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Memory Performance Optimization for the IBM System x3850 X5 x3690 X5 and BladeCenter HX5 Platforms Using Intel Xeon 7500 and 6500 Series Processors
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 7500 and 6500 Series. The analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

IBM

IBM Systems Solution with SAP Discovery System
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Whether you plan to integrate new SAP products into your infrastructure or are preparing for an upgrade, the IBM Systems solution with SAP Discovery system can help you thoroughly evaluate SAP applications - and validate their benefits.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

Sizing Server Platforms To Meet ERP Requirements
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This Intel paper analyzes the effects of various factors on the utilization of the primary server resources: compute, memory and I/O. The analysis shows that 4-socket servers, which provide greater headroom than 2-socket servers, may be preferable in a number of situations.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

Building a Powerful, Resilient, Affordable IT Infrastructure. IBM eX5 and VMware Virtualization Solutions for Small and Midsize Companies
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: VMware vSphere takes virtualization to the next level. VMware vSphere is a next-generation virtualization platform that enables businesses to deliver efficient, reliable, and flexible IT.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

IBM

IBM and Intel Drive Enterprise-Class Transaction Processing
sponsored by IBM and Intel
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains how Intel and IBM have been working for years to create systems that change the economics of x86 computing. One of the results of that collaboration is a platform for clustered, distributed systems that delivers unprecedented flexibility and scalability.
Posted: 23 Dec 2010 | Published: 23 Dec 2010

IBM and Intel

Advancing your Virtualisation Journey
sponsored by CA Pacific
WHITE PAPER: This paper examines both the potential successes of a virtualised environment as well as the challenges. Learn the tools and strategies to help you achieve comprehensive data migration and protection across your company's virtualised infrastructure.
Posted: 30 Nov 2010 | Published: 30 Nov 2010

CA Pacific

Strategies for Solving the Datacenter Space, Power, and Cooling Crunch: Sun Server and Storage Optimization Techniques
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Limited space, power, and cooling capacity have led many organizations to recognize that capital and operating expenses for datacenters have become an increasing part of their budgets. Read this paper to learn about the range of technologies that can help you drive more efficiency in your datacenter.
Posted: 05 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Mar 2010

Oracle Corporation

Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Oracle Business Intelligence Publisher (BI Publisher), Oracle’s enterprise reporting server that writes, manages, and delivers all types of highly formatted documents, eliminates the need for costly point solutions. Read this paper to find out so much more.
Posted: 01 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Oct 2010

Oracle Corporation

DNSSEC - Secure DNS For Government
sponsored by BlueCat
WHITE PAPER: This document examines the standards and guidelines as outlined by NIST, and demonstrates the ways in which BlueCat Network’s DNS solution address these guidelines.
Posted: 01 Sep 2010 | Published: 31 Aug 2010

BlueCat

Guide to Consolidating SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 Databases to SQL Server 2008
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for an informative guide to helping you consolidate your Microsoft® SQL Server® 2000 and SQL Server 2005 databases from multiple machines onto a single SQL Server 2008 server system.
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Published: 30 Oct 2008

Dell and Microsoft SQL

Reduce Costs & Increase Microsoft SQL Server OLTP Workload Service Levels: PowerEdge 2850 Consolidation to PowerEdge 11th Generation
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for an exploration of how organizations can gain significant performance and cost benefits by upgrading legacy 2-socket servers to new Dell PowerEdge 11th generation 4/2-socket servers.
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Published: 23 Apr 2010

Dell and Microsoft SQL

SQL Server 2008 R2: Licensing Quick Reference Guide
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: This Quick Reference Guide is for people who need to understand the basics of how Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is licensed and sold. This guide does not supersede or replace any of the legal documentation covering SQL Server use rights.
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Published: 12 Jul 2010

Dell and Microsoft SQL

Maximizing Smartphone Value: Standardize and Simplify
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn how your midsize organization can build a comprehensive mobile strategy and stay head of the competition.
Posted: 05 Apr 2010 | Published: 05 Apr 2010

