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Optimizing MySQL database performance on Linux

MySQL production environment databases need to be closely monitored and managed for performance to ensure efficiency. Learn simple changes you can make to improve your MySQL DB, including shifting ...26 Mar 2009
What to expect from version 8.4 of PostreSQL database

The beta release of PostgreSQL is expected in early spring of 2009. PostgreSQL 8.4 has a major improvement that allows quicker discovery of dead tuples with the new free space map, and removal with...24 Mar 2009
Understanding Linux system performance management using top

The top command in Linux can help Linux server administrators determine how their system is performing, but the information provided may not be clear. Learn what top results mean, including load av...09 Mar 2009
Virtualization for high-performance computing on Linux: Critiques and challenges

Despite the benefits virtualization technologies can provide to high-performance computing (HPC) deployers, many remain wary. From perceived issues of increased latency and overhead to fear of para...02 Mar 2009

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Data Center
- Data center technologies evolve to meet tomorrow's computing demands
  
  VMware's upcoming public cloud and AMD's 64-bit ARM servers are technologies for the data center that exemplify the changes in the IT industry.
- New data center cooling strategies to improve efficiency, lower costs
  
  Stagnant strategies for data center cooling will keep energy bills climbing ever higher, but a more modern approach can bring them back down to earth.
- Converged systems usher in data center transformation
  
  The rise of converged systems has brought a new level of manageability to the data center, but these integrated offerings have a few drawbacks.
Server Virtualization
- Strike a common-sense balance when deciding what to automate
  
  Consider the many factors that determine the potential return on investment when deciding when and what to automate.
- How can I enable automated VM resource provisioning?
  
  As with many other facets of virtualization, VM resource allocation is becoming automated. Find out what tools you can use for automated provisioning.
- Columbia Sportswear's move from virtualization to private cloud computing
  
  Columbia Sportswear parlayed server virtualization into a private cloud. Along the way, it found that its management tools needed serious rethinking.
Cloud computing
- VMware charges into public cloud IaaS fray as Dell exits
  
  Dell will discontinue its OpenStack and VMware vCloud-based public cloud offerings as VMware delivers its vCloud IaaS.
- Cloud migration obstacles remain for heavily regulated industries
  
  Financial, government and healthcare industries must overcome data security breaches and regulatory issues for a successful cloud migration.
- Converging private PaaS, IaaS: The next generation of private cloud
  
  Most IT pros build private clouds using IaaS but forget to consider developers. Convergence with private PaaS could meet needs, but not for all apps.
Enterprise Desktop
- Windows 8 tools build on native Windows 7 utilities with new capabilities
  
  New and updated Windows 8 tools can help admins and users. Windows 8 utilities include functions for backing up and restoring systems.
- Why a Windows security scan is not enough to protect your workstations
  
  A traditional Windows security scan may lure IT into complacency about desktop vulnerabilities, so look at four areas to beef up Windows security.
- Microsoft addresses legacy apps with Windows 8 app compatibility tools
  
  New operating systems are always accompanied by compatibility concerns. Windows 8 app compatibility is no different, or is it?

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