David Howell

Microsoft Windows Server 2012 can help businesses with their server installations, gain more efficiency and reduce costs.

Choosing the right server is vital when grappling with a torrent of information

While cloud computing is all the rage, on-site servers will provide a better solution for some applications

Benefits include less time on management, more robust data backup and increased flexibility.

With IT managers looking for techniques to extend the longevity of their servers, throttling can have a major impact on server life expectancy.

Data security comes to the fore when looking at servers that can handle a range of applications

Advanced servers are often the solution when stress points and bottlenecks become apparent

Auditing user requirements up front is an important early step

Businesses wanting to evolve their server capability soon realise that the supporting infrastructure is as important as choosing the right server platform

With a need to maximise data centre services, can blade servers deliver the performance IT managers are looking for?

How should a company approach server replacement, especially when more virtual servers and cloud services are available?

Technology promises a huge increase in the speed of data analysis

Demands for data analysis, virtualisation and cloud service create need for serious thinking

The app has created a whole new class of software that is easy to install and manage. Could apps also transform the server market as well?

IT managers often focus on the security of data, with little consideration for the physical security of the servers in which it is held

The software framework enables a company to analyse vast data silos for commercial insights

Think about potential uses, cost and bandwidth when buying infrastructure as a service

Can older servers still have value in a business? And is buying used server equipment a legitimate method of cutting costs?

In today's demanding IT environments, organisations need to minimise waste by choosing servers that are power efficient

Microsoft's latest incarnation involves changes across the entire platform that all IT managers need to clearly understand before deployment

The cloud, private servers, virtualisation and BYOD all impact on IT managers when making buying decisions for server new technology

With the race to deliver more power, ARM processors are becoming a key focus for server developers

A hybrid public/private model is often the best approach

How do you combine desktop and cloud services in a hybrid IT platform?

Virtualisation technology and mobile device management can support a move to BYOD