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A Comparison of Software and Hardware Techniques for x86 Virtualization: The x86 architecture has not yet permitted classical trap-and-emulate virtualization. Virtual Machine Monitors for x86, such as VMware Workstation and Virtual PC, have instead used binary translation of the guest kernel code. However, both Intel and AMD have now introduced architectural extensions to support classical virtualization. This paper compares an...; Tags: Software, Intel X86, Association For Computing Machinery, X86 Architecture, VMM, Virtualization, Storage Management, Tools & Techniques, Utility Computing, Processors, Hardware, Storage, Management, Semiconductors, Components; White papers
Geek Trivia: Spirit of x86: If someone were to force you to sum up the modern world in three or fewer alphanumeric characters, you could make a pretty good case for the optimal response being x86. As in, the x86 instruction set which has informed the design and function of microprocessors since 1978. The x86...; Tags: Brand, Intel X86, Intel Pentium, Microprocessor, CPU, Intel Corp., Chip, X86 Architecture, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Jay Garmon; Blog posts 2008-03-25

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It Takes an Architecture to Make a Multi-Core Processor: This paper explains that multicore technology is not a tide that lifts all processors equally. Architecture matters. AMD is confident its Dual-Core AMD Opteron processors include the most sophisticated architecture of any multi-core x86 processor one can buy. They started with an outstanding single-core x86 design, and carefully decided which...; Tags: Multi-core Processor, Dual-core, Multi-core, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components; White papers 2006-04-27
Despite its aging design, the x86 is still in charge: Is there a rival instruction set on the horizon?In 1978, the x86 instruction set architecture ISA entered the market as part of Intel's 8086 chip. Today, x86 is used in more than 90 percent of the world's PCs and servers.See the image gallery: 35 years of Intel chip designhttp://content.techrepublic.com.com/2346-1035_11-37071.htmlWith most...; Tags: Processors, Sonja Thompson, Intel x86, chip; Discussion threads 2007-04-03
Liquid Computing for a Dynamic Datacenter: The confluence of several technology trends - including a consolidation on x86 server architectures; the emergence of powerful, easy-to-use hypervisor and virtual machine technology; and the focus on operational cost reductions - has created a perfect storm that is changing the definition of what constitutes a standard x86 architecture. No...; Tags: Data Center, Computing, International Data Group, Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management; White papers 2007-06-01

