Servers stories - Page 30
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.
Little chips deliver big advantages in HP Moonshot
Tue, 9th Apr 2013
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edge computing
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hp
HP has introduced a new server based on Intel Atom processors - the first of several to be expected in its Moonshot line.
Have EA and Maxis lied over SimCity servers?
Mon, 18th Mar 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
SimCity servers not necessary, claim sources. AI also lacking, as Sim's show no consistency. Serious annoyance voiced on EA forums.
Sim City struggles with server problems
Fri, 8th Mar 2013
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Many gamers have been looking forward to Sim City for months, a sequel to a game that for many is iconic an nostalgic.
Web Drive: Why move to cloud servers?
Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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analyst report
57% of Kiwi firms to up cloud spend, with 40% allocating over 10% of IT budgets, says Web Drive, highlighting the shift towards cloud servers.
Taking virtualisation beyond the server
Fri, 23rd Nov 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
New Zealand is one of the most virtualised nations in the world. But what does that mean for the reseller channel?.
BYOD: Understanding what our customers really want
Tue, 16th Oct 2012
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document management
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datacentre infrastructure
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ecm
Breaking down what most (honest) corporate users want to do when they are at work in it's most simplest form, is to perform the tasks it takes to do their job.
Cisco growing into the server market - Westcon
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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oracle
Cisco crushes doubts, securing 3rd in global server market, boasting 10,000 UCS customers. A strategic leap recognised by Westcon as game-changing.
Microsoft extends Windows Server 2008 support
Wed, 26th Sep 2012
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windows
Software manufacturer pushes back mainstream support date while reminding customers of Windows XP's retirement plans.
Windows Server 2012 launched in NZ
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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microsoft
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windows server
World's first cloud-optimised operating system was launched this morning at Microsoft TechEd 2012 conference in Auckland.
SQL Server's BI features net Ministry of Health deal
Tue, 24th Jul 2012
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healthtech
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government
Ministry of Health boosts data analysis with SQL Server, enhancing hospital service pricing and analytics for New Zealand DHBs.
Not just new server monitoring solution says Chillisoft
Fri, 6th Jul 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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chillisoft
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pulse
Chillisoft unveils more than just a server monitoring tool, promising a complete system watch in NZ, extends to apps like SQL.
Learning server looks for NZ organisation for trial
Wed, 20th Jun 2012
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edutech
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
Say goodbye to forgotten software training with a German instant learning server launching in NZ, offering easy access to Microsoft Office tutorials.
Servers stretched in latest Guild Wars 2 beta
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Guild Wars 2 beta packed as 'hundreds of thousands' test the servers, sparking positive buzz. The game's unique questing and no fees impress.
Dell announces 40GB blade server switch
Fri, 27th Apr 2012
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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servers
Dell unveils a groundbreaking 40GB blade server switch, promising up to 10x better performance for BI workloads, set to revolutionise data centres.
SQL Server 2012 available now
Mon, 2nd Apr 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
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martech
Microsoft unveils SQL Server 2012, offering cutting-edge performance for handling large data sets with new tools like Power View.
Trade Me database guru to head Wellington SQL Server group
Thu, 22nd Mar 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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cloud services
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trade me
Trade Me's database lead, David Curlewis, now helms Wellington's SQL Server group, advocating for nationwide collaboration and skill-sharing.
News: Apple's quarterly results, Lion Server for home use, Macintosh birthday, and more!
Wed, 25th Jan 2012
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datacentre infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple's quarterly earnings call happened yesterday, and the results were pretty amazing (even for a company like Apple).
Gamers v developers in 1000-person FPS challenge
Tue, 17th Jan 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Swedish devs set to battle gamers in a record-breaking 1000-player FPS match, aiming to test new boundary-pushing technology.
Protecting power
Sat, 1st Oct 2011
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datacentre infrastructure
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apm
VoIP revolutionises business networks by combining voice and data. But to fully harness its potential, robust power protection, like the right UPS, is critical.
Case study: Server recovery adds up
Wed, 21st Sep 2011
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storage
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dr
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datacentre infrastructure
Strettons, a leading NZ accountancy firm, narrowly escaped disaster thanks to StorageCraft's quick server recovery solution.