An Internet-performance comparison of three smart TVs We tested the Internet performance of three smart TVs, the Sony Internet TV, Samsung 8000, and LG 6500, in the following areas: Web browser performance, Web browser compatibility, and Flash video performance.
Video: Dell PowerEdge R815 servers with the AMD Opteron 6200 Series processors: Data protection with full disk encryption This video discusses the advantages of full disk encryption and the database performance and processor utilization of the Dell-AMD solution while running FDE using AES-NI.
Server performance with full disk encryption: The Dell-AMD advantage We tested the AMD Opteron processor Model 6276-powered Dell PowerEdge R815 server to measure the impact of full disk encryption using AES-NI on both database performance and processor utilization.
Server virtualization using the Dell 2-2-1 solution What advantages does server virtualization using the Dell 2-2-1 solution bring to the growing small business, and how easy is it to set up and to manage? We answer these questions in a series of documents: a benefits study and video, performance report configuration guide, manageability study, and a TCO study.
End-to-end solution: Benefits of migrating from an IBM POWER5+ processor-based server to an Intel Xeon processor E7-4870 based server Can industry-standard Intel-powered servers deliver better performance while using fewer resources than your current IBM Power5+ processor-powered servers, while saving you money? To answer this question, we ran a custom workload built on a leading Java-based benchmark, testing the end-to-end performance and energy usage of an Intel processor-based server and an IBM processor-based server.
Server power calculator analysis: Cisco UCS power calculator and HP Power Advisor We looked at server power estimates provided by Cisco and HP power calculators, and compared the calculated peak power usage to the actual power the servers used.
Cisco UCS B230 Blade Server: uncompromised virtual desktop performance We tested the number of VMware View 5 virtual desktops that a Cisco UCS B230 M2 Blade Server running VMware vSphere 5 could support.
Desktop virtualization with VMware View 5.0 compared to View 4.6 We compared the desktop virtualization performance of VMware View 5.0 and VMware View 4.6 in restricted bandwidth conditions.
Deploying the QLogic QME8242-k Converged Network Adapter within Dell PowerEdge M710 blade servers This guide explains how to converge Ethernet and Fibre Channel (FC) networks for data center deployment with both network types flowing through the same physical connection. We describe a simple network configuration containing a LAN connection and a SAN connection to preconfigured storage.
Intel Xeon processor-based servers and VMware vSphere 5.0: One server, 4 business-critical database applications Can industry-standard Intel-architecture servers deliver the necessary performance to consolidate your large business-critical database applications via virtualization? To answer this question, we ran four 200GB database applications, each in its own virtual machine created using VMware vSphere 5.0, simultaneously on a four-socket Intel Xeon processor E7-4870-based server.
Intel Xeon processor-based servers and VMware vSphere 5.0: One server, 12 business-critical database applications Can industry-standard Intel-architecture servers deliver the necessary performance to consolidate your business-critical database applications via virtualization? To answer this question, we ran 12 80GB database applications, each in its own virtual machine created using VMware vSphere 5.0, simultaneously on a four-socket Intel Xeon processor E7-4870-based server.
Durability and battery life of Dell Latitude laptops We compared the durability and battery life of the Dell Latitude E5420 and Dell Latitude E6420 against competing systems from HP and Lenovo.
Advantages of Dell and Intel performance and security features Can companies protect confidential data on notebook systems through encryption and still enjoy excellent performance? To answer this question, we tested an endpoint security solution on a Dell Latitude E6520 notebook with a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, a solution that includes both hardware- and software-based performance and security features.
Advantages of Dell and Intel performance and security features for government workers Can government organizations protect confidential data on notebook systems through encryption and still enjoy excellent performance? To answer this question, we tested an endpoint security solution on a Dell Latitude E6520 notebook with a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, a solution that includes both hardware- and software-based performance and security features.
Advantages of Dell and Intel performance and security features for healthcare providers Can healthcare providers protect confidential data on notebook systems through encryption and still enjoy excellent performance? To answer this question, we tested an endpoint security solution on a Dell Latitude E6520 notebook with a 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, a solution that includes both hardware- and software-based performance and security features.
