Bitpipe: Data Management Research

NFS Evolution Changes the Landscape of HPC Data Management

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In HPC data management, traditional standards-based solutions have been limited in performance and scalability, but proprietary, high-performance solutions have required specific expertise to set up, manage, or scale. Read this Tabor Research White Paper to learn about file systems used in HPC environments as well as BlueArc storage solutions. Published by: BlueArc Corp.

Best-of-Breed BI on a Budget

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Business Intelligence is critical to running an effective business. Increase your BI efficiency by adopting best-in-class, easy-to-deploy data warehousing technologies. This webinar reviews how Talend, ParAccel, and Jaspersoft together provide a complete, afordable, end-to-end, world-class BI solution. Published by: ParAccel

Reduce IT Costs by Rationalizing Your Application Portfolio

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

This webcast explains how to effectively retire legacy applications and lower your total cost of ownership while maintaining simple and efficient access to retired data. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Presentation Transcript: Flash Technology in HPC, Let the Revolution Begin

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this eSeminar transcript from Sun Microsystems, hosted by Tech Target, leading technical experts will discuss Flash technology and it's effect in the HPC environment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

What's Cool about Columns

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper will define what column-based relational databases do and how they do it, and where they have advantages (and disadvantages) compared to traditional approaches. This in turn will lead to a discussion of the sort of environments for which columns are best suited. Published by: ParAccel

Focus on SAS® Enterprise Data Integration Server

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The SAS® Enterprise Data Integration Server gives you the power to know how to quickly attain and manage consistent and trusted data throughout your organization. This webinar will show how this single data integration solution can consolidate vendors, respond quickly to new data integration requirements, and even reduce the overall cost... Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Focus on SAS® Enterprise BI Server: Applying Business Analytics Webinar

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This SAS® webcast will introduce viewers to the SAS Enterprise BI server. We'll discuss how this single solution will provide organizations the ability to access and distribute quality data whenever needed and in the desired format. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Network-attached storage FAQ

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Though network-attached storage (NAS) offers a number of benefits, it also presents some challenges. In this podcast, Ashish Nadkarni, Principal Consultant with GlassHouse Technologies Inc., discusses the pros and cons of using NAS in an SMB environment and offers some best practices. Published by: EMC Corporation

Continuous File Integrity Monitoring: A New Approach for PCI DSS Compliance

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Many organizations facing PCI DSS compliance are looking at file integrity monitoring solutions. Anyone evaluating these solutions should be aware that the technology in this area has evolved significantly. The latest technology monitoring solutions are referred to as CFIM solutions. CFIM solutions monitor files constantly. Published by: Solidcore Systems

E-Book: Next-Generation Business Intelligence (BI) Strategies

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Business intelligence is critical to many initiatives. Therefore, CIOs need to pay special attention to changes in the business. Learn more about the latest BI systems and how they can help meet the changing needs of the business. Published by: IDS Scheer

eGuide: Get More Out of Your Data Protection Plan

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Every storage pro is looking to do more with less, especially in today's economy. This eGuide offers the practical advice storage pros need in order to get more out of their data protection plan, an increase overall IT efficiency. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Killing Time: Reducing Operational Latency to Boost Productivity

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Operational systems and analytical systems are on a convergent path. The artificial divide between operations and analysis is closing rapidly as a combined result of Moore's law and technological innovation. This promising development is leading to real reductions in latency of operations and the creation of time itself for decision-makers. Published by: ParAccel

Data Base 101a - Thinking Just a Little Differently

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

A columnar data base is a data base arranged to optimize data analysis, but how? What is a columnar database really? This document presents the basic concepts of columnar databases in a straightforward manner so anyone who is involved with data, business or technical, can understand their purpose and application. Published by: ParAccel

Best Practices for Defining and Establishing Effective Archive Retention Policies

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Electronically stored information (ESI) has become a major source of business records, and any organization that uses ESI - from email to word processing to instant messaging - must manage those records. This paper explains best practices for establishing effective archive retention policies. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Automating Virtualization Management: Critical Management Practices for the Next Generation Data Center

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This analyst report will take a look at how x86 virtualization has evolved and become available to a much wider audience and how it can enhance enterprise operations. Published by: CA

Working Smart in IT Operations: The Case for Consolidated Operations

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explores the problems IT operations can encounter in coordinating the activities of application and infrastructure specialist teams, and it proposes an approach-- consolidated operations-- designed to get incidents to the right person with the right information fast so problems can be resolved quickly, with no duplication of effort. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Tiered Storage Best Practices for File Archiving

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert videocast, Greg Forest from Contoural diagrams a typical file-archiving system and details the software and hardware components that comprise a file-archiving architecture. He also explains best practices for organizing tiered storage for the best performance, availability and cost savings. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

The State of Data: Harnessing Core Data Issues to Improve Organizational Efficiency, Profitability and Competitive Advantage

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Tech Briefing presents a series of insightful, timely articles that strike at the heart of data quality and data integration challenges. Included here is a close look at harnessing the exploding volumes of unstructured and semistructured data, which so many companies are struggling to tame and leverage for true business value. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Got Bad Data? Part 2 - Applying Business Analytics Webinar Series

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

SAS presents part 2 of their webinar series “"Got Bad Data?”. In this latest installment, we'll be discussing the Business analytics framework, data quality as a process, data collection, following data flows and uses, data quality and metrics, and continuous learning and improvement. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Successfully Automating Decisions with Business Analytics

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Corporations are getting much more interested in how analytical decisions can be embedded into business processes on an ongoing, repeatable basis. The purpose of this paper is to provide practical advice on how to identify the best opportunities for making your business processes more analytical. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

How to Compete on Analytics: The Analytical Center of Excellence

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The significance of analytics to an enterprise and the understanding of the value of analytics have moved it to the forefront of business thought leadership. In the process of understanding how to centralize and support analytics, this whitepaper will take a historical parallel perspective of support. Published by: SAS Institute Inc.

Data Deduplication: It's more than Just a Box on the Network

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:45:00 EDT

This session will discuss the various operational and design factors that go into making the right technology decision for deduplication. Published by: FalconStor Software

Stepping Up to Deduplication with Simpana8

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EDT

This brief webcast provides a basic overview of CommVault's inline, embedded deduplication capability. It will cover how we dedupe, how our approach differs from traditional appliance-based dedupe and several use cases for implementing deduplication within your organization. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

The Business Case for Migrating from SPARC to HP: Infrastructure silos, such as SPARC, are an unnecessary IT burden

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This brief examines the operational costs and risks of SPARC environments, and shows that business assets currently hosted on SPARC can be migrated easily into the data center mainstream. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Live Q&A with W. Curtis Preston

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

Please join us for today' Live Q&A with backup and recovery expert, W. Curtis Preston. This interactive Q&A session will provide attendees with the opportunity to have all backup and recovery questions answered by Mr. Backup himself. Published by: Storage Decisions

Data Deduplication Beyond Backup

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:45:00 EDT

In this TechTalk, W. Curtis Preston, Executive Editor for TechTarget's Storage Media Group and independent consultant, discusses the state of deduplication for primary storage, the pros and cons of the different approaches, and what we should expect to see in future systems. Published by: Storage Decisions

Implementation Advanced Uses and Testing Part I

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:30:00 EDT

The first session starts with an explanation of why we are using disk in the backup system, as it will build the foundation for later discussions. Published by: Storage Decisions

Implementation Advanced Uses and Testing Part II

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Preston explains the differences between the different types of dedupe, including source and target, hashing vs. delta differentials, inline vs. post processing and local vs. global deduplication. He continues with an explanation of some advanced uses of deduplication and finishes the session with some thoughts on how to test deduplication. Published by: Storage Decisions

Email and Data Archiving Health Check

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This tool has been created by Sun Microsystems and Symantec to help you understand how healthy your email, file and instant messenger systems are. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

E-Guide: Best Practices for Data Center Design and Maintenance

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDataCenter.com and Dell, you will gain insight into best practices for data center design and maintenance in today's down economy. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

The Great Debate: Buy Versus Build - Oracle's Pre-Built Analytic Applications Versus Building a Custom Warehouse

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper explores the relative pros and cons of deploying pre-built analytic applications from Oracle versus building a custom data warehouse against Oracle E-Business Suite, PeopleSoft, Siebel or Similar Systems. Published by: Oracle Corporation

PostgreSQL vs. MySQL - A Comparison of Enterprise Stability

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Many IT professionals generally recognize that PostgreSQL is better suited for enterprise database responsibilities than MySQL. In this paper you'll find an in-depth feature & performance comparison between the two. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Structuring the Haystack - Business Intelligence and Enterprise Search Solutions

