Source: https://expedient.com/2012/ # Archive of posts from 2012 ![Cloud Computing: Key Considerations](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Cloud Computing: Key Considerations](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-12-31-cloud-computing-key-considerations/) ![Bryan Smith](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/bsmith.jpg) Author[Bryan Smith](#) Read Time 3 min Read Cloud Computing: Key Considerations The benefits of a private or hybrid cloud  are certainly intriguing. You receive the full access and capabilities of a private computing environment, just without the expense, hassle or maintenance responsibilities tied to owning a physical infrastructure. This, however, certainly does not mean that you can just choose any available cloud computing solution. There... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-12-31-cloud-computing-key-considerations/) ![Understanding the Cloud: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Understanding the Cloud: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-12-26-understanding-the-cloud-saas-paas-iaas/) ![AJ Kuftic](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/kuftic-aj.jpg) Author[AJ Kuftic](#) Read Time 2 min Read Understanding the Cloud Stack: SaaS, PaaS, IaaS Chances are you have heard the terms Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). While some may use these terms interchangeably when referring to the cloud, the truth is that each service is part of a much larger cloud computing stack. Characteristics... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-12-26-understanding-the-cloud-saas-paas-iaas/) ![Data Center Options: To Build or To Buy, That is the question](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Data Center Options: To Build or To Buy, That is the question](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-12-20-data-center-options-to-build-or-to-buy-that-is-the-question/) ![Bryan Smith](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/bsmith.jpg) Author[Bryan Smith](#) Read Time 3 min Read Data Center Options - Should I Build or Buy? For any growing and thriving organization, having enough data center space to match expanding computing needs is paramount. But what happens when demand begins to outpace supply? Should you build or add on to your current data center? Or should you buy and rent from a data center provider, and hold... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-12-20-data-center-options-to-build-or-to-buy-that-is-the-question/) ![Public, Private, or Hybrid | Cloud Computing Video](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Public, Private, or Hybrid | Cloud Computing Video](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-11-29-public-private-or-hybrid-cloud-computing-video/) ![Ken Hill](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ken-hill.jpg) Author[Ken Hill](#) Read Time 2 min Read Public, Private or Hybrid: Latest Video Explains the Difference The concept behind cloud computing seems simple enough. In the most basic sense, the cloud allows businesses to increase their computing capacities and capabilities without investing in additional hardware. Things, however, begin to become a little more complicated as you take a deeper dive into the full breadth of offerings... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-11-29-public-private-or-hybrid-cloud-computing-video/) ![Burstable Virtual Colocation | Variable Memory](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Burstable Virtual Colocation | Variable Memory](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-11-28-burstable-virtual-colocation-variable-memory/) ![Ken Hill](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ken-hill.jpg) Author[Ken Hill](#) Read Time 2 min Read Burstable Virtual Colocation A variable memory offering for true cloud usage with enterprise performance Ideal for customers with experience managing VMware virtual environments but who wish to eliminate the maintenance costs and issues associated with hosting their infrastructure in house, virtual colocation allows you to host your network, server and storage in a virtual environment. Drawing from a... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-11-28-burstable-virtual-colocation-variable-memory/) ![Virtualization and Cloud Computing Trends Help CIOs Expand and Save](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Virtualization and Cloud Computing Trends Help CIOs Expand and Save](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-11-07-virtualization-and-cloud-computing-trends-help-cios-expand-and-save/) ![Bryan Smith](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/bsmith.jpg) Author[Bryan Smith](#) Read Time 3 min Read How Virtualization and Cloud Computing Trends are Helping CIOs Expand and Save Stabilizing your budget spending does not have to lead to stagnation in terms of developing your IT network and improving data availability efficiencies. And while it may seem like a contradiction in terms, CIOs and IT managers are proving that they can cut costs and streamline their... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-11-07-virtualization-and-cloud-computing-trends-help-cios-expand-and-save/) ![How Much Does Downtime Really Cost?](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [How Much Does Downtime Really Cost?](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-10-26-how-much-does-downtime-really-cost/) ![Jonathan Rosenson](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/jon-rosenson.jpg) Author[Jonathan Rosenson](#) Read Time 3 min Read Calculating the Cost of Downtime The term “disaster recovery planning” is unfairly misleading. Because of the inclusion of the word “disaster,” the phrase tends to invoke imagery that is tied to events of epic proportion – things like, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes. However, in the IT landscape, disasters are defined with a little more subtlety. Small scale events... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-10-26-how-much-does-downtime-really-cost/) ![Why Are Enterprises Choosing the Private Cloud?](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Why Are Enterprises Choosing the Private Cloud?](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-10-10-why-enterprises-choose-the-private-cloud/) ![Jonathan Rosenson](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/jon-rosenson.jpg) Author[Jonathan Rosenson](#) Read Time 3 min Read Three Concrete Reasons Why Enterprises are Choosing the Cloud The cloud computing marketplace is growing – and at a pretty impressive rate: While a recent Gartner study indicates that more than one-third of IT organizations have already implemented a private cloud computing solution, it’s important to note that this upsurge in adoption is not relegated solely to the tech... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-10-10-why-enterprises-choose-the-private-cloud/) ![You, Me, and a White Board: Evaluating Your Network Performance](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [You, Me, and a White Board: Evaluating Your Network Performance](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-09-25-you-me-and-a-white-board-evaluating-your-network-performance-2/) ![Expedient](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/explogo.png) Author[Expedient](#) Read Time 2 min Read Has Your IT Network Reached Its Capacity? Is your IT system benefiting from the highest levels of security, redundancy, and reliability? Are budget constraints or a lack of time and resources preventing you from expanding your network to match your ever-evolving business needs? Are you protected in the event of unplanned downtime, slow site performance and natural disasters? The... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-09-25-you-me-and-a-white-board-evaluating-your-network-performance-2/) ![Cloud Computing Trends: The Future is Bright](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Cloud Computing Trends: The Future is Bright](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-09-19-cloud-computing-trends-the-future-is-bright/) ![AJ Kuftic](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/kuftic-aj.jpg) Author[AJ Kuftic](#) Read Time 2 min Read In a relatively short period of time, cloud computing has had a major impact on the technological landscape. Since Information Systems Professor Ramnath Chellappa first coined the phrase back in 1997, the cloud computing industry has taken off, seemingly overnight. Within this first decade and a half since the cloud has gone mainstream, businesses and individuals have been attracted... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-09-19-cloud-computing-trends-the-future-is-bright/) ![Data Center Tips: 4 Ways to Improve Data Availability](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Data Center Tips: 4 Ways to Improve Data Availability](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-08-31-data-center-tips-4-ways-to-improve-data-availability/) ![Devon Cole](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/devon-cole.jpg) Author[Devon Cole](#) Read Time 2 min Read Four ways to Improve Data Availability In today’s modern business landscape, your customers expect instant answers and immediate turn-around times. And, you cannot let things like remote locations and system interruptions prevent you from delivering. The following four tips offer insights on improving data availability, which will ultimately help you better deliver on your promises to your customers: •... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-08-31-data-center-tips-4-ways-to-improve-data-availability/) ![Cloud Computing Checklist: What to Ask Potential Providers](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Cloud Computing Checklist: What to Ask Potential Providers](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-08-27-cloud-computing-checklist-what-to-ask-potential-providers/) ![Brent Meadows](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/brent-meadows.jpg) Author[Brent Meadows](#) Read Time 3 min Read Six Questions to Ask Prospective Cloud Providers Searching for a cloud computing solution? The reality is that accomplishing this may be a little trickier then you suspect. As the cloud storage revolution has exploded, a myriad of cloud computing providers have sprung into being, each offering services that vary greatly Finding the cloud solution to match YOUR needs... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-08-27-cloud-computing-checklist-what-to-ask-potential-providers/) ![Data Center Trends: Has Virtualization Been Your Top Priority?](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Data Center Trends: Has Virtualization Been Your Top Priority?](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-08-17-data-center-trends-has-virtualization-been-your-top-priority/) ![Expedient](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/explogo.png) Author[Expedient](#) Read Time 2 min Read Has Virtualization Been Your Top Priority This Year? At the beginning of this year, the research firm of IDC released the results of a survey in which CIOs of major corporation were asked to name their top three IT priorities for 2012. So what stood atop that list? Virtualization of course. When asked to pick their... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-08-17-data-center-trends-has-virtualization-been-your-top-priority/) ![Cloud Computing Solution | Expedient Silver Lining](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Cloud Computing Solution | Expedient Silver Lining](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-08-06-cloud-computing-solution-expedient-silver-lining/) ![Brent Meadows](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/brent-meadows.jpg) Author[Brent Meadows](#) Read Time 2 min Read A Sneak Peak at the Future of Cloud Computing: The Expedient Silver Lining Every cloud has a “Silver Lining.” And the Expedient cloud is certainly no exception. While our current cloud computing solutions have always been designed to offer you a cost effective and flexible way to expand and scale your IT resources, Expedient recognizes there is always room... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-08-06-cloud-computing-solution-expedient-silver-lining/) ![Forecasting the Future of Cloud Computing](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Forecasting the Future of Cloud Computing](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-07-24-forecasting-the-future-of-cloud-computing/) ![Brent Meadows](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/brent-meadows.jpg) Author[Brent Meadows](#) Read Time 2 min Read While cloud computing as a Buzz Word has been floating around the industry for a number of years, its popularity has really begun to snowball within the last 12 to 24 months. And as this recognition grows, companies around the globe are beginning to recognize the cloud as a fast, easy and inexpensive way to share and store information and... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-07-24-forecasting-the-future-of-cloud-computing/) ![Managed Data Services | Demanding the White Glove Treatment](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Managed Data Services | Demanding the White Glove Treatment](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-07-18-managed-data-services-demanding-the-white-glove-treatment/) ![Kristin Puzon](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/kristin-puzon.jpg) Author[Kristin Puzon](#) Read Time 2 min Read Are Your Getting the White Glove Treatment? Most data center and managed services providers offer the promise of an always available computing environment. But keep in mind, the operative word in that above sentence is promise. And unless that promise is backed by a dedicated and knowledgeable team of analysts, engineers and support staff, you may find those solutions... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-07-18-managed-data-services-demanding-the-white-glove-treatment/) ![IT Buzzwords | Cloud Computing: You Use It, But Do You Understand It?](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [IT Buzzwords | Cloud Computing: You Use It, But Do You Understand It?](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-07-02-it-buzzwords-cloud-computing-you-use-it-but-do-you-understand-it/) ![Brent Meadows](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/brent-meadows.jpg) Author[Brent Meadows](#) Read Time 2 min Read Cloud Computing: You Use It, But Do You Understand It? Having a hard time understanding exactly what cloud computing is? Well, don’t worry – you are not alone. According to an article by the Global Language Monitor (GLM), the term Cloud Computing ranks second on a list of the decade’s most confusing technical buzzwords that people use... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-07-02-it-buzzwords-cloud-computing-you-use-it-but-do-you-understand-it/) ![Just How Safe is Your Data?](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Just How Safe is Your Data?](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-06-25-just-how-safe-is-your-data/) ![Anthony Estelle](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/anthony-estelle.jpg) Author[Anthony Estelle](#) Read Time 2 min Read Just how important is a reliable and continually tested business continuity plan to the success of your business. Well consider this: 93% of companies that experience a major data loss go out of business within five years1 Medium sized businesses (101-1000) experience an average of 140 hours of  downtime every year – with an average loss in revenue of... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-06-25-just-how-safe-is-your-data/) ![Private, Public, Hybrid: Which Cloud is Right For You?](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Private, Public, Hybrid: Which Cloud is Right For You?](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-06-13-private-public-hybrid-which-cloud-is-right-for-you/) ![Brent Meadows](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/brent-meadows.jpg) Author[Brent Meadows](#) Read Time 2 min Read It seems obvious enough: The cloud is a great option for company’s looking for cost-effective, flexible ways to expand and scale their IT resources and service options. But how do you know which cloud is right for you? With public and private, and even hybrid and colocation solutions available, how do you wade through all the options and select the... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-06-13-private-public-hybrid-which-cloud-is-right-for-you/) ![Don’t Become an IT Disaster Headline!](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Don’t Become an IT Disaster Headline!](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-05-22-dont-become-an-it-disaster-headline/) ![Kristin Puzon](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/kristin-puzon.jpg) Author[Kristin Puzon](#) Read Time 2 min Read Recently, many organizations have been in the headlines for IT failures. From large scaled natural disasters to smaller, more locally defined power outages and network failures, a loss of data and interruption to daily business operations can cost an organization dearly. Just how much can an IT system failure affect the stability of a business? • According to an... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-05-22-dont-become-an-it-disaster-headline/) ![Today’s Cloud: It’s All About Increasing Data Availability](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Today’s Cloud: It’s All About Increasing Data Availability](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-05-16-todays-cloud-its-all-about-increasing-data-availability-2/) ![Kristin Puzon](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/kristin-puzon.jpg) Author[Kristin Puzon](#) Read Time 2 min Read Everywhere you look these days, cloud computing solutions are being parceled out. Simply run a Google search for the term “cloud computing services,” and you will be inundated by an array of websites, blog posts and infographics – all touting the cost saving and IT system enhancing advantages that the Cloud has to offer. Unfortunately, this same internet search... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-05-16-todays-cloud-its-all-about-increasing-data-availability-2/) ![Cleveland's Expanded Data Center Unveiled at May 10th Open House](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Cleveland's Expanded Data Center Unveiled at May 10th Open House](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-05-11-clevelands-expanded-data-center-unveiled-at-may-10th-open-house/) ![Kristin Puzon](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/kristin-puzon.jpg) Author[Kristin Puzon](#) Read Time 2 min Read More than 100 companies joined us at our Garfield Heights facility on May 10th. We really enjoy hosting these exclusive, one-time only, Open House events as it give the community the opportunity to take a tour of a world class data center and learn about compelling new trends in the data center and managed hosting industry.  We always welcome tours... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-05-11-clevelands-expanded-data-center-unveiled-at-may-10th-open-house/) ![From the Potatoes to the Operating System - Expedient Manages Everything](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [From the Potatoes to the Operating System - Expedient Manages Everything](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-19-from-the-potatoes-to-the-operating-system-expedient-manages-everything/) ![Kristin Puzon](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/kristin-puzon.jpg) Author[Kristin Puzon](#) Read Time 2 min Read The average American consumes more than 140 pounds of potatoes each year. But did you know that this popular side dish can also serve double duty as a battery. In fact, with enough potatoes you could power just about anything: 600,000 potatoes are capable of powering one 60 watt light bulb 3,300,000 can power one server 26,400,000,000,000 could power... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-19-from-the-potatoes-to-the-operating-system-expedient-manages-everything/) ![How Experienced Companies Utilize Virtual Colocation](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [How Experienced Companies Utilize Virtual Colocation](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-11-how-experienced-companies-utilize-virtual-colocation/) ![Expedient](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/explogo.png) Author[Expedient](#) Read Time 2 min Read Why are companies experienced with VMware turning to virtual colocation?  