Category Archives: Cloud Servers
GigeNET Updates Cloud Servers With 30x Faster SAN Technology Using Its TurboIO™ Implementation
GigeNET Updates its Cloud Servers with 30x Faster Centralized Storage Technology! GigeNET calls the new implementation of the SAN technology, TurboIO.
Arlington Heights, IL (PRWEB) - GigeNET has released its new SAN with TurboIO! The release comes as the result of almost a year of research and development by the technical team at GigeNET. Their goal is always to provide the most robust, reliable and high performance Cloud Servers for all organizations and individuals.
The new SAN has an advanced caching technology for read and writes. It automatically prioritizes your data according to what needs to be accessed more frequently by placing that data on ultra high speed RAM based SSD (Solid State Drive) technology. All Virtual Machines on this new SAN should see a significant increase in performance to the tune of 20-30 times faster than the previous technology.
GigeNET has also redesigned their high availability system. It is 100% redundant and is designed to protect your data always. Even if an entire disk shelf is lost, your Virtual Machine and your data will remain complete and online. However, GigeNET does warn us, this is not a substitute for backups. GigeNET still advises every client to make sure their data is backed up in some way or to take advantage of their R1Soft solution for backups.
The SAN also has the ability to scale by adding several hundred TB of additional space and the ability to take more caching devices. This means the next time GigeNET needs to add more capacity to the cloud it will be quick and easy to do on-the-fly.
The new pool on the SAN is running the latest version of Citrix (6.x). Over the next few weeks, clients will notice some updated templates as well as a library of applications including updated CentOS templates and others that weren't previously available.
Upcoming Features: AnyCast IPs, Automated Clustering and Automated Application Installs!
TurboIO is a Trademark of GigeNET.
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AMD Updates SeaMicro Cloud Server with Ivy Bridge Xeons, Piledriver Opterons
When it comes to delivering next-gen servers for Big Data and cloud computing, AMD isn't letting its rivalry with Intel get in the way of new product.
AMD this week announced the SeaMicro SM15000 server, a system that packs up to 64 AMD "Piledriver" Opterons or 64 Intel "Ivy Bridge" Xeon processors. By consolidating a hefty amount of computing power and storage into very little rack space (10U), SeaMicro's power-optimized dense server design is meant to address not only the growing demand for cloud infrastructures but also the energy requirements to keep them afloat.
And for AMD, which continues to struggle in the face of intense competition from Intel, SeaMicro is the company's ticket to the bubbly cloud data center market.
Earlier this year, AMD acquired SeaMicro for $334 million in a bid to establish a foothold in the white-hot cloud infrastructure market. A strong presence in the data centers of Google and Mozilla, SeaMicro's server technology used Intel chips and a proprietary interconnect fabric tech now called Freedom Fabric that aims to knock down the performance barriers between compute, storage and networking.
AMD is keeping the tradition alive in announcing the new SM15000.
One SM15000 chassis can accommodate 64 quad-core 2.5 GHz Intel Xeon "Ivy Bridge" processors (E3-1265Lv2) for a total of 256 cores per system. This time around, buyers can opt for AMD's silicon, in the form of up to 64 of the company's new eight-core Operton "Piledriver" processors available at 2.0, 2.3 and 2.8 GHz for a total of 512 cores per SeaMicro server.
An AMD SeaMicro SM15000 server supports up to 4 terabytes (TB) of RAM 64 GB per Piledriver processor and up to 64 SATA drives. Network connectivity is provided by up to (16) 10 GbE ports or up to (64) 1 GbE connections. Freedom Fabric Storage expandability provides scaling for up to 1,408 solid state or hard disk drives.
The result is a system that, according to AMD's Andrew Feldman, Data Center Server Solutions group corporate vice president and general manager, can anchor Big Data processing platforms and should give cloud services providers a reason to look beyond traditional server architectures.
"The rise of virtualization, cloud computing and big data require a new generation of compute in which networking and storage are equal partners in the solution. This does not fit the mold of traditional servers," Feldman said in a company statement.
Feldman added, "The SM15000 system removes the constraints of traditional servers and allows data centers to expand compute, networking and storage independently. By supporting the newest generation of processors, the SM15000 server will continue our tradition of being the highest-density and most power-efficient micro server in the market."
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Project Brooklyn: Extending an enterprise network to the Windows Azure cloud
Summary: There's a new codename on the Windows Azure roadmap. And it involves bridging on-premises and cloud servers beyond what's available in Azure Connect.
It's time for another new Microsoft codename, decoder-ring fans.
This week's entry: Project Brooklyn. (Thanks to Chris Woodruff of Deep Fried Bytes podcast fame for the pointer.)
