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Windows and Linux Data Centers Lag Behind Unix in Realizing Economies of Scale
In this article, we examine total data center spending per server OS instance across data centers of varying sizes. We break down these metrics for Windows, Linux, and Unix systems. Interestingly, Unix data centers experience significantly better economies of scale than Windows or Linux shops. We report the metrics and examine the reasons for the greater efficiencies in large Unix shops compared to other operating systems. (3 pp., 1 fig.)[Executive Summary]
September, 2007
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Data Center OS Trends and Economic Characteristics
A recently completed Computer Economics survey of senior IT executives provides data on the average processing workload managed by the major operating systems running in today's data centers: Windows, Unix, Linux, mainframes, OS/400, and Netware. The workload percentages are broken down by size of organization and by industry sector. The conclusion: in most industries, Windows leads in share of processing workload. However, there are warning signs in the ROI and TCO for all three operating systems. We analyze these warning signs and provide guidelines for optimizing the economic characteristics of these operating systems. (8 pp., 9 figs.)[Executive Summary]
November, 2006
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The Business Case for Linux Deployment
Linux has many advocates for use both in servers and on the desktop. The question arises, however, that in view of ongoing legal, financial, and technical controversies whether Linux is an effective enterprise-level strategy. Although there are a number of concerns in regard to Linux adoption, including legal challenges, return on investment, and the cost of ownership, many organizations find the economics of Linux to be positive. Click here to purchase. $95 (USD)
October, 2004
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Time to Reassess Your Unix Strategy
The economic viability of continuing to rely on Unix as the platform for mission-critical functions is becoming more questionable. IT managers should be asking themselves whether cost considerations will drive Unix into a legacy software role in the 2006 time period. Unix ownership costs for hardware and software are higher than those of competitive systems.
August, 2003
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Aberdeen: New Poster Child for Sloppy Research? (1Q03)
A recent study, which shows Linux and other open source software suppliers have more security problems than Microsoft, has serious flaws.
January, 2003
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Do Open Operating Systems Pay Off in the Enterprise?
The combination of Microsoftâs animosity, technological improvements, and marketplace competition creates openings for an ever-increasing number of open operating systems. Considering these OS alternatives from the enterprise perspective shows that the various flavors of Linux offer some intriguing economic possibilities.
September, 2002
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