Dasha Bushmakin on Dec 31, 1969

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Virtualization Security 101

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 20, 2013

There are a few goals most companies have with virtualization:

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Data Centers Automation

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 19, 2013

Automation of virtual layers enable IT organization to automate the management of virtual and physical elements of its infrastructure, such as:

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Tags: Data Centers, future, Automation

Network Virtualization Definitions

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 18, 2013

Here is a list of key words that relate to virtualization. Do you see any that should be included?

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Tags: Network Virtualization

Could movable, modular data centers be the future?

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 17, 2013

With the growing trend of modular, prefabricated data centers allows organizations to expand or shrink its capacity as needed. These data center computers are configured and likely to have the cooling and power needs.

Mobile data centers also simplify operations to improve efficiency. Agencies or organizations are able to save money by avoiding the construction and engineering costs of building a physical data center.

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Tags: movable, modular data centers

The Human Cloud: Wearable Technology from Novelty to Productivity

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 16, 2013

Electronic devices are designed for both function and fashion. Data is stored and analyzed in the cloud. Users can then download these insights from the cloud anywhere and at any time.

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Tags: Cloud, Human, Wearable Technology, Novelty, Productivity

Top IT requirements

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 15, 2013

What do you see as the top business requirements to which IT should fit in? Today, organizations need a flexibility and willingness to learn new skills as technologies continue to evolve.

* Bring your own devices (BYOD).

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Tags: Virtualization, IT requirements

Unlocking the Benefits of Cloud Computing For Emerging Economies

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 14, 2013

A recent study, Unlocking the Benefits of Cloud Computing For Emerging Economies, Peter Cowhey and Michael Kleeman of UC San Diego states:

“Cloud computing can greatly strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs), thereby stimulating job creation.”

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Tags: Benefits, Cloud Computing, Emerging Economies

Tactics To Get The Most Out Of Data Centers

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 13, 2013

  1. Change management (proactive risk management and assessment)
  2. Documentation (tracking, version control)
  3. Emergency preparedness and response (emergency drills, incident management)
  4. Energy management (need to improve performance)
  5. Environmental health and safety
  6. Financial management (faster procurement, less redundancy, accurate budget forecasts, communication with C-level management).
  7. Infrastructure management (IT staff and the facilities; monitoring network, cooling and space capacity)
  8. Maintenance management (enough spare parts stored locally)
  9. Performance management (monitored and rewarded, key performance indicators).
  10. Personnel management (roles, responsibilities)
  11. Quality management (standardization)
  12. Training
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Tags: Data Centers, Tactics, Get The Most Out Of

“How Green is the Internet?”

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 12, 2013

Last week, Google hosted a conference “How Green is the Internet?” at Google’s campus in Mountain View, Calif.

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Tags: Data Centers, Green, Internet, wireless

Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) Data Center Closings 2010-2013

Posted by Dasha Bushmakin on Jun 11, 2013

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Tags: Data Center, Federal, Consolidation, Initiative, FDCCI, Data Center Closings