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	June 30, 2005 Triggers For Refreshing Servers Understanding Server Refresh Cycles by Brad Day with Simon Yates, Thomas Powell	Average: 0  (3 ratings)

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Executive Summary

Server refresh cycles vary widely based on the IT philosophy, operating system (OS), application workload mix, and server hardware of the user company. The industry standard is that Windows/Intel (Wintel) server refreshes typically run every two to four years, while Unix server refreshes typically run every three to five years. To optimize refresh cycles within these time frames, firms need to understand the technology drivers that encourage server refresh. These drivers include a desire to improve server utilization, the opportunity to consolidate multiple OS and application workloads onto fewer servers, the ability to upgrade server components, and the goal of reducing the overall cost of server life-cycle ownership.

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