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Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions Daily Edge July 17, 2012 Four Keys to Greater Performance and ROI in the Data Center Data centers today are not as efficient as they could be. In fact, studies have shown that the average utilization of a Windows server alone during normal business hours is under 10 percent and the average utilization during peak hours is under 15 percent. To help CIOs navigate the sea of emerging "smart" product families, Logicalis has identified four key ways to increase performance and ROI in the data center. Read more > Get the Infrastructure RSS Feed   Consolidating Data Warehousing on a Private Cloud This TDWI checklist report makes a case for private database clouds, especially as a platform for consolidated BI and DW applications. Download now > Blogs Carl Weinschenk Data and Telecom NFC: Get Ready for the Hype Cycle Sue Marquette Poremba Data Security Niagara Vulnerabilities Show Security Flaws in Infrastructure Arthur Cole Infrastructure SSDs Gravitate to the Cloud Energy Efficiency for the IT Organization   Read this white paper to learn how many businesses are reducing their environmental impact by pursuing improved data center design, as well as using virtualized and cloud IT environments. Learn more now > Ten Reasons to Go with a Private Cloud The real-world enterprise demands security, flexibility and control, and the private cloud delivers. Download: Job Description: Linux Administrator Learn what the role of Linux Administrator requires using this sample job description. Download: Windows Command Prompt and Run Commands Despite the sophistication of the Windows user interface, sometimes it is just easiest to pop out to the Command Prompt and execute a quick batch command. The cheat sheet of Run commands will make repetitive chores a snap. Featured White Papers IT Service Automation: Addressing the Core of IT's Challenges This research report summarizes a 2010 Forrester survey on IT service automation and outlines a model service automation approach. •  The Application Performance Almanac — A Week-by-Week Guide •  The Impact of Server Type on Your Data Center: Power, Heat, & More •  Data Deduplication for Dummies "So while I do consider it a loss that Microsoft has decided to drop the well-known Small Business Server brand, the inability to access an all-in-one server edition will only serve to accelerate SMBs towards equally robust cloud options that will help them save on capital expenses." Excerpt from Paul Mah SMB Tech Latest White Papers Bring Enterprise-class VMware Protection to Small and Midsized Businesses Today's Web Threats: Five Tips to Reduce the Risk Data Center Consolidation: A TCO Analysis of Linux Server Strategy TCO Comparison Shows Tape Is Still Your Best Backup Bet This e-mail is sent by: IT Business Edge, property of QuinStreet, Inc. Attn: Newsletter Subscription Dept. 950 Tower Lane, 6th Floor Foster City, CA 94404 Copyright © 2012 QuinStreet, Inc. All rights reserved. E-mail Reports Sign up for these additional e-mail reports to get the best return on your company's technology and talent: •  Aligning IT & Business Goals    •  Optimizing Infrastructure    •  Integrating the Enterprise    •  Maximizing IT Investments    •  Business Tools & Templates •  IT Careers •  Leveraging Enterprise Software •  Managing Compliance Standards •  Mobile and Telecom •  Fortifying Network Security •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise