Michael Singer, Author at ServerWatch https://www.serverwatch.com/author/michael-singer/ ServerWatch is the leading IT resource on all things server. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:49:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 HP Tweaks Storage, Servers for Adaptive Work https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/hp-tweaks-storage-servers-for-adaptive-work/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/hp-tweaks-storage-servers-for-adaptive-work/ In a move to bring more “adaptive” qualities to data centers and grid computing, HP Wednesday introduced several new software and hardware offerings. The computer and printer maker invests in new grid storage software, new Itanium dual-processor modules and a refresh of its NonStop services contracts. To help foster business in even more server rooms, […]

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]]> Sun Refreshes Solaris 9 with GNOME https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/sun-refreshes-solaris-9-with-gnome/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/sun-refreshes-solaris-9-with-gnome/ Sun Microsystems will release its latest update to its Solaris 9 operating environment to the general public starting August 13. Sun Microsystems will release its latest update to its Solaris 9 operating environment to the general public starting August 13. Dubbed Solaris 9 8/03 to correspond with the timing of its release, the fourth update […]

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]]> Sun Beefs Up x86 Support https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/sun-beefs-up-x86-support/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/sun-beefs-up-x86-support/ Sun Microsystems Monday looked to shape its server strategy with the formation and assembly of the x86 ISV Advisory Board. Seeing the power of persuasion that fueled its Linux strategy, Sun is assembling an advisory board to help it with its non-SPARC chip policy. The x86 ISV Advisory Board is an expansion of its Linux […]

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]]> IBM Retakes Server Crown https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/ibm-retakes-server-crown/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/ibm-retakes-server-crown/ The endless story of “Who’s the top dog in server-ville?” entered a new chapter this week as new stats from IDC place IBM at the head of the pack. The company is enjoying a 30.4 percent share of the $10.6 billion worldwide server market. The report issued Friday as part of the Framingham, Mass.-based analyst […]

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]]> Intel Speeds Up Xeon ‘Prestonia’ Processor https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/intel-speeds-up-xeon-prestonia-processor/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/intel-speeds-up-xeon-prestonia-processor/ Intel Monday debuted a faster Xeon dual core processor (code-named Prestonia), which may be the last upgrade of the year for the 130-nanometer (nm) chip. At 3.20 GHz, the new dual core processor features a 1 MB cache and a 533 MHz system bus and is designed for use in general-purpose servers for Web hosting, […]

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]]> Apple Set to Unleash ‘Panther’ https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/apple-set-to-unleash-panther/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/apple-set-to-unleash-panther/ Apple Computer Thursday began final preparations for the consumer debut of its Mac OS X version 10.3, commonly referred to as “Panther.” After months of feedback, the computer maker is primed to release the latest desktop and server versions of its Macintosh operating system. The Cupertino, Calif.-based computer maker is poised to launch both a […]

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]]> Vendors Set Sights on Server Standards https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/vendors-set-sights-on-server-standards/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/vendors-set-sights-on-server-standards/ Some of the biggest names in IT are meeting this week to simplify and standardize the way customers control and manage network servers. IBM, HP, Dell, and Intel this week announced they have teamed up to develop common server hardware management standards with one goal in mind: to help customers manage their servers. The main […]

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]]> Novell Offers Liability Shield for SUSE Linux https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/novell-offers-liability-shield-for-suse-linux/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/novell-offers-liability-shield-for-suse-linux/ Novell Tuesday revealed it will indemnify customers against potential intellectual property challenges to its SUSE Linux distribution in the face of SCO Group’s copyright challenge of some parts of the Linux operating system code. Enterprise customers of the business software company will receive a ‘measure’ of protection against potential copyright challenges. The Provo, Utah-based network […]

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]]> Sun’s Server Overhaul Plays Both Sides https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/suns-server-overhaul-plays-both-sides/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/suns-server-overhaul-plays-both-sides/ After taking a beating in the IT marketplace last year, Sun Microsystems is staging a comeback with an overhaul of its hardware and software lineups. After taking a beating in the IT marketplace last year, Sun Microsystems is laying the groundwork for a comeback with an overhaul of its hardware and software lineups. On Tuesday, […]

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]]> Intel’s Xeon Headed for Bigger 64-Bit Stage https://www.serverwatch.com/guides/intels-xeon-headed-for-bigger-64-bit-stage/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.serverwatch.com/2020/09/14/intels-xeon-headed-for-bigger-64-bit-stage/ On the heels of its plans to expand 64-bit computing to its Xeon line, Intel is positioning the chipset for a bigger impact on the IT marketplace. At Intel Developer Forum Tuesday, the chipmaker confirmed Xeon extensions are on the horizon. It also started referring to Itanium as the ‘Big Iron’ replacement, and A-list Linux […]

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