Most Popular White Papers and WebcastsApplications Management Research

The Secret of Migration Success: Developing an Effective Migration Strategy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this report, we examine the pressing need within organizations and businesses for migration to advanced platforms, as well as the businessbuilding opportunities companies can leverage from the transition. Published by: Forsythe Technology Solution

Managing the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud with CA

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn how innovative management solutions from CA add comprehensive support for Amazon EC2 with real-time automation, application performance, service, and database management. Published by: CA

IT Economics: CA Infrastructure Management Reduces Operational Costs and Increases IT Efficiency

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes the key infrastructure management challenges facing IT managers today. It then discusses how IT teams can improve the economics of infrastructure management by taking advantage of integrated, automated performance analysis and fault isolation technologies. Published by: CA

Podcast: The End User Experience: Flexible Computing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This podcast explores the business benefits of upgrading to a flexible computing environment. Discover how you can help your customers transition to this environment by providing application virtualisation, profile virtualisation and centralised management tools. Published by: Intel Technology Provider

Podcast: The End User Experience: The Working End User

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This podcast provides recommendations to help organizations better meet the diverse computing needs of their customers. Discover how to improve the end user experience with centralised virtual desktops and application virtualisation. Published by: Intel Technology Provider

Guide to Troubleshooting Application Problems

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This comprehensive, 94 page guide is a how-to resource handbook for network engineers. This guide covers the fundamentals of how applications work, how applications flow, where applications fail and best practices and methodologies for troubleshooting network and application problems. Published by: Fluke Networks EMEA

IT Briefing: Why Would You Use Citrix XenDesktop and XenApp Together with HP StorageWorks?

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This IT Briefing describes XenDesktop and XenApp, and how they work together. You'll also learn why storage matters in a virtual desktop environment and how HP LeftHand P4000 SAN solutions complement Citrix desktop virtualization solutions. Finally you'll learn how Intel vPro technologies enhance client virtualization. Published by: HP, Citrix, and Intel

Enterprise Grid Solutions from Sun and Oracle: Taking IT to a Higher Level

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

If you're already running your business on an enterprise grid—good. And if you're running on Sun and Oracle—even better. But if you want to maximize the advantages of your grid, it's time to upgrade to the latest generation of enterprise grid computing products from Sun and Oracle. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun Systems for Oracle's Siebel CRM Enterprise: Transform Your Business for Growth

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Consolidating and virtualizing application, web, and database tiers for enterprise Oracle® Siebel 8.0 CRM applications is one approach to help reduce costs and enhance flexibility. Read this paper to learn about Sun's platform for the Oracle Siebel CRM software stack. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

XenApp and XenDesktop: Application Virtualization and Desktop Virtualization are Better Together

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document is designed to help Citrix XenApp customers understand how and when Citrix XenDesktop can be used with Citrix XenApp to deliver virtual desktops to further reduce application and desktop computing costs and provide greater IT and user flexibility compared to traditional application and desktop management models. Published by: Regan Technologies

Deploying Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) on Solaris™ Zone Clusters

Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Solaris™ Cluster provides Solaris Zone Clusters (also called Solaris Containers Clusters), which provide virtual clusters and support the consolidation of multiple cluster applications onto a single cluster. Specifically, this article describes how Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) can be deployed on a zone cluster. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Enabling High-Performance Video Encoding, Decoding, and Preprocessing

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The version 1.0 release of the Intel® Media Software Development Kit (SDK) equips developers with a standard application programming interface (API) for creating video solutions that target consumer and professional uses. Read this article to learn more about this product as well as the benefits for developers. Published by: Intel

Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games - Part 3

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this 3rd part of the Designing Artificial Intelligence for Games series, you'll learn how to give your agents higher orders of intelligence. The agents can already deal with the immediate situation they find themselves in; now you are working toward artificial intelligence (AI) that deals with broader goals and the bigger picture. Published by: Intel

Rational AppScan Podcast

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Web Application Security Podcast featuring Paul Kaspian. This PodCast touches on how to meet application security compliance deadlines. Published by: IBM

e-Kit: Web Application Security eKit

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Check out this e-Kit for comprehensive information related to web application security strategies and web application security testing through SaaS. Included are several white papers, demos, and podcasts. Published by: IBM

E-book: Automate configuration changes and save your data center millions

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Manual configuration changes are the no. 1 cause of service disruptions. In this article, customers, analysts and IT experts share strategies to help automate your manual processes and ensure that changes are applied according to configurations – every time. Download the ebook. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Marin County Upgrades Tax System While Reducing the Costs of the Mainframe

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The property tax system for Marin County, California, was increasingly expensive to maintain; furthermore, it was not possible to integrate it with newer modern technologies. Read this case study to learn how they updated and modernized this critical application without losing valuable IT assets embedded in the current system. Published by: Micro Focus, Ltd

Download Citrix NetScaler VPX Express for Free!