Here's the reasoning behind the codename: The same way that the Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan and Brooklyn, Project Brooklyn is designed to connect enterprise networks to the cloud, and specifically the Windows Azure cloud. The overarching idea is Brooklyn will allow enterprises to use Azure as their virtual branch office/datacenter in the cloud.
From Microsoft description of what this is:
"Project 'Brooklyn' is a networking on-ramp for migrating existing Enterprise applications onto Windows Azure. Project 'Brooklyn' enables Enterprise customers to extend their enterprise networks into the cloud by enabling customers to bring their IP address space into WA and by providing secure site-to-site IPsec VPN connectivity between the Enterprise and Windows Azure. Customers can run 'hybrid' applications in Windows Azure without having to change their applications."
(The "into WA" part of this description means into Microsoft's own Azure datacenters, I'd assume.)
There's a video walk-through about Brooklyn, dating back to June's TechEd 2012 show, available on Microsoft's Channel 9 site.
I believe Brooklyn was part of the wave of features Microsoft unveiled as part of its "spring" updates for Windows Azure. The service is still in preview, as of this writing. Update: The official product name for Brooklyn is Windows Azure Virtual Network.
Brooklyn got a brand-new mention this week in a blog post about High Performance Computing (HPC) Pack 2012, which is built on top of Windows Server 2012. (Microsoft is accepting beta applicants for the HPC Pack 2012 product as of September 10.) Among the new features listed as part of HPC Pack 2012 is Project Brooklyn.
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KineticD Supports Microsoft Cloud OS Vision with KineticCloud Backup for Servers
TORONTO, Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --KineticD, known for its cloud backup and data recovery services for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that KineticCloud Backup for Servers has been certified by Microsoft to run on Microsoft Server 2012, delivering enhanced security, as well as innovative user interface features and reliability improvements. KineticCloud Backup for Servers offers leading edge online backup technology to protect SMBs and Value Added Resellers (VARs) securely, reliably and economically.
"Our Independent Software Vendor (ISV) community is alive with innovation and we're committed to helping our partners drive the next generation of software experiences," said Ross Brown, vice president of ISV and Solutions Partners for the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft. "Adding compatibility for the latest Microsoft technologies helps ISVs stay ahead of the competition and provide their customers with access to cutting-edge technologies."
By developing its products to support Microsoft's Cloud OS vision, KineticD provides its customers with the assurance that KineticCloud Backup for Servers meets customer expectations for ongoing service and support of the latest technologies.
"KineticD is excited to support Microsoft's Cloud OS strategy through our KineticCloud Backup for Servers," said Jamie Brenzel, CEO of KineticD. "By delivering applications that are compatible with Microsoft Server 2012, we are able to offer our customers compelling benefits that include improved security and reliability features, full support for multi-core processing, sophisticated management features and intelligent power management."
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About KineticDKineticD, an early pioneer of cloud backup technology, has set a new industry standard by providing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with the same level of security and protection that is available to large enterprises. KineticD's patented KineticCloud Backup technology, known for its scalability, advanced data reduction capabilities and ease-of-use, has won prestigious industry awards and has been featured in many key industry publications. Founded in 2002, KineticD technologies and solutions are currently used daily by over 60,000 customers, 1,000 resellers, 100 MSPs and private label partners for online backup and recovery, archiving, disaster readiness, secure file sharing and remote access.For a free trial or to requestmore information, visitwww.kineticd.com/
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45% of Companies Running Transactional Websites are Unsure Whether Data is Hosted in the UK, According to New Research …
BIRMINGHAM, England, September 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
- Q3 Internet is a reseller of shared web hosting and Linux cloud servers and a GlobalSign SSL provider -
New independent market research by industry analyst, Redshift Research, on behalf of GlobalSign SSL provider and Linux cloud server reseller Q3 Internet Services, has found that 45% of companies running transactional websites don't actually know where their data and website files are stored, raising concerns about the security of sensitive customer information for both web hosting and shared web hosting.
The survey, which samples the views of 164 IT buyers in retail, leisure & hospitality, entertainment, financial services and public sector, also found that 27% of respondents do not know who their web hosting provider is, whilst 53% of companies could not give a reason why they had chosen their current provider. 16% of respondents said that the company's web hosting provider was recommended by their web design agency, whilst 11% took a recommendation from a colleague.
Furthermore, the research highlighted that system downtime and speed of performance are still issues affecting businesses. Indeed, 18% of respondents had experienced a major outage in the last 12 months, whilst 33% had found their website to be too slow.