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The real art of benchmarking”: Real world, real science, real time, real money – Bill believes that the real art of benchmarking is balance.
Workstation productivity with the dual-processor Lenovo ThinkStation D20 This video compares the performance of a single-processor Lenovo ThinkStation S20 and a dual-processor Lenovo ThinkStation D20 while rendering images using the CAD software CATIA V5.
Workstation productivity with the dual-processor Lenovo ThinkStation D20 using CATIA V6 This report compares the performance of a single-processor Lenovo ThinkStation S20 and a dual-processor Lenovo ThinkStation D20 while rendering images using the CAD software CATIA V6.
Workstation productivity with the dual-processor Lenovo ThinkStation D20 This report compares the performance of a single-processor Lenovo ThinkStation S20 and a dual-processor Lenovo ThinkStation D20 while rendering images using the CAD software CATIA V5.
Medical practice IT: Upgrading to Dell OptiPlex 980 to save time How much time can a medical practice save by upgrading from a 3- to 5-year-old desktop system to the current Dell OptiPlex 980 with the Intel Core i5 processor? To find out, we measured the response time of both on scenarios involving tasks commonly performed in medical offices.
Deployment of Dell M-Series blade switches in a Cisco Catalyst Network We show the ease with which you can deploy Dell M-Series blade switches in a Cisco Catalyst network by presenting the necessary steps for deployment.
How to deploy the Dell M8024 family of switches in a Cisco Nexus network We show the ease with which you can deploy Dell PowerConnect M8024 switches in a Cisco Nexus network by presenting the necessary steps for deployment.
PT is working with Dell to create a series of Deployment Guides outlining our recommended approach for implementing a tested and validated solution for SQL Server in a variety of environments. PT is performing hands-on testing and research and drawing on real-world experiences to document best practices and help systems administrators and database administrators simplify operations and take full advantage of the software’s features.
Consolidation via Microsoft's Hyper-V
Consolidating multiple SQL Server systems onto Dell PowerEdge R610 servers using Microsoft’s Hyper-V
Consolidating SQL Server 2000 databases onto Dell PowerEdge R610 using Microsoft’s Hyper-V
Consolidating SQL Server 2000 onto Dell PowerEdge R900 and PowerEdge R905 using Microsoft’s Hyper-V
Consolidating SQL Server 2005 onto Dell PowerEdge R900 and PowerEdge R905 using Microsoft’s Hyper-V
Consolidating SQL Server 2008 onto Dell PowerEdge R900 and PowerEdge R905 using Microsoft’s Hyper-V
Consolidation via multiple SQL Server instances
Consolidating SQL Server databases from Dell PowerEdge 2650 servers to a Dell PowerEdge 2950 server
Migrating your legacy IBM database environment to the latest Oracle technologies: Moving to Oracle Linux with Oracle Database 11g from IBM AIX with DB2 on an IBM Power System We Review the approach that we recommend for planning and implementing the migration of applications on an IBM Power System running AIX to Oracle’s Sun Fire X4800 Server with the Intel Xeon Processor 7560 running Oracle Linux 5.5 Operating System (OEL 5.5).
TCO comparison: Four-processor Dell and Sun servers We compare the total cost of ownership and performance results of the Dell PowerEdge R910 server with the Sun SPARC Enterprise T5440 server.
VIDEO: Planning the move from SPARC Solaris to Dell PowerEdge R910 or R810 with Intel Xeon processors and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
This video guide discusses key topics that any migration plan should address. (available in Flash Video and Windows Media Video formats)
UCS Blades Deploy 47% Faster with 67% Fewer Steps vs. HP We compared blade server deployment in one- and two-blade scenarios using Cisco blades with the Cisco UCS automated Service Profile to that using HP blades with the HP manual Virtual Connect Manager.
