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	<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:15:14 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Expert Tips for Effective Virtual Systems Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1246480541_157.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com and BMC, you will discover expert tips for effective virtual systems management. Explore the top five target areas essential for improved virtual performance and availability management.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Seven Requirements for Balancing Control and Agility in the Virtual Environment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245257814_28.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Unparalleled agility is the promise of virtualization. But managing change, staying compliant, and preventing virtual sprawl are just a few of the challenges you could face before you reap the rewards. VMware joined us recently to co-author 7 must-read tips for striking the perfect balance in your virtual environment.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Tackle the Challenges of Virtualization Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245255412_511.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Virtualization adds a whole new level of complexity to the IT infrastructure, introducing new challenges in every step of the process *#45; from planning to configuration and management. Read how effective service management can help tackle the challenges of virtualization in this white paper from BMC Software.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Cost-cutting strategies for a virtualized data center: Performance and capacity management tools]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245177984_843.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert podcast, learn how new capacity planning and performance management tools utilize automation and an intuitive interface to increase resource utilization and reduce capital expenditures for your virtualized data center.
   Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Five Steps to Successful Data Center Consolidation]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245100247_798.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Using the five step process outlined in this white paper, we were able to eliminate more than 2,000 servers from our own IT infrastructure, saving an estimated $10 million dollars in data center costs.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[De-Mystifying VMware Storage Consumption]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244489643_401.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Quest's technical brief discusses how Quest's Storage Horizon&#174; makes storage in VMware environments more efficient and cost effective. Read it today.
   Published by: Quest Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Be SURE About Storage Capacity Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244484187_457.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this Quest white paper you'll learn how you can become proactive - not reactive - when managing your storage capacity. Learn best practices to maximize your existing resources, and how doing keeps your budget under control. Read the paper white today.
   Published by: Quest Software]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[INCREASE APPLICATION SCALABILITY AND IMPROVE SYSTEM UTILIZATION WITH SUN&trade; LOGICAL DOMAINS]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244209027_219.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Sun's built-in, no-cost Logical Domains (LDoms) virtualization technology allows applications to effectively leverage these processors. This white paper describes how LDoms can be applied in different scenarios to increase application scalability and system utilization.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[How to get mainframe MIPS under control: Tips for shrinking your mainframe processing costs]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244057369_288.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Today&#39;s data center pros need to cut costs wherever possible, and the mainframe presents significant opportunities to do so. This expert podcast explains how to use specialty processors, load balancing, and compression database software for this task.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Your SAP System Is Leaking: How to Use A Time and Labor Data Collection System to Plug Holes Caused by Fraud and Waste]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242829578_317.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read this whitepaper to learn ways of detecting leakage in your companie&#39;s ERP system, several time and labor trends that most companies overlook, and how to repair leakage using Kronos Inc&#39;s Workforce Central and Kronos 4500 terminal solutions.
   Published by: Kronos Incorporated]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sun and Wikimedia - Technology for creating a scalable architecture for rich media deployments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242066066_44.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To address growth concerns, Wikimedia supplemented its existing Linux clusters with an affordable, high-performance, scalable solution based on Sun Fire&trade; X4150 and X4240 servers running Ubuntu Server, MySQL database, and Sun Fire X4540 servers running the Solaris&trade; 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) with the Solaris ZFS file system.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Automating Virtual Lab Infrastructure and IT Service Delivery with Microsoft and Surgient]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241782589_592.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This webcast showcases virtualization platforms to optimize virtual lab infrastructure and automate the VM lifecycle. Learn how to drive accelerated, high-quality testing and delivery of IT services while reducing operating expenses and increasing business productivity.
   Published by: Microsoft and Surgient]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VMware&trade; Operational Readiness and Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241722743_72.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To benefit from the capabilities that the virtual infrastructure offers, enterprises need clear guidance to assess their existing systems and applications, and then use that knowledge to plan, build and manage their infrastructure. View this now to learn more about CDI's VMware Operational Readiness solution.
   Published by: Computer Design & Integration LLC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Software Testing e-Zine &#45; Testing Strategies for Complex Environments: Agile, SOA]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241631619_483.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this issue of SearchSoftwareQuality.com&#39;s Software Testing eZine, we&#39;ll discuss a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) as a new testing environment as well as an Agile software development (ASD) methodology.
   Published by: SearchSoftwareQuality.com]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtual Data Center E-Zine &#45; Volume 10]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241626437_201.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Renewed interest in data centers is presenting a unique challenge to IT professionals who must do more with less. Read in this latest issue how to use server virtualization to boost utilization while saving money.
   Published by: Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 10]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Industry Report: Virtual Infrastructure Optimization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241202009_565.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Taneja Group's opinion is that real-time or near real-time performance-based analytics is the required foundation for building and managing a virtual infrastructure. This industry article presents an overview of virtual infrastructure optimization, answering common questions and exploring core capabilities differentiating emerging solutions.
   Published by: Virtual Instruments]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[E-Guide: A Guide to Managing Data Center Power Outages and Consumption]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241118649_650.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert E-Guide, you will discover best practices for managing data center power usage, how to prevent power outages and learn how to ensure your data center has enough power to operate at optimal capacity. It&#39;ll also discuss 5 essential steps for reducing data center power consumtion.
