Half of data centers surveyed plan 2009 cutbacks
About half of data centers are responding to the economic crisis by cutting their budgets an average of 15% for 2009, according to a new survey by the AFCOM Data Center Institute.
How to conceptualize physical vs. virtual servers
Takeaway: Although their use continues to grow by leaps and bounds, conceptualizing a virtual infrastructure requires a new way of thinking. Here's a short explanation to help you along the way.
Microsoft shows off data-center monitoring system
To better control energy consumption in its data centers, Microsoft has deployed 2,000 internally built temperature and humidity sensors in several of its facilities.
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