Job-level CPU Saving Opportunities in a Software Consumption Environment
Analysts involved in leading CPU reduction efforts will have to focus limited staff resources on the top potential savings opportunities. This article focuses on job-level CPU reduction opportunities.
How to use Processor Cache Optimization to Reduce z Systems Costs
Optimizing processor cache can significantly reduce CPU consumption, and thus z Systems software costs, for your workload on modern z Systems processors.
Potential Infrastructure CPU Reduction Opportunities in a Software Consumption Environment
From a performance perspective, IBM's Tailored Fit Pricing opens up an array of options for reducing MSU consumption. This article summarizes tuning actions that you can take at the infrastructure level to realize CPU reductions.
NetApp Cluster Mode Architecture, Performance Analysis, and Best Practices
This whitepaper covers the evolution of NetApp Cluster Mode running on FAS and AFF arrays, and its architecture and performance analytics for key components.
Improving Fibre Channel SAN Performance by Reducing Congestion
This whitepaper discusses the causes, troubleshooting, and remediation of congestion on Fibre Channel networks. It will also give some helpful best practices that serve as preventative measures.
Storage Performance Analysis for HDS VSP 5000 Series
This whitepaper provides a brief overview of the HDS VSP 5000 series hardware and discusses some best practices for configuring your HDS VSP for optimal performance within an actual SAN infrastructure.
Reporting on Tailored Fit Pricing Software Consumption
Discover ways to track your MSU consumption, and how to identify and investigate situations where your actual consumption is out of line with the expected consumption.
Storage Performance Analysis for HDS VSP G1000/G1500/F1500 Series
This whitepaper provides a brief overview of the HDS VSP G1500/F1500 series hardware and discusses some best practices for configuring your HDS VSP for optimal performance within an actual SAN infrastructure.
Configuring Pure FlashArray Fibre Channel for Optimal Performance
This whitepaper provides a brief overview of the Pure FlashArray hardware and discusses some best practices for configuring your FlashArray for optimal performance within an actual SAN infrastructure.