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

A researcher at The Data Warehousing Institute recently estimated that 80 percent of information available in an average enterprise is unstructured and unavailable from any standard database management system. What can you do about it? Enterprise search software incorporates unstructured documents into the same architecture as classic reports. Published by: Information Builders

Business Intelligence Standardization

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper gives an overview of the advantages of implementing business intelligence (BI) standards. Learn how successful organizations have standardized on, and benefited from BI solutions from SAP - and why you should join them. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Expanding BI's role by including Predictive Analytics

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In today's economic downturn, organizations are looking for ways to improve the way they do business, to keep ahead of the competition, and to grow revenue. With reduced funding for new initiatives, it can be difficult to meet these objectives. Read on to learn how expanding your business intelligence with predictive analysis can help. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Managing Enterprise Information: Architecting for Survival and Positioning for Success in Tough Times

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Today, businesses must work smarter, not just harder - and to do it, they must use information to compete. With ever-greater demands on data resources, organizations need to derive greater value from their existing information. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Making Business Relevant Information Instantly Available to More Users

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Executives, managers, and business users need the ability to quickly discover, collect, analyze, and share relevant information and they need to be able to answer their own questions as they have them. Read this quick report to learn more about a solution that addresses just these needs. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Business Intelligence - Now More Than Ever

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The goal of this white paper is to explain why business intelligence is a sound investment for any IT manager to make, especially now. Budgets are tighter and demands from executives to see immediate results from IT implementations are increasing. This paper outlines the benefits of a BI solution and its impact on a company. Read on to learn more. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

All Information, All People, One Platform: What's New In SAP® BusinessObjects™ XI 3.1

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

BusinessObjects XI 3.1 solutions provide a full spectrum of BI functionality--from reporting, query and analysis, and dashboards and visualization, to intuitive discovery and advanced predictive analytics capabilities--as well as data quality and extract, transform, and load functionality. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

PODCAST: Flash Technology in HPC, Let the Revolution Begin

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join us for an extraordinary panel session that you just won't want to miss. In this podcast from Sun Microsystems, hosted by Tech Target, leading technical experts will discuss Flash technology and it's effect in the HPC environment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Flash Technology in HPC, Let the Revolution Begin

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join us for an extraordinary panel session that you just won't want to miss. In this eSeminar from Sun Microsystems, hosted by Tech Target, leading technical experts will discuss Flash technology and it's effect in the HPC environment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Improving Organizational Performance Management Through Pervasive Business Intelligence

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Evidence of the competitive value of business intelligence (BI) and analytics solutions is growing. This IDC white paper discusses the growing body of evidence suggesting a direct link between investment in business analytics solutions and organizational performance. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Gaining the Performance Edge Using a Column-Oriented Database Management System

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As organizations continue to employ larger data warehouses, the need for performance will continue to outpace the capabilities of traditional relational databases. This paper explores the data explosion and why column-oriented database systems are able to provide the boost needed to gain the performance edge. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Designing Compelling Business Intelligence Business Cases for an SAP® Software Landscape: Scenarios for Leveraging Solutions From SAP and Business Objects

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A recent worldwide survey listed business intelligence (BI) as CIOs' number one priority for 2008, the third consecutive year BI topped the list. From a business user perspective, this translates into more interactive and pervasive BI, both creating a richer user experience and reaching every place where work is done. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

The Operational Responsiveness of Business

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Operational responsiveness is the ability of business processes and systems to respond to changing conditions and customer interactions as they occur, enabling business leaders to capitalize on opportunities, drive greater efficiencies, and reduce risk. Read this white paper to learn more. Published by: Progress Software

Dashboard Reports Help Save Investments

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this article to learn more about how to work with visual performance indicators in a dashboard environment to provide accurate information and safeguard investments. Published by: AtTask

Choosing the Right Authentication Options with the RSA Authentication Decision Tree

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

While a company's proprietary information gives it its edge, the type of sensitive information also has the potential to be an organization's biggest liability. This interactive tool will help you decide what authentication options are right for your company. Published by: RSA, The Security Division of EMC

Taking the Lead in Data Deduplication

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join Brian Brockway, VP of Product Management at CommVault, as he takes a look at data deduplication and explores some of the new features of CommVault® Simpana® 8 software. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

ESG Brief: CommVault® Simpana® 8: Emphasis on Efficiency

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This ESG data protection brief discusses IT spending challenges with the current state of the economy, key data protection/management considerations, and closes by providing an analysis of CommVault^® Simpana^® 8 software. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

Deduplication Calculator

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data deduplication is a smart approach to handling continued data growth with minimal budgets. Utilizing this Deduplication Calculator, you'll discover how much time and money you can save by implementing CommVault^® Simpana^® software. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

IT Download: Symantec Backup Exec 12.5

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

There is simply no compromise when it comes to protecting your data, and making it fast and easy to recover. That is why over 1.5 million users worldwide have chosen Symantec's Backup Exec family, the leading Windows backup and recovery solution. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Replacing older Server technology: Calculate your Return On Investment

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Servers based on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series offer incredible performance increases while helping to lower your total cost of ownership. When comparing 4-year old server technology to servers based on the Intel Xeon 5500 series, you can experience a ROI in under 12 months. Published by: Intel Corporation

5 Things That Will Mess Up Your Backups-- and How to Avoid Them

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This presentation discusses the importance of backups, causes of backup failures, and ways to reduce backup failures. Published by: Symantec Corporation

The Dollars and Sense of Online Backup

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Businesses today face unrelenting data growth. IT staffs are struggling to ensure data availability under tight fiscal constraints. The unreliability and intensive management of traditional tape-based backup has forced backup administrators to create manual, error-prone processes in order to protect their data. Concentric has the solution! Published by: Concentric

Open Storage- ZFS for the DataCenter

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

With ZFS, developers reevaluated the idea of a file system and a volume manager. It's data management architecture that is optimized for managing bits on both disk and flash. ZFS provides file and block systems, but you have common data services like RAID, mirroring, snapshots, quotas, reservations, and all the features needed to manage data. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Data Privacy-- The Untold Story

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Check out this webcast to learn more about data privacy and how organizations can protect corporate and confidential data throughout the enterprise using IBM Optim as part of their overall integrated data management approach. Published by: IBM

Managing Information Risk Top Data Protection Drivers

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this videocast featuring Pete Lindstrom, Senior Analyst for Burton Group, to learn more about the top data protection drivers and how to secure your organizations sensitive data. Published by: RSA, The Security Division of EMC

Unstructured Data Management: The Key to Effective eDiscovery

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper outlines a critical business problem: insufficient management of unstructured data. It discusses the data management problem and how it manifests in the enterprise as risks, missed opportunities, and resource sinkholes such as: e-Discovery, compliance, and an inability to reuse valuable data assets. Published by: Digital Reef

Data Center of the Future: Virtual Tradeshow Event

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Please join us for a Data Center of the Future virtual event on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, where you will learn best practices and strategies for simplifying operations and data center infrastructure consolidation. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Business Intelligence Software Product Directory

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

BI strikes at the heart of the charter of a business- bottom-line improvement. No longer speculative, BI provides tangible benefits to an enterprise's revenue and expenses. This product directory of top business intelligence (BI) software options will help IT and LOB professionals select the right BI software for their organization. Published by: SearchDataManagement

Data Loss Prevention: Protect the Data that Drives Your Business

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Register for this webcast and learn what data loss prevention (DLP) can do to help your firm demonstrate compliance and safeguard your reputation. Discover why it should be on your priority list and how to get DLP started in your organization. Published by: Symantec Corporation

5 Keys to Protecting Your Sensitive Information: What Every Government Executive Should Know

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Preventing sensitive information from being sent outside your departments or agencies has become a top priority for government organizations today. If you are evaluating a data loss prevention (DLP) solution, make sure you have a clear understanding of the requirements for successful data protection. Read this paper to learn more. Published by: Symantec Corporation

DB2 9.7: Get the Inside Scoop

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:00 EDT

This Webcast explores the new features of IBM's DB2 9.7 that will save you time, improve performance and lower your management costs. Published by: International DB2 Users Group (IDUG)

On Demand and Enterprise CRM Integration: An Alternative Approach to Integrating CRM Applications

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To get the most you can out of your CRM system it needs to be able to communicate with other back-end systems. This paper examines an alternative approach to CRM integration, Desktop Integration, and explores the advantages desktop integration has over more traditional approaches. Published by: Cicero Inc.

