This article describes the major compute options offered in Microsoft Azure, as well as the categories and characteristics of Virtual Machine (VM) offerings based on the Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) model. Included in this article is information on the DS-series VMs that leverage Premium Storage to execute high-performance workloads.
In a recent Gartner report “Critical Capabilities for Public Cloud Infrastructure as a Service”, the research house examined 15 Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) offerings. The shocking result? Out of four categories, AWS swept three.
The competition were no slouches, but included Microsoft, Google, Rackspace, Verizon, HP, IBM and VMware.
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Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 was recently made available to download. And if you download the file, please read iSCSI Initiator Users Guide for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. Brief DescriptioniSCSI Software Target is an optional Windows Server component that provides centralized, software-based and hardware-independent iSCSI disk subsystems in storage area networks (SANs). OverviewThe Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 provides storage (disks) over a TCP/IP network. It turns a computer running Windows Server into a storage device which provides shared block storage. You can use Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 to perform a variety of storage-related tasks, including the following: Provide shared storage for Hyper-V to enable high availability and live migration Consolidate storage for multiple application servers (i.e. Microsoft SQL Server or Hyper-V) Provide shared storage for applications hosted on a Windows failover cluster Enable diskless computers to boot remotely from a single operating system image using iSCSIThe Microsoft iSCSI Software Target 3.3 is an economical solution suited for a development or test environment and a small, medium, or branch office production environment. It enables storage consolidation and sharing on a Windows Server by implementing the iSCSI (Internet Small Computer Systems Interface) protocol, which supports SCSI-block access to a storage device over a TCP/IP network. For details on how to manage iSCSI targets, see http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/gg232606(WS.10).aspx. This download package includes the fol
BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 5, 2010 – HP today announced new Converged Infrastructure solutions in networking, security and scalable computing that significantly enhance the delivery of application services to business.
HP is improving the quality of application service in branch offices with a turnkey, all-in-one connectivity solution that eliminates the need for local IT resources.
A new HP TippingPoint security service increases network integrity by providing granular control of application access, with the ability to block access to entire websites – or features – across the enterprise.
For service providers, the new, specialized HP ProLiant SL6500 Scalable System provides a single, high-performance scalable platform for hosting, web serving, cloud computing or outsourcing a variety of applications.
Innovations in building and delivering the HP Performance Optimized Datacenter (POD), a modular, container-based IT environment, enable service providers to rapidly expand an entire data center for application access in as little as six weeks.(1)
The new solutions are based on HP Converged Infrastructure, which provides clients with integrated servers, storage, networking and software. Converged Infrastructure is an ideal foundation for application service delivery because it offers an open, common architecture that is highly optimized and managed in a unified way. This allows clients to automatically tune their infrastructure to meet the specific requirements of their environments.
"Enterprises are realizing that applications are only as good as the infrastructure that powers them," said Dave Donatelli, executive vice president and general manager, Enterprise Servers, Storage and Networking HP. "HP Converged Infrastructure delivers significant advantages in deployment speed, performance, reliability and management of applications that provide organizations quantifiable results over traditional environments."
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LOS ANGELES — Feb. 27, 2008 — Kicking off more than 225 events around the world and joined by more than 4,000 customers and partners, Microsoft Corp.'s Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer today showcased the next generation of infrastructure and application platform products, including Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 and Microsoft SQL Server 2008.
The launch represents a major milestone to help customers on the road to Dynamic IT, Microsoft's initiative to help customers optimize their people, processes and technology, and in turn position IT as a strategic asset for their business. These new enterprise products help customers more efficiently and securely manage their entire infrastructure and move to a virtualized environment while also delivering business intelligence and next-generation Web experiences to boost business results. The theme of the events, "Heroes Happen Here," highlights the outstanding work that IT professionals, developers and partners do every day to create solutions and cutting-edge applications that keep global commerce and industry running.
"IT professionals and developers tell us they spend too much time and money managing existing systems and not enough investing in new capabilities that create strategic advantage," Ballmer said. "That feedback is at the core of the innovations in this new wave of products. Already, the overwhelming response from thousands of IT professionals and developers around the world is that this is the most secure enterprise platform we have ever delivered, and that it will simplify management and enable them to focus more on driving their businesses forward."
Big Benefits for Early Adopters
Researchers at consulting agency Capgemini looked at companies and institutions in the financial services, education, retail and high-technology industries using Windows Server 2008 in a mix of geographic regions. They found that the new operating system quickly adds value to IT operations through enhanc
SC502, 503 & 510 Series Chassis for SOHO, Appliance & Embedded Servers
SAN JOSE, California, December 4, 2007 – Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a leader in application optimized high performance server solutions, has launched its smallest and quietest 1U server chassis. These SC502, SC503 and SC510 series ultra-short depth 1U chassis operate at less than 35 decibels (dBA) making them ideal solutions for small office or home office (SOHO), appliance, and embedded servers.
"These new chassis are perfect for SOHO, appliance and embedded environments that demand smaller and quieter servers," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "Finding space for a 1U server that is only 11.3 inches deep is easy, and for those who want an even smaller solution, our SC502 and SC503 chassis are just 9.8 inches!"
Engineered to generate minimal noise, these chassis all feature a new 200-watt high-efficiency power supply with thermal fan speed control. Optimized for Supermicro's X7SBL, PDSBM and PDSML series motherboards, these solutions deliver super-quiet operation at less than 35dBA*.
With a depth of 9.8 inches, the SC502 and SC503 chassis are optimized for low-voltage processors up to 35 watts using Supermicro's optimally designed active heat sinks. Both chassis can support either one 3.5-inch hard drive or up to two 2.5-inch hard drives (optional) or even one full-height PCI add-on card (optional). The SC503 features front I/O port access, while the SC502 has rear I/O ports.
At 11.3 inches deep, the SC510 chassis supports Intel Core 2 Duo and Xeon 3000 series processors up to 65 watts using specially optimized Supermicro passive heat sinks. The SC510 chassis also includes optional support for up to four 2.5-inch hard drives, providing a small form factor solution for storage applications.
Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions® offer exceptional flexibility and feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro's complete line of server and w
Do you want to set up a high-speed, cost-efficient business network? If yes, you need to learn about network switches. Choosing the right switch boosts your network’s speed, reduces router costs, and improves network efficiency. Read more about networking basics, how switches work, and their types. Also, learn how switches compare to other networking devices.
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are changing the digital landscape. This article discusses the top 6 open source software that help develop AI solutions. These include TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, NumPy, Keras, and Pandas.
Learn about recently-added CNCF Sandbox projects added by the CNCF and get a glimpse into the future of cloud-native technology.
