Smarter Data Centers Achieving Greater Efficiency

Author : Mike Ebbers,Matthew Archibald,Carlos Felipe Franca da Fonseca,Marc Griffel,Veerendra Para,Michael Searcy,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738450124

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Smarter Data Centers: Achieving Greater Efficiency by Mike Ebbers,Matthew Archibald,Carlos Felipe Franca da Fonseca,Marc Griffel,Veerendra Para,Michael Searcy,IBM Redbooks Pdf

As we move towards becoming a smarter planet and the world becomes more instrumented, interconnected, and intelligent, the demands for data center resources are increasing rapidly. Smaller and more densely packed servers providing greater amounts of computing power can substantially increase power and cooling needs, while growing data volumes necessitate larger storage and network bandwidth capacities. Environmental and regulatory requirements can introduce additional limits on carbon emissions and water consumption. To satisfy these demands while keeping costs in check, our data centers need to be smarter as well. Comprehensive views of data center inventories, operational and environmental conditions, and consumption across multiple capacity types that span both facilities and IT are required. You can achieve greater efficiency using hardware, software, services, and design both in facilities and IT, but you need a comprehensive data center strategy to tie them together and thus obtain a complete picture of your data center environments. This IBM® RedpaperTM publication discusses important considerations when creating and implementing your smarter data center strategy. Notable techniques, best practices, and technological advances that can become critical components of success are included, along with methods for bringing them together to gain in-depth knowledge of data center operations. With such insight comes increased resiliency, rapid responsiveness, profitable access to detailed analytics, and reliable planning for the future. Although not all-inclusive, this document provides a guide to getting started, points you to additional sources of information, and suggests ways IBM can partner with you in your pursuit of a smarter data center.

Author : Bill White,Hoi T Hon,Veerendra Para,John Welsh,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-05-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738450964

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Building a Smarter Data Center with IBM Flex System and Juniper Networks QFabric by Bill White,Hoi T Hon,Veerendra Para,John Welsh,IBM Redbooks Pdf

Data centers must become smarter to meet today's business needs. They need to be more efficient, scalable, and flexible and at the same time keep operational costs in check. A smarter data center must seamlessly integrate IT resources, such as servers, storage, and networking, while also responding quickly to change. Networking plays an essential role in enabling infrastructures for smarter data centers. In dynamic environments with virtualized IT resources, the network must do more than just carry traffic and support the provisioning of new IT services. It must also have the built-in flexibility and capability to adapt quickly while maintaining comprehensive security, visibility, and management. IBM® Flex SystemTM build-to-order (BTO) and Juniper Networks QFabric are key building blocks for a smarter data center infrastructure. They are reliable, resilient, and energy efficient resources that seamlessly integrate to provide the capabilities and flexibility needed now and in the future. This IBM RedpaperTM publication discusses how to build a smarter data center infrastructure with IBM Flex System BTO and Juniper Networks QFabric. It discusses key client use cases that address today's data center challenges: Business continuity and disaster recovery Multitenancy Virtual machine mobility This paper is intended for IT management, IT architects, network planners and integrators, and technical specialists.

Author : Bill White,Hoi T Hon,Stephen Sauer,Raymund Schuenke,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-07
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738451190

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Build a Smarter Data Center with Juniper Networks QFabric by Bill White,Hoi T Hon,Stephen Sauer,Raymund Schuenke,IBM Redbooks Pdf

In this IBM® RedguideTM document, we highlight the key requirements for a smarter data center network and show how the data center fabric, a new switching architecture, provides the required performance, scalability, and management. We explore Juniper Networks' QFabric, a revolutionary DCN fabric product, and describe how its characteristics and key network innovations provide real business value in rapid service deployment, cost-efficient service delivery, energy efficiency, and business resiliency and security. We examine Juniper's QFabric design, product software, hardware, and deployment, and illustrate how QFabric can drastically improve your DCN while reducing your business costs. We describe three common QFabric network use cases that highlight fundamental changes in DCN architecture. Use cases are based on our project experiences, specifically optimized application delivery control, secure isolation provisioning of a multi-tenant environment, and support of business continuity. IBM understands that the first step in transforming network infrastructure is developing an enterprise network architecture that considers business and IT environments, security and privacy policies, service priorities, and growth plans. This guide describes how to migrate to a smarter data center using QFabric and also considers organizational aspects of migration. Over decades, IBM has built deep technical expertise and understanding of the evolving demands of network, server, storage, and desktop virtualization. IBM has extensive design and integration experience in complex DCN infrastructures and cloud computing environments. And IBM has a global pool of skilled networking professionals with in-depth IT and networking infrastructure knowledge and world class project management skills. IBM and Juniper Networks' strong partnership offers leading edge network products and technologies that will help you create and implement this unrivalled DCN design using the information covered in this paper.