Can Your SharePoint® Backup Harm Your Business?

Mon, 19 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper is intended for IT Professionals who are responsible for helping companies evaluate, plan and execute data backups for SharePoint. It will address a multitude of questions about backup and recovery. Published by: AvePoint, Inc.

Effective SharePoint Governance: Meeting Business Objectives Through Top-Down SharePoint Administration

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This document is intended to aid IT administrators and other stakeholders responsible for managing SharePoint deployments, in planning and implementing a comprehensive, reliable, and efficient governance strategy appropriate to their organizational needs. Published by: AvePoint, Inc.

Xenos Contemporary Solutions to Traditional ECM Challenges

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast reviews how Xenos solutions add value in a number of target areas with regards to enterprise content management (ECM). Published by: Xenos Group Inc.

Xenos/EMC Case Study: St. James's Place finds new xPression for its document creation and delivery

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The St. James's Place (SJP) Wealth Management Group offers a wide range of high quality wealth management services to businesses and individuals. This case study shows how SJP worked with Xenos and EMC Document Sciences to implement an integrated document solution (IDS) that enables the creation, formatting, control, transformation, storage.. Published by: Xenos Group Inc.

Competitive Analysis of Market Leaders in Data Modeling: PowerDesigner, ERwin and ER/Studio

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn all the factors you need to consider when choosing a data modeling tool. You will learn about the different model types and how each tool measures up to the demanding needs of your company today and in the future. This paper will lay out all the information you need to make a clear decision on data modeling today. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Fast and Reliable Backup and Disaster Recovery for Mission-Critical Windows Applications

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This presentation details the functions of Replay AppImage, a backup and recovery solution for windows workloads, including virtual. Replay AppImage is an application-aware, disk-based imaging solution that automatically and continuously images your entire Windows application server. Published by: AppAssure Software

Anatomy of an Oracle E-Business Suite Archiving Project

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Business-critical ERP applications, such as Oracle E-Business Suite, represent an ongoing corporate investment. Check out this white paper to see how the seven basic principles for managing enterprise application data can help your organization. Published by: IBM

Anatomy of a JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Archiving Project

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

What factors should sites consider to successfully implement a full-lifecycle data management strategy? As with any major project, up-front planning drives success. This white paper explains how the seven basic principles for managing enterprise application data can help your organization. Published by: IBM

Closing the data privacy gap for SAP Applications White Paper

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

To help support your data privacy compliance requirements, this white paper describes some of the comprehensive data masking techniques available with the IBM Optim Data Privacy Solution for SAP Applications. Published by: IBM

Presentation Transcript: Virtual Infrastructure Optimization: What You can't See Can Hurt You

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The presentation transcript will introduce new research on the topic of virtual Infrastructure optimization (VIO). VIO is a new storage solution that is designed to significantly improve the performance of virtualized applications and to help optimize the utilization of both storage and server resources. Published by: Virtual Instruments

Anatomy of a PeopleSoft Enterprise Archiving Project

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Business-critical ERP applications, such as PeopleSoft Enterprise, represent an ongoing corporate investment. This white paper explains how the seven basic principles for managing enterprise application data can help your organization. Published by: IBM

Data privacy best practices: time to take action!

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains the steps you need to consider when developing your privacy strategy and implementing your first data privacy project. Published by: IBM

NomaDesk: The Easiest and Most Secure Way to Share, Synchronize and Backup Critical Files

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Targeted for the mobile workforce at the SMB, SOHO, and enterprise levels, NomaDesk is the easiest, most secure way to share, synchronize and back up business critical files, from anywhere, even offline. Published by: NomaDesk

Proven strategies for archiving complex relational data

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper explains how the IBM Optim Data Growth Solution provides proven technology and comprehensive capabilities that make archiving complex relational data both practical and desirable. Published by: IBM

The Importance of a Single Platform for Data Integration and Quality Management

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines the evolution of the data integration and quality industry, and explains the benefits of moving toward a single data services architecture. It outlines requirements for a software platform for supporting such an architecture, and, as an example, reviews the BusinessObjects“ Data Services XI Release 3 platform. Published by: SAP America Inc

The Collaboration Advantage: Customer-Focused Partnerships In A Global Market

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In order to better understand the opportunities, challenges, risks and rewards companies have seen from these types of agreements, the Economist Intelligence Unit conducted a survey in March 2008, sponsored by SAP, which asked 516 senior executives how their business relationships are evolving. Published by: SAP America Inc

Protecting a Paperless Office

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Peterson Sullivan PLLC needed a consolidated yet scalable IT infrastructure. They created just that with VMware software, Dell PowerEdge servers, and Dell EqualLogic storage while enhancing data protection with Auto-Snapshot Manager/VMware Edition software for automated, integrated, and scalable protection of virtual machines. Published by: Dell, Inc.

SAP® Support of the Healthecare Supply Chain's Ongoing Effort to Ensure Patient Safety and Drive Business Value

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research (formerly the HDMA Research & Education Foundation) recently published an important study concerning data management and data sharing in the healthcare supply chain. This whitepaper discusses the key conclusions of their study. Published by: SAP America Inc

Try nsfRewind - A Data Backup and Auditing Utility for Lotus Notes Databases

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

nsfRewind is a data backup and auditing utility for Lotus Notes databases. nsfRewind monitors the fields in your Notes documents allowing you to restore a single field from backup while keeping a detailed change history of your data's entire life-cycle. Published by: Conxsys

Oracle Optimized Warehouse for Sun - For medium data warehouses

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Oracle Optimized Warehouse for Sun combines products from two industry leaders to provide a pre-configured, pre-installed, calibrated, and validated solution that includes the Oracle database, Sun™ servers, storage, and the Solaris™ Operating System (OS) for a fast, reliable, and scalable data warehouse. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

From Chaos to Order - Winning the Information Management Game

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explores how businesses can capitalize on a free, easy- to- use, rapid web application tool for the Oracle Database that will help consolidate personal databases, spreadsheets, and other data to create a single point of truth for everyone in the company. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Overall Approach To Data Quality ROI

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data quality is an elusive subject that can defy measurement and yet be critical enough to derail any single IT project, strategic initiative, or even a company as a whole. This paper from Business Objects examines an overall approach to data quality ROI including 6 key steps to help you realize tangible ROI on your data quality initiative. Published by: SAP America Inc

Reaping The Benefits of Next Generation Dashboards

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The need for timely and succinct business intelligence (BI) continues to grow as executives demand critical information to seize opportunities faster than competitors and to address potential problems in the making. But increasingly, it is not just C-level executives and upper management who need access to business intelligence. Published by: SAP America Inc

Developing A Universal Approach To Cleansing Customer And Product Data

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data quality has always been an important issue for companies, and this is even more the case today. This paper reviews current industry problems concerning data quality, and takes a detailed look at how companies are addressing quality problems with customer, product, and other types of corporate data. Published by: SAP America Inc

Enterprise Information Management

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

EIM is the effort and practice of reaching across all data and application silos embedded in the organization's operating infrastructure; then binding those repositories together into one effective information management environment. This white paper will discuss metadata management, master data management, data quality, and data migration... Published by: SAP America Inc

Data Integration: Creating a Trustworthy Data Foundation for Business Intelligence

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses the importance of data integration and help you identify the key challenges of integrating data. It also provides you with an overview of data warehousing and its variations, as well as summarizes the benefits and approaches to integrating data. Published by: SAP America Inc

Data Quality: A Survival Guide For Marketing

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Direct marketing is about communicating a message to a specific prospect or customer. This white paper from Business Objects, an SAP company, focuses on these concepts as they pertain to marketing, and particularly as they are supported by data quality functions inside of the broader EIM framework. Published by: SAP America Inc

SAP® BusinessObjects™ Data Services: One Product For Data Quality and Data Integration

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Introducing SAP® BusinessObjects™ Data Services breakthrough technology software for the enterprise information management market. The software unifies our leading data-quality and integration solutions - helping your organization to move, transform, and improve virtually any type of data anywhere, at any frequency. Published by: SAP America Inc

Architecting Cost-effective Scalable Oracle Data Warehouses

Thu, 28 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper describes reference configuration and sizing information for Oracle data warehouses on Sun servers for small, medium, and large solutions to meet business intelligence/data warehouse needs. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Presentation Transcript: Best Practices to Gain Visibility and Control of Your Demand Network