   Published by: APC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Integrated Infrastructure and Performance Management for Virtualized Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241031417_57.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Enterprises, government agencies and service providers are increasingly employing virtualized environments to decrease costs, consolidate data center space and reduce environmental impacts. This paper describes a comprehensive set of CA tools for managing virtual environments.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Implementing Energy Efficient Data Centers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/116246117_954.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Electricity usage costs have become an increasing fraction of the total cost of running a data centers.  This paper explains how achieve electricity savings and provides examples of methods that can greatly reduce electrical power consumption.
   Published by: APC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2006 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide:  Virtualization Strategies:  Key Considerations for Management, Security and Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240840452_529.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com and ePlus Technology, Inc., discusses key virtualization strategies for any organization.  Discover how virtual system management can be used to effectively improve your infrastructure.
   Published by: ePlus Technology]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Sun Fire&trade; X4250 Server:  Industry-leading capacity, high-performance compute platform]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240586737_648.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    When it comes to high disk capacity, the Sun Fire X4250 server is the best of its kind.  The power and scalability of the Sun Fire makes it cost effective and appealing to Web infrastructure and technical putting applications as well as large single-app implementations and multi-app consolidations.
   Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[MV Capacity Trending Advisor]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240520770_8.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    BMC Capacity Trending Advisor saves time and money, reduces the skills required for capacity planning, and delivers precision results that give you the data you need to procure the right resources to support business services. Learn more today.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Innovator&#39;s Dilemma for Analytic Database Systems]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240258645_767.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses the new wave of analytic DBMS (database management system) and how vendors like Vertica Systems are using virtualization to achieve whats most important for customers in their database&#39;s performance.
   Published by: Vertica Systems]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BMC Enhances its Performance Assurance for Mainframes solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239985228_584.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This research brief examines the new release of the BMC Performance Assurance for Mainframes product. We assess its overall significance and describe the reaction of two early users.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[MessageStats Version 6.5.1 &#45; Exchange Server Reporting and Analysis]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239397688_130.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    MessageStats simplifies management of Exchange helping IT administrators to improve performance, increase efficiencies and plan for capacity requirements.
   Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Presentation Transcript: Pros and cons of Various Approaches to Deduplication]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239123893_43.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    First, target and source deduplication are defined and explained in this segment. Then, Curtis discusses the pros and cons of each, how each fits into different types of environments, and how each approach is typically being used today.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Reducing Storage Growth and Costs: A Comprehensive Approach to Storage Optimization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238702556_478.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Read the details of this storage optimization plan, which identifies opportunities that can reduce Intel's storage capacity requirements by 27 percent over the next five years while maintaining storage costs and delivering significant return on investment.
   Published by: Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Virtual Data Center eZine &#45; Volume 7]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234563239_328.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Cloud computing has loads of potential for data centers &#45;&#45; the ability to pool resources, charge customers based on actual usage and tap into extra external capacity when needed.
   Published by: Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 7]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[6 Proven Tools for Project Success]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1234184616_809.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper provides six tools to help increase the value of a PPM solution which include: workflow scheduling&#44; tracking&#44; process improvement analysis&#44; demand management and business intelligence.
   Published by: AtTask]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Migrating to Oracle&#174; Exadata Storage Server]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232391790_580.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper defines best practices for pre&#45;migration&#44; migration&#44; and post migration from legacy storage to Oracle Exadata Storage Server.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Green Data Center: Where Ecology Meets Economy]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1231872967_267.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper will critically examine the means to maximize your Data Center&#39;s efficiency by providing you with a green perspective of your computing environment.
   Published by: Wipro Technologies]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Email Archiving: To SaaS or Not to Saas&#63;]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1231769810_327.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses the overall benefits and drawbacks of SaaS solutions&#44; outlining the type of situations that are best suited for this kind of implementation.
   Published by: Proofpoint, Inc.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Future Carrier Network: Adopting New Outsourcing Business Models]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226742634_216.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is meant to help operators embrace a new strategy for differentiating and competing successfully in a market characterized
by flux.
   Published by: Alcatel-Lucent]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Manufacturing 2008 North America]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226677707_122.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Manufacturing 2008 Executive Summary provides a concise view of North American manufacturing production metrics and best practices to help manufacturers benchmark their operations and better understand how to improve.
   Published by: Infor]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Achieving Profitable Growth through Exceptional Customer Experience]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1226075097_824.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this whitepaper&#44; Datamonitor focuses on nine key steps that can &#45; and should &#45; be taken by CSPs to improve standards by delivering outstanding service and achieving various objectives.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[ROI with Proactive Network and Voice Management]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222949031_494.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this paper&#44; CA presents an eye&#45;opening look at ways to improve your IT infrastructure at its most fundamental level.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Rise of Primary Storage Optimization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222447927_492.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This expert Videocast defines the emerging category of Primary Optimized Storage (POS) and discusses how POS technology directly links back to hard dollar ROI for end users.
   Published by: Data Domain]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Advanced Load Balancing: 8 Must&#45;have Features for Today&#39;s Network Demands]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1221760498_118.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Early-generation server load-balancing technology has proven to be an invaluable asset. This whitepaper is intended to serve as a guide for organizations looking to replace their early-generation Server Load Balancers (SLBs).
   Published by: Citrix]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CA Network &#38; Voice Management Gap Assessment]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1218734670_774.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This survey covers areas of Quality of Service (QoS)&#44; Service Disruptions and Reducing Expenditure.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  </channel> </rss>

