Not all tablets browsers perform equally quickly. In our tests of common Web browsing scenarios, Internet Explorer 10-Windows 8 performed everyday scenarios as much as 60.6 percent more quickly than Safari-Apple iOS and as much as 64.1 percent more quickly than Chrome-Android.
Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system released in 2012. It introduced a new touch-optimized interface and integration with online services. Key features include interactive tiles on the Start screen providing updated information, an improved Task Manager, and the Windows Store app marketplace. Windows 8 uses a modular architecture with layers including the hardware abstraction layer, kernel, executive services and protected subsystems. It requires at least 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. New security features were also introduced, such as Windows Defender antivirus and Smart Screen phishing protection.
Sviluppo soluzioni Open Source per il Cloud - Eclipse e Windows Azure PlatformEclipse Day 2010 in Rome
The presentation supported the speech by Mario Fontana, Senior Software Architect at Microsoft, at Eclipse Day 2010 in Rome (5th October 2010). http://www.spagoworld.org/openevents/
Difference between windows 7 and windows 8 and windows 8 featuresRizwan Ansari
Windows 8 represents a major departure from previous versions of Windows. It is based on the Metro design language, which facilitates a touchscreen user interface similar to mobile phones and tablets. Microsoft's Surface tablet, released in 2013, runs Windows 8. The version aims to work with both touchscreen and traditional keyboard-and-mouse systems. It has a tile-based screen with each tile representing a specific app. Users can access apps and switch between them by clicking or touching different areas of the screen.
Windows 8 introduces a new touch-friendly interface called Metro that replaces the traditional icon start menu with live tiles. It also offers improved support for touchscreens, ARM processors, cloud services, a new Windows Store app marketplace, and the ability to use multiple monitors independently. Other new features include significantly faster boot times, applications that automatically close when inactive to improve performance, and the ability to mount ISO files without burning them to disc.
Windows 10 is a successor to Windows 8.1 currently in public beta testing. It aims to address issues with Windows 8 by returning to a more familiar desktop layout and including the start menu. Windows 10 promises to provide a user experience that appeals to both basic and power users by ironing out flaws of previous versions. It incorporates feedback from Windows 7 and 8 to create a more unified operating system across devices.
The document summarizes information about several web browsers:
Internet Explorer is a series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft and included in Windows operating systems starting in 1995. Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source web browser developed by Mozilla Corporation and others. Google Chrome is a freeware web browser developed by Google that uses the WebKit layout engine. Opera is a proprietary web browser developed by Opera Software that includes both open source and proprietary components.
Upgrading to a new laptop powered by Intel Core i5, Pentium, or Celeron proce...Principled Technologies
Whether you notice it or not, little seconds of your day spent waiting on an aging laptop can add up quickly. A few here, a few there—before you know it, you’ve lost valuable time that could have been used elsewhere. Thanks to advances in processor technology, laptops powered by the newer generation of Intel Core i5, Pentium, and Celeron processors are quicker than laptops from 2010, which can translate to better performance and longer battery life. In our testing, we found that with each of these Intel processor families, replacing a four-year-old laptop with a laptop using the newer-generation processor boosted both responsiveness and battery life. Don’t keep waiting—update your laptop to one with a 2014 Intel processor to do more and wait less.
Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system released in 2012. It introduced a new touch-optimized interface and integration with online services. Key features include interactive tiles on the Start screen providing updated information, an improved Task Manager, and the Windows Store app marketplace. Windows 8 uses a modular architecture with layers including the hardware abstraction layer, kernel, executive services and protected subsystems. It requires at least 1GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. New security features were also introduced, such as Windows Defender antivirus and Smart Screen phishing protection.
Sviluppo soluzioni Open Source per il Cloud - Eclipse e Windows Azure PlatformEclipse Day 2010 in Rome
The presentation supported the speech by Mario Fontana, Senior Software Architect at Microsoft, at Eclipse Day 2010 in Rome (5th October 2010). http://www.spagoworld.org/openevents/
Difference between windows 7 and windows 8 and windows 8 featuresRizwan Ansari
Windows 8 represents a major departure from previous versions of Windows. It is based on the Metro design language, which facilitates a touchscreen user interface similar to mobile phones and tablets. Microsoft's Surface tablet, released in 2013, runs Windows 8. The version aims to work with both touchscreen and traditional keyboard-and-mouse systems. It has a tile-based screen with each tile representing a specific app. Users can access apps and switch between them by clicking or touching different areas of the screen.
Windows 8 introduces a new touch-friendly interface called Metro that replaces the traditional icon start menu with live tiles. It also offers improved support for touchscreens, ARM processors, cloud services, a new Windows Store app marketplace, and the ability to use multiple monitors independently. Other new features include significantly faster boot times, applications that automatically close when inactive to improve performance, and the ability to mount ISO files without burning them to disc.
Windows 10 is a successor to Windows 8.1 currently in public beta testing. It aims to address issues with Windows 8 by returning to a more familiar desktop layout and including the start menu. Windows 10 promises to provide a user experience that appeals to both basic and power users by ironing out flaws of previous versions. It incorporates feedback from Windows 7 and 8 to create a more unified operating system across devices.
The document summarizes information about several web browsers:
Internet Explorer is a series of graphical web browsers developed by Microsoft and included in Windows operating systems starting in 1995. Mozilla Firefox is a free, open-source web browser developed by Mozilla Corporation and others. Google Chrome is a freeware web browser developed by Google that uses the WebKit layout engine. Opera is a proprietary web browser developed by Opera Software that includes both open source and proprietary components.
