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Microsoft Releases SP1 for Exchange Server 2007
(News) The first service pack for Exchange Server 2007 fixes software bugs and adds some new features to make the product more stable and useful for business customers.
(News) The first service pack for Exchange Server 2007 fixes software bugs and adds some new features to make the product more stable and useful for business customers.
Sun's launches first x86 quad-core servers
(News) Adding spark to its Sun Fire line on servers, Sun Microsystems Inc. is expected to announced its first x86-based quad-core systems Tuesday .
(News) Adding spark to its Sun Fire line on servers, Sun Microsystems Inc. is expected to announced its first x86-based quad-core systems Tuesday .
Tigerton, Barcelona to 'reinvigorate' high-end server market
(News) Newly released processors from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Intel Corp.will reinvigorate the market for high-end servers, according to one server analyst.
(News) Newly released processors from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. and Intel Corp.will reinvigorate the market for high-end servers, according to one server analyst.
AMD seeks server rebound with Barcelona
(News) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. hopes to seize a larger share of the server chip market from its rival Intel Corp. on Monday when it launches the Barcelona quad-core processor.
(News) Advanced Micro Devices Inc. hopes to seize a larger share of the server chip market from its rival Intel Corp. on Monday when it launches the Barcelona quad-core processor.
Hands-On: HP MediaSmart Home Server
(News) HP and Microsoft combine forces to deliver some user-friendly features that take this early Windows Home Server box beyond mere network-attached storage.
(News) HP and Microsoft combine forces to deliver some user-friendly features that take this early Windows Home Server box beyond mere network-attached storage.
Apache losing ground says another survey
(News) More evidence is emerging that Apache is suffering against Redmond, after a survey revealed that Microsoft's Internet Information Services Web server is outserving Apache on Fortune 1000 websites.
(News) More evidence is emerging that Apache is suffering against Redmond, after a survey revealed that Microsoft's Internet Information Services Web server is outserving Apache on Fortune 1000 websites.
Polycom to reveal multimedia app server
(News) A decade ago, Polycom Inc. released its ReadiVoice audio conferencing solution, which enabled service providers to more easily offer voice conferencing to customers.
(News) A decade ago, Polycom Inc. released its ReadiVoice audio conferencing solution, which enabled service providers to more easily offer voice conferencing to customers.
IBM switching its server data centers to mainframes
(News) IBM Corp. is replacing 3,900 servers in its own data centers with 30 mainframe computers to save energy and to show that the mainframe is still very much alive.
(News) IBM Corp. is replacing 3,900 servers in its own data centers with 30 mainframe computers to save energy and to show that the mainframe is still very much alive.
Intel backs specification for low-cost blade servers
(News) Intel Corp. expects a draft specification for blade servers to help vendors cut their development costs and push the space-saving systems into new markets.
(News) Intel Corp. expects a draft specification for blade servers to help vendors cut their development costs and push the space-saving systems into new markets.
Intel network chips get up to speed
(News) Intel Corp. later this year will help server network interfaces take advantage of the major recent advances in data centers: multiprocessor systems, multicore processors and virtualization.
(News) Intel Corp. later this year will help server network interfaces take advantage of the major recent advances in data centers: multiprocessor systems, multicore processors and virtualization.
Novell to release SMB workgroup suite by September
(News) Novell Inc. will release its first desktop-and-server suite for small businesses in September, an offering clearly aimed at taking market share from rival and sometime partner Microsoft Corp.
(News) Novell Inc. will release its first desktop-and-server suite for small businesses in September, an offering clearly aimed at taking market share from rival and sometime partner Microsoft Corp.
IBM offers blade server for the little guy
(News) IBM Corp. is adding to its blade server line with an upcoming model targeted at small-to-medium-sized businesses.
(News) IBM Corp. is adding to its blade server line with an upcoming model targeted at small-to-medium-sized businesses.
