Dell joins Microsoft, Novell in Linux collaboration; Is security an afterthought in virtual environments?

Data Center News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Server Technology, Inc Smart Load Shedding Ensures Uptime Server Technology offers the ability to automatically manage cabinet power distribution units power outlets based on key operating parameters which include temperature, in-feed load current & UPS power status. This Smart Load Shedding feature ensures uptime with longer operational life of critical devices. Network World's Data Center News Alert, 05/08/07 Dell joins Microsoft, Novell in Linux collaboration, 05/07/07:  Dell is backing the Windows-Linux partnership set up by Microsoft and Novell. As part of the deal, Dell will buy Suse Linux Enterprise Server certificates from Microsoft for corporate customers that are not already using Linux, the computer maker said Monday. From servers to storage: Virtualization saves It's touted as one of the fastest and easiest ways to better manage and control your infrastructure. Download this guide today and see how network IT execs are making virtualization pay off in the real world; discover the 8 virtualization gotchas you need to know; and much more. Click here to download. GlobalScape adds ad-hoc, security features to file exchange server, 05/08/07:  GlobalScape on Tuesday announced a module for its file transfer server that lets customers grant business partners temporary access to the server without having to set up FTP accounts. Is security an afterthought in virtual environments?, 04/30/07:  By all accounts, virtualization technology is fast moving beyond its traditional test and development strongholds and into production environments. While most IT professionals I talk to say really critical and power-hungry business applications such as databases likely won’t move into the virtual world soon, many other really important workloads are.

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