Upgrading to a new laptop powered by Intel Core i5, Pentium, or Celeron proce...Principled Technologies
Whether you notice it or not, little seconds of your day spent waiting on an aging laptop can add up quickly. A few here, a few there—before you know it, you’ve lost valuable time that could have been used elsewhere. Thanks to advances in processor technology, laptops powered by the newer generation of Intel Core i5, Pentium, and Celeron processors are quicker than laptops from 2010, which can translate to better performance and longer battery life. In our testing, we found that with each of these Intel processor families, replacing a four-year-old laptop with a laptop using the newer-generation processor boosted both responsiveness and battery life. Don’t keep waiting—update your laptop to one with a 2014 Intel processor to do more and wait less.
Internet Explorer is a graphical web browser developed by Microsoft that was included in Windows operating systems starting in 1995. It was the default browser until being replaced by Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, though it remains available. It was initially based on Spyglass Mosaic and helped popularize web browsing. Internet Explorer supported early web standards and introduced features like security zones and group policy configuration. Major versions added functionality like HTML5 support and performance improvements. While free and widely used, it also had bugs, security issues, and lacked features of other browsers.
This Presentation (Android) is prepared by me for Education Purpose. And be careful for Hyperlinks. There are so many Hyperlinks. Just click on them.
Thank You
Mr. SOM
Its a complete description of android which includes its introduction,platform,development,versions,advantages,limitations,future possibilities and conclusion.
Introduction To Windows 8 ( My First Ever Presentation In University )Tayyab Nasir
This document provides an overview of Windows 8, including its new features, hardware requirements, security improvements, app types, and different editions. Some key points:
- Windows 8 was released in October 2012 and introduced a new "Metro" tile-based interface optimized for touchscreens.
- New features include the lock screen, start screen, full-screen apps, Windows Store, and data syncing capabilities. It also has improved security features like automatic updates and antivirus protection.
- Editions include Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise, and Windows RT for ARM-based devices. Advantages are improved performance, security and compatibility with older PCs, while drawbacks include a learning curve
This document provides an overview of Android and its features. It discusses Android's open source platform and history. It describes how to set up the Eclipse IDE and Android SDK for application development. It also outlines Android's software stack including the Linux kernel, libraries, runtime, framework and applications. It discusses factors to consider for efficient Android app development like hardware limitations, efficiency, capacity, speed and cost.
Windows 8 introduces several new features that differentiate it from Windows 7, including a touch-friendly Metro interface, support for ARM processors, cloud integration, an app store, and multiple monitor support. Boot times are significantly faster in Windows 8. It also aims to improve performance by automatically closing unused apps. The desktop interface utilizes dynamic tiles rather than icons, and Windows 8 can mount ISO images without burning them to discs. It additionally includes built-in antivirus software.
This document summarizes a proposed customer call tracking management system for a telecom company. The system would allow customers to enter complaints, have complaints assigned and resolved by staff, and check complaint status. It describes the software and hardware requirements to build the system, including Java, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, and SQLite database. Screenshots are provided of the proposed user interfaces for key functions like registration, login, profile viewing, and more.
Android architecture and Additional ComponentsSoftNutx
The Four basic layers that ac-cumulatively Create Android Architecture or Android Software Stack
You can Read more on this Topic at : http://androidebook.com/android-architecture/
Windows 10 is growing in popularity but has not surpassed Windows 7 yet, with Windows 7 still having over 40% of the desktop market share. While Windows 10 introduces new features like the Cortana assistant and a redesigned Start menu with live tiles, many users have remained on Windows 7 out of concerns over technical problems or missing features when upgrading. The document provides details on how features like searching, apps, browsers, and multitasking compare between Windows 7 and Windows 10.
The document discusses mobile browser testing, including browser engines, browsers, compatibility testing scope, W3 best practices, HTML5, CSS Mobile Profile 2.1, and usability testing. It provides lists of browser engines, browsers, features to test for compatibility, and W3 best practices. It also discusses tools for testing on different screen sizes and top tools for testing mobile browsers.
Windows has evolved significantly since its initial release in 1985. It launched with Windows 1.0 and saw greater success with Windows 3 and 95 which introduced innovations like the Start button. Windows 7 and 8 were major releases that improved performance and introduced new interfaces, with Windows 8 adding a touch-focused Metro interface alongside the traditional desktop. Key differences between Windows 7 and 8 include hardware requirements, interfaces, search functionality, apps/stores, security features, and cloud integration. While the Metro interface was a significant change, many performance improvements were made in Windows 8.
IRJET - A Literature Review on Android -A Mobile Operating SystemIRJET Journal
1. This document provides a literature review of the Android mobile operating system, including its history, architecture, versions, and key features.
2. Android is an open-source, Linux-based operating system originally developed by Android Inc. and currently maintained by Google. It uses Java applications and C/C++ libraries in a layered architecture.
3. The document describes the major versions of Android from 1.0 to 8.1, covering the code names, new features, and Linux kernel updates for each release. It focuses on the evolution of Android and its growing popularity as a mobile platform.
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, and PhaseOut are web browsers. They allow users to view websites and have features like tabbed browsing, bookmarks, privacy controls, and compatibility with different operating systems. Sea Monkey and NetSurf are also open source web browsers that are cross-platform and focus on efficiency and standards compliance. Camino is a Gecko-based browser designed specifically for Mac OS X.
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, and PhaseOut are web browsers. They allow users to view websites and have features like tabbed browsing, bookmarks, privacy controls, and compatibility with web standards. Sea Monkey and NetSurf are also open source web browsers that are cross-platform and focus on efficiency and standards compliance. Camino is a Gecko-based browser designed specifically for Mac OS X.
