In the midst of a global energy crisis, unprecedented demand for IT resources, breakneck growth and always-on availability, data center managers are feeling the pressure. The Data Center track looks at all the challenges in the data center and offers practical and effective solutions to help cut costs, reduce power consumption and deliver world class data center facilities.
Will Ethernet unify the storage and data networks into one single fabric? Or does storage need its own network to deliver high performance? Will storage be carried over FCoE or iSCSI, or some other protocol? Or will fiber channel continue to grow and evolve? Panelists will discuss these and other issues around next-generation data center networks, take audience questions and present case studies to support their claims.
The data center is at the center of IT innovation with many exciting but also confusing developments. The session will provide a unifying vision, and a wealth of information and practical advice for companies seeking to build new data centers, planning for growth in existing data centers and transforming their operational practices. Based on hundreds of in-depth interviews with IT executives, this session provides an unbiased, insightful and unique view of best practices from real data centers around the world.
The Green Data Center sounds easier than it is. What are the various components of a green data center and how can companies make their existing data centers "greener"? What is the impact of green IT on the bottom line? Green is not just about the production of energy or the use of alternate sources. It is about energy strategies, energy efficiency, energy management and cost reduction. It's about sustainable computing and competitive advantage. It's about the bottom line as well as environmental responsibility and stewardship. Panelists will discuss strategies, technologies, challenges and case studies to help demystify green IT.
