Understanding USB-based Virtual Media in the Dell PowerEdge 1855 Blade Server



The virtual media feature of the Dell PowerEdge 1855 blade server employs USB technology when presenting connected devices to the target host. To properly use this feature, administrators should understand how operating systems and BIOSs recognize and …

Enabling VMware ESX Server VLAN Network Configurations for the Dell PowerEdge 1855 Blade Server



When used in conjunction with virtual LAN (VLAN) technology, server virtualization software can help build virtual infrastructures to support the scalable enterprise. In particular, VMware ESX Server software, modular Dell PowerEdge 1855 blade servers,…

VMware ESX Server Performance on Dell PowerEdge 2850 and PowerEdge 6850 Servers



VMware ESX Server software on Dell PowerEdge servers enables a virtualization platform that can support a wide variety of applications and operating systems. Dell engineers tested this software on Dell PowerEdge 2850 and PowerEdge 6850 servers to show …

Enhancing Windows Data Recovery with Symantec Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server 10d



Symantec Backup Exec 10d for Windows Servers—incorporating the Backup Exec Continuous Protection Server 10d—offers controlled, rapid backup and recovery of critical enterprise files through continuous disk-based data protection.

Background Patrol Read for Dell PowerEdge RAID Controllers



Background Patrol Read, a new feature in Dell PowerEdge RAID Controllers (PERCs), is designed to help prevent data loss in a redundant array. This article describes how Background Patrol Read works and how it interoperates with Consistency Check and SM…