Servers stories - Page 31
Servers are the larger, more powerful computers typically found in data centres, though the term
‘server’ more correctly refers to the software program called upon by a client (usually a software
program on another computer) to perform some sort of action or task. These software programmes are
typically housed on these specialised computers, though they can be housed on any type of computer.
Modern servers can be of various types including specifically-designed hardware (such as mainframes)
featuring proprietary or specialised processors and other componentry, or can be housed in blade
servers made from modular ‘blades’ manufactured from commodity hardware components.
Cloud outages result in Amazon apology
Tue, 3rd May 2011
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amazon
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bbc
Amazon apologises and explains the large scale outages in its cloud hosting service that disrupted high traffic websites across the net.
Bethesda releases Brink dedicated-servers FAQ
Fri, 29th Apr 2011
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
The upcoming shooter from Bethesda will allow PC gamers to set up their own dedicated servers for online play without even requiring a full version of the game.
Free managed cloud servers for ChCh businesses
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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hcm
Rackspace is giving Christchurch IT businesses free managed cloud servers. Apply on their website to jump-start your recovery.
The Need for Speed
Tue, 1st Mar 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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formula one
Tom McCullough’s workday begins not with a simple computer boot-up, but by prepping 300km/h machines for high-stakes Formula One races for AT&T Williams.
Oxygen IT, Maxnet offer Christchurch server collocation
Mon, 28th Feb 2011
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virtualisation
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dr
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datacentre infrastructure
Christchurch-based computer firm Oxygen IT has teamed up with Maxnet to offer free server collocation to businesses affected by the earthquake.
46% of NZ businesses would rather lease ICT equipment
Thu, 25th Nov 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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capital
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productivity
Nearly half of all New Zealand businesses are currently choosing to lease equipment rather than buy it, says a new report.
HP offers up to $5,000 trade-in on old servers
Fri, 19th Nov 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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apple
NZ's HP offers up to $5,000 trade-in for old servers with the purchase of their new blade servers, conditions apply.
Secure your server
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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apps
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servers
Professional IT advice to secure office servers: From strict password policies to regular backups, learn how to protect your network.
The network wishlist
Mon, 1st Nov 2010
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
IT departments are looking for a single network infrastructure to handle all data, clustering, and storage traffic.
Gears of War 3 gets dedicated servers, multiplayer beta
Fri, 8th Oct 2010
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Epic Games announces dedicated servers and a multiplayer beta for Gears of War 3, aiming to enhance the gaming experience.
HP delivers new converged infrastructure tools
Thu, 7th Oct 2010
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
HP launches its latest converged infrastructure tools, improving networking, security, and cloud services to enhance application delivery for businesses.
How to secure your server
Fri, 1st Oct 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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martech
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adobe
Explore the top ways to fortify your server against cyber threats, from patch installs to encryption. Full guide in our latest issue.
Windows Small Business Server 7 beta live
Fri, 24th Sep 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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smb
Microsoft has announced that a public preview of Windows Small Business Server 7 is now available to download.
Intel creates lightning-fast silicon optical network
Wed, 28th Jul 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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intel
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silicon photonics
Intel’s experimental chip could replace electrons with light beams to carry data at 50Gbps, potentially revolutionizing computer design.
Integral Axon loses Simpl contract
Fri, 2nd Jul 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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codeblue
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support
Integral Axon loses out to CodeBlue as Simpl outsources its IT infrastructure, impacting internal staff and 91 virtual servers in a strategic shift.
Wired for unified comms
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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smartphones
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uc
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firewalls
As businesses face a deluge of communication apps, systems integrators are offering unified solutions to streamline voice, email, and messaging services.
Is your server ripping you off?
Thu, 1st Jul 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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encryption
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daas
If you are looking at upgrading or are paying a lot in server support costs, it may pay to get pricing for a hosted server sooner rather than later.
ShadowProtect helps to keep the beer flowing
Mon, 7th Jun 2010
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data protection
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dr
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datacentre infrastructure
StorageCraft ShadowProtect Server ensures that Lion Nathan can lose no more than 60 minutes' data in the event of a server crash.
A sustained effort
Tue, 1st Jun 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Greenpeace's Cool IT Leaderboard highlights IT firms' climate efforts. Cisco leads with 62 points, doubling its score through emissions-saving tech.
HP overtakes IBM as top server seller
Fri, 28th May 2010
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datacentre infrastructure
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analyst report
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servers
HP climbs to the top as the leading server seller, overtaking IBM amidst buyers delaying purchases ahead of new releases.