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MOVE BEYOND COMPUTING BORDERS
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N this issue of Connection, we explore solutions and technologies that enable you to
move beyond the borders of traditional computing environments. Virtualization, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), and cloud computing offer the flexibility, efficiency, and manageability to redefine your IT systems and increase collaboration between your server, storage, network, and desktop teams. Learn how to choose infrastructure virtualization solutions that create a solid foundation for cloud computing and allow you to scale your initiatives at your own pace. From a performance standpoint, dig in to understand which applications are good candidates to move to the cloud. Uncover ways that you can use a virtual desktop infrastructure proof of concept to prepare for a successful VDI deployment. Discover data protection guidelines for business continuity that include mirroring, tape backup, WAN-based replication technologies, and storage virtualization. You can also learn about implementing a storage hypervisor and green data storage solutions that can help you control energy costs.
In order to make fact-based decisions,
every organization needs real world examples of successful new technology implementations. Find out how one SaaS provider achieved an efficient and scalable server infrastructure with virtualization and a Cisco Unified Computing System.
There are many benefits to a fully virtualized environment, but putting a seamless solution in place takes precise planning. PC Connection provides a wide variety of products and services to help you on your journey. Our services include Server, Storage, VDI, Network, and Microsoft Active Directory Assessments to evaluate your unique needs and help you create the right virtualization plan. We also offer a VMware View Manager Jumpstart installation service to ensure a streamlined VDI process. Read on to learn more about these
exciting technologies and services, and then give us a call to see how we can help you design, build, and deploy a virtual environment that delivers the features your users want with the ease of management your IT staff needs.
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