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Now you can get the ultimate Web app delivery solution in a flexible, dynamic and cost effective virtual appliance with Citrix® NetScaler® VPX. Simply download the NetScaler VPX Express edition, then deploy it across your existing infrastructure - anywhere, anytime, anyhow you need it. Published by: Citrix

Just Enough Early Architecture to Guide Development

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This session is designed to help you capture the best architecture/technical solutions and ensure that they are repeated by all developers. Published by: TheServerSide.com

Google Web Toolkit: An Introduction

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In the early days of Java, application development with the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) was relatively simple. Published by: TheServerSide.com

XenDesktop Trial

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Citrix XenDesktop™, a virtual desktop (VDI) and desktop management solution, delivers desktops on-demand to users anywhere while dramatically simplifying desktop management throughout the desktop lifecycle. If you are ready to try XenDesktop for yourself download the evaluation version. Published by: Citrix

eBook: The New Era of Network Performance Management

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today's networks are highly complex, dynamic environments that demand comprehensive performance management. Fortunately, technological advancement is simplifying management and addressing new challenges. This eBook explains why management is more important now than ever and how it can help deliver business-critical applications better and faster. Published by: SearchNetworking.com

Unified Approach to Managing the Virtual Environment

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this webcast, learn about a unified approach to IT management. Discover how to decrease complexity introduced by virtualization and cloud computing to ensure optimal performance of your virtual and physical environments. Published by: Forsythe Technology Solution

X-Ray your Legacy Apps

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Are your applications bleeding your business dry? Watch this ER video that shows how HP Applications Transformation Services using Visual Intelligence can help you modernize your apps. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Rapid Bottleneck Identification - A Better Way to do Load Testing

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Rapid bottleneck identification (RBI) is a new testing methodology that allows quality assurance (QA) professionals to very quickly uncover Web application performance limitations and determine the impact of those limitations on the end user experience. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Web Compatibility and Performance Testing in a Multi-Browser World

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The browser wars bring fresh challenges for web designers and developers. This session enables you to understand JavaScript behavior and performance across browsers, as well as consider object load order differences. Published by: Gomez

eGuide: Expert Tips for Managing Mainframe Costs and Security

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com and BMC, you will discover how to best maintain your mainframe infrastructure in light of the current economic climate. Explore the biggest challenges encountered by mainframe users today and gain insight into the distinct vulnerabilities and risks associated with mainframes. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Leads the Way with Web Applications

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Independent tests performed under industry benchmark standards find that Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the leading platform for running web servers - - as well as Java applications and other large - scale online transaction processing tools in popular use by Internet vendors. Published by: Red Hat

Winning with HP Integrity servers for SAP with Windows Server 2003

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Companies face numerous challenges when managing and integrating information across enterprise business processes. Companies frequently choose an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution to fulfill business requirements. The leading ERP applications with the greatest market share are the mySAP ERP and SAP R/3 industry solutions from SAP AG. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel

Best Practices for SAP Upgrades & Migrations with HP and Novell

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join experts from HP and Novell in this webcast as they discuss how to empower your SAP solutions, deliver the right information to the right people at the right time, and execute upgrades and migrations successfully. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

What Do Application Developers Want?

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Network providers must re-examine how they can speed up innovation and time to market by working with trusted partners and developer communities. However, energizing such an ecosystem takes careful planning. This podcast examines application developers' needs and how network providers can improve their relationships with developers. Published by: Alcatel-Lucent

The True Cost-Savings Story Behind WAN Optimization

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 24:00:00 EST

Looking for solid data behind the cost-savings story of WAN optimization? In this paper, NetForecast analysts interviewed customers who have deployed this solution, and the results show that this technology has significant strategic business value to companies. Published by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Better Data Management brings Competitive Advantage

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This on-demand webcast discusses how data growth, test data management, data privacy and other information management solutions can create the opportunity for companies to make IT their competitive differentiator. Published by: IBM

Presentation Transcript: Application Whitelisting: The Must Have Technology for Security and Compliance Today

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper, which is a transcription of a presentation where speakers Stuart McClure, VP of Operations & Strategy, Risk & Compliance Business Unit, at McAfee Incorporated and Evelyn de Souza, Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance, at McAfee discuss application whitelisting and its benefits. Published by: McAfee, Inc.

