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ZNET data centers around the world are glad to note thatHyperCloud, the first virtual rank[2-vRank] memory module of 16 GB for servers is going to be launched for the first time across the globe by Netlist Inc. Netlist Inc, is a California-based premier manufacturer of high performance modular memory subsystems that produces 1 million modules annually.

HyperCloud is a double-data-rate three, registered dual in-line memory module [DDR3 RDIMM] which maxes server utilization improving application performance in any data center. It harnesses Netlist Inc’s proprietary rank multiplication ASIC technology to fully populate three memory channels with 16GB vRank RDIMMs. 4 physical ranks are hidden from the memory controller hub and presented as 2 vRanks. Dual socket servers can then be fully filled in with 24 16GB 2 vRank RDIMMs producing a total capacity of 384GB!

Steve Conway, Research VP, Technical Computing at IDC pointed out, “In HPC datacenters, servers are typically under-utilized due to memory bandwidth and memory capacity bottlenecks. Netlist is addressing these limitations with its new high-performing DDR3 RDIMM solution, called HyperCloud,” which is “is designed to improve server productivity and application performance, especially for memory-intensive applications and workloads.”

The debut of HyperCloud is expected at the Supercomputing Tradeshow, taking place in Portland, Oregon from 17-19 November, 2009, in booth number 2398. Sampling of HyperCloud to major OEM customers is planned by Netlist sometime in December with production slated for Q1 2010. HyperCloud modules would be retailed in 4GB, 8GB, & 16GB 2 vRank module options. HyperCloud is surely going to give a new lease of life to data center memory across the world.

Although computer systems give you the opportunity to store large amounts of data they are also prone to lose that data due to some technical fault or damage. Such cases can cost millions of dollars to businesses that lose their data never to be recovered. In order to prevent facing such losses companies require top notch managed backup services that can preserve data and thereby keep the business running smoothly.

It has been observed that over 50% of small sized businesses never recover the data that they lose. In the case of large sized businesses the loss of data can cost the company millions of dollars as well as make them lose a valuable customer base. Therefore companies need to make use of recovery solutions to safeguard their company’s reputation.

Unmetered Managed Backup services have been especially construed in order to cater to this genuine problem. Such services first of all work to fortify the already existing data in every manner possible making it least vulnerable to get lost. Secondly in the case of data loss such recovery systems can quickly retrieve the data to ensure that your business does not break its continuity. But naturally such a service would be a great source of peace of mind for the company owners as well as its employees.

Company’s providing top notch managed backup take control of the entire process starting from the initial setup to the configuration tracking failures and changes. The service requires that the data backups that are performed on your server are recorded on tape media rather than on a separate drive. On the other hand you will have managed backup technicians to help you with any problem that you may encounter. In today’s times it is extremely essential to make use of such services

For companies who are looking for cost effective solution for storage and server, cloud computing can always be considered a good option. This technology is fast becoming popular; in fact, it is predicted by Gartner Inc. that around 80% of Fortune 1000 enterprises will get some sorts of services based on cloud computing until 2012.

Considering the current circumstances, it is not hard to understand why Gartner Inc. has made such prediction. Today, more and more people are moving towards the cloud hosting based on cloud computing concepts because of the benefits associated with this futuristic technology. The involvement of some big names like Microsoft, IBM, Google, Amazon and Yahoo has also played a great role to make people familiar with the concept of cloud computing and cloud hosting.

Cloud hosting is basically the simplified form of datacenter where virtualization technologies are put together to reduce the complexity of the whole hosting concept. Some of the advantages of cloud computing and cloud hosting are mentioned here for your understanding.

• Easy implementation is an advantage of cloud computing. You don’t have to purchase any additional hardware or software for cloud computing implementation.
• Reliable services coupled with huge datacenters are the other advantages of cloud computing and cloud hosting.
• Free load balancing and free static IPs are also regarded as the benefits that are behind the popularity of cloud hosting.

Though benefits are multifold but before opting for a host, it is better to check if you are getting services like port monitoring, back up through private network, inclusion of SysAdmin time2 and different client software installation.  The availability of system security services, operational security services, security assessment with client reporting, rootkit hunter installation, ModSecurity for Apache Installation, RTG bandwidth monitoring and RAID redundancy on multiple hard drives should also be considered to get all benefits associated with cloud computing and cloud hosting.