Server management, sales and installation

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March 13, 2020 13 Mar'20
HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus opens MSP opportunities

The HPE ProLiant MicroServer Gen10 Plus adds capabilities that enable MSPs to monetize remote management services; plus other IT channel news from the week.
April 13, 2016 13 Apr'16
HPE unveils hybrid server, targets SMBs via channel partners

HPE has launched a server-as-a-service offering that it will sell through channel partners, which will be able to add cloud services for small and medium-sized businesses.
November 12, 2015 12 Nov'15
Hewlett Packard Enterprise updates Just Right IT channel-only offering

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is targeting channel partners with an expanded Just Right IT product and service portfolio, which is geared toward small and medium-sized businesses.
March 26, 2007 26 Mar'07
Technology trends in processors and servers

Quad-core pushes, virtualization advances and licensing turmoils are just a few of the trends to consider in today's competitive server processor landscape. Blade Servers and Virtualization author Barb Goldworm presents channel considerations...

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PDU-UPS evolves slowly, offers partners modularity

Data center power infrastructure may not be the epicenter of IT innovation, but channel partners see vendors providing modularity, customization options and redundancy features. Continue Reading
Mainframe technology investments spur channel opportunities

Mainframe systems provide a potential target for modernization initiatives, as well as an area of focus for channel partners with the right skills. Continue Reading
Managed security service provider (MSSP)

A managed security service provider (MSSP) is an IT service provider that provides an organization with some amount of cybersecurity monitoring and management, which may include virus and spam blocking, intrusion detection, firewalls and virtual ... Continue Reading

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Server hardware guide to architecture, products and management

Today's server platforms offer a host of options for SMBs and enterprise IT buyers; it's important to learn the essentials before making any purchasing decisions. Continue Reading
Server demand continues for partners amid cloud growth

Servers remain an important technology for service providers as hybrid IT takes hold. Industry executives see acceleration and disaggregation among the key trends. Continue Reading
Ended support for Windows Server 2008 leaves clients circumspect

The conclusion of support for Windows Server 2008 has Microsoft partners helping clients decide what to do next. A wholesale transition to Azure is one option under consideration. Continue Reading

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The risk of using Windows kernel-mode drivers in systems management

Windows kernel-mode drivers can pose risks if used in IT efficiency systems management tools. Continue Reading
Microsoft System Center 2012 add-ons ease management issues

Microsoft System Center 2012 contains several add-on products that VARs can use to help customers manage and enhance their Windows system. Continue Reading
Configuring, implementing Logical Domains in Oracle Solaris 10

Learn what separates Logical Domains from other hypervisors and use this excerpt to find out all the relevant information for VARs on domain implementation and configuration. Continue Reading

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Linux HA cluster tool evolution in SUSE and Red Hat

The pool of Linux HA cluster options is narrowing as Pacemaker becomes the preferred choice for SUSE, Ubuntu and Red Hat. Continue Reading
Seven questions for backup and disaster recovery customers

To determine whether your customers need to outsource their backup and disaster recovery services, they need to answer these questions, such as when was their most recent backup test, and allow you to explain the value you can provide in each area. Continue Reading
New features in Windows Server 2008 R2

There are quite a few notable new features in Windows Server 2008 R2, including support for only 64-bit processors and the inclusion of Hyper-V R2. Continue Reading