Best Practices: Real-World Performance Testing and the “aha” Moment

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Tune in to this podcast now for expert insight on the connection between web performance testing and the bottom line, and pointers and best practices for ensuring the success of your critical eBusiness initiatives. Published by: Gomez

Tips for tracing enterprise transactions

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SOA governance is comprised of the strategies and technologies that ensure a SOA is developed to meet company standards and expectations. Published by: Forum Systems

Leading VC Firm Keeps Citrix XenApp, Microsoft Exchange and Blackberry Enterprise Server "Always On" with Marathon Technologies

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Find out how Argo Global Capital utilized server virualization to simplify, consolidate and reduce operating costs in their data center. Since implementing XenServer with everRun, Argo has had zero downtime, even during a significant hardware failure. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Three Steps to Improving Server Virtualization ROI with everRun

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Server virtualization offers a tremendous opportunity for cost savings in the data center. This paper will give three steps you can take to dramatically improve your cost savings from server virtualization as well as show how companies are using Marathon's everRun software to implement those steps. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Achieving the Impossible: Unlimited Application Scalability

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

For modern applications, particularly those built for the Java platform, there are proven approaches and solutions that can help an organization achieve predictable, scalable performance for their applications. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Catalog Based Services: A New Paradigm in Enterprise Application

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper evaluates the impact of changing market landscape on enterprise application service offerings, and evaluates traditional service models in today's context and attempts to evangelize an innovative service model which meets the need of the hour-- faster ROI at lower TCO. Published by: Wipro Technologies

Adding Application Control to Your Security Toolbox

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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. Published by: Fortinet, Inc. / Alternative Technology Group of Arrow ECS

Reality Check: The New End-to-end Application Performance Management Imperative Virtual Seminar

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EDT

What Application Performance Management tactics and best practices can you apply to ensure a good end-user experience? What process and strategy can you institute to enable your IT organization to align with the business? What can you do to prepare for the additional complexities that virtualization, cloud and SOA can bring to your environment? Published by: Compuware Corporation

VDI Comparison Kit

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Are you looking for the right Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) product for your organization? Check out this Citrix e-kit for current information about desktop virtualization products. Published by: Citrix

Deterministic Garbage Collection: Unleash the Power of Java with Oracle JRockit Real Time

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This free white paper demonstrates how Java can be successfully deployed for real-time applications that were previously off-limits. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Mission-Critical Java

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Technology barriers have prevented enterprises from adopting Java-based approaches for mission critical applications with extreme and predictable computing needs. However, recent advances throughout the entire Java stack have overcome these barriers to position Java to power the next generation of enterprise computing. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Composite Application Management: Bridging the IT Visibility Gap in Complex Composite Applications

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

As more and more IT shops deploy multitier middleware platforms and frameworks for the delivery of business-critical application services, they are expecting to garner the benefits of the service-oriented architecture (SOA) or composite application development approach: agility, flexibility, productivity, and extensibility. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Reduce Risk from Unauthorized Applications and Gain Stronger Endpoint Control

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this data sheet to learn about the key advantages and key features of McAfee Application Control. Published by: McAfee, Inc.

Oracle WebLogic Suite: A Middleware Foundation for Application Grid

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This free white paper shows that Oracle WebLogic Suite packages many essential middleware capabilities to help organizations implement application grid concepts. Learn how to create an infrastructure layer that pools and dynamically provisions the resources on which business applications and SOA run. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Achieving Business Agility with Application Grid

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Application grid brings the same type of efficiency, scalability, and quality of service to the application layer. Discover how to get greater efficiency, exceptional agility, and superior quality of service with an application grid. Published by: Oracle Corporation

A Case to Optimize

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A business manager identifies an urgent need for a software application and requests a server to run the new application. Then the server provisioning process kicks off. Read this short whitepaper to learn about new techniques and technologies that can enable your business to cut through so much of the red tape involved in adding new applications. Published by: CDW Corporation