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ScienceLogic Raises $15 Million, Names New CEO


ScienceLogic, which makes software to manage data center operations and cloud platforms, has secured $15 million in Series B funding led by Intel Capital, the company said today. ScienceLogic also named John Becker as its new CEO.

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Preventing and Detecting Environmental Dangers


Environmental factors like heat, humidity, airflow, smoke and electricity can be just as devastating to server room equipment as any network threat. Increases in heat from 68 degrees F to 86 degrees F alone can reduce the long-term reliability of electronic equipment by as much as 50%.

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Database management- keeps track of your valuable data!


Database management- keeps track of your valuable data!

Article by Steve Shankar

For the smooth functioning of every business enterprise or organization, use of databases has become an essential part these days boosting profit and expansion. Databases are exceedingly common and are used for many computer applications, both locally and online. Now, you can even manage your product sales with the use of unique tracking approaches that are very clear and precise with the help of a user database. Basically, this type of database is very useful and effective when user wants to, for example, add, delete, update or even scan and search the database of your registered users.

Database management is a process of maintaining integrity, security and processing of data and files in an information system or data processing environment. It helps users keep track of lists of things, sort the information by categories and find data that fits specific criteria. The telephone directory is one example of a database. Database software organizes and stores data in such a way that the tables are searchable and questions may be answered. Databases allow users to enter their data in each field and then update it quickly. Once the user put data into each of the fields, the database creates a record. Each record has a unique placeholder. Users can search for specific information in each record. When the software displays the record, you can edit it and save the changed record. Users can also create indexes that sort a database by criteria such as dates, age or zip code, depending on their needs. Users can also define and create reports from the data, using all of the database’s information or limiting it to only selected information.

A database manager is in charge for the performance, integrity and security of a database management system. As the part of the database management system (DBMS) database administrator handle the organization, storage and retrieval of the data working with traditional programming languages, such as COBOL and BASIC. Whether you’re a small business do-it-yourselfer or a corporate administrator today, with the help of a professional database management company you can do everything that you need to easily create database applications, organize and of course present.For the smooth functioning of every business enterprise or organization, use of databases has become an essential part these days boosting profit and expansion. Databases are exceedingly common and are used for many computer applications, both locally and online. Now, you can even manage your product sales with the use of unique tracking approaches that are very clear and precise with the help of a user database. Basically, this type of database is very useful and effective when user wants to, for example, add, delete, update or even scan and search the database of your registered users.

Database management is a process of maintaining integrity, security and processing of data and files in an information system or data processing environment. It helps users keep track of lists of things, sort the information by categories and find data that fits specific criteria. The telephone directory is one example of a database. Database software organizes and stores data in such a way that the tables are searchable and questions may be answered. Databases allow users to enter their data in each field and then update it quickly. Once the user put data into each of the fields, the database creates a record. Each record has a unique placeholder. Users can search for specific information in each record. When the software displays the record, you can edit it and save the changed record. Users can also create indexes that sort a database by criteria such as dates, age or zip code, depending on their needs. Users can also define and create reports from the data, using all of the database’s information or limiting it to only selected information.

A database manager is in charge for the performance, integrity and security of a database management system. As the part of the database management system (DBMS) database administrator handle the organization, storage and retrieval of the data working with traditional programming languages, such as COBOL and BASIC. Whether you’re a small business do-it-yourselfer or a corporate administrator today, with the help of a professional database management company you can do everything that you need to easily create database applications, organize and of course present.

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Vigilent, CiRBA Raise Funding for DCIM Tools


Investors continue to see opportunity in the growing market for data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software. Today CiRBA said it has raised $15 million in institutional funding, while Vigilent has lined up $6.7 million from Accel Partners and several "super angels."

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Opscode Raises $19 Million to Automate the Cloud


Opscode has raised an additional $19.5 million to continue to enhance its cloud infrastructure automation tools and support its growing customer base, the company said tonight.

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Emerson: 10 Common Data Center Surprises


At Data Center World, Emerson Network Power has released a list of 10 common surprises for data center and IT managers and offered tips on how to be prepared for them. Will you be surprised by these surprises? Check out the list.

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Colocation Services India – A New Wave In IT Infrastructure Management


Colocation Services India – A New Wave In IT Infrastructure Management

Article by Ajax

In this information age, the global business scenario demands faster and easier access to data and information across various locations. Hence, secure data storage and zero downtime is vital for every organization. Though most organizations have invested huge amounts in putting up a world class IT infrastructure, but the technological innovations and the meeting the changing customer requirements demands for regular upgrading of the infrastructure. This increases the pressure on the organization with respect to time and cost. Colocation service can be an answer in such situations.

Server colocation basically refers to collocating the organization’s server hardware at a Data Center by paying rental charges for rack space, cooling, and bandwidth. The other option with these organizations is to lease out dedicated servers from the data center-hosting providers. However, for organizations with sizable hosting requirements, a Colocation service is ideal. Data Center Colocation Service providers offers the client organization the required space, power, cooling systems and other related facilities to install and operate IT equipments. The Colocation servers in India is also catching up.

As an outsourced model, they provide the client organization with peace of mind to concentrate on core issues while these colocated data centers deliver secure, reliable, and scalable hosting and network application. With state-of-art hosting facilities, these data centers ensure availability of essential data security, speed, reliability, and the servers working 24/7.

The hosted servers can be connected to any Internet service providers or to the corporate network, as is the case required. Such colocation services facilitate multiple carrier links, provide backup power supplies, controlled air-conditioning, cabling, electronic security systems and the most important is the availability of domain experts for immediate help.

A number of Data Centers currently provide colocation services India. These data centers help to co-locate customized applications, and web and mail servers on high-speed redundant Internet backbones. Through the IP address provided by the data centre hosts, the client organizations can connect to their website, application, and softwares installed on the colocation server.

The data centers in Mumbai, Bangalore and Delhi, offer such colocation services for large corporate giants. . These servers besides providing rack space and its added benefits also undertake monitoring of URL / Network, MRTG, for online Bandwidth utilization, Web statistics and Reports, CPU Memory, File Area utilization, Process restarts and alarms. Server Colocation services thus is an easy and cost-effective solution to manage a company’s powerful infrastructure without affecting the administrative control of the equipments.



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Roundup: Nimsoft DCIM, Akamai, Phoenix NAP


Nimsoft unveils ecoMeter DCIM solution, Akamai launches Aura licensed CDN offering for network operators, Phoenix NAP completes SOC and PCI assessments.

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Decrease Costs By Improving Data Center Infrastructure Management – DCIM


The challenge of properly aligning the IT function operation with the organization’s overall business plan and operational requirements is inherent within data center management tools. Many organizations have already begun replacing spreadsheet based tools with comprehensive Data Center...

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Roundup: Fusion-io, Raritan, CommVault


Fison-io (FIO) selected by inFrame designs, Raritan updates its dcTrack data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software, CommVault unveils new features for Simpana software.

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