
        iSCSI: Changing the Economics of Storage Part 3 - Using iSCSI in Small and Medium Businesses
        The Advantages of IP-Based Networked Storage for Midsize Businesses
        Intelligent E-mail Archiving: Classification, Filtering, Retention, and Discovery
        Enterprise Workloads for Small and Medium Businesses on the Dell PowerVault NX1950
        Configuring Microsoft SQL Server 2005 on Dell Servers and Storage
        Exploring iSCSI and iSCSI Boot for SAN Implementations
        Optimized Dell PowerVault Storage for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007
        Enterprise-Class SAN Solutions for Small and Medium Businesses
        Protecting Vital Business Interests with a Simplified Storage Solution
        Simplfiy IT: The Dell Path to Innovation and Growth
    DEPARTMENTS
        Virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 with VMware ESX Server 3
        Reducing Power Costs by Migrating Legacy Servers to a Virtualized Dell PowerEdge 2950
        Dell IT Implements Factory Automation and Visibility in Real Time
        Driving Business Process Innovation with Service-Oriented Architecture and SAP NetWeaver
        Package Deal: Helping to Reduce IT Complexity with Dedicated Appliances
        High-Stakes Technology: How Dell Platforms Keep Casino Video Games Flush
        Building a Fast, Flexible Platform for Virtualization with AMD Opteron Processor—Based Dell PowerEdge Servers
        Symantec Endpoint Protection: A Unified, Proactive Approach to Enterprise Security
        Maximizing Productivity with ATI FireGL Workstation Graphics Accelerators
        Addressing Web-Based Application Performance and Availability with Citrix NetScaler
        Flexible Management Tools for Dell Remote Console Switches
        Configuring InfiniBand on HPC Clusters Using the OpenFabrics Enterprise Distribution
        Multi-core Scalability with FLUENT and Microsoft Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003
        Evaluating the Myrinet-10G Interconnect on Dell PowerEdge Servers
        Intel Cluster Ready and Platform Open Cluster Stack: Clusters Made Simple
        Extending OpenMP to Clusters
    ADVERTISER INDEX
        Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
        Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
        Avocent Corporation
        - 15 Dell Inc
        Dell Inc
        EMC Corporation
        Enterasys Networks, Inc
        Intel Corporation
        Intel Corporation
        Oracle Corporation
        SAP AG
        Symantec Corporation
    DELL POWERSOLUTIONS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES
        Oracle Data Guard Deployment Using Dell/EMC CX3 Storage Replication
        Migrating Remote Installation Services to Windows Deployment Services in Microsoft Windows Server 2003
        Parallel Rendering Technologies for HPC Clusters
        Utilizing Open MPI Middleware for HPC Clusters
        Using IPMI tool Raw Commands for Remote Management of Dell PowerEdge Servers
        Xen Virtualization in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
        Maintaining Dell Platforms with Dell Technical Updates

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