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this presentation transcript of the "Best Practices to Gain visibility and Control of Your Demand Network" webcast E2open and AMR Research will discuss new demand network management trends and technologies that will enable multi-enterprise companies to maximize the potential of their demand networks by providing more visibility and control. Published by: E2open

Exchange Backup versus Archiving

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This expert webcast explains the differences between backup and archiving on Exchange. Learn about the key differences as well as how data is structured, where it's stored and when it's needed. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Storage Decisions Data Deduplication Virtual Seminar

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 EDT

On June 30, 2009, backup and recovery expert W. Curtis Preston brings the popular Storage Decisions Deduplication Seminar to the virtual world. This live, one-day online workshop features how-to advice on the hottest technology in storage. Get questions answered live by Preston and meet reps from the leading technology providers. Published by: Storage Decisions

Virtual Infrastructure Optimization: What You can't See Can Hurt You

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast addresses virtual infrastructure optimization and provides critical insight and management for virtual server environments. Published by: Virtual Instruments

Using Thin Provisioning to Your Best Advantage in the Data Center

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This presentation outlines the various approaches and technologies behind thin provisioning. Learn about the major business needs that thin provisioning meets and find out about the major vendors in the space. Published by: Storage Decisions

Interstate Hotels & Resorts Stays with SEPATON for Advanced Data Protection

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

When Interstate Hotels & Resorts' tape backup systems could no longer handle its growing volumes of financial data, their IT staff installed SEPATON S2100 virtual tape libraries (VTL) to meet both its short and long-term secondary storage needs. This case study explains the process and results. Published by: SEPATON

Right-sizing Primary Data

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this presentation, the most effective methods for reducing and managing the data footprint on primary storage will be described -- including tools and techniques. Published by: Storage Decisions

The Truth about Virtualizing Storage

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This presentation is a "roll up your sleeves" look at the technical details of implementing storage virtualization. The practical benefits of storage virtualization will be discussed, including how to assess your environment to determine the cost-effectiveness of virtualization. Published by: Storage Decisions

New Developments in Scale-out vs. Scale-up Storage

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Scale-out disk storage systems are built using nodes or modules that, when linked together, act as a single system. Check out this presentation to learn about the new wave of scale-out systems and what analysts are predicting about them. Published by: Storage Decisions

Deep Dive Into Solid State Storage Technology

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This presentation is an in-depth look at the architectures and technologies of solid state storage devices. The presentation will describe solid state in detail, and compare solid state with traditional magnetic media. Published by: Storage Decisions

Tools to Help You Manage Capacity

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this presentation, you'll learn about the tools and best practices that are key to managing disk capacity. Published by: Storage Decisions

An Introduction to Complex Event Processing and its Role in Modern IT Architectures

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Complex Event Processing enables you to respond to fast-changing conditions, take advantage of opportunities, and pre-empt threats. Published by: Progress Software, Inc.

Financial Process Automation

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this webcast on financial process automation to find out what the drivers are for a company to consider automating its invoice processing, automating data entry & extraction, reducing the high cost of data entry and minimizing errors, increasing revenue recognition with quicker order fulfillment, and automatic notification of confirmation. Published by: Kofax, Inc.

Managing Assurance from Customer to Network to Service with Complex Event Processing

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Customers demand services - and can switch providers - faster than ever. Find out how complex event processing (CEP) can accelerate decision-making throughout the value chain, giving you the visibility and control to act in real time. Published by: Progress Software, Inc.

IDC Report: Complex Event Processing Opportunity Analysis and Assessment of Key Products

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This excerpt of an IDC study examines the market for complex event processing (CEP) and independently profiles Progress® Apama®, which it ranked "Top CEP Innovator." Published by: Progress Software, Inc.

E-Guide: A Guide to Comprehensive Business Intelligence and Data Quality

Thu, 28 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The importance of data quality initiatives has become abundantly clear to many of today's organizations. In this expert E-Guide, you will gain insight into the essential role data quality now plays in an organizational data strategy. Published by: Pitney Bowes Business Insight

Success Story Riverbed

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this success story you will learn how Ruden McClosky, a full-service law office with 10 offices and over 500 employees in Florida, was able to set up a reliable disaster recovery plan as well as consolidate infrastructure and improve WAN communications across its networked locations. Published by: CA

Presentation Transcript: Changing the Rules of Backup: Go Beyond Virtual Tape Library for Accelerating Your Backup

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

FalconStor Software provides solutions that can dramatically improve backup speeds while working with your current backup technology and operations. Management can be streamlined even while performance improves. Published by: FalconStor Software

Presentation Transcript: File Virtualization with Greg Schulz

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Find out who should be using file virtualization and why. Get answers to questions about how file virtualization is performed, the pros and cons of file virtualization appliances, limitations to the technology -- and more. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Better together rich client PCs and cloud Computing

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this IT beief to learn how Intel IT has found that whether services are kept in-house or outsourced to the cloud, the ability to perform local computing on the client offers the best user experience and the flexibility to run different types of applications. Published by: Intel Corporation

Establishing a Low Cost Disaster Recovery Site

Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn about Intel IT's cost-effective disaster recovery (DR) strategy for one of its data centers in Israel that has a potential business value of more than USD 3 million. The solution was designed to avoid idle compute servers, use a tiered storage system, and offload backup from the main data center. Published by: Intel Corporation

Axxana Phoenix System: Zero Data Loss, No Distance Limitations, Affordable Fast Recovery

Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Axxana Phoenix System enables organizations to achieve zero data loss disaster recovery, without distance limits, and in most cases realize significant cost savings over traditional mirroring. Read this data sheet for more information. Published by: Axxana

Presentation Transcript: Migrating Oracle to Postgres Plus Advanced Server

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this presentation transcript to explore popular Oracle compatibility strategies such as edge application deployments, special purpose databases for replication and reporting/business intelligence (BI) and full database migration. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Deduplication for the Enterprise: Six Steps to Optimal Results

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data deduplication is a must-have technology for today's enterprises. However, there are a wide range of choices and issues to be considered. This article covers six steps an organization can take to make sure implementing a deduplication technology is a smooth process. Published by: SEPATON

SEPATON Architecture: Designed for Data-Intensive Enterprises

Wed, 20 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper describes the innovative architecture that SEPATON has designed specifically to meet the data protection challenges of data-intensive enterprises while achieving optimal cost savings and measurable ROI. Published by: SEPATON

DELL™ PowerEdge™ Half-Height M610 and Full-Height M710 Blade

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers help cut operating expenses through energy efficiency, product flexibility, and efficient use of data center space. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Dell PowerEdge T610 Server - All-in-One 2-socket tower for small-to-medium size businesses and remote offices

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

he Dell PowerEdge T610 server is a key data center building block for IT professionals seeking the highest level of performance. Read this article to learn more about the technical aspects of the Dell PowerEdge T610. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Dell PowerEdge R710 Server - Versatile 2-socket rack server dynamo for all business applications

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Dell PowerEdge R710 is designed to be the cornerstone of today's competitive enterprise. Engineered in response to input from IT professionals, it is the next-generation 2U rack server created to efficiently address a wide range of key business applications. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Dell PowerEdge R610 Server - Core enterprise rack server built for space-constrained environments running mainstream business applications

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this overview to learn about the Dell Poweredge T610 Server. This server is a key data center building block for IT professionals seeking the highest level of performance, availability, and expandability in a 2-socket server. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Dell PowerEdge Energy Smart Servers -- The Smart Choice for Optimizing your Data Center

Fri, 09 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Dell's end-to-end approach helps customers worldwide solve their power and cooling challenges and meet the demands of business growth with industry-standard solutions. They offer solutions you can deploy right now, as well as the right mix of tools, partnerships, and services to help you get the most from your existing infrastructure. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Dell PowerEdge Servers 11th Generation Transition Guide

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Dell recently introduced the 11th Generation line of PowerEdge Servers. This transition guide discusses new features available within the 11th generation line, and servea as a guide for understanding product transitions from Dell's 10th Generation Server Products to 11th Generation Server Products. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

MultiCare Health System Speeds Recovery of Data with SEPATON VTL and Data Deduplication

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

MultiCare Health System, a leading-edge, integrated health organization, deployed the SEPATON S2100-ES2 virtual tape library (VTL) with DeltaStor software for data deduplication and increased its backup performance dramatically. This case study reveals it was configured and how the company benefited from it. Published by: SEPATON

Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center Reduces Backup Time with SEPATON

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

When the Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) IT staff needed a faster, more reliable way to protect its important data, they chose a SEPATON S2100-ES2 virtual tape library with dramatic positive results. Published by: SEPATON

Migrating to the New Dell Management Console

Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn how the Dell™ Management Console Powered by Altiris™ from SymantecTM centralizes multiple aspects of systems management into a single easy-to-use tool. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Manager's Guide to Oracle Cost Containment

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT

This Webcast explores a variety of cost containment strategies for IT, as well as potential risk and reward scenarios. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Making the Business Case for BPM: A Benefits Checklist

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper is intended for groups who want to make the business case for investing in BPM to drive process improvement. It provides an overview of the areas of benefit that companies can expect from BPM as well as concrete examples of value. It also compares the use of BPM to alternative approaches for driving process improvement. Published by: Lombardi Software

What is the difference between Workflow Engines and BPM Suites?