Author : Samee U. Khan,Albert Y. Zomaya
Publisher : Springer
Page : 1334 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-16
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781493920921

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Handbook on Data Centers by Samee U. Khan,Albert Y. Zomaya Pdf

This handbook offers a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art research achievements in the field of data centers. Contributions from international, leading researchers and scholars offer topics in cloud computing, virtualization in data centers, energy efficient data centers, and next generation data center architecture. It also comprises current research trends in emerging areas, such as data security, data protection management, and network resource management in data centers. Specific attention is devoted to industry needs associated with the challenges faced by data centers, such as various power, cooling, floor space, and associated environmental health and safety issues, while still working to support growth without disrupting quality of service. The contributions cut across various IT data technology domains as a single source to discuss the interdependencies that need to be supported to enable a virtualized, next-generation, energy efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly data center. This book appeals to a broad spectrum of readers, including server, storage, networking, database, and applications analysts, administrators, and architects. It is intended for those seeking to gain a stronger grasp on data center networks: the fundamental protocol used by the applications and the network, the typical network technologies, and their design aspects. The Handbook of Data Centers is a leading reference on design and implementation for planning, implementing, and operating data center networks.

Author : Bento, Al
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781466621886

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Cloud Computing Service and Deployment Models: Layers and Management by Bento, Al Pdf

"This book presents a collection of diverse perspectives on cloud computing and its vital role in all components of organizations, improving the understanding of cloud computing and tackling related concerns such as change management, security, processing approaches, and much more"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Jon Tate,Norman Bogard,Michal Holenia,Sebastian Oglaza,Steven Tong,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 614 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738435015

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IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Design and Best Practices Introduction by Jon Tate,Norman Bogard,Michal Holenia,Sebastian Oglaza,Steven Tong,IBM Redbooks Pdf

As organizations drive to transform and virtualize their IT infrastructures to reduce costs, and manage risk, networking is pivotal to success. Optimizing network performance, availability, adaptability, security, and cost is essential to achieving the maximum benefit from your infrastructure. In this IBM® Redbooks® publication, we address these requirements: Expertise to plan and design networks with holistic consideration of servers, storage, application performance, and manageability Networking solutions that enable investment protection with performance and cost options that match your environment Technology and expertise to design and implement and manage network security and resiliency Robust network management software for integrated, simplified management that lowers operating costs of complex networks IBM and Brocade have entered into an agreement to provide expanded network technology choices with the new IBM b-type Ethernet Switches and Routers, to provide an integrated end-to-end resiliency and security framework. Combined with the IBM vast data center design experience and the Brocade networking expertise, this portfolio represents the ideal convergence of strength and intelligence. For organizations striving to transform and virtualize their IT infrastructure, such a combination can help you reduce costs, manage risks, and prepare for the future. This book is meant to be used along with "IBM b-type Data Center Networking: Product Introduction and Initial Setup," SG24-7785.

Author : The World Bank
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781464820038

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Green Digital Transformation by The World Bank Pdf

Climate change is unfolding amid the greatest information and communication revolution in human history. From e-commerce and social media to smart manufacturing and precision farming, digital technologies have become prevalent in all aspects of economic and social life. Digital technologies also have the potential to shape climate change action. Green digital transformation can help countries adapt e¬ffectively to the impacts of climate change and create greener growth pathways. Doing this means combining a focus on digital transformation and inclusion with a strategic and sustainable use of digital technologies to address climate change. Green Digital Transformation: How to Sustainably Close the Digital Divide and Harness Digital Tools for Climate Action illuminates the channels through which digital technologies intersect with climate change, and it proposes a path to low-emissions applications of digital technologies to help countries mitigate and adapt to climate change.

Author : Jon Tate,Pall Beck,Hector Hugo Ibarra,Shanmuganathan Kumaravel,Libor Miklas,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738442884

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Introduction to Storage Area Networks by Jon Tate,Pall Beck,Hector Hugo Ibarra,Shanmuganathan Kumaravel,Libor Miklas,IBM Redbooks Pdf

The superabundance of data that is created by today's businesses is making storage a strategic investment priority for companies of all sizes. As storage takes precedence, the following major initiatives emerge: Flatten and converge your network: IBM® takes an open, standards-based approach to implement the latest advances in the flat, converged data center network designs of today. IBM Storage solutions enable clients to deploy a high-speed, low-latency Unified Fabric Architecture. Optimize and automate virtualization: Advanced virtualization awareness reduces the cost and complexity of deploying physical and virtual data center infrastructure. Simplify management: IBM data center networks are easy to deploy, maintain, scale, and virtualize, delivering the foundation of consolidated operations for dynamic infrastructure management. Storage is no longer an afterthought. Too much is at stake. Companies are searching for more ways to efficiently manage expanding volumes of data, and to make that data accessible throughout the enterprise. This demand is propelling the move of storage into the network. Also, the increasing complexity of managing large numbers of storage devices and vast amounts of data is driving greater business value into software and services. With current estimates of the amount of data to be managed and made available increasing at 60% each year, this outlook is where a storage area network (SAN) enters the arena. SANs are the leading storage infrastructure for the global economy of today. SANs offer simplified storage management, scalability, flexibility, and availability; and improved data access, movement, and backup. Welcome to the cognitive era. The smarter data center with the improved economics of IT can be achieved by connecting servers and storage with a high-speed and intelligent network fabric. A smarter data center that hosts IBM Storage solutions can provide an environment that is smarter, faster, greener, open, and easy to manage. This IBM® Redbooks® publication provides an introduction to SAN and Ethernet networking, and how these networks help to achieve a smarter data center. This book is intended for people who are not very familiar with IT, or who are just starting out in the IT world.