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, and PhaseOut are web browsers. They allow users to view websites and have features like tabbed browsing, bookmarks, privacy controls, and compatibility with different operating systems. Sea Monkey and NetSurf are also open source web browsers that are cross-platform and prioritize efficiency. Camino is a free, open source web browser designed specifically for Mac OS X.
The document provides an overview of Android, including:
- Android is an open source, Linux-based operating system maintained by Google, used in mobile devices and other electronics.
- It uses the Dalvik virtual machine and has gone through several versions named after desserts, with the current version being Nougat.
- To develop Android apps, developers use Java and install required software like the JDK, Eclipse IDE or Android Studio, Android SDK, and configure plugins and emulators.
The document traces the evolution of technology from 1981 to 2012, beginning with the IBM-5150 desktop PC in 1981 and following innovations including laptops, smartphones, and tablets. It notes that hardware advances alone do not account for this growth and discusses the important role of operating systems. The document explores the development of mobile operating systems like Android, iOS, Windows Phone and others. It focuses on Android and how the Android software stack works, then outlines the process for creating a basic Android app using tools like the Android SDK, Eclipse IDE, and virtual devices. Finally, it provides release dates and key features of each Android version from 1.0 to 4.1 Jelly Bean.
This document provides information on various web browsers:
- Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, and PhaseOut are described, noting their key features and security measures.
- Camino and Sea Monkey are also mentioned as open source browsers for Mac and multiple platforms respectively.
- Details are given about NetSurf, an open source browser known for its efficiency and support for various operating systems.
The document discusses several web browsers including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, Phaseout, Camino, SeaMonkey and NetSurf. It provides details on their features, security measures, compatibility, and speeds. Key information covered includes the browsers' rendering engines, versions released, and focus on standards compliance and user customization for some.
Help skilled workers succeed with Dell Latitude 7030 and 7230 Rugged Extreme ...Principled Technologies
Instead of equipping consumer-grade tablets with rugged cases
Conclusion
In our hands-on testing, the Dell Latitude 7030 and 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets showed that they are better equipped to help skilled workers than consumer-grade Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 tablets in multiple ways. They provide more built-in capabilities and features than the consumer-grade tablets we tested. And, while they were more expensive than the rugged-case fortified consumer-grade options we tested, their rugged claims were more than skin deep.
In our performance and durability tests, the Dell Latitude 7030 and 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets performed better in demanding manufacturing, logistics, and field service environments than consumer-grade tablets with rugged cases. Both Rugged Extreme Tablets, with their greater thermal range, suffered less performance degradation in extreme temperatures, never failed and were merely scuffed after 26 hard drops, survived a 10 minute drenching with no ill effects, and were easier to view in direct sunlight than Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 tablets.
Bring ideas to life with the HP Z2 G9 Tower Workstation - InfographicPrincipled Technologies
We compared CPU performance and noise output of an HP Z2 G9 Tower Workstation in High Performance Mode to a similarly configured Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstation in its out-of-box performance mode
Internet Explorer is a graphical web browser developed by Microsoft that was included in Windows operating systems starting in 1995. It was the default browser until being replaced by Microsoft Edge in Windows 10, though it remains available. It was initially based on Spyglass Mosaic and helped popularize web browsing. Internet Explorer supported early web standards and introduced features like security zones and group policy configuration. Major versions added functionality like HTML5 support and performance improvements. While free and widely used, it also had bugs, security issues, and lacked features of other browsers.
This Presentation (Android) is prepared by me for Education Purpose. And be careful for Hyperlinks. There are so many Hyperlinks. Just click on them.
Thank You
Mr. SOM
Its a complete description of android which includes its introduction,platform,development,versions,advantages,limitations,future possibilities and conclusion.
Introduction To Windows 8 ( My First Ever Presentation In University )Tayyab Nasir
This document provides an overview of Windows 8, including its new features, hardware requirements, security improvements, app types, and different editions. Some key points:
- Windows 8 was released in October 2012 and introduced a new "Metro" tile-based interface optimized for touchscreens.
- New features include the lock screen, start screen, full-screen apps, Windows Store, and data syncing capabilities. It also has improved security features like automatic updates and antivirus protection.
- Editions include Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise, and Windows RT for ARM-based devices. Advantages are improved performance, security and compatibility with older PCs, while drawbacks include a learning curve
This document provides an overview of Android and its features. It discusses Android's open source platform and history. It describes how to set up the Eclipse IDE and Android SDK for application development. It also outlines Android's software stack including the Linux kernel, libraries, runtime, framework and applications. It discusses factors to consider for efficient Android app development like hardware limitations, efficiency, capacity, speed and cost.
Windows 8 introduces several new features that differentiate it from Windows 7, including a touch-friendly Metro interface, support for ARM processors, cloud integration, an app store, and multiple monitor support. Boot times are significantly faster in Windows 8. It also aims to improve performance by automatically closing unused apps. The desktop interface utilizes dynamic tiles rather than icons, and Windows 8 can mount ISO images without burning them to discs. It additionally includes built-in antivirus software.
This document summarizes a proposed customer call tracking management system for a telecom company. The system would allow customers to enter complaints, have complaints assigned and resolved by staff, and check complaint status. It describes the software and hardware requirements to build the system, including Java, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, and SQLite database. Screenshots are provided of the proposed user interfaces for key functions like registration, login, profile viewing, and more.
Android architecture and Additional ComponentsSoftNutx
The Four basic layers that ac-cumulatively Create Android Architecture or Android Software Stack
You can Read more on this Topic at : http://androidebook.com/android-architecture/
Windows 10 is growing in popularity but has not surpassed Windows 7 yet, with Windows 7 still having over 40% of the desktop market share. While Windows 10 introduces new features like the Cortana assistant and a redesigned Start menu with live tiles, many users have remained on Windows 7 out of concerns over technical problems or missing features when upgrading. The document provides details on how features like searching, apps, browsers, and multitasking compare between Windows 7 and Windows 10.