Well, consider this: The problem many growing companies face is allocating resources to match their growing IT needs. Yes, it is important to have an infrastructure in place capable of supporting your services, products and customers. However for small to large companies, the challenge of allocating resources... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-11-how-experienced-companies-utilize-virtual-colocation/) ![Cloud Computing: Public vs. Private Cloud Solutions](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Cloud Computing: Public vs. Private Cloud Solutions](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-04-cloud-computing-public-vs-private-cloud-solutions/) ![Brent Meadows](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/brent-meadows.jpg) Author[Brent Meadows](#) Read Time 3 min Read For most companies, the question surrounding cloud computing does not come down to its advantages. In truth, there is little doubt that cloud computing services are a cost effective solution, allowing companies to expand their data capacity and system capabilities without investing in their overall infrastructure. When it comes to cloud services, the question invariably turns to... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-04-04-cloud-computing-public-vs-private-cloud-solutions/) ![Simple Benefits of IT Management](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Simple Benefits of IT Management](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-28-simple-benefits-of-it-management/) ![Sam Larkin]() Author[Sam Larkin](#) Read Time 2 min Read Are your companies growing IT needs outpacing your current company resources? Are you struggling with the fine balance of keeping operating costs manageable while simultaneously meeting your customer demand and an ever-changing business environment? In truth, in today’s rapidly changing business landscape, companies and organizations must ensure that their Information Technology Services continue to offer high... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-28-simple-benefits-of-it-management/) ![Avoid Operational Data Disruptions | Business Continuity](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Avoid Operational Data Disruptions | Business Continuity](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-22-avoid-operational-data-disruptions-business-continuity/) ![Anthony Estelle](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/anthony-estelle.jpg) Author[Anthony Estelle](#) Read Time 2 min Read How to Avoid Operational Data Disruptions Does your company have a data disaster and recovery plan in place? Well believe it or not, if you answered “Yes,” you may actually be in the minority. According to DRPlanning.org, at least half (but probably more) of all US corporations do not undertake disaster recovery planning. This fact becomes... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-22-avoid-operational-data-disruptions-business-continuity/) ![Early Reviews of New Dell PowerEdge 12G Family of Servers](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Early Reviews of New Dell PowerEdge 12G Family of Servers](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-15-early-reviews-of-new-dell-poweredge-12g-family-of-servers/) ![Sam Larkin]() Author[Sam Larkin](#) Read Time 2 min Read As noted during a recent unveiling of the Dell™ PowerEdgeTM 12G family of servers this past February, Dell’s new server line has been updated with Intel’s Xeon E5 processors, more system management and the ability to use a Dell-developed PCI e-linked flash storage and cache system. Prior to release Expedient was offered a look at the new line by running... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-15-early-reviews-of-new-dell-poweredge-12g-family-of-servers/) ![Managing Virtual Servers](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Managing Virtual Servers](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-08-managing-virtual-servers/) ![Sam Larkin]() Author[Sam Larkin](#) Read Time 2 min Read Server virtualization management has become an effective solution for many companies, allowing them to increase the capabilities and efficiencies of their current networks, all without incurring a corresponding increase in expense. Unfortunately, these solutions are not always without their drawbacks. If your company does not have a dedicated staff of internal experts focused on deploying and... [Read Article](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-08-managing-virtual-servers/) ![Three Myths about Cloud Computing](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/ph_blogPost.png) ## [Three Myths about Cloud Computing](/knowledgebase/blog/2012-03-01-three-myths-about-cloud-computing/) ![Bryan Smith](https://res.cloudinary.com/dvlpy3tua/image/upload/fl_sanitize/uploads/bsmith.jpg) Author[Bryan Smith](#) Read Time 2 min Read The term cloud computing gets thrown around a lot these days. As companies look for innovative, sustainable solutions designed to streamline their information resources, new vendors are racing to the cloud computing market, hoping to cash in. Invariably, all this competition is bound to create a little confusion. As you might expect from any new technology, the... 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