Characterizing x86 Processors for Industry-Standard Servers: AMD Opteron and Intel Xeon: The HP ProLiant server portfolio includes systems using the Intel Xeon family of x86 processors and systems using AMD Opteron x86 processors. To help customers understand the implications of these processor architectures on the system platform, this paper compares and contrasts the Xeon processors with the Opteron processor. It discusses...; Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., AMD Opteron, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., X86 Processor, Intel Xeon, Intel Corp., HP ProLiant Server Portfolio, Processors, Servers, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components; White papers 2004-09-01
QNX & Intel: Delivering Proven, Fully Pre-Integrated OS/Protocol Solutions: This webcast shows how to implement ideal high-performance embedded applications with Intel Embedded Components and Flash Memory and the QNX x86 Runtime Kit, which fully supports the Intel x86 platform. Embedded Intel architecture chipsets provide a reliable platform for high-performance connected embedded applications. They offer the performance, stability, and reliability...; Tags: Intel Corp., Chipsets, Leadership, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Management; Webcasts
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Technical Overview: Advances in processor technology, such as extending the capabilities of the x86 architecture, have brought the power of 64-bit computing to these PC users. Extending the capabilities of the x86 architecture enables a customer to use a 64-bit operating system to either seamlessly run 32-bit and cutting edge 64-bit applications...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Corp., 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Network Technology, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software, Networking; White papers 2005-04-25
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 and Solaris 10 on x86: Sun Microsystems has positioned Solaris 10 on x86 (written Solaris 10/x86) as an alternative to Linux. On the surface, Sun appears to have a reasonable story to spin around Solaris 10/x86 in comparing it to Linux. Sun hypes its allegedly lower support costs, the Solaris feature set and indemnification. However,...; Tags: Sun Solaris 10, Sun Microsystems Inc., Intel X86, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Sun Solaris, UNIX, Operating Systems, Linux, Servers, Open Source, Software, Hardware; White papers 2006-02-01
Sun Fire V20z Server Architecture: This paper describes the Sun Fire V20z server - the first in a new line of AMD Opteron processor-based servers and the first Sun product release resulting from the strategic alliance between Sun and AMD - demonstrates Sun?s commitment to delivering the most compelling x86 based platforms in the market....; Tags: Sun Microsystems Inc., Sun Fire, Sun Fire V20z Server, Servers, Processors, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components; White papers 2004-04-01
SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 and Solaris 10 on x86: A Comparison: Sun Microsystems has positioned Solaris 10 on x86 (written Solaris 10/x86) as an alternative to Linux - and to open source. On the surface, Sun appears to have a reasonable story to spin around Solaris 10/x86 in comparing it to Linux; Sun hypes its allegedly lower support costs, the Solaris...; Tags: Sun Solaris 10, Sun Microsystems Inc., Intel X86, SuSE Linux Enterprise Server, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Sun Solaris, UNIX, Operating Systems, Linux, Servers, Open Source, Software, Hardware; White papers 2005-06-27
A Performance Comparison of Hypervisors: Virtualization has rapidly attained mainstream status in enterprise IT by delivering transformative cost savings as well as increased operational efficiency, flexibility and IT service levels. Intel and AMD have independently developed virtualization extensions to the x86 architecture called hardware virtualization. This and other hardware advances such as multicore processors are...; Tags: Hypervisor, Performance, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage; White papers 2007-02-01
Implementing the Solaris OS, x86 Platform Edition, on Your Desktop or Laptop: The Solaris Operating System, x86 Platform Edition, while making for an optimal server platform, is often overlooked as a viable solution for a desktop or laptop environment. This paper can help the reader to get up and running with Solaris x86 on a desktop or laptop. The Solaris x86 OS...; Tags: Desktop, Operating System, Intel X86, Laptop Computer, Solaris-x86 OS, Sun Solaris, UNIX, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware; White papers
Preparing for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology: The recent introduction of Intel’s new Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) marked a major milestone in the evolution of enterprise and workstation technology. The move from 32-bit Intel architecture (IA-32) to 64 bits actually squared available memory, theoretically providing the capability to name each grain in a cubic mile of...; Tags: Intel EM64T, Workstation, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components; White papers
VMware ESX Server: Scale Up or Scale Out?: This IBM paper presents a basis for discussion about optimal and efficient implementations of ESX Server, the flagship VMware product for x86 hardware virtualization. It considers best practices regarding the scalability of an ESX Server implementation on IBM eServer xSeries and BladeCenter servers. This paper focuses on the discussion on...; Tags: VMware Inc., VMWare ESX Server, IBM Corp., VMWare ESX, Servers, Hardware; White papers 2004-12-16
Itanium 2-Based Solutions and the X86 Architecture: Optimizing IT Value by Mixing and Matching Industry-Standard Server Platforms: With the growing market success of Itanium 2-based solutions and the integration of 64-bit extensions into x86-based processors, organizations now have a choice of two widely supported, industry-standard, 64-bit architectures. Which will be best for a particular implementation? In most cases, the right choice will be obvious. Both architectures Itanium...; Tags: Information Technology, Intel X86, Intel Itanium, Intel Itanium 2, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components; White papers 2006-08-10
.NET Framework 2.0 Software Development Kit (SDK) (x86) (exe): The Microsoft .NET Framework Software Development Kit SDK v2.0 (x86) includes tools, documentation and samples developers need to write, build, test, and deploy .NET Framework applications. You must install the .NET Framework Redistributable Package version 2.0 (x86) prior to installing the .NET Framework 2.0 SDK (x86). This version is the...; Tags: Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Intel X86, SDK, .Net, Processors, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components; Software downloads 2007-08-15
GRUB and the Solaris 10 1/06 OS: The New Bootloader for x86 Platforms: When an x86-based system powers on, the BIOS initializes the CPU, memory, and platform hardware. Upon completion, the BIOS loads the initial bootstrap software (that is, the bootloader) from the configured boot device and hands control over to the bootloader. The Solaris 10 3/05 OS and earlier releases use a...; Tags: Sun Solaris 10, Operating System, Sun Microsystems Inc., Intel X86, Sun Solaris, BIOS, Operating Systems, UNIX, Servers, Processors, Software, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors; White papers 2005-12-01
Sun previews four-socket, quad-core server measuring just 2U: Not using x86/x64 Sun Servers Yet.We use Sun servers, but they're SPARC IV servers and relegated to support Solaris and financial applications. I haven't had the opportunity to experiment with the x86/x64 servers from Sun or the x86 version of the Solaris OS.I'd like to hear experiences from those...; Tags: sgunelius; Discussion threads 2007-09-09
SciMark Graphics (exe): GPU, another major component for today's cinematic and reality computing. SciMark Standard Edition Graphics is a software pack which can measure the ability of GPU within certain environments. It measures power of GPU and the combination power of GPU and CPU as in everyday applications. It is implemented by OpenGL...; Tags: GPU, SciMark Standard Edition Graphics; Software downloads 2008-02-13

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