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DreamWorks Animation Utilizes the Red Hat Portfolio to Build a Private Cloud
sponsored by Red Hat - HPE
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover how one leading animation studio uses Linux to enable rapid and cost-efficient scalability of computing and resources for high-performance compute (HPC) workloads. Learn how your organization can reduce your data center footprint and enhance reliability by using this Linux platform.
Posted: 16 Jul 2012 | Published: 16 Jul 2012

Red Hat - HPE

How to manage traditional and cloud workloads simultaneously
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses this new model in detail and how Red Hat Cloud Infrastructure makes a smooth transition to newer, cloud-style workloads possible.
Posted: 20 May 2014 | Published: 20 May 2014

Red Hat

RHEL 7 Application Compatibility
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This document describes the recommended uses of the system application programming (API) and binary interfaces (ABI) that are intended to provide compatibility across Red Hat Enterprise Linux releases.
Posted: 03 Jul 2014 | Published: 03 Jul 2014

Red Hat

SRI Ecuador Implements Red Hat Solutions: A Scalable , Reliable Platform to Provide Online Services to Taxpayers
sponsored by Red Hat - HPE
WHITE PAPER: Access this informative case study to learn how Ecuador's tax management agency utilized a Linux solution to enable and promote internet-based tax return filing, reducing processing times and avoiding increased infrastructure complexity.
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

Red Hat - HPE

Using Linux to Lower TCO and Boost Performance of IT Systems
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: Spend less on maintenance and spend more time creating with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Read on to learn how Red Hat can help you lower operating costs by up to 34%.
Posted: 03 Jul 2014 | Published: 03 Jul 2014

Red Hat

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Manager for Servers
sponsored by Red Hat.
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover a centralized management system that administers and controls all aspects of a virtualized environment, from host and guest management to storage management and high availability. Some of the many features of this virtualization manager include; live migration, power saving, monitoring, system scheduler and more.
Posted: 19 May 2011 | Published: 19 May 2011

Red Hat.

Why the Future of the Cloud is Open
sponsored by Red Hat/Cisco/Intel
WHITE PAPER: Explore 3 approaches to building a cloud in this white paper. Discover why building an open cloud is the best strategy to unlock the full efficiency, agility, and cost benefits of cloud computing, and learn what the essential requirements of building an open cloud are.
Posted: 29 Feb 2012 | Published: 29 Feb 2012

Red Hat/Cisco/Intel

Leveraging Virtualization for Operational Efficiency
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the results of a study that show the benefits of running your data center on a Linux operating platform.
Posted: 14 Nov 2013 | Published: 14 Nov 2013

IBM

Which Operating System is Right for your Business Needs?
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper talks about the challenges of migrating from Solaris 10 to Solaris 11 and highlights the benefits of migrating from Solaris to Red Hat Enterprise Linux instead.
Posted: 09 Apr 2014 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

Red Hat

A foundation for database simplification, consolidation and cost reduction
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper challenges the x86 processor trend, demonstrating that modern mainframe technology represents a scale-up option to the current racks filled with blades. It looks at the way organizations can benefit in terms of improved agility, increased reliability and cost savings by consolidating Oracle databases onto IBM’s zEnterprise.
Posted: 14 Feb 2012 | Published: 14 Feb 2012

IBM