Data Center

Eight Reasons NOT to Use Linux in the Enterprise

When considering licensing costs, support, management tools, support and training, Windows and even Solaris make better financial sense than using Linux.

John Halamka’s 10 Steps for Installing Ubuntu

The consumer-friendly distribution of Linux is known for its quick, easy installation. Here's how it's done.

Windows vs. Linux vs. OS X: CIO John Halamka Tests Ubuntu

As part of his ongoing effort to find a secure, stable, user-friendly alternative to the Windows desktop operating system, CareGroup CIO John Halamka got to know Ubuntu.

Rethink Your Storage Infrastructure to Save Money, Simplify Management

Smart IT leaders are using techniques like tiering and iSCSI to consolidate and simplify storage. They're saving money and creating efficiencies at the same time.

America’s Internet — Falling Behind

CERN’s Search for God (Particles) Drives Massive Storage Needs

Think your storage headaches are big? Try being the guy in charge of storing the 1GB of data per second every day for a month coming off CERN's large hadron collider (LHC).

RIM Dual-Mode Cellular/Wi-Fi BlackBerry 8820: Why Enterprises Should Take Note

Acts of God (and Others)

Sometimes the blame for information technology catastrophes cannot be laid at the feet of the IT department.

Review: LifeSize Brings High-Definition Enterprise Videoconferencing to a Meeting Room Near You

The LifeSize Room is an affordable, simple-to-set-up videoconferencing system with HD video resolution and super wideband audio. In our test drive, its video and sound quality were outstanding, but minor issues hindered the overall experience.

Seven Quick Tips for Videoconferencing Beginners

New to videoconferencing? Researching an enterprise deployment? Make sure you addressed these seven issues before you sign a vendor contract or start up a video project.