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Storage system comparison: IBM System Storage DS3524 Express and HP StorageWorks P2000 G3 We compared the performance of two storage systems on streaming media, Web file and video on demand servers, and mail and database server activity.
Seagate Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive vs. traditional hard disk drive in a MacBook Pro We used a range of custom tests to compare performance with a 7,200 RPM HDD and with the Seagate Momentus XT SSHD.
Seagate Momentus XT solid state hybrid drive vs. traditional hard disk drive in a PC notebook system We used a range of custom tests and industry-standard benchmarks to compare performance with a 7,200 RPM HDD and with the Seagate Momentus XT SSHD.
Dell ImageDirect 3 WITH factory image load vs. Symantec Ghost 11.5: Time to deploy We compared time to deploy notebook and desktop systems for both local and remote employees using the two approaches.
Desktop virtualization with VMware View 5.0 compared to View 4.6 We compared the desktop virtualization performance of VMware View 5.0 and VMware View 4.6 in restricted bandwidth conditions.
Virtual machine migration comparison: VMware vSphere vs. Microsoft Hyper-V Can leading VM platforms allow you to migrate your VMs quickly, without impacting application performance or stability? To answer this question, we ran several migration scenarios using either VMware vSphere 5 vMotion or Microsoft Hyper-V Live Migration, and compared the performance of each.
Virtualization performance: VMware vSphere 5 versus Microsoft Hyper-V R2 SP1 We tested two hypervisors to compare their performance and ability to manage resources at high VM densities.
Improving deduplication performance in physical and virtual environments with Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 We measured the advantages that Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 delivers in physical and virtual environments when using source deduplication to back up databases, mail, and other files.
Exchange performance: Trend Micro ScanMail Suite vs. Microsoft Forefront We compared the performance impact on Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 SP1 of two solutions—Trend Micro ScanMail Suite for Microsoft Exchange version 10.2 and Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange Server.
SharePoint performance: Trend Micro PortalProtect vs. Microsoft Forefront We compared the SharePoint performance impact of two security solutions, Trend Micro PortalProtect for Microsoft SharePoint 2.1 and Microsoft Forefront for SharePoint 2010, in terms of added latency and throughput.
Cloud applications and CA 3Tera AppLogic We examine the ease of using CA 3Tera AppLogic to import an existing business service into the cloud, resource an application in response to hardware changes, replicate services as an alternative to multi-client applications, and meter the resource consumption for each application.
Cloud networking with CA 3Tera AppLogic We examine the ease of using CA 3Tera AppLogic to configure and scale the physical network infrastructure to use in the cloud and the robustness of cloud application deployments when faced with network failures or reconfigurations.
Backup advantages of the Dell PowerVault DL2200 powered by Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 We measured the advantages that the Dell-Symantec solution delivers when using source deduplication to back up databases, mail, and other files. Read the full report or the summary.
Virtualized backup advantages of the Dell PowerVault DL2200 powered by Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R3 We measured the advantages that the Dell-Symantec solution delivers when using source deduplication to back up databases, mail, and other files running on Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines. Read the full report or the summary.
Cost savings of disk-based backup using a Dell PowerVault DL Backup to Disk Appliance powered by Symantec Backup Exec 2010 R2 vs. tape-based backup We explain how the Dell-Symantec solution lets IT administrators leverage powerful new deduplication features, shorten recovery times, and realize immediate cost savings over a more traditional tape backup.
Storage management configuration options: Comparison of IBM solution and HP solution We compared the IBM ServeRAID-M5015 RAID controller with the HP Smart Array P410i RAID controller in several areas: initial RAID setup, making configuration changes, and drive management features.
Increasing database performance using the Dell PERC H700 with CacheCade technology We took a hard drive storage configuration and measured the performance increase when we added one or two solid state drives as a CacheCade volume.
RAID controller performance comparison: IBM solution vs. HP solution We compared the I/O performance of the IBM System x3650 M3 server with the IBM ServeRAID M5015 storage controller and FastPath enabled to that of the HP ProLiant DL380 G7 server with the HP Smart Array P410i RAID controller.