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To understand the power of a BPM initiative, this paper provides background on the workflow solutions of the 90's, documents a few important events that helped shape the market, and presents the elements of a successful BPM suite. Published by: Lombardi Software

A Manager's Guide to Oracle® Cost Containment

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The objective of this white paper is to provide an overview of the economics, strategies and best practice methodologies of Oracle database cost containment. It identifies popular Oracle cost containment strategies and provides helpful case studies that illustrate how Oracle costs are being managed in the field today. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

The Next Generation of Data Leakage Prevention

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join former Burton Group analyst Pete Lindstrom as he tackles the toughest pain points of Data Leak Protection (DLP). View this webcast to learn three key areas of DLP and how the adoption of DLP technology has aided many in protecting sensitive data. Published by: Fidelis Security Systems, Inc

The Value of Network Data Leakage Prevention: A Gartner Podcast

Mon, 18 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast explains how safeguarding your organization with DLP protects your brand and reputation. Gartner analyst Eric Ouellet explores DLP in depth, helping you decide where DLP plays a role in your security strategy and what solution fits your needs. Published by: Fidelis Security Systems, Inc

Changing the Economics of Storage Infrastructure with Virtualization

Fri, 15 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In these hard economic times, so much information is already out there about how to bring down the costs of storage infrastructures, but none of them describe how the design of a flexible and agile (adaptive) infrastructure actually facilitates these potential savings. Published by: LSI and presented by HP

Changing the Economics of Storage Infrastructure with Virtualization

Fri, 15 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Podcast: Changing the Rules of Backup: Go Beyond Virtual Tape Library for Accelerating Your Backup

Fri, 15 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

For most IT organizations, traditional server backup remains the primary means of protecting data. And despite decades of technology development in this area, challenges remain. This podcast will discuss methods for backing up data and the relative performance characteristics of each method. Published by: FalconStor Software

Changing the Rules of Backup: Go Beyond Virtual Tape Library for Accelerating Your Backup

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Swiss manufacturer installs out-of-the-box storage area network in less than half an hour

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

The existing storage solution at Eternit (Schweiz) AG, was unable to meet the growing needs of the organization. The company wanted a solution that was scalable, cost efficient and easy to use. Read this case study to find out how Dell was able to assist with these goals. Published by: Dell, Inc.

A Smart Path to Virtualization

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to learn about how Dell is providing answers to key virtualization questions for the enterprise. Topics include; how to migrate to a fully virtualized environment as well as how the IT infrastructure should be configured for maximum benefit. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Embarcadero® DB Optimizer™

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Poor performing SQL code is costly in terms of dollars and customer satisfaction. Discovering performance bottlenecks once they're in production is costly. Published by: Embarcadero Technologies, Inc.

Dell Equallogic PS Series and VMware View Enhance Virtual Desktop Project Success

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper to to learn how VMware View can help IT administrators decrease operating costs by centralizing management, data protection and security. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Simple, Affordable Disaster Recovery Automation in the Virtualized IT Datacenter

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this session, we will review the latest advancements in protecting against disaster in virtual environments and highlight real-world customer experiences. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Comprehensive Data Protection and Disaster Recovery for VMware Virtual Infrastructure

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this solution brief to learn how the Dell EqualLogic PS Series' bundled Auto-Snapshot Manager and Auto-Replication features are used to effectively integrate with VMware for scalable online data protection of the complete virtual infrastructure. This paper also discusses protection and simplification for the virtual environment. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Secure and Cost-Effective Data Transport- Presentation slides

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Do you know what data transport technology options are available in today's market? This paper will help you assess economic, operational, and security factors involved in selecting data transport technology and present Ethernet carrier services as an attractive data transport option. Published by: Thales

Secure and Cost-Effective Data Transport - Encryption Over Layer 2 Ethernet for Safe and Affordable End-to-End Connectivity

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper addresses the concerns of chief information officers and network architects worried about how to best utilize new data transport infrastructures from an economic, operational, and security perspective. The purpose of this paper is to assist decision makers selecting new data transport methods and infrastructures. Published by: Thales

SmugMug Keynote at 2009 MySQL User Conference

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Please join Don MacAskill, founder and CEO of SmugMug, as he relates the "SmugMug tale." SmugMug is a premium photo and video sharing company. This video provides a business and architectural overview of the SmugMug company. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun™ Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems and Wowza Media Systems - Speed, simplicity, and savings for rich media content delivery networks

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As the rise of video on demand outpaces core network capacity, providers must find new ways to deliver capacity and compute power more effectively. Server, storage, and software technologies from Sun and Wowza can be used together to change content delivery network deployment architectures. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun and Wikimedia - Technology for creating a scalable architecture for rich media deployments

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To address growth concerns, Wikimedia supplemented its existing Linux clusters with an affordable, high-performance, scalable solution based on Sun Fire™ X4150 and X4240 servers running Ubuntu Server, MySQL database, and Sun Fire X4540 servers running the Solaris™ 10 Operating System (Solaris OS) with the Solaris ZFS file system. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Improving efficiencies through the convergence of log management and Security Event Management

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join 451 Group's Analyst Nick Selby to learn how to improve your incident response program with a solution that streamlines analysis of log data, providing deep insight and enabling organizations to simplify security event management (SEM) processes. Published by: LogLogic, Inc.

Sun Solutions for MySQL Rich Media - Storage Solution Brief

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Demand for data is quickly outpacing the capabilities of traditional storage systems. To stay competitive, you need to build a storage architecture that supports unstructured content and structure your data with cost-effective building blocks based on Sun systems, MySQL™ database software, and open-source software. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Sun and Infobright - Delivering high-performance data warehouse solutions that cost less to run

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Bringing together innovative software, server, and storage platforms, the Sun and Infobright solution provides an easy to manage, enterprise-class, highly scalable data warehouse with low total cost of ownership. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Overview Webcast - Storage Strategy for a Down Economy: Stop Buying Storage

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this challenging economy it is important to take advantage of what you already have. Watch this webcast to learn how you can utilize your existing storage assets to gain efficiency. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Stop Buying Storage - Part 3: Controlling Email and File Server Growth and Costs with Intelligent Archiving

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Storage management can sometime be overwhelming with a constant barrage of information growth. This webcast will discuss how to control email growth, manage files based on corporate policy, optimize storage capacity, and eliminate .pst/.nsf headaches. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Stop Buying Storage - Part 2: Maximize Storage Assets with Thin Provisioning, Tiered Storage, and Cluster File Systems

Mon, 11 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Thin Provisioning must be part of a comprehensive storage management strategy that includes tiered storage and clustered file management. Veritas Storage Foundation delivers the comprehensive management infrastructure tools to optimize not only thin storage, but the entire storage infrastructure. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Unified Information Intelligence: Gain Active Intelligence from Content and Data

Fri, 08 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explores Unified Information Access technology and solutions and benefits for businesses and users. It offers solution examples: case studies meant to illustrate how UIA can be successfully applied. And it provides a Getting Started roadmap for organizations that wish to identify and implement a UIA solution. Published by: Attivio, Inc.