Only 11% of companies had actually changed their shared web hosting provider in the last two years, yet significantly only 35% of companies said that they are happy with the service from their existing provider. Respondents cited a whole host of reasons as to why they had decided to not change provider in the last two years, such as: provider reduced the cost (4%); fear of downtime whilst migrating (5%); fear of permanent data loss (4%); provider made it too difficult to move (5%); better the devil you know (6%); didn't have time to investigate other providers (6%). When asked what would be the most important factor if they were considering a change of provider, 62% of respondents said security of data, 26% cited cost, whilst 10% said fast, reactive customer service.
Commenting on the research results, Raj Sukkersudha, Managing Director at GlobalSign SSL provider and Linux cloud server reseller, Q3 Internet Services, says, "The research results demonstrate that the average organisation is surprisingly blas about their choice of web hosting provider - until there is a problem. A significant percentage of companies running transactional websites don't even know where their data is hosted. Given the sensitivity of much of that data, this is quite alarming."
Sukkersudha continues, "Often the selection process when choosing a hosting partner, particularly for small businesses, comes down to cost; little thought is given to whether the resulting service is appropriate and geared to the company's specific needs. Alternatively the web hosting service may have been recommended or even brokered by the company's web design agency, lulling the organisation into a sense of security that may not be warranted."
According to Sukkersudha, the risk is that a poorly thought-out web hosting decision can cause all sorts of problems down the line, as a business becomes more reliant on its online presence for new leads, or to provide support to its customers. He explains, "If the website doesn't function well, is plagued with performance issues and/or is difficult to update readily, this will reflect badly on the business and have an impact on the customer experience, harming sales. A company's web presence today is no longer a nice-to-have, it is core to an organisation's brand and as a result companies cannot leave their web hosting choices to chance."
Sukkersudha suggests that companies need to consider which qualities of the service are most important to them, and ensure these are adequately provided for. He explains, "There is a reason that hosting services can range from several pounds to several hundred pounds a month - you get what you pay for. At one end of the spectrum, the service will be pared back to the bare essentials much like a no-frills airline; at the other extreme will be an all-you-can-eat proposition including comprehensive managed ICT services."
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A Cloud Within A Cloud – Video
30-08-2012 14:30 Paul Voccio, a Rackspace Development Manager, talks about how we used a "cloud within a cloud" to power all of our Open Cloud servers.
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Rackspace Open Cloud Offers Easily Scalable Computing
Rackspace has announced the unlimited availability of cloud databases and cloud servers powered by OpenStack, along with a powerful and streamlined new control panel.
These solutions further expand Rackspace's broad cloud hosting portfolio, used today by more than 180,000 customers worldwide.
These products mark the first time a company deployed a large-scale, open source public cloud powered by OpenStack. Customers can now select from private, public or hybrid offerings and have the flexibility to deploy their solutions in a Rackspace data center or another data center of their choice.
Rackspace's open cloud products also give application developers and IT organizations in businesses large and small the ability to build, test and deploy applications in the cloud for the first time without being locked-in.
The new Cloud Servers powered by OpenStack deliver increased efficiency, scalability and agility to customers, who can launch as many as 200 reliable cloud servers in 20 minutes.
Rackspace recently announced a celebration of the second anniversary of the OpenStack open-source cloud computing platform for building public or private clouds, according to an article on eWEEK.com.
Why Cloud Computing Needs to - and Will - Go Open Source Three words: agility, flexibility and customization.
They're the "big three" buzzwords companies cite to justify their investments in cloud computing. But while today's leading cloud players have the best technological interests in mind, financial interests are prohibiting them from delivering an open environment for cloud computing, according to an article at Forbes
Open source, particularly Linux, has based itself upon these three benefits since its inception. And after 20 years of Linux success, an historical inflection point has been reached where openness is not only accepted, it is demanded.
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Hosting Firm ORCS Web Offers Complete Support For Windows Server 2012
Charlotte, NC (PRWEB) August 24, 2012 ORCS Web Inc., a web hosting provider specializing in Microsoft Windows hosting solutions announced its full support for Windows Server 2012 for both Windows Dedicated Servers and Windows Cloud Servers. As OrcsWeb led the pack to offer Windows Server 2008 on day 1 of its release, this most recent announcement comes as no surprise.
While Windows Server 2012 general availability starts September 4th, new and existing OrcsWeb clients can now take advantage of the powerful capabilities of Microsofts latest edition. In keeping with OrcsWebs commitment to offer the most advanced tools and resources as they become available, support for Windows Server 2012 falls right in line by providing a full suite of added features and benefits. According to Microsoft, Windows Server 2012 (delivers) hundreds of new features and enhancements spanning virtualization, network, storage, user experience, cloud computing, automation, and more This is quite possibly the most significant release of Windows Server ever.