The document discusses mobile browser testing, including browser engines, browsers, compatibility testing scope, W3 best practices, HTML5, CSS Mobile Profile 2.1, and usability testing. It provides lists of browser engines, browsers, features to test for compatibility, and W3 best practices. It also discusses tools for testing on different screen sizes and top tools for testing mobile browsers.
Windows has evolved significantly since its initial release in 1985. It launched with Windows 1.0 and saw greater success with Windows 3 and 95 which introduced innovations like the Start button. Windows 7 and 8 were major releases that improved performance and introduced new interfaces, with Windows 8 adding a touch-focused Metro interface alongside the traditional desktop. Key differences between Windows 7 and 8 include hardware requirements, interfaces, search functionality, apps/stores, security features, and cloud integration. While the Metro interface was a significant change, many performance improvements were made in Windows 8.
IRJET - A Literature Review on Android -A Mobile Operating SystemIRJET Journal
1. This document provides a literature review of the Android mobile operating system, including its history, architecture, versions, and key features.
2. Android is an open-source, Linux-based operating system originally developed by Android Inc. and currently maintained by Google. It uses Java applications and C/C++ libraries in a layered architecture.
3. The document describes the major versions of Android from 1.0 to 8.1, covering the code names, new features, and Linux kernel updates for each release. It focuses on the evolution of Android and its growing popularity as a mobile platform.
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, and PhaseOut are web browsers. They allow users to view websites and have features like tabbed browsing, bookmarks, privacy controls, and compatibility with different operating systems. Sea Monkey and NetSurf are also open source web browsers that are cross-platform and focus on efficiency and standards compliance. Camino is a Gecko-based browser designed specifically for Mac OS X.
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, and PhaseOut are web browsers. They allow users to view websites and have features like tabbed browsing, bookmarks, privacy controls, and compatibility with web standards. Sea Monkey and NetSurf are also open source web browsers that are cross-platform and focus on efficiency and standards compliance. Camino is a Gecko-based browser designed specifically for Mac OS X.
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, and PhaseOut are web browsers. They allow users to view websites and have features like tabbed browsing, bookmarks, privacy controls, and compatibility with different operating systems. Sea Monkey and NetSurf are also open source web browsers that are cross-platform and prioritize efficiency. Camino is a free, open source web browser designed specifically for Mac OS X.
The document provides an overview of Android, including:
- Android is an open source, Linux-based operating system maintained by Google, used in mobile devices and other electronics.
- It uses the Dalvik virtual machine and has gone through several versions named after desserts, with the current version being Nougat.
- To develop Android apps, developers use Java and install required software like the JDK, Eclipse IDE or Android Studio, Android SDK, and configure plugins and emulators.
The document traces the evolution of technology from 1981 to 2012, beginning with the IBM-5150 desktop PC in 1981 and following innovations including laptops, smartphones, and tablets. It notes that hardware advances alone do not account for this growth and discusses the important role of operating systems. The document explores the development of mobile operating systems like Android, iOS, Windows Phone and others. It focuses on Android and how the Android software stack works, then outlines the process for creating a basic Android app using tools like the Android SDK, Eclipse IDE, and virtual devices. Finally, it provides release dates and key features of each Android version from 1.0 to 4.1 Jelly Bean.
This document provides information on various web browsers:
- Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, and PhaseOut are described, noting their key features and security measures.
- Camino and Sea Monkey are also mentioned as open source browsers for Mac and multiple platforms respectively.
- Details are given about NetSurf, an open source browser known for its efficiency and support for various operating systems.
The document discusses several web browsers including Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari, Maxthon, Flock, Avant, Deepnet, Phaseout, Camino, SeaMonkey and NetSurf. It provides details on their features, security measures, compatibility, and speeds. Key information covered includes the browsers' rendering engines, versions released, and focus on standards compliance and user customization for some.
Help skilled workers succeed with Dell Latitude 7030 and 7230 Rugged Extreme ...Principled Technologies
Instead of equipping consumer-grade tablets with rugged cases
Conclusion
In our hands-on testing, the Dell Latitude 7030 and 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets showed that they are better equipped to help skilled workers than consumer-grade Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 tablets in multiple ways. They provide more built-in capabilities and features than the consumer-grade tablets we tested. And, while they were more expensive than the rugged-case fortified consumer-grade options we tested, their rugged claims were more than skin deep.
In our performance and durability tests, the Dell Latitude 7030 and 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablets performed better in demanding manufacturing, logistics, and field service environments than consumer-grade tablets with rugged cases. Both Rugged Extreme Tablets, with their greater thermal range, suffered less performance degradation in extreme temperatures, never failed and were merely scuffed after 26 hard drops, survived a 10 minute drenching with no ill effects, and were easier to view in direct sunlight than Apple iPad Pro and Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 tablets.
Bring ideas to life with the HP Z2 G9 Tower Workstation - InfographicPrincipled Technologies
We compared CPU performance and noise output of an HP Z2 G9 Tower Workstation in High Performance Mode to a similarly configured Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstation in its out-of-box performance mode
Investing in GenAI: Cost‑benefit analysis of Dell on‑premises deployments vs....Principled Technologies
Conclusion
Diving into the world of GenAI has the potential to yield a great many benefits for your organization, but it first requires consideration for how best to implement those GenAI workloads. Whether your AI goals are to create a chatbot for online visitors, generate marketing materials, aid troubleshooting, or something else, implementing an AI solution requires careful planning and decision-making. A major decision is whether to host GenAI in the cloud or keep your data on premises. Traditional on-premises solutions can provide superior security and control, a substantial concern when dealing with large amounts of potentially sensitive data. But will supporting a GenAI solution on site be a drain on an organization’s IT budget?