BlackBerry

Benefits of Intel® Xeon® Processors and Windows Server® 2008 R2 for Business-Critical Applications
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: The combination of an Intel Xeon processor and a Windows® operating system is an industry standard, proven platform for running business-critical applications, and many companies are making the switch. Read this paper to learn about the benefits of Intel® Xeon® Processors and Windows Server® 2008 R2 for Business-Critical Applications.
Posted: 15 Mar 2010 | Published: 01 Dec 2009

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Resin Application Server Java EE 6 Web Profile
sponsored by Caucho Technology
WHITE PAPER: Caucho Technology aims to certify the Resin 4 application server on the newly finalized Java EE 6 Web Profile. This white paper discusses the Java EE 6 Web Profile and how it fits with the development philosophy of Resin as well as the details of our implementation including Resin extensions to the Java EE 6 Web Profile.
Posted: 05 Mar 2010 | Published: 04 Mar 2010

Caucho Technology

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

A Technical Overview of the Sun Oracle Exadata Storage Server and Database Machine
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how the Sun Oracle Exadata Storage Server allows companies to accelerate database performance, handle change and growth in scalable and incremental steps, and deliver mission-critical data availability and protection.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009

Oracle Corporation

The Three Stages of Preparation for Optimizing Parallel Software
sponsored by Intel Software Network
WHITE PAPER: Improving software performance on parallel software requires a structured approach that makes good use of development resources, obtaining good results quickly. This paper breaks down such an approach into three distinct stages. Read on to find out what the stages are.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009

Intel Software Network

Making IT Invisible: NetApp Storage for Virtual Server Environments
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: Server virtualization provides liquidity to IT by delivering improved hardware utilization, physical server consolidation, increased availability and lower data center operating costs.
Posted: 08 Jul 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2008

NetApp

Case Studies with Intel vPro Processor Technology
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for an analysis of early testing for Intel vPro processor technology in IT departments. See real-world examples of how Intel vPro technology improves security due to the hardware based capabilities not possible with software a...
Posted: 21 Nov 2007 | Published: 21 Nov 2007

Intel Corporation

Fault Tolerant Servers: The Choice for Continuous Availability on Microsoft Windows Server Platform
sponsored by NEC Corporation of America
WHITE PAPER: Fault Tolerant servers are the choice for continuous availability on Windows. Download this white paper to learn why clustering and redundancy might not be enough and how Fault Tolerant servers can help provide the continuous availability IT shops need.
Posted: 01 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Feb 2007

NEC Corporation of America

Driving Information-led Business Innovation with IBM Information Server
sponsored by IBM Software Group
WHITE PAPER: Learn about a software platform that helps companies derive more value from the complex, heterogeneous information spread across systems. Learn how to integrate disparate data and deliver trusted information wherever and whenever.
Posted: 16 Nov 2006 | Published: 01 Sep 2006

IBM Software Group

Developer's Guide to Mobile Applications
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This document describes how to extend the BlackBerry Enterprise Solution™ using the BlackBerry Mobile Data System™ (BlackBerry MDS™) to provide a mobile workforce with access to a wide range of corporate data and applications.
Posted: 15 Sep 2006 | Published: 13 Jul 2006

BlackBerry

BlackBerry Wireless Enterprise Activation
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This document describes how administrators can enable wireless enterprise activation for users on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server™, and how users can initiate wireless enterprise activation from their handhelds.
Posted: 11 Aug 2006 | Published: 01 Jan 2004

BlackBerry

Applying Updates for Dell PowerEdge Servers Using Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Part 2
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Managing hardware updates is a key aspect of the MS Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 with the introduction of the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update. This article provides guidelines for the process and is the final segment of a two part series.
Posted: 27 Jul 2006 | Published: 01 Jul 2006

DellEMC and Intel®