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Policy-Based Network Management
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ALSO CALLED: Policy-Based Management (Network Management), Policy-Based Networking, Group Policy Management, Network Policy Management, PBN, Network Resource Management, and Policy Management
DEFINITION: Policy-based management is an administrative approach that is used to simplify the management of a given endeavor by establishing policies to deal with situations that are likely to occur. Policies are operating rules that can be referred to as a means of maintaining order, security, consistency, or other ways of successfully furthering a goal or mission. For example, a town council might have in
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The Top 5 Server Monitoring Battles and How You Can Win Them
sponsored by Nimsoft, Inc.
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The uses, requirements, and complexity of servers have all increased dramatically. Consequently, server monitoring has more importance in today's environments. This guide looks at some of the most pressing challenges you might face in ensuring optimal server performance. It offers insights into the tools and strategies for addressing these demands.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009
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Ensuring High Service Levels in Cloud Computing: Keys to Effective Service Management
sponsored by Nimsoft, Inc.
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For many organizations, the move to cloud computing is imminent. This paper features a range of practical insights into some key issues your organization should be aware of. It looks at some of the most pressing challenges cloud computing presents in terms of service level management and offers tips for overcoming these obstacles.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009
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Corporate networks: Business 2.0 and beyond
sponsored by SonicWALL
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The performance and security needs of corporate networks have evolved greatly in the last five years. This brochure provides a management overview of what's changed and why. But more importantly, it shows why flexibility, visibility, agility and affordability are now the key factors in network decision-making. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Published: 29 Oct 2009
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Why Virtualize?
sponsored by AT&T Corp
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There are compelling reasons to virtualize computing infrastructure. Hardware resources can be more efficiently utilized to consolidate devices, boost business continuity, and serve high-priority applications and users. This paper explains the potential benefits and key decisions associated with virtualization projects and how to get started.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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Security Goes Virtual
sponsored by AT&T Corp
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Virtualization offers the opportunity for a more hands off approach to security. It eliminates the need for local hardware, as well as the time required for security administration. It frees users from worrying about arcane technical details, and eliminates the need for constant attention. Read on to learn more about the benefits of virtualization.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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How to Virtualize
sponsored by AT&T Corp
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Many organizations are looking into virtualization as a means of decreasing capital expenses and launching energy conservation initiatives. This paper explains why one must consider how business processes, administrative rights, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and security strategies will need to change before jumping into a deployment.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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Extending the Benefits of Virtualization to Remote Office and Branch Locations, Small to Medium Businesses and Web Hosters
sponsored by VM6 Software
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VM6 provides affordable software solutions to extend the benefits of enterprise-class virtualization to remote offices and branch locations (ROBO), small to medium businesses and web hosters.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009
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Best Practices for Virtualizing Distributed Environments: Enterprise-Class Virtualization for Remote Office and Branch Office Infrastructures
sponsored by VM6 Software
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This whitepaper provides the 4 best practices that IT leaders of ROBO organizations need to consider when virtualizing their businesses, providing ROI tips and establishing a roadmap for reducing the Total Cost of Ownership for virtualizing the distributed ROBO environment.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009
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Solutions For Server Rooms
sponsored by APC
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The modular, easy-to-install solutions from APC by Schneider Electric allow you to implement an appropriate IT environment that meets your current and future needs, without breaking the bank in the process.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Published: 23 Oct 2009
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Solutions for Network Closets
sponsored by APC
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Convergence, consolidation, virtualization - today's IT trends have turned the network closet into a mission-critical environment. APC solutions give you the level of control, monitoring, and management that today’s more critical systems demand.
Posted: 23 Oct 2009 | Published: 23 Oct 2009
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Application Delivery Networks -- Enabling Video Ready Networks
sponsored by Blue Coat
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This paper takes a look at some of the advantages of video conferencing in terms of both cost savings and time savings, explains some of the problems and challenges in making video conferencing work, and gives advice for making the network ready to accommodate video conferences.
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Published: 22 Oct 2009
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Reference Guide: Fundamental Protocols of Network Management
sponsored by SolarWinds, Inc.