Microsoft clarifies virtualization licensing -- for now
(News) Microsoft Corp. has released a white paper clarifying how licensing for its current version of Windows Server works when paired with virtualization software. However, customers may face a whole new set of licensing rules once the next version, Windows Server 2008, is released later this year.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has released a white paper clarifying how licensing for its current version of Windows Server works when paired with virtualization software. However, customers may face a whole new set of licensing rules once the next version, Windows Server 2008, is released later this year.
Apple unveils new Leopard Server features
(News) The user version of Mac OS X v10.5 "Leopard" took center stage during Apple CEO Steve Jobs' keynote address to developers at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) but it wasn't the only news. Apple also revealed new features of Mac OS X v10.5 Server, or [Leopard Server]. It's coming in October and will cost US$499 for a 10-user license or $999 for an unlimited-user license.
(News) The user version of Mac OS X v10.5 "Leopard" took center stage during Apple CEO Steve Jobs' keynote address to developers at this week's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) but it wasn't the only news. Apple also revealed new features of Mac OS X v10.5 Server, or [Leopard Server]. It's coming in October and will cost US$499 for a 10-user license or $999 for an unlimited-user license.
Sun launches first blades from new Intel deal
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is reaching for a larger share of the blade server market with Wednesday's launch of new models, including the first-ever Sun blades from its new alliance with chip maker Intel Corp.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is reaching for a larger share of the blade server market with Wednesday's launch of new models, including the first-ever Sun blades from its new alliance with chip maker Intel Corp.
IBM hints at blade servers for small firms
(News) IBM said Thursday that it plans to build a blade server system for small to medium-sized businesses (SMB). For IBM, that means customers with fewer than 1,000 employees.
(News) IBM said Thursday that it plans to build a blade server system for small to medium-sized businesses (SMB). For IBM, that means customers with fewer than 1,000 employees.
Sun partners with Ericsson on Java platform
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is collaborating with Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson to support development of Java-based server applications that can run on wireless networks. The announcement was made at the JavaOne 2007 conference Tuesday in San Francisco.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. is collaborating with Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson to support development of Java-based server applications that can run on wireless networks. The announcement was made at the JavaOne 2007 conference Tuesday in San Francisco.
IBM plans to create SMB blade bundles
(News) IBM Corp. intends to make its blade servers more attractive to small to midsize business (SMB) customers and help its business partners target those users.
(News) IBM Corp. intends to make its blade servers more attractive to small to midsize business (SMB) customers and help its business partners target those users.
Microsoft releases first Longhorn public beta
(News) Microsoft Corp. is posting the final beta and first publicly available and feature-complete version of Windows Server "Longhorn," marking the final time the product will be available for testing and feedback before the long-awaited server update is available later this year.
(News) Microsoft Corp. is posting the final beta and first publicly available and feature-complete version of Windows Server "Longhorn," marking the final time the product will be available for testing and feedback before the long-awaited server update is available later this year.
Microsoft teams with Unisys for free Exchange trial
(News) Microsoft Corp. has partnered with Unisys Corp. to offer a free trial of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 that enables enterprise customers to evaluate the software's e-mail, calendaring and unified-messaging features.
(News) Microsoft Corp. has partnered with Unisys Corp. to offer a free trial of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 that enables enterprise customers to evaluate the software's e-mail, calendaring and unified-messaging features.
Sun, Fujitsu and Hitachi freshen server lines
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. and Fujitsu Ltd. are introducing new servers Tuesday that they jointly developed, while another server maker, Hitachi Ltd., is unveiling new blade servers. They each aim to address buyers' dual needs for computing power and energy efficiency.
(News) Sun Microsystems Inc. and Fujitsu Ltd. are introducing new servers Tuesday that they jointly developed, while another server maker, Hitachi Ltd., is unveiling new blade servers. They each aim to address buyers' dual needs for computing power and energy efficiency.