The State of Deduplication in Fortune 1000 Companies

Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This TIP research paper delivers findings from over 245 in-depth interviews with Storage professionals at large enterprises, most of them among the Fortune 1000. Read on to learn about the top Storage team challenges and initiatives, current state of deduplication environments and solutions, and much more. Published by: Data Domain

Best Practices Guide: Microsoft SharePoint Data Protection Best Practices with Data Domain

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Data Domain deduplication storage offers a powerful data protection solution by reducing redundant data across backups and providing a cost-effective replication option for simpler disaster recovery. This paper looks into some of the options and strategies for developing a data protection plan for your Microsoft SharePoint environment. Published by: Data Domain

HP automates end-user management with HP Client Automation software

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper outlines how consolidating HP's data centers lead to intelligent and automated client management. Using HP client automation software the company was able to improve efficiency and reliability. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

eGuide: Why Migrate to SQL Server 2008: Considerations Before Making the Move

Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This eGuide, brought to you by SearchSQLServer.com and Dell, will outline some key considerations before making the move to SQL Server 2008. Find out if upgrading to SQL Server 2008 is right for your business as well as some key security and compliance features. Published by: Dell, Inc.

eGuide: Performing a Successful Migration to SQL Server 2008

Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This eGuide brought to you by SearchSQLServer.com and Dell will teach you how to get started in terms of server migration and testing your system. This eGuide will also outline some of the tools available for increasing scalability as well as some key tips and best practices. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Annual Fund Growth When You Need it Most

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:00:00 EST

Join William Jewell College and SPSS Inc. to learn how you can be incorporating data mining into your annual fund operations and focusing your limited resources on those most likely to give. This presentation is designed to give you a roadmap for getting started with data mining. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

The Risks of Using Spreadsheets for Statistical Analysis

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:00:00 EDT

Are spreadsheets a help or a hindrance when performing data analysis? Get the real story from the author of SPSS for Dummies, Arthur Griffith. In this informative and entertaining webcast, you'll receive expert guidance on the proper uses and limitations of spreadsheets, as well as the strengths and benefits of SPSS Statistics. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

Why VirtualWisdom When You Have Other Monitoring Tools?

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper highlights the key benefits and unique features of Virtual Instruments' VirtualWisdom solution designed to identify and correct SAN infrastructure issues. Published by: Virtual Instruments

Expand Your Reach: Mastering Multi-Modal Survey Research

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Whether it's in your call center, on the Web, or in-person, effective survey research requires proven practices that reach across the board. In this webcast, you learn how to cut the costs and improve the performance of your survey research efforts - regardless of where you reach your respondents or what language they speak. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

Oracle Migration Technical Q&A

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this Podcast to find out the most popular questions and answers around Oracle database migration strategies, including identification of candidate applications and databases, project planning, migration best practices and available migration technologies. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

A Smarter Start: Preparing Data with SPSS Statistics Base

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:00:00 EST

Before you can analyze your data, you must prepare it for analysis. SPSS Statistics Base offers an array of techniques and features to help users validate data in order to ensure complete, effective, and accurate analysis. This webinar will show you some of these techniques so you can be certain you are getting the best information from your data. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

Performance Tuning for Mission-Critical Database Applications

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Quest SQL Optimizer for Oracle maximizes PeopleSoft's performance by focusing on the factors responsible for database inefficiencies such as SQL statements, indexes and database changes. Learn what using Quest SQL Optimizer and Quest's methodology for optimal performance can do for your PeopleSoft applications. Published by: Quest Software

Effective Strategies for Capturing the Voice of the Customer

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EDT

This free webcast will show you how to use the data you are already capturing through your feedback programs, as well as data generated through online conversations, to help you gain more value from every customer interaction. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

A Functional Model for Data Management

Mon, 04 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines how organizations are using a holistic data management perspective to optimize data usage regardless of where the information resides. It shows how when information is shared across the enterprise, business decisions are more robust, and decision makers have access to the widest array of input, with the greatest quality. Published by: Baseline Consulting

Better Reporting, Better Results: Successful Strategies from the Field

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:00:00 EDT

Learn how top companies successfully deliver research results to customers and decision-makers. If you want to know more about how to leverage all of your research data, how to communicate insights effectively, and how to get researchers and decision-makers engaged in analysis, you'll want to view this webcast. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

DBAs, Developers and Analysts - Everyone Can Benefit from Toad for Oracle

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This technical brief explores the challenges of accessing and managing Oracle and non-Oracle data sources, then explains how Toad for Data Analysts provides the solution. Published by: Quest Software

Case Study: KCP&L powers Kansas City with help from end-to-end HP business technology

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This case study outlines how KCP&L, Kansas City's primary electric utility, was able to simplify and consolidate their storage server and infrastructure using HP as their primary provider. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Enhancing Operational Recovery with TimeData™ CDP

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper addresses the current challenges for operational recovery and introduces a fast and efficient software-based Continuous Data Protection (CDP) product, TimeData, which allows companies to easily recover their data from any point in time. Published by: Double-Take Software

Protecting Exchange

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

The combination of the award-winning, proven protection and recovery capabilities of Double-Take with the new recovery and availability features of Microsoft Exchange Server can provide an end-to-end solution for Exchange protection. Read this white paper for me information. Published by: Double-Take Software

LIVEWIRE™: Full-Server Protecting and Recovery in Real-Time

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Download this free whitepaper to learn about LiveWire from Double-Take Software - a cost effective solution that will keep your second tier servers up-to-date on disk and ready to recover to any physical or virtual machine in just hours - or less! Published by: Double-Take Software

Data Loss Prevention Resource Center

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Symantec resource center on the topic of Data Loss Prevention offers a variety of different resources such as analyst research studies and Webcasts on how Symantec solutions for DLP deliver a unified solution. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Podcast: Data Centres - The New Centre of the IT Universe

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this Podcast to explore the major issues that need to be considered before you can achieve an efficient data center, and in turn, improved IT and business operations. Published by: Oracle Corporation

OpenSolaris and Nehalem - a digital short

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Solaris has a long reputation of being stable and technologically advanced. This short video outlines what is going on in the industry in terms of micro-architecture and OpenSolaris. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

eGuide: An in-depth look at data deduplication methods

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This E-Guide will discuss the various approaches to data deduplication. You'll learn the pros and cons of each, and will benefit from independent expert insight that will help you get the most out of the approach you take with data deduplication technology. Published by: FalconStor Software

Sun's x64 Open Network Systems for Enterprise

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this video to hear an engineering platform lead from Sun Microsystems talk about the new x64 open network systems for enterprise. One aspect that will be beneficial to the user is that they performance and design is very well balanced. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

Avoiding Data Quality Failure: Identifying Data Quality Pitfalls Before They Happen

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

View this webcast and get expert advice for creating successful data quality management programs. Published by: Pitney Bowes Business Insight

Curveball: Endpoint encryption strategies

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Endpoint security expert Mike Chapple debunks conventional wisdom surrounding the use of encryption to secure data stored on enterprise endpoint computers. Published by: Sophos Inc.

Customer Success Story: FTD Replicates Oracle to EnterpriseDB

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this customer success story to learn how Florists' Transworld Delivery (FTD), the world's leading provider of floral-related products and services, leveraged EnterpriseDB's Postgres Plus Advanced Server to overcome it's peak-time reporting overload challenges. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Oracle Compatibility Developer's Guide for DBAs & Application Developers

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper examines how EnterpriseDB's Oracle compatibility makes it easy for enterprises with existing Oracle investments to enjoy the benefits and cost saving of an open source database. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

What does Data Quality have to do with IT? Moving from Techno-Speak to Business Value

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Listen to this podcast and learn to increase revenue, improve profitability, enhance operational efficiency and get a more accurate view of your customers. Published by: Pitney Bowes Business Insight

The Data Center Facilities IT Handbook: Reinforcing IT and Facilities Relations

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Communication failures between IT staff and facilities managers have cost companies enormous amounts of money in lost revenue. This eBook discusses the importance of open communication between both groups, and also serves as a guide for IT pros looking for information on ensuring that their physical infrastructures support the data center. Published by: APC

ROI Case Study: Budget Reclamation through Data Management

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how one of the world's most well-known companies used data management techniques and unstructured data management technology to achieve storage reclamation goals and cost savings that could be used to fund critical enterprise initiatives including compliance, security, and e-Discovery. Published by: Digital Reef

Five Ways to Mitigate Unstructured Data Risk

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper exposes the various kinds of threats that unmanaged data poses to the organization. Topics include: identifying confidential or regulated data in documents, making DLP solutions more effective, addressing the risks created by reports in spreadsheet format, and discovering and classifying unstructured data assets automatically. Published by: Digital Reef

Gartner Research Note - Boost SharePoint Performance with an Application Delivery Network

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

"Boost SharePoint Performance with an Application Delivery Network" helps you understand how to centralize SharePoint and optimize performance while dramatically lowering costs. Get insights on how to effectively use an Application Delivery Controller and WAN Optimization technology in your infrastructure. Compliments of Citrix Systems. Published by: Citrix

Video: Endpoint security fundamentals

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This video offers a "back to basics" look at endpoint security and helps you identify the truly critical components of an enterprise client security program, especially when budgets are tight. Published by: Sophos Inc.