Author : Jon Tate,Pall Beck,Peter Clemens,Santiago Freitas,Jeff Gatz,Michele Girola,Jason Gmitter,Holger Mueller,Ray O'Hanlon,Veerendra Para,Joe Robinson,Andy Sholomon,Jason Walker,IBM Redbooks
Publisher : IBM Redbooks
Page : 654 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780738438429

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IBM and Cisco: Together for a World Class Data Center by Jon Tate,Pall Beck,Peter Clemens,Santiago Freitas,Jeff Gatz,Michele Girola,Jason Gmitter,Holger Mueller,Ray O'Hanlon,Veerendra Para,Joe Robinson,Andy Sholomon,Jason Walker,IBM Redbooks Pdf

This IBM® Redbooks® publication is an IBM and Cisco collaboration that articulates how IBM and Cisco can bring the benefits of their respective companies to the modern data center. It documents the architectures, solutions, and benefits that can be achieved by implementing a data center based on IBM server, storage, and integrated systems, with the broader Cisco network. We describe how to design a state-of-the art data center and networking infrastructure combining Cisco and IBM solutions. The objective is to provide a reference guide for customers looking to build an infrastructure that is optimized for virtualization, is highly available, is interoperable, and is efficient in terms of power and space consumption. It will explain the technologies used to build the infrastructure, provide use cases, and give guidance on deployments.

Author : Shandilya, Smita
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 410 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781466699120

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Handbook of Research on Emerging Technologies for Electrical Power Planning, Analysis, and Optimization by Shandilya, Smita Pdf

As the demand for efficient energy sources continues to grow around the globe, electrical systems are becoming more essential in an effort to meet these increased needs. As these systems are being utilized more frequently, it becomes imperative to find ways of optimizing their overall function. The Handbook of Research on Emerging Technologies for Electrical Power Planning, Analysis, and Optimization features emergent methods and research in the systemic and strategic planning of energy usage. Highlighting theoretical perspectives and empirical research, this handbook is a comprehensive reference source for researchers, practitioners, students, and professionals interested in the current advancements and efficient use in power systems.

Author : Sundaravadivazhagan Balasubaramanian
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783031511950

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Intelligent Robots and Drones for Precision Agriculture by Sundaravadivazhagan Balasubaramanian Pdf

Author : Christian Derksen,Christoph Weber
Publisher : Springer
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319665535

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Smart Energy Research. At the Crossroads of Engineering, Economics, and Computer Science by Christian Derksen,Christoph Weber Pdf

This volume consists of revised selected papers presented at the 3rd and 4th International Conference on Smart Energy Research, SmartER Europe 2016 and 2017, held in Essen, Germany, in February 2016 and 2017. The 13 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 25 submissions. The papers discuss recent advances and experiences in building and using new IT-based solutions for Smart Grids and Smart Markets combining the knowledge of different disciplines such as engineering, business management and economics as well as computer science. They reflect the versatility and the complexity of the transformation process in the energy sector and also show the great need for research that is required to achieve the high targets for a digitized and sustainable energy landscape.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-01-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780128051733

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Energy Efficiency in Data Centers and Clouds by Anonim Pdf

Advances in Computers carries on a tradition of excellence, presenting detailed coverage of innovations in computer hardware, software, theory, design, and applications. The book provides contributors with a medium in which they can explore their subjects in greater depth and breadth than journal articles typically allow. The articles included in this book will become standard references, with lasting value in this rapidly expanding field. Presents detailed coverage of recent innovations in computer hardware, software, theory, design, and applications Includes in-depth surveys and tutorials on new computer technology pertaining to computing: combinatorial testing, constraint-based testing, and black-box testing Written by well-known authors and researchers in the field Includes extensive bibliographies with most chapters Presents volumes devoted to single themes or subfields of computer science

Author : Anonim
Publisher : The Business Year
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Qatar 2022 by Anonim Pdf

The Business Year has charted the course of the Qatari economy for the best part of a decade, including every development since it won the right to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup. As the first Middle Eastern country to host the tournament, Qatar has focused much effort on making sure it not only puts on a good show, but that its legacy extends well into the future. It is in this atmosphere that we carried out research for this publication, The Business Year: Qatar 2022, World Cup Special Edition.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2300 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-10-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781466665408

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Cloud Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

As the Web grows and expands into ever more remote parts of the world, the availability of resources over the Internet increases exponentially. Making use of this widely prevalent tool, organizations and individuals can share and store knowledge like never before. Cloud Technology: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications investigates the latest research in the ubiquitous Web, exploring the use of applications and software that make use of the Internet’s anytime, anywhere availability. By bringing together research and ideas from across the globe, this publication will be of use to computer engineers, software developers, and end users in business, education, medicine, and more.