According to Jeff Graves, Director of Technology at OrcsWeb, The technology enhancements Microsoft has delivered with Windows Server 2012 will empower our clients to take full advantage of cloud computing. Jeff went on further to explain that, The focus on high availability, scalability, and virtualization have made this one of the most important releases of Windows Server to date. OrcsWeb has been working closely with Microsoft throughout the pre-release development cycle of the platform to both drive the direction of the product and ensure our team is ready to support Server 2012 solutions. We couldnt be more excited, and confident in the solutions now available to our clients with Windows Server 2012.
By supporting this latest edition, OrcsWeb is able to deliver unprecedented value in 4 unique ways:
1.OrcsWeb clients receive the power of multiple servers in a single server. Windows Server 2012 is a highly available, easy-to-manage multiple-server platform. 2.Windows Server 2012 is continuously available. New and improved features offer cost-effective IT service with high levels of uptime. Servers are designed to endure failures without disrupting services to users. 3.Windows Server 2012 enables business-critical applications and enhances support for open standards, open source applications, and various development languages. 4. Windows Server 2012 enables symmetrical or hybrid applications across the data center and the OrcsWeb cloud. You can build applications that use distributed and temporally decoupled components.
All new OrcsWeb clients will receive the full capabilities of Windows Server 2012. Existing clients need only contact OrcsWeb to be upgraded.
ABOUT ORCS WEB, INC.
ORCS Web, Inc. is a Charlotte, N.C.-based web-hosting firm that has provided managed hosting solutions since 1996 for clients located in 70+ countries that develop and deploy applications on Microsoft Windows platforms. Services include shared servers, cloud servers, and dedicated server hosting, with specialty in ASP.NET, SQL Server, and architecting highly scalable solutions. ORCS Webs dedication to being number one in customer service provides clients with Remarkable Service. Remarkable Support. ORCS Web is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. For more information, visit http://www.orcsweb.com
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Network Security in the Mobile Core: Port Scans to Mobile Devices
Rackspace Delivers Cloud Servers powered by OpenStack Rackspace announced the availability of Cloud Databases and Cloud Servers powered by OpenStack. Customers can now select from private, public or hybrid offerings and have the flexibility to deploy their solutions in a Rackspace data center or another data center of their choice.
The company said this marks the first time any company has deployed a large-scale open source public cloud powered by OpenStack.
Rackspaces open cloud portfolio includes not only Cloud Servers and Databases, but also Cloud Files object storage with a content delivery network, Cloud Sites platform as a service for .NET and PHP, load balancers, and monitoring.
Rackspace is disrupting the current model of how IT is consumed, said Lanham Napier, CEO of Rackspace. We have delivered on our promise to implement OpenStack in our cloud offerings, and to free customers from the vendor lock-in that they face at other major cloud providers. Were delivering open, high-performance, scalable and easy-to-use cloud solutions, while empowering customers to choose features, services, prices and locations based on the needs of their business. At the heart of Rackspace is Fanatical Support, which means we put our customers needs and wants first. Today, we are extending this approach by giving the market an open alternative, enabling them to choose how and where they use the cloud. http://www.rackspace.com 01-Aug-12
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Control Panel Software facilitates cloud computing management.
The team at Virtual Internet have announced the new product called Virtual Datacentre [http://vdc.vi.net ], a simple control panel that allows users to launch multiple cloud servers automatically from 15 locations around the world within an instant and without having to deal with other suppliers.
Patrick McCarthy, Managing Director of Virtual Internet, has been very upbeat about launching the new datacentre: "We found that what our customers were really after was a control panel that not only let them manage their current servers, but also enabled them to launch a new VPS simply and quickly, without having to begin a new contract. So that's what we've built!"
The control panel offers a quick, step-by-step process to launching multiple servers. Once a customer has chosen a location and the amount of resources they want for the server, they are then ready to launch and the server is deployed within minutes.
Utilising the latest cloud technology, the servers are able to offer full scalability along with excellent speeds. The VI cloud brain is able to dynamically assign the RAM and CPU as your cloud server needs. Virtual Internet [http://www.vi.net ] are confident that this will solve the problem of slow sites and downtime.
As aforementioned, customers are able to launch servers from 15 different locations, including those in the UK, mainland Europe, USA and Asia. Virtual Internet is hopeful that this will enable the product to have a global reach and they look forward to receiving feedback regarding their new product. They will also be monitoring the impact the Virtual Datacentre will have.
Find out more about the Virtual Datacentre and watch the video by visiting their dedicated website: vdc.vi.net [http://vdc.vi.net ].
Contact: Tom Warsop, Tom.warsop@vi.net, +44(0)800-11-77-44
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