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Linux in the Mainstream: Highlighting Customers Running Their Business on Red Hat Enterprise Linux
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This IDC White Paper presents three case studies of customers that are using Linux for large deployment, business-critical applications.
Posted: 11 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

Red Hat

IBM System x and BladeCenter Running Red Hat Enterprise Linux
sponsored by Red Hat & IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes how running Red Hat Enterprise Linux and IBM System x together can dramatically transform your organization into a faster and more resilient enterprise. Learn how this platform will evolve your IT strategy and minimize your total cost of ownership (TCO).
Posted: 09 Jun 2011 | Published: 09 Jun 2011

Red Hat & IBM

Integrating Red Hat Enterprise Linux with Microsoft Windows in the Datacenter
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will help you discover how Red Hat Enterprise Linux helps today’s organizations meet heavy workload requirements and extend previous Windows infrastructure investments upon deployment.
Posted: 30 Aug 2013 | Published: 30 Aug 2013

Red Hat

Red Hat Enterprise Linux vs. Microsoft Windows Server 2008. Who wins?
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: How does Red Hat Enterprise Linux stack up to the competition? This white paper offers an overview of Red Hat Enterprise Linux as compared to Microsoft Window Server 2008 in terms of scalability, operational costs, and more.
Posted: 30 Aug 2013 | Published: 30 Aug 2013

Red Hat

How to Choose a Cost-effective Private Cloud for your Business
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will help you learn more about private cloud solutions and examines the Red Hat Enterprise Linux OpenStack Platform as a cost-effective, open-source cloud solution for your business.
Posted: 20 May 2014 | Published: 20 May 2014

Red Hat

Migrating from UNIX*/RISC* to Red Hat Enterprise Linux®on Intel® processor-based Servers
sponsored by Red Hat - HPE
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides high-level guidelines for assessing cost and complexity of a Linux migration and provides tips for planning a smooth, successful and strategic transition. Discover how your organization can add value to its IT infrastructure with the use of open source software.
Posted: 18 Jul 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2009

Red Hat - HPE

Look at Linux, the operating system and universal platform
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: When it comes to IT, Linux is everywhere. From smart phones to powerful computer systems, this flexible operating system addresses a significant number of usage models. Read this white paper to learn more about the universal platform and discover all the computer segments that it plays a role in.
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 | Published: 13 Mar 2012

IBM

ITG - Value Proposition for IBM Power Systems: Virtualisation Impact for Enterprise UNIX and Linux Server Infrastructures
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This report by industry analyst International Technology Group evaluates how organisations can reduce IT costs by employing IBM Power Systems and PowerVM verses competitive offerings from HP and Sun Microsystems. Cost savings range from 43 to 65% and are based on client data.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 09 Apr 2009

IBM

Alpha Exchange Improve Performance, Reduces Cost by Migrating to Red Hat Enteprise Linux
sponsored by Red Hat - HPE
WHITE PAPER: This informative case study describes how a leading Canadian financial group was able to increase performance and reduce costs by migrating to a Linux environment.
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

Red Hat - HPE

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Datasheet
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you learn how Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides a cost-effective alternative to proprietary operating systems, making it extremely attractive to those businesses that don't have a big budget but still want reliable, secure desktop for their users.
Posted: 02 Jul 2014 | Published: 02 Jul 2014

Red Hat