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The goal of this five-part Reference Guide is to assist you with understanding and successfully employing the top 5 network management protocols. Building upon the very simplest in Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), this guide explores the latest network management solutions.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009
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The Importance of Network Time Synchronization
sponsored by Symmetricom
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This paper explains why accurate network time -- and therefore precise network time synchronization -- is critically important for network management. Read on to learn more about the importance of network time synchronization.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009
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Deploying Operating System Images on Dell Business Client Systems using Microsoft® Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
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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: 19 Oct 2009
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IDC Paper – Services for Virtualization
sponsored by IBM
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IDC's white paper reviews finds that virtualization can have significant benefits to an organization, like increased utilization, simplified management and reduced energy costs, but it can be a complex undertaking and if not planned correctly, it can hurt instead of help.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009
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The Active Directory Recycle Bin: The End of Third-Party Recovery Tools?
sponsored by Quest Software
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Windows Server 2008 R2 offers a number of exciting new features, including an expanded Server Core offering, new Active Directory features, and - of special interest to anyone who has ever wished Active Directory had an “undo” button - a sort of recycle bin for Active Directory objects.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009
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Eco-sustainable Wireless Networks: Ready for Prime Time
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent
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Developments in alternative energy technology are creating solutions that provide network operators with the ability to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint. Read this short whitepaper for more information about alternative energy sources that can make your wireless network more eco-friendly and save you money.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009
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Virtualization for a Dynamic Infrastructure
sponsored by IBM
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This IBM white paper describes how Virtualization is an important element of a dynamic infrastructure and expands on the areas of server, storage, application, network, and client virtualization and the IBM technology and benefits from each.
Posted: 02 Oct 2009 | Published: 02 Oct 2009
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Mainstreaming the vSwitch: HP Network Automation Extends Control to Virtual Computing Environment
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
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HP recently announced availability of a driver for their long-fielded HP Network Automation product which delivers integrated support of virtual switches (vSwitches) – virtual network elements that exist within VMWare’s ESX virtual server platform.
Posted: 01 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Oct 2009
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Intercepting Interference
sponsored by Motorola, Inc.
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Motorola’s industry leading wireless broadband expertise helps to substantially reduce the effects of interference for point-to-multipoint wireless access and distribution networks in both licensed and unlicensed frequencies. This solution paper gives the details.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009
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What's New in VMware vSphere™ 4: Virtual Networking
sponsored by Global Knowledge
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VMware vSphere™ introduces a number of new features and capabilities to virtual networking under VMware® vNetwork. vNetwork is the new name to describe the collection of networking technologies for optimally integrating networking and I/O functionality into vSphere.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Published: 21 Sep 2009
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Adding Application Control to Your Security Toolbox
sponsored by Fortinet, Inc. / Alternative Technology Group of Arrow ECS
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Read this solution guide for suggestions on how to get the most out of implementing application control in your network. After discussing the expanding applications frontier and its impact on an enterprise, the paper defines application control and reviews the requirements it must meet.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 Sep 2009
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'Lights Out' IT Management -- Automate Problem Identification & Resolution
sponsored by Dorado Software
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Lights-Out IT Management refers to the automation of both problem identification and problem resolution. The successful implementation of Lights-Out IT Management is built upon an integrated system that provides three key management functions: find, configure, and monitor. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 Sep 2009
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The Business Value of Unifying Communications: Avaya and HP ProCurve
sponsored by Avaya
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As Unified Communications (UC) moves increasingly from promise to implementation, questions arise about the best ways to establish UC solutions. This paper describes effective approaches to unifying communications, the importance of optimizing your network infrastructure and how embracing converged communications can increase business productivity.
Posted: 14 Sep 2009 | Published: 14 Sep 2009
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Service Level Monitoring: Real-Time Visibility and Reporting for Mission-Critical IT
sponsored by Dorado Software
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Dorado Software recently introduced Redcell OpsCenter 6.1 platform and Redcell Advanced Monitors to help you visualize, clarify and monitor IT resources and the network fabrics that bind them. This paper explores these new capabilities and how they uniquely position Dorado Software customers for the benefits of an SLA?oriented management approach.
Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Published: 11 Sep 2009
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