Microsoft to release VOIP server beta on Monday
(News) Microsoft Corp. will open up beta versions of its unified communications server and client software to the public for download on Monday, a senior company executive said Wednesday.
(News) Microsoft Corp. will open up beta versions of its unified communications server and client software to the public for download on Monday, a senior company executive said Wednesday.
IDC: Changes afoot in the x86 server market
(News) Shipments of servers powered by x86 processors will not grow as fast as previously forecasted, but x86 will remain the dominant chip design, IDC said in a report Tuesday.
(News) Shipments of servers powered by x86 processors will not grow as fast as previously forecasted, but x86 will remain the dominant chip design, IDC said in a report Tuesday.
Tyan packs AMD chips into latest Typhoon
(News) Tyan Computer Corp. has expanded its line of powerful Tyan PSC workgroup servers, more commonly known by the name Typhoon, with the addition of a model based on processors from Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
(News) Tyan Computer Corp. has expanded its line of powerful Tyan PSC workgroup servers, more commonly known by the name Typhoon, with the addition of a model based on processors from Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
Data centers breathe easier with less oxygen
(News) As data centers become hotter and more dense with servers, a greater chance for fire exists. But there's equipment on the market that applies a well-known method of halting fire: starving it of oxygen.
(News) As data centers become hotter and more dense with servers, a greater chance for fire exists. But there's equipment on the market that applies a well-known method of halting fire: starving it of oxygen.
IBM tries to make computing clusters easier
(News) It may be too early to talk plug-and-play but IBM Corp. believes it can help businesses of all sizes easily cluster their servers to handle intensive computing workloads.
(News) It may be too early to talk plug-and-play but IBM Corp. believes it can help businesses of all sizes easily cluster their servers to handle intensive computing workloads.
Sun, Intel Announce Alliance
(News) Companies plan to optimize Solaris OS on Intel processors, conduct joint R&D.
(News) Companies plan to optimize Solaris OS on Intel processors, conduct joint R&D.
Fujitsu Readies Nocona-Based Servers
(news) Systems will use 64-bit version of Intel's Xeon processor.
(news) Systems will use 64-bit version of Intel's Xeon processor.
Sun, Dell Lead Server Sales
(news) Low-cost Linux and Windows servers are outselling Unix models, Gartner analysts say.
(news) Low-cost Linux and Windows servers are outselling Unix models, Gartner analysts say.
WorldBench 5.0 Publishing Guidelines
(resource) Rules for companies and individuals for publishing WorldBench test results and scores.
(resource) Rules for companies and individuals for publishing WorldBench test results and scores.
USB Server Shares Peripherals
(reviews) Keyspan's product lets you quickly set up printers, scanners, and other devices on your network.
(reviews) Keyspan's product lets you quickly set up printers, scanners, and other devices on your network.
Server Has So-So Services
(reviews) Device permits convenient backups and remote access, yet omits other features.
(reviews) Device permits convenient backups and remote access, yet omits other features.
Axentra Unveils Personal Server
(news) Via-powered Rumba shares basic services for small offices, homes.
(news) Via-powered Rumba shares basic services for small offices, homes.
MicronPC Revamps NetFrame Server
(news) PC maker targets midsize and niche businesses with customer-configurable server line.
(news) PC maker targets midsize and niche businesses with customer-configurable server line.
Toshiba Ships Easy Internet Server Appliance
(news) Magnia SG10 offers browser-based setup and offsite services for simpler operation.
(news) Magnia SG10 offers browser-based setup and offsite services for simpler operation.
Toshiba Serves Up a Small-Biz Appliance
(news) Notebook giant plans simple server package for businesses small and smaller.
(news) Notebook giant plans simple server package for businesses small and smaller.
Add Network Storage in Minutes
(reviews) Grow the storage on your network by 60GB instantly, with Quantum's Snap Server 2000.
(reviews) Grow the storage on your network by 60GB instantly, with Quantum's Snap Server 2000.