In our research, we found that the value proposition is just the opposite: Hosting GenAI workloads on premises, either in a traditional Dell solution or using a managed Dell APEX pay-per-use solution, could significantly lower your GenAI costs over 3 years compared to hosting these workloads in the cloud. In fact, we found that a comparable AWS SageMaker solution would cost up to 3.8 times as much and an Azure ML solution would cost up to 3.6 times as much as GenAI on a Dell APEX pay-per-use solution. These results show that organizations looking to implement GenAI and reap the business benefits to come can find many advantages in an on-premises Dell solution, whether they opt to purchase and manage it themselves or choose a subscription-based Dell APEX pay-per-use solution. Choosing an on-premises Dell solution could save your organization significantly over hosting GenAI in the cloud, while giving you control over the security and privacy of your data as well as any updates and changes to the environment, and while ensuring your environment is managed consistently.
Workstations powered by Intel can play a vital role in CPU-intensive AI devel...Principled Technologies
In three AI development workflows, Intel processor-powered workstations delivered strong performance, without using their GPUs, making them a good choice for this part of the AI process
Conclusion
We executed three AI development workflows on tower workstations and mobile workstations from three vendors, with each workflow utilizing only the Intel CPU cores, and found that these platforms were suitable for carrying out various AI tasks. For two of the workflows, we learned that completing the tasks on the tower workstations took roughly half as much time as on the mobile workstations. This supports the idea that the tower workstations would be appropriate for a development environment for more complex models with a greater volume of data and that the mobile workstations would be well-suited for data scientists fine-tuning simpler models. In the third workflow, we explored tower workstation performance with different precision levels and learned that using 16-bit floating point precision allowed the workstations to execute the workflow in less time and also reduced memory usage dramatically. For all three AI workflows we executed, we consider the time the workstations needed to complete the tasks to be acceptable, and believe that these workstations can be appropriate, cost-effective choices for these kinds of activities.
Enable security features with no impact to OLTP performance with Dell PowerEd...Principled Technologies
Get comparable online transaction processing (OLTP) performance with or without enabling AMD Secure Memory Encryption and AMD Secure Encrypted Virtualization - Encrypted State
Conclusion
You’ve likely already implemented many security measures for your servers, which may include physical security for the data center, hardware-level security, and software-level security. With the cost of data breaches high and still growing, however, wise IT teams will consider what additional security measures they may be able to implement.
AMD SME and SEV-ES are technologies that are already available within your AMD processor-powered 16th Generation Dell PowerEdge servers—and in our testing, we saw that they can offer extra layers of security without affecting performance. We compared the online transaction processing performance of a Dell PowerEdge R7625 server, powered by AMD EPYC 9274F processors, with and without these two security features enabled. We found that enabling AMD Secure Memory Encryption and Secure Encrypted Virtualization-Encrypted State did not impact performance at all.
If your team is assessing areas where you might be able to enhance security—without paying a large performance cost—consider enabling AME SME and AMD SEV-ES in your Dell PowerEdge servers.
Improving energy efficiency in the data center: Endure higher temperatures wi...Principled Technologies
In high-temperature test scenarios, a Dell PowerEdge HS5620 server continued running an intensive workload without component warnings or failures, while a Supermicro SYS‑621C-TN12R server failed
Conclusion: Remain resilient in high temperatures with the Dell PowerEdge HS5620 to help increase efficiency
Increasing your data center’s temperature can help your organization make strides in energy efficiency and cooling cost savings. With servers that can hold up to these higher everyday temperatures—as well as high temperatures due to unforeseen circumstances—your business can continue to deliver the performance your apps and clients require.
When we ran an intensive floating-point workload on a Dell PowerEdge HS5620 and a Supermicro SYS-621CTN12R in three scenario types simulating typical operations at 25°C, a fan failure, and an HVAC malfunction, the Dell server experienced no component warnings or failures. In contrast, the Supermicro server experienced warnings in all three scenario types and experienced component failures in the latter two tests, rendering the system unusable. When we inspected and analyzed each system, we found that the Dell PowerEdge HS5620 server’s motherboard layout, fans, and chassis offered cooling design advantages.
For businesses aiming to meet sustainability goals by running hotter data centers, as well as those concerned with server cooling design, the Dell PowerEdge HS5620 is a strong contender to take on higher temperatures during day-to-day operations and unexpected malfunctions.
Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift: An easily deployable and powe...Principled Technologies
The 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor‑powered solution deployed in less than two hours and ran a Kubernetes container-based generative AI workload effectively
Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift: An easily deployable and powe...Principled Technologies
The 4th Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processor‑powered solution deployed in less than two hours and ran a generative AI workload effectively
Conclusion
The appeal of incorporating GenAI into your organization’s operations is likely great. Getting started with an efficient solution for your next LLM workload or application can seem daunting because of the changing hardware and software landscape, but Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift powered by 4th Gen Intel Xeon Scalable processors could provide the solution you need. We started with a Dell Validated Design as a reference, and then went on to modify the deployment as necessary for our Llama 2 workload. The Dell APEX Cloud Platform for Red Hat OpenShift solution worked well for our LLM, and by using this deployment guide in conjunction with numerous Dell documents and some flexibility, you could be well on your way to innovating your next GenAI breakthrough.
