Windows

WHITE PAPER: Access this whitepaper to learn about a “new class” of Mac users, why they matter to your business, and how other organizations are integrating and managing Mac computers and devices successfully.

Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, Microsoft MVP Darren Mar-Elia provides best practices for leveraging native AD auditing. Then, he’ll discuss what auditors and compliance officers look for when it comes to examining your AD environment. He’ll also explore third-party alternatives to native auditing that greatly enhance AD auditing. Read this paper today.

Posted: 20 Jan 2012 | Published: 20 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Businesses that want to deploy Pocket PCs or other Windows Mobile/CE based devices on their Wi-Fi networks will benefit from a solution that incorporates the latest data security and Wi-Fi innovations, CCX certification, and a user-friendly interface in a single, complete solution without third-party supplicants.

Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: It was not your typical “Patch Tuesday” on the day that Microsoft released both the Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows 7 and SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2 to the public at the same time. This expert white paper discusses how the two service packs complement each other by helping keep your PCs and servers on the latest support level.

Posted: 26 May 2011 | Published: 26 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: With Fluid Data storage, Dell Compellent offers one of the first SANs (Storage Center) to offer a Windows PowerShell–based command set to integrate Microsoft IT infrastructures. Check out this white paper to learn the four ways this new technology can help your organization save time and cut costs.

Posted: 24 May 2011 | Published: 24 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: Today’s business climate is more challenging than ever and businesses are under constant pressure to lower costs while improving overall operational efficiency. One way that enterprises of all sizes can reduce costs and improve business agility is by changing the way data protection is managed.

Posted: 10 May 2011 | Published: 10 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) is a virtual machine manager without peers. Unlike most storage systems, which require full-volume clones of each parent VM, Dell Compellent leverages Replays (snapshots) as shared gold images.

Posted: 10 May 2011 | Published: 10 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: Dell and Intel and Microsoft have partnered to provide a high-performance, reliable, secure business intelligence platform that puts familiar applications and collaboration capabilities in the hands of business analysts while giving IT the tools it needs to efficiently manage and maintain the technology. Check out this white paper to learn more.

Posted: 26 Apr 2011 | Published: 26 Apr 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines that many organizations want to take advantage of the speed, security, reliability, and flexibility of Windows 7, and how it is possible to minimize interface shock for users by leveraging Group Policy to make Windows 7 look more like Windows XP.

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 | Published: 20 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, Brian Madden explores the value of bare-metal client hypervisors in the context of PC lifecycle management.

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 | Published: 15 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: Advances in storage technology directly affect Windows environments in terms of reduced costs, improved performance and greater manageability. Access this paper for a detailed look at these advances and what they mean for SMBs using Windows.

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 | Published: 26 Jan 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper informs you on all you need to know about the new troubleshooting tools that are bundled with Windows 7 and provide you, an IT Professional, with the knowledge to quickly figure out what’s happening “under the hood” on a Windows 7 computer.

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 | Published: 19 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: In this new Quest white paper, learn about the challenges of managing Active Directory using native tools – and how provisioning in your diverse environment is equally difficult. Then, discover a third-party solution that not only delivers a comprehensive provisioning solution, but one that makes it quick, easy and painless.

Posted: 01 Jul 2010 | Published: 01 Jul 2010

WHITE PAPER: Listed in this whitepaper are 77 Windows 7 features that're in the form of quick tips, tricks and some in the form of detailed explanations. You'll be able to use this paper as a reference to the enormous enhancements built into Windows 7.

Posted: 22 Apr 2010 | Published: 22 Apr 2010

WHITE PAPER: Are you ready for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2? This white paper highlights some of the major features included in SQL Server 2008 R2 due to be released in the first half of 2010.

Posted: 01 Mar 2010 | Published: 01 Mar 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper is broken down into two major sections, the first and most detailed is about using Windows 7 with the GA (pre-update 1) version of vSphere, and the second is about using View (VMware’s desktop virtualization offering) with Windows 7.

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 | Published: 24 Feb 2010

WHITE PAPER: There has been great interest in the subject of Windows 7 in recent months, perhaps most strongly from organizations that passed over Windows Vista and are looking at a migration from Windows XP.

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 | Published: 24 Feb 2010

WHITE PAPER: Just what do you expect Microsoft has delivered with the latest release of Windows Server - Windows Server 2008 R2 (release 2)? Let's take a look at how different and how similar Windows Server 2008 R2 could be for you.

Posted: 08 Dec 2009 | Published: 08 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: Exchange Server 2010. There are many new and improved features in the new version. This white paper outlines ten items to consider when planning and deploying an Exchange Server 2010 infrastructure, as well as some considerations to keep in mind when making the decision to move on to the "latest and greatest" iteration.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely inventory small or large IT environments without requiring the installation of any agent software. This paper explains how to utilize it to "map" your infrastructure for Windows 7 and Server 2008.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: So you’re an XP shop and your organization skipped Vista, but is considering taking the plunge to the latest revision of the Longhorn platform: Windows 7. Here are ten things that you should probably know as you get familiar with this new Windows client.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: This Microsoft white paper will discuss in detail ten things you should probably know as you get familiar with the latest version of the Windows client; what's been improved, what to expect and how it differs, if much at all, to Vista.

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 | Published: 28 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: This chapter discusses the process of evaluating and purchasing backup products. Also discussed are the issues to be aware of during this process, such as recovery deadlines, scalability, security, and more.

Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the differences between the de-duplication approaches, discusses the strengths and limitations of each, shows how different backup tasks are likely to benefit from them, and talks about the business benefits.

Posted: 23 Oct 2008 | Published: 23 Oct 2008