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Partner with the Leader in Windows Server 2003 Migration

As the 14 July 2015 deadline looms for the end of Windows Server 2003 support, many customers are concerned there is not enough time to migrate all servers and applications. Dell provides comprehensive solutions to help organizations of all sizes at each step of the Windows Server 2003 migration journey.

Windows Server 2003: Why You Should Get Current

As of July 14, 2015. Windows Server 2003 will be no more. This whitepaper considers the approaching end of extended support for the Server and explores the Windows migration options that are available to customers, as well as the risks that customers face if they do not move off of Windows Server 2003 prior to the conclusion of extended support.

Windows Server 2012 Refresh: How to Manage the Migration

With support ending for Windows Server 2003 in July 2015, companies need to ensure that their servers will adequately support the latest server OS and critical applications. By upgrading to Windows Server 2012, companies can increase their parallel computing capabilities and gain improved control over power consumption.

Transform to a Future Ready IT with a Modern Server OS

Technology is moving fast and your data center needs to keep up so your business can thrive. Migrating to the latest platforms and solutions, such as Windows® Server® 2012 R2, lets you take advantage of its virtualization advancements and tap into the Microsoft cloud OS. Combined with unique innovations featured in Dell server, storage and networking solutions, you can do more than modernize your IT — you can transform it.

Windows Server Modernization: Risk Mitigation and Innovation for Future Preparedness Go Hand in Hand

This IDC white paper considers the approaching end of extended support for Windows Server 2003 and explores Windows Server migration options, hardware/software replacements, and support services to help customers tackle the modernization effort. It also evaluates the benefits that customers can enjoy, thanks to a move off of Windows Server 2003 prior to the conclusion of extended support.

Why a Server Infrastructure Refresh Now & Why Dell?

This executive brief explains the importance of creating and implementing a Windows Server migration plan. An infrastructure review and update is key to ensuring your organization is aligned to meet both today’s business needs and future changes or opportunities.

Windows Server 2012 Are You Ready?

Microsoft is discontinuing support for Windows Server 2003 in July 2015, so now is the time to start planning your move and avoid possible server management, performance, security and compliance issues. This paper explores the new features and benefits of Windows Server 2012 R2, as well as key considerations for moving from legacy platforms. You'll also learn how Dell Software can help you prepare for the move.

Server Managed Services – Integrated Managed Infrastructure

This service profile provides an overview of Server Managed Services - integrated managed infrastructure and explains what you can expect from implementation. The paper includes an overview, information on planning and implementation, service delivery, and detailed service descriptions.

The Total Economic Impact™ Of IBM Integration Bus

IBM commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by deploying IBM Integration Bus. The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of the Integration Bus on their organizations and compare that impact with other existing alternatives.

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Configuring and Deploying Open Source with WebSphere Application Server Liberty Profile

This IBM® Redbook®s publication explains the capabilities of IBM WebSphere® Application Server Liberty profile, which is extremely lightweight, easy to install, and fast to use. Liberty profile provides a convenient and capable platform for developing and testing your web and OSGi applications. The Liberty profile server is built using OSGi technology and concepts. The fit-for-purpose nature of the run time relies on the dynamic behavior inherent in the OSGi framework and service registry. As bundles are installed or uninstalled from the framework, their services are automatically added or removed from the service registry. The result is a dynamic, composable run time that can be provisioned with only what your application requires and responds dynamically to configuration changes as your application evolves.

Application Server TCO comparison: WebSphere vs JBoss

The JEE Application Server markets continue to expand and adapt to multiple market factors including increased demands for uptime, lower total cost of ownership, ease of administration, enhancements and innovations within the Java runtimes, and stronger competition between commercial and open source vendors. These factors are all playing their part in driving providers like IBM, Red Hat and others to push product advances to the market quickly while also balancing the other demands.

Dell PowerEdge FX2 Solution Saved Time, Labor, Space and Money

Faster server deployment in half the space means big savings for growing companies. In our tests, Dell PowerEdge FX2 enclosures with FC630 servers saved time, labor, and money while leaving plenty of room to grow. Download this infographic to learn more.

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Mobility in Financial Services: A Checklist Towards Regulatory Compliance

Like business leaders in every industry, decision makers in Financial Services (FS) organizations are increasingly turning to mobility to deliver on strategic objectives. They understand that mobilizing business processes can help improve customer satisfaction and response times; boost employee productivity; increase competitive advantage, and much more.

Most CIOs in these industries want nothing more than to help their line-of-business colleagues uncover new opportunities for growth.

Centurylink Races Ahead of Competiton with Hybrid Solution

Off-the-shelf IT solutions aren’t a good fit for every company. They can’t deliver flexibility, agility and customization companies require. (Not to mention, they can rack up considerable costs!) That’s why Cancer Research UK turned to CenturyLink Technology Solutions when it needed an affordable, hybrid cloud solution to bring its new Race for Life website to market.

“With CenturyLink’s help, we managed to create a dedicated hybrid cloud, bundling the Race for Life project with other managed services for 50% less than the majority of other service providers were offering for the Race for Life website hosting alone,” says Mick Briggs, Head of Infrastructure at Cancer Research UK.

Read “CenturyLink races ahead of competition with hybrid solution for Cancer Research UK” now, and see how hybrid IT solutions can speed you forward and increase efficiencies.

Process-Powered Change Management For Servers

From server provisioning and server patching to system updates and upgrades, change is the only constant in today’s data centers. And change brings challenges. If you rely on manual processes, the steady stream of change requests can drain the productivity of your staff and trigger IT incidents caused by human errors. IT process automation and orchestration tools can help you take control of change and use it for better business outcomes.