Upgrade your cloud infrastructure with Dell PowerEdge R760 servers and VMware...Principled Technologies
Compared to a cluster of PowerEdge R750 servers running VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
For organizations running clusters of moderately configured, older Dell PowerEdge servers with a previous version of VCF, upgrading to better-configured modern servers can provide a significant performance boost and more.
Upgrade your cloud infrastructure with Dell PowerEdge R760 servers and VMware...Principled Technologies
Compared to a cluster of PowerEdge R750 servers running VMware Cloud Foundation 4.5
If your company is struggling with underperforming infrastructure, upgrading to 16th Generation Dell PowerEdge servers running VCF 5.1 could be just what you need to handle more database throughput and reduce vSAN latencies. As an additional benefit to IT admins, we also found that the embedded VMware Aria Operation adapter provided useful infrastructure insights.
Realize 2.1X the performance with 20% less power with AMD EPYC processor-back...Principled Technologies
Three AMD EPYC processor-based two-processor solutions outshined comparable Intel Xeon Scalable processor-based solutions by handling more Redis workload transactions and requests while consuming less power
Conclusion
Performance and energy efficiency are significant factors in processor selection for servers running data-intensive workloads, such as Redis. We compared the Redis performance and energy consumption of a server cluster in three AMD EPYC two-processor configurations against that of a server cluster in two Intel Xeon Scalable two-processor configurations. In each of our three test scenarios, the server cluster backed by AMD EPYC processors outperformed the server cluster backed by Intel Xeon Scalable processors. In addition, one of the AMD EPYC processor-based clusters consumed 20 percent less power than its Intel Xeon Scalable processor-based counterpart. Combining these measurements gave us power efficiency metrics that demonstrate how valuable AMD EPYC processor-based servers could be—you could see better performance per watt with these AMD EPYC processor-based server clusters and potentially get more from your Redis or other data intensive applications and workloads while reducing data center power costs.
Improve performance and gain room to grow by easily migrating to a modern Ope...Principled Technologies
We deployed this modern environment, then migrated database VMs from legacy servers and saw performance improvements that support consolidation
Conclusion
If your organization’s transactional databases are running on gear that is several years old, you have much to gain by upgrading to modern servers with new processors and networking components and an OpenShift environment. In our testing, a modern OpenShift environment with a cluster of three Dell PowerEdge R7615 servers with 4th Generation AMD EPYC processors and high-speed 100Gb Broadcom NICs outperformed a legacy environment with MySQL VMs running on a cluster of three Dell PowerEdge R7515 servers with 3rd Generation AMD EPYC processors and 25Gb Broadcom NICs. We also easily migrated a VM from the legacy environment to the modern environment, with only a few steps required to set up and less than ten minutes of hands-on time. The performance advantage of the modern servers would allow a company to reduce the number of servers necessary to perform a given amount of database work, thus lowering operational expenditures such as power and cooling and IT staff time for maintenance. The high-speed 100Gb Broadcom NICs in this solution also give companies better network performance and networking capacity to grow as they embrace emerging technologies such as AI that put great demands on networks.
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With more memory available, system performance of three Dell devices increased, which can translate to a better user experience
Conclusion
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Conclusion
Deploying VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 on next gen Dell PowerEdge servers brings together critical virtualization capabilities and high-performing hardware infrastructure. Relying on our hands-on experience, this deployment guide offers a comprehensive roadmap that can guide your organization through the seamless integration of advanced VMware cloud solutions with the performance and reliability of Dell PowerEdge servers. In addition to the deployment efficiency, the Cloud Foundation 5.1 and PowerEdge solution delivered strong performance while running a MySQL database workload. By leveraging VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1 and PowerEdge servers, you could help your organization embrace cloud computing with confidence, potentially unlocking a new level of agility, scalability, and efficiency in your data center operations.
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Compared to a cluster of PowerEdge R750 servers running VMware Cloud Foundation 4.5
Conclusion
If your company is struggling with underperforming infrastructure, upgrading to 16th Generation Dell PowerEdge servers running VCF 5.1 could be just what you need to handle more database throughput and reduce vSAN latencies. We found that a Dell PowerEdge R760 server cluster running VCF 5.1 processed over 78 percent more TPM and 79 percent more NOPM than a Dell PowerEdge R750 server cluster running VCF 4.5. It’s also worth noting that the PowerEdge R750 cluster bottlenecked on vSAN storage, with max write latency at 8.9ms. For reference, the PowerEdge R760 cluster clocked in at 3.8ms max write latency. This higher latency is due in part to the single disk group per host on the moderately configured PowerEdge R750 cluster, while the better-configured PowerEdge R760 cluster supported four disk groups per host. As an additional benefit to IT admins, we also found that the embedded VMware Aria Operation adapter provided useful infrastructure insights.
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Compared to the Supermicro management portfolio
Conclusion
Choosing a vendor for server purchases is about more than just the hardware platform. Decision-makers must also consider more long-term concerns, including system/data security, energy efficiency, and ease of management. These concerns make the systems management tools a vendor offers as important as the hardware.
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When making a server purchase, a vendor’s associated management products are critical to protect data, support a more sustainable environment, and to ease the maintenance of systems. Our tests and research showed that the Dell management portfolio for PowerEdge servers offered more features to help organizations meet these goals than the comparable Supermicro management products.
Increase security, sustainability, and efficiency with robust Dell server man...Principled Technologies
Compared to the Supermicro management portfolio
Conclusion
Choosing a vendor for server purchases is about more than just the hardware platform. Decision-makers must also consider more long-term concerns, including system/data security, energy efficiency, and ease of management. These concerns make the systems management tools a vendor offers as important as the hardware.