MV Capacity Trending Advisor

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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

The New Centre of the IT Universe

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 09:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to explore the major issues that need to be considered before you can achieve an efficient data center, and in turn, improved IT and business operations. Published by: Oracle Corporation

IT Briefing: Defy the Times - Business Growth in a Weak Economy

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this IT Briefing, you will walk through three scenarios that show you how, by connecting a process from end-to-end and using technology, you can gain significant business advantage. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

Virtual Infrastructure Optimization: What You Can't See Can Hurt You

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The webcast will introduce new research on the topic of virtual Infrastructure optimization (VIO). VIO is a new storage solution that is designed to significantly improve the performance of virtualized applications and to help optimize the utilization of both storage and server resources. Published by: Virtual Instruments

Migrating Oracle to Postgres Plus Advanced Server

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to explore popular Oracle compatibility strategies such as edge application deployments, special purpose databases for replication and reporting/business intelligence (BI) and full database migration. Published by: EnterpriseDB Corporation

Realizing the promise of SOA and BPM: An Ovum Research Report

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Service-oriented BPM is a transformative force in IT that offers enormous potential for enabling organizations to achieve greater agility across their applications and business processes. Read this report to learn how process-driven data integration can help to enrich and quicken SOA business services and BPM processes. Published by: Informatica

Recession-Proof the Business: The Top Five Ways IT Organizations Can Help Companies Survive a Tough Economy

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a recession, companies need to focus on activities that will ensure that they can quickly adapt and respond to competitive threats and varying market conditions. They need to seize the opportunities that'll help them survive and emerge stronger than before. Read this paper to learn what your IT organizations need to do to survive the recession. Published by: Informatica

Operational Data Integration: A New Frontier for Data Management: TDWI Best Practices Report

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This report identifies best practices and common pitfalls involved in starting and sustaining a program for operational data integration. Along the way, we'll look at staffing and other organizational issues, as well as technical requirements and vendor products that apply to operational data integration projects. Published by: Informatica

eBook: Best Practices for DB2 on z/OS Performance

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This book contains general information about improving performance for DB2 on z/OS and specific information about how BMC products help improve performance. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Data Quality Management Software Product Directory - 2009 Edition

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Inside this Data Quality Manage Product Directory, you'll find basic information about the major vendors in the data quality market and the products they sell. Each listing is accompanied by a short description and a summary including limited information about functionality and product use. Published by: SearchDataManagement

Data Integration Best Practices for Achieving Operational Efficiency

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EDT

View this webcast and explore different flavors of operational data integration architecture, from a simple data replication model to the most advanced enterprise data exchange infrastructure. Published by: Informatica

IT Budget Strategy in a Down Economy: Stop Buying Storage!

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

With the current downturn in today's economy, organizations are reluctant to spend any more money than absolutely necessary. Read this paper to learn how Symantec is uniquely able to deliver products and solutions with the immediate ROI that the current financial situation demands. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Deploying Oracle® Siebel CRM on Sun™ Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article acts as a guide for installing Oracle Siebel CRM 8 software in conjunction with these scalable open storage systems. It can be used to help customers and Sun technical support engineers create proof-of-concept environments for application testing or benchmarking. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Virtual server backup FAQ

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this Podcast, backup expert, Mark Bowker, addresses how this technology helps leverage your storage, network, and computing resources. Published by: BakBone Software

Security Explorer for Exchange Version 7.0.2

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Financial records, human resource data, customer profiles and more are just a few of the content types that could get in the wrong hands if the appropriate security controls are not in place. Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation

File Virtualization with Greg Schulz

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Forrester Outlines Database Security Trends in 2009

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Expert Podcast examines today's ever-changing database security market through a recent Forrester report, as well as database security challenges, vendors and features. Published by: Guardium

White Paper: Dedupe-Centric Storage for General Applications

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Deduplication is enabling a new generation of data storage systems. While traditional storage vendors have tried to dismiss deduplication as a feature, it is proving to be a truly fundamental. There are a vast number of requirements that make it very challenging to build a storage system that actually delivers the full potential of deduplication. Published by: Data Domain

ESG Report: Data De-duplication and Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems - Technical and Business Considerations

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Data de-duplication offers landscape changing value that is easy to quantify, improves reliability, simplifies management and provides rapid recovery of data. Read this ESG report to learn more about it. Published by: Data Domain

Avoiding the Disk Bottleneck in the Data Domain Deduplication File System

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper introduces three techniques employed in the production Data Domain deduplication file system and shows how they can be used to relieve the disk bottleneck. Published by: Data Domain

Presentation Transcript: Leveraging virtualization and green IT technologies to improve data center efficiency

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This transcript examines the respective challenges that accompany virtualization and green IT initiatives. Learn specific best practices that will enable your business to lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and accelerate ROI. Published by: Compellent

Why Midsize Companies Need Business Intelligence Solutions in this Uncertain Global Economy

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In today's economy, executives face declining revenues and tough costcutting decisions. However, cost reductions alone are not enough to survive in this market, especially for midsize companies, which typically lack the expansive resources needed to sustain a market downturn, yet have the ability to be much more agile with the right information. Published by: SAP BusinessObjects

A Metadata Management Strategy Checklist: What Metadata Really Matters?

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Metadata is the essential blueprint for what data a company has, what it means and where they can get it. Without clear accessible metadata, an enterprise could have all the data they need to make sound decisions sitting on their servers and hard drives, and still end up making a best guess because they can't find that data or understand it. Published by: Pervasive Software

Improving Organizational Decision-Making Through Pervasive Business Intelligence: The Five Key Factors That Lead to Business Intelligence Diffusion

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this report, IDC set out to define pervasive BI and its key indicators, highlight best practices for moving along the path to pervasive BI, and identify the five key factors that have the strongest influence on BI pervasiveness. These factors have positively influenced BI pervasiveness at some of the leading organizations in the world. Published by: JasperSoft

Storage Landscape 2009: Best Practices Unveiled to Help You Store More for Less.

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast will explore ways in which an organization can achieve greater efficiencies in their storage infrastructure and make suggestions how to plan for the future so that when the economy recovers, the idea of efficiency and cost-savings remains the cornerstone of storage planning and management. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Presentation Transcript: The Efficient Next Gen Datacenter: Doing More with Less

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this Presentation Transcript to learn how to build a dynamic IT infrastructure and pro-actively manage your data center. Published by: HP, Intel and Oracle

Presentation Transcript: Deduplication's Impact on Restores

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This segment begins with an explanation of how long to store backups to get the maximum benefit of deduplication, and then discusses the appropriate frequency of full backups. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Presentation Transcript: Pros and cons of Various Approaches to Deduplication

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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

Presentation Transcript: Let's Talk About Deduplication

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this segment, Curtis begins by defining and explaining deduplication. He expands on this with an explanation of file-level and subfile-level deduplication and how subfile-level deduplication makes true disk backup feasible. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

SAP Data Archiving Made Simple

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This webinar explains managing data through its lifecycle with a proven approach to archiving and retrieval options with standard SAP and PBS add ons. Learn how one company is managing data with archiving today, their challenges, and how they built their archiving strategy. Published by: Dolphin Corporation

Identify & Match: Gain a better view of your customer

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EDT

This Webcast discusses how identity resolution can help you maintain high-quality data, attain a single view of your customer, comply with federal regulations and subsequently, increase revenues. Published by: Informatica

Reaping the Rewards of a Comprehensive SAP Data Management Solution

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

More than ever, organizations are looking for ways to cut costs and maximize the use of every dollar. One way leading companies are doing this is by adopting smarter application data management solutions that proactively manage and optimize precious resources. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Changing the Rules of Backup and Disaster Recovery for VMware Environments

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Forget what you know about physical server backup and disaster recovery; the rules have changed, the old techniques won't work the same way for virtual machines. Watch this webcast from Falconstor Software to learn more. Published by: FalconStor Software

Records Management with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 24:00:00 EDT

One of the main challenges facing organizations implementing records management solution is driving adoption of the solution by a broad audience. Microsoft has responded to industry challenges by delivering a records management platform that can be extended to every information worker. Published by: Microsoft

Exchange Server 2007 Brings Value to Your Messaging Environment

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 24:00:00 EST

Find out why many businesses are upgrading to Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007. This paper follows Emory University's upgrade. Storage costs, security requirements, and Exchange's beneficial messaging and calendaring features attracted Emory. Exchange Server 2007 has given Emory a new approach to high availability messaging. Published by: Microsoft

