Tag Archives: Server virtualization

Is cloud computing/storage decentralizing IT, again?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Ray

Since IT began, over the course of years, computing services have run through massive phases of decentralization out to departments followed by consolidation back to the data center.  In the early years of computing, from the 50s to the 60s, … Continue reading →

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Enterprise data storage defined and why 3PAR?

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Ray

Recent press reports about a bidding war for 3PAR bring into focus the expanding need for enterprise class data storage subsystems.  What exactly is enterprise storage? Defining enterprise storage is frought with problems but I will take a shot.  Enterprise … Continue reading →

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Why virtualize now?

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Ray

I suppose it’s obvious to most analyst why server virtualization is such a hot topic these days. Most IT shops purchase servers today that are way overpowered and can easily execute multiple applications. Today’s overpowered servers are wasted running single … Continue reading →

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