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Scale up your storage with higher-performing Dell APEX Block Storage for AWS ...Principled Technologies
In our tests, Dell APEX Block Storage for AWS outperformed similarly configured solutions from Vendor A, achieving more IOPS, better throughput, and more consistent performance on both NVMe-supported configurations and configurations backed by Elastic Block Store (EBS) alone.
Dell APEX Block Storage for AWS supports a full NVMe backed configuration, but Vendor A doesn’t—its solution uses EBS for storage capacity and NVMe as an extended read cache—which means APEX Block Storage for AWS can deliver faster storage performance.
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Dell APEX Block Storage for AWS offered stronger and more consistent storage performance for better business agility than a Vendor A solution
Conclusion
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Plus, the ability to scale beyond three nodes—up to 512 storage nodes with capacity of up to 8 PBs—enables Dell APEX Block Storage for AWS to help ensure performance and capacity as your team plans for the future.
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1. TABLET BROWSER-OS COMPARISON
Each tablet on the market has its own operating system and
browser and its own unique set of features. In the PT labs, we tested
three tablet browsers to see how quickly they would let a user perform
a set of everyday Web browsing scenarios. We found that Internet
Explorer 10 on a Microsoft® Windows 8 tablet completed 7 out of 10
everyday Web scenarios faster than two other browser-operating
system combinations. It completed the tasks up to 60.6 percent faster
than Safari on an Apple iOS 6.0 tablet and up to 64.1 percent faster than
Chrome on an Android 4.1.2 tablet.
NOVEMBER 2012
A PRINCIPLED TECHNOLOGIES SUMMARY
Commissioned by Microsoft
2. NO ONE LIKES TO WAIT
Tablet browsers vary considerably in how quickly they let users perform
everyday scenarios. We tested the following three tablets:
Chrome on the ASUS-made Google Nexus 7 with Android 4.1.2
Internet Explorer 10 on the Samsung Series 7 Slate with Microsoft
Windows 8 Professional
Safari on the Apple iPad with Apple iOS 6.0
We simulated a user performing 10 scenarios. As Figures 1 and 2 show, in seven
of the scenarios, Internet Explorer 10 needed less time than both of the other browsers.
Time to perform scenarios 1 to 5
10
9 Chrome –
Android
8 4.1.2
7 (Google
Nexus 7)
6
Seconds
5 Internet
4 Explorer 10
– Windows
3
8 (Samsung
2 Series 7
1 Slate)
0 Safari – iOS
(Apple
Loading Bookmarking a Going to a Sharing via Sharing via
iPad)
a Web page site to the frequently email Facebook
Start/Home visited site
screen
Figure 1: Internet Explorer 10 completed the first five scenarios as much as 64.1 percent faster than the other
browsers did. Lower times are better.
Tablet browser-OS comparison A Principled Technologies summary 2
3. Time to perform scenarios 6 to 10
60
Chrome –
50 Android
4.1.2
(Google
40 Nexus 7)
Seconds
30 Internet
Explorer 10
– Windows
20 8 (Samsung
Series 7
10 Slate)
Safari – iOS
(Apple
0 iPad)
Sharing via blog Finding Listening to Browsing on Shopping at
post an app streaming audio eBay + Amazon +
+ searching the searching the accessing
Web Web contacts list
Figure 2: Internet Explorer 10 completed the second five scenarios as much as 60.6 percent faster than the other
browsers did. Lower times are better.
The scenarios we performed
Loading a Web page. A user wants to visit Amazon (www.amazon.com).
Bookmarking a Web site to the Start/Home screen. A user wants to bookmark a Web site
to his Start/Home screen. On the Series 7 Slate tablet, he uses the Internet Explorer “Pin to
Start” feature. On the iPad, he uses the “Add to Home Screen” feature. On the Nexus 7
tablet, he must bookmark the site before it can pin the Web site to the Home screen.
Going to a frequently visited Web site. A user wants to open a new Web page tab and go to
a frequently visited Web site (www.amazon.com). On the Windows 8 tablet, he uses the
“Frequent Sites” feature in Internet Explorer. Because the iPad offers no “frequently visited”
feature, he uses Bookmarks to complete the scenario. On the Nexus 7 tablet, he uses the
“Most Visited Sites” feature in Chrome.
Sharing via email. A user is browsing a Web site and wants to email the link to a friend. On
the Series 7 Slate, she uses Windows 8’s Share Charm to share via email. On the iPad and
Nexus 7 tablets, she uses the share to email feature.
Sharing via Facebook. A user is browsing a Web site and wants to share the link to
Facebook. On the Series 7 Slate, he uses Windows 8’s Share Charm to share to Facebook. On
the iPad and Nexus 7 tablets, he uses the share to Facebook feature.
Tablet browser-OS comparison A Principled Technologies summary 3
4. Sharing via a blog post. A user is browsing a Web site and wants to post the link on her
WordPress blog. On the Series 7 tablet, she can use Windows 8’s Share Charm to share to
WordPress. On the iPad, she must switch to the WordPress application. On the Nexus 7
tablet, she can use the share to WordPress button feature.
Finding an app. A user is reading a Web article on essential tablet apps for business
at mashable.com/2012/08/15/tablet-mobile-apps-business/ and is interested in trying
Evernote. She wants to search the app store for her device to see if it is available. On the
Series 7 tablet, she uses Windows 8’s Search Charm to search the Windows Store. On the
iPad, she uses the multitasking button to switch between the browser and the App Store to
perform a search. On the Nexus 7 tablet, she uses the multitasking key to switch between
the browser and the Google Play Store to perform a search.
