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ALSO CALLED: Microsoft Windows
DEFINITION: Windows is a personal computer operating system from Microsoft that, together with some commonly used business applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, has become a de facto "standard" for individual users in most corporations as well as in most homes. The original 1985 version of
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Migrating to Microsoft from Lotus Notes®? Not so Fast!
sponsored by TeamStudio
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 01 May 2008 | Published: 01 May 2008
SUMMARY:
There is some good information presented in this document and no doubt you would like to get this information for your existing applications, even if you are not planning a migration.
 
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Achieving Common Internet File System (CIFS) Acceleration
sponsored by F5 Networks
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 28 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2006
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Common Internet File System (CIFS) is a remote file access protocol that forms the basis for Windows file sharing. Each WANJet appliance has a deep understanding of the CIFS protocol and can therefore act on behalf of a CIFS client and server to make t...
 
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The Basics of File Virtualization
sponsored by F5 Acopia Data Solutions
PODCAST: Posted: 21 Apr 2008 | Premiered: 21 Apr 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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In this podcast, you'll find out how file virtualization works, how it differs from block virtualization and what can be expected of this technology in the future.
 
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Maximize IT Flexibility and Lower Costs with Grid Computing on Windows
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 17 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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This document discusses grid computing, Oracle's definition of it, the elements that comprise an Oracle Enterprise Grid Computing environment, and Oracle Grid on Windows.
 
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Grid Computing on Windows
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
CASE STUDY: Posted: 10 Apr 2008 | Published: 27 Mar 2008
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Because Oracle Database with RAC is a grid computing solution, the ability to add the exact capacity required at any given time lets Solutia make more efficient use of its resources and IT budget.
 
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Quickly Pinpoint and Resolve Problems in Windows/.NET Applications
sponsored by BMC Software, Extending Value with Identify Software
WHITE PAPER: Posted: 08 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007
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Discover the most common .NET application problems, strategies to accelerate the problem resolution process and how to resolve issues faster.
 
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Magnum Semiconductor Cuts Backup Costs in Half, Reduces Backup Time by 80% with ProtecTIER
sponsored by Diligent Technologies Corporation
CASE STUDY: Posted: 01 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008
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On the VTL/de-duplication software side, the field narrowed quickly down to Diligent, which allowed Quatrio to easily integrate ProtecTIER software with their hardware.
 
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The path to enterprise desktop virtualization
sponsored by SearchWinIT
PODCAST: Posted: 01 Apr 2008 | Premiered: 01 Apr 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Jerry Chen, Senior Director of VMware Desktop Products and Solutions will be providing an interview on what makes a virtual machine tick and why it will revolutionize your desktop strategy.
 
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Rethinking the Windows Desktop
sponsored by SearchWinIT
WEBCAST: Posted: 01 Apr 2008 | When: Available On Demand
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In this Webcast, independent consultant Brian Madden, editor-in-chief of desktop virtualization Web site www.brianmadden.com, discusses the current state of virtualization and what it means for the classic Windows desktop.
 
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ROC Rhapsody Print and Output Management for Linux, Windows & UNIX
sponsored by ROC Software
SOFTWARE LISTING: Posted: 27 Mar 2008 | Published: 01 Mar 2008
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ROC Software provides a top solution that masters both print and digital output management: ROC Rhapsody Document Output Management.
 
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WINDOWS DEFINITION (continued):
Windows introduced to home and business PC users many of the graphical user interface ( GUI) ideas that were developed at an experimental lab at Xerox and introduced commercially by Apple's Lisa and Macintosh computers. Some of the well-known versions of Windows have included: |
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