This tutorial presents a framework and financial methodology for deciding whether an enterprise should replace its current “status quo” tape storage solution with a new “proposed” solution, and the economics related to that decision. Read this white paper for an analysis of the value drivers that contribute to the cost of the status quo and proposed tape storage solutions using an illustrative business case, and much more.
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Enterprise applications require fast access to large volumes of information, and are pushing the performance limits of traditional storage architectures. Although it's easy to add storage capacity by adding more disk drives and arrays, it's not so easy to scale storage I/O performance. See how hybrid storage pools enable a new approach to storage architectures--increasing performance, reducing costs, and simplifying management.
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Increasingly sophisticated threats and the push toward data consolidation and cloud computing are in part why a defense-in-depth approach to security is critical to safeguarding data. Data breach investigations have shown that security controls must be multi-layered to protect against threats, and the ever changing regulatory landscape and focus on privacy demonstrate the need for solutions to be transparent and cost effective. Read this white paper for more.
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New versions of database software and operating systems (OSs) come out regularly. In the past, upgrading the database and OS for individual environments has been very expensive and a never-ending job—by the time all the business systems are upgraded, it’s time to start again. This white paper discusses Oracle Database 11g Release 2, which reduces the cost and risk associated with making these changes.
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This white paper provides an overview of the various feature sets available within the Oracle Database family of products. Built using a reliable database architecture, these products provide the necessary foundation to successfully deliver more information with higher quality of service and efficiently manage change within the environment to deliver better value.
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For mainframe customers facing a narrowing window of opportunity to leverage their enormous investments in mainframe IT environments, service-oriented architecture (SOA) provides an opportunity for true synthesis—providing a solution that’s greater than the sum of its parts. Read this white paper to learn about a platform that includes the best practices and the expertise to ensure successful SOA initiatives.
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The need for enterprise IT organizations to provide next-generation cloud features such as elastic capacity while meeting performance and reliability requirements is driving demand for a new approach to infrastructure. Whether workloads are Web-based or thick-client, data- or processing-intensive, the key to success is hardware and software engineered together for performance, reliability, and scale. Read this white paper to learn about an integrated middleware machine.
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Platform-as-a-service Private Cloud with Oracle Fusion Middleware
To increase efficiency and save money, many companies are setting up centralized, self-service platforms--in effect, private clouds--for internal "customers". Find out how this platform-as-a-service (PaaS) offers increased flexibility and ease of use, and learn about middleware that provides a foundation for private clouds.
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