Listening to streaming audio + searching the Web. While listening to the iHeartRADIO app,
a user decides to do a Web search of the artist that is playing (Foo Fighters). On the Series 7
tablet, using Snapview on Windows 8, she has both the iHeartRADIO app and the IE browser
open and can use Windows 8’s Search Charm to search the Internet. On the iPad and the
Nexus 7 tablet, she must use the multitasking button or key to switch from the iHeartRADIO
app to the native browser search feature.
Browsing on eBay + searching the Web. While using the eBay app, a user notices that one
of the eBay “Daily Deals” is a Canon EOS 5D Mark III DSLR and wants to read a review of it.
He selects a review from the site www.dpreview.com. On the Series 7 tablet, using
Snapview on Windows 8, he can have both the eBay app and the IE browser open and can
use the Windows 8 Search Charm to search. On the iPad and the Nexus 7 tablet, he must
use the multitasking button or key to switch from the eBay app to the native browser search
feature.
Shopping at Amazon + accessing contacts list. A user is purchasing a gift from
www.amazon.com that he wants shipped directly to his friend. Because he doesn’t
remember his friend’s address, he must perform a combination of typing, copying, and
pasting his friend’s address from his contacts list into the Amazon site. On the Series 7
tablet, he can use the Snapview feature in Windows 8, which lets him have both the People
app and the Amazon page open, and can type/copy/paste the address into the correct
fields; he doesn’t have to exit applications to check the address. The iPad and the Nexus 7
tablet require him to use the multitasking button or key to switch between the browser and
Contact list to enter the information.
Tablet browser-OS comparison A Principled Technologies summary 4
5. Figures 3 and 4 compare the times, in seconds, it took for the tablets to complete our test scenarios.
Chrome Internet Explorer 10 Percentage
Android 4.1.2 Windows 8 difference
Loading a Web page 4.12 1.75 57.5%
Bookmarking a site to the Start/Home
8.6 3.09 64.1%
screen
Going to a frequently visited Web site 6.22 3.15 49.4%
1
Sharing via email 7.53 8.27 -9.8%
Sharing via Facebook 5.15 4.96 3.7%
Sharing via a blog post 4.57 4.34 5.0%
Finding an app 8.81 8.78 0.3%
Listening to streaming audio +
8.44 5.51 34.7%
searching the Web
Browsing on eBay + searching the
32.18 17.04 47.0%
Web
Shopping at Amazon + accessing
49.01 33.06 32.5%
contacts list
Figure 3: Time in seconds to complete the scenarios with a Nexus 7 tablet running Chrome on Android
4.1.2 and a Samsung Series 7 Slate running Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. Lower times are
better.
Safari Internet Explorer 10 Percentage
Apple iOS 6.0 Windows 8 difference
Loading a Web page 3.26 1.75 46.3%
Bookmarking a site to the Start/Home
2.57 3.09 -20.2%
screen
Going to a frequently visited Web site 3.58 3.15 12.0%
Sharing via email2 4.5 8.27 -83.8%
Sharing via Facebook 2.12 4.96 -134.0%
Sharing via a blog post 11.01 4.34 60.6%
Finding an app 11.33 8.78 22.5%
Listening to streaming audio +
10.15 5.51 45.7%
searching the Web
Browsing on eBay + searching the
19.34 17.04 11.9%
Web
Shopping at Amazon + accessing
49.05 33.06 32.6%
contacts list
Figure 4: Time in seconds to complete the scenarios with an iPad running Safari-on Apple iOS 6.0 a
Samsung Series 7 Slate running Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8. Lower times are better.
1
With Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8, email recipients receive a preview of the page being shared along with
the URL. With Chrome on Android 4.1.2, they receive only the URL.
2
With Internet Explorer 10 on Windows 8, email recipients receive a preview of the page being shared along with
the URL. With Safari on Apple iOS 6.0, they receive only the URL.
Tablet browser-OS comparison A Principled Technologies summary 5
6. CONCLUSION
Not all tablets browsers perform equally quickly. In our tests of common Web
browsing scenarios, Internet Explorer 10-Windows 8 performed everyday scenarios as
much as 60.6 percent more quickly than Safari-Apple iOS and as much as 64.1 percent
more quickly than Chrome-Android.
For complete details on how we tested, see the full version of this report at
http://www.principledtechnologies.com/clients/reports/Microsoft/IE10tablet_1112.
pdf.
Tablet browser-OS comparison A Principled Technologies summary 6
7. ABOUT PRINCIPLED TECHNOLOGIES
We provide industry-leading technology assessment and fact-
based marketing services. We bring to every assignment extensive
experience with and expertise in all aspects of technology testing
and analysis, from researching new technologies, to developing
Principled Technologies, Inc. new methodologies, to testing with existing and new tools.
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www.principledtechnologies.com When the assessment is complete, we know how to present the
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clients with the materials they need, from market-focused data to
use in their own collateral to custom sales aids, such as test
reports, performance assessments, and white papers. Every
document reflects the results of our trusted independent analysis.
We provide customized services that focus on our clients’
individual requirements. Whether the technology involves
hardware, software, Web sites, or services, we offer the
experience, expertise, and tools to help our clients assess how it
will fare against its competition, its performance, its market
readiness, and its quality and reliability.
Our founders, Mark L. Van Name and Bill Catchings, have worked
together in technology assessment for over 20 years. As
journalists, they published over a thousand articles on a wide array
of technology subjects. They created and led the Ziff-Davis
Benchmark Operation, which developed such industry-standard
benchmarks as Ziff Davis Media’s Winstone and WebBench. They
founded and led eTesting Labs, and after the acquisition of that
company by Lionbridge Technologies were the head and CTO of
VeriTest.
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