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Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.
Posted: 19 Nov 2010 | Published: 19 Nov 2010

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Rewriting the Rules of Patch Management
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In the following white paper, you'll find the information you need to spearhead your patch automation initiatives. Read now and discover a fresh approach to patch management that deploys patches organization-wide in hours.
Posted: 01 Jul 2011 | Published: 01 Jul 2011

IBM

Solitaire Interglobal: PowerLinux vs Windows for your SAP Deployments
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper assesses two leading operating systems and provides proven metrics for effectively evaluating them. Determine which platform offers the availability, performance, and efficiency that your SAP environment requires.
Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012

IBM

Oracle Solaris Optimized for Sun x86 Systems in the Enterprise
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This document is intended as a technical guide for developers and system administrators that want to understand the precise details of how Oracle Solaris and Oracle’s Sun x86 systems using Intel Xeon processor 5600 and 7500 series can improve your enterprise application solution environment.
Posted: 19 Mar 2012 | Published: 31 Jul 2010

Oracle Corporation

Getting Started with Application Virtualization
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: This paper will answer key questions such as: What is application virtualization? How does an organization get started with understanding the basics? And, how can existing technology be used to accelerate an application virtualization deployment? Read on to learn more.
Posted: 19 Aug 2009 | Published: 19 Aug 2009

Flexera Software

The Best of Both Worlds: Sharing Mac Files on Windows Servers
sponsored by GroupLogic
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses the issues involved in sharing files between Macs and Windows servers and compares the options for successful integration. It is intended for systems administrators, technical evaluators and decision-makers who are considering upgrading or purchasing a Mac/Windows integration solution.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009

GroupLogic

Compare Windows 8 and Windows® XP Security Problems
sponsored by Lenovo and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the most critical security-related differences between Windows® XP and Windows 8, including each operating system’s ability to provision security patches, integrate with MDM and more.
Posted: 11 Jun 2014 | Published: 11 Jun 2014

Lenovo and Microsoft

How Dell Services Help Simplify the Migration Path to Microsoft Windows 7
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Hardware and application compatibility, peripheral compatibility, staff training, and the planning and deployment timeline are all key issues to consider before beginning a Windows 7 migration. This paper details Dell’s ability to help organizations simplify this transition.
Posted: 11 Oct 2010 | Published: 08 Oct 2010

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Deploying Operating System Images on Dell Business Client Systems using Microsoft® Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: The Microsoft® Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 provides unified processes and tools for desktop and server OS deployment using a common deployment console and a collection of best practices. The toolkit provides a single mechanism for image creation and an automated installation process to reduce deployment time.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Red Hat Enterprise Linux: The Original Cloud Operating System
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will help you understand how Linux, unlike competing OSes, is the natural fit for cloud computing.
Posted: 04 Sep 2013 | Published: 04 Sep 2013

Red Hat