Wipro Study: Microsoft SQL Server Migration Pays Big Dividends for SAP/ERP Customers

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this study, Wipro consultants collected data from 68 companies running SAP on a variety of hardware and database platforms. We additionally performed in-depth analysis on five companies who had migrated from a competitive platform to Microsoft SQL Server. Published by: Microsoft

Oracle Database for an Evolving World

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read about the latest Oracle Database 11g options and features designed to help your organization lower costs and risk. And hear from customers who are doing just that and getting ahead. Published by: Oracle Corporation

How to Create Smaller Copies of Production Databases while Maintaining Data Integrity

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this presentation, you'll learn how Informatica's, formerly Applimation's, data provisioning solutions can help you leverage higher quality data for improved productivity and shortened test and development cycles and create Smaller Copies of Production Databases while Maintaining Data Integrity. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Archiving Best Practices: 9 Steps to Successful Information Lifecycle Management

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Data growth is on the rise and organizations need an alternative to extra hardware to manage this growth. Data archiving provides highly effective Information Lifecycle management. Read this white paper for 9 steps to successfully implement an ILM solution. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Best Practices for Provisioning Test and Development Systems in an SAP Environment

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Best practices and new technologies for creating SAP test and development environments are detailed in this white paper. By following the practices outlined here, organizations can save time and resources and streamline data provisioning processes for non-production environments to achieve significant cost savings and better regulatory compliance. Published by: Informatica, formerly Applimation

Pros and Cons of Various Approaches to Deduplication

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Podcast: Pros and Cons of Various Approaches to Deduplication

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Podcast: Let's Talk About Deduplication

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Deduplication's Impact on Restores

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Podcast: Deduplication's Impact on Restores

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Preston discusses several different implementation practices in this video, highlighting source vs. target data deduplication. He discusses the pros and cons of this and other implementation methods available, and how each fits into different types of environments. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Let's Talk About Deduplication

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

eGuide: A guide to key enterprise data integration strategies for critical projects

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this E-Guide and discover a cost-effective data integration platform as well as key data integration considerations for ensuring a successful business intelligence (BI) initiative. Learn to provide faster integration of incoming data files, better data quality, and improved customer service with data profiling. Published by: Pervasive Software

The Instantly Responsive Enterprise: Integrating Business Process Management and Complex Event Processing

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper for an explanation of how business process management melds with complex event processing. The combination nets intelligent business processes that react to changing business conditions in real time, providing continuous visibility-in short, an instantly responsive enterprise. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Increasing Return on Investment with Data Services

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

As the number of applications generating data increases, so does an organization's need to give users access to that data through a unified system compatible with multiple interfaces. Oracle Data Service Integrator is a solution that allows organizations to build data services that unify business processes for improved customer service. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Right from the Start: SOA Lifecycle Governance

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper presents an overview of strategies and practices for governing the transformation to, and the evolution of, SOA. In particular, it explores the role of governance throughout the SOA lifecycle as well as the technology enablers that help organizations develop and maintain an SOA that delivers measurable, sustainable business value. Published by: Oracle Corporation

SOA Best Practices and Design Patterns: Keys to Successful Service-Oriented Architecture Implementation

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

There is no question that the successful implementation of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) relies on a careful and holistic approach to business planning. One of the most important tools in the evaluation, purchase, and ongoing use of SOA is the body of best practices that vendors, consultants, and customers have compiled. Published by: Oracle Corporation

The State of the Data Integration Market White Paper

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper reviews the state of the market for data integration for 2008 and 2009. It defines data integration, discusses the trends in the data integration market, and provides lessons learned from real implementations. Published by: Oracle Corporation

DevForce Silverlight

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

DevForce Silverlight enables you to build data-intensive rich internet applications today. Published by: IdeaBlade

Prioritizing Your Data Protection Program

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In evaluating your company's overall data protection strategy, find out how DLP, encryption and digital rights management are the most powerful technologies to protecting your confidential and sensitive data. This document provides an overview of each technology, how they work and when they should be used. Published by: Symantec Corporation

DataDirect Data Integration Suite 4.0

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Whether organizations hard code between core legacy applications and various data sources or employ a looser service-oriented architecture (SOA) approach, data integration and visualization remains a persistent challenge. Published by: DataDirect Technologies

The Power of Deduplication - Gartner/HP webcast

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

On demand webcast by Gartner and HP examines how deduplication is impacting data protection strategies. Learn about the different types of deduplication solutions offered by HP how to determine which one is the right for you. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

7 Requirements of Data Loss Prevention

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This report provides a clear understanding of the capabilities a successful data loss prevention solution must deliver. It also incorporates insight into the capabilities that companies require from their solution. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Ntirety: 'There when you need them.' Particularly for Sea Star Line

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this case study, Sea Star Line, an ocean shipper, provides testimonial to the effectiveness of Ntirety's response time and performance. For example, when an in-house upgrade inadvertently dropped tables from a database, Ntirety worked all night and recovered the data for Sea Star Line, preventing a disruption in operations. Published by: Ntirety

Choosing A Remote DBA Instead Of A Full-time Consultant?

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this paper, we will first discuss what is remote database administration (RDBA) and How it differs from an Onsite consultant, and help you determine if Remote Database Administration is right for your business. If it is right for your business, we examine how an organization chooses the right remote database administration vendor. Published by: Ntirety

Bank On It: Ntirety Lends Expertise, Competitive Advantage to Rockland Trust

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Everything appeared to be fine with the anti-money laundering system at Rockland Trust, except previous wire transfer customers were not showing up in the bank's system. A recent infrastructure change was causing the system to fail, yet appear to be properly functioning. Read this case study and learn how they brought the system back online. Published by: Ntirety

Cost-Effective Database Administration Without Compromising Service Quality

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Ntirety provides a true Database Administration as a Service™ offering. This means a completely inclusive service that meets all your database administration needs. This white paper explains the key advantages of Database Administration as a Service™. Published by: Ntirety

How You Can Gain Business Advantage by Protecting Against Internal & External Threats

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Affordable data infrastructure solutions based on open standards that are inherently secure are now available to midsize organizations. Not only are they quick and easy to deploy, use and maintain, they are designed to meet the constraints of limited IT resources and budgets in the face of the current economic downturn. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Blackberry Solution Used for Roadside Surveys on Child Seat Safety

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

When researchers from the University of Windsor needed a mobile strategy for conducting a National Child Seat Safety Survey across Canada, they turned to a Blackberry to help gather the data and accurately download the it automatically to an analytical database. Published by: BlackBerry

Data protection FAQ

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This expert podcast discusses the future of data protection technology and how it will play into storage as a service and dense storage platforms. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Who Are My Best Customers?

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Who are my best customers? If you manage sales, marketing, or customer service, you want an answer to that. That's because implementing successful strategies for every customer segment is critical to increasing business profits. This paper describes just a few of the ways that you can use analytics to better understand your customers. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

ROI Case Study SPSS American Airlines

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

To overcome the challenges of increased customer data, American Airlines deployed SPSS for Windows to replace its mainframe based analytics system, increasing productivity of its customer research team and improving decision making while reducing ongoing costs. Published by: SPSS Inc. Worldwide Headquarters

PODCAST: How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

View this mediacast and learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

How to Economically Boost System and Application Performance with NAND Flash

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

View this mediacast and learn how to optimize your storage infrastructure using the latest NAND technologies, HDD and DRAM. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

CRM Built for Customer Service: The Executive Guide to Selecting CRM that Meets Service Needs

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper explores core principles companies can use to help them select a CRM system. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

eGuide: Operational BI Requires a Fresher Take on Data Integration

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

There is no better time to evaluate Operational BI solutions to improve customer service and loyalty, revenue opportunities, and employee efficiency. In this eGuide, learn about the value that can be created from Operational BI and the key role that data integration plays in achieving success. Published by: GoldenGate Software, Inc.

Navigating Information Management: How Strategic Information Management Can Enable High Performance

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Information management is the discipline of being able to accommodate increasing levels of flexibility, access to information and scalability of infrastructure, while delivering more integrated information and increasing information integrity. Published by: Accenture

Hitachi's Approaches for an Increasingly Cost-Conscious Data Storage World

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In today's economic environment, IT managers must find ways to add efficiency to their data centers and to drive costs out of, and value into, their storage infrastructures. This white paper relies on ESG research to demonstrate this, showing users are focusing on storage strategies and priorities that promise to deliver a better ROI. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

Presentation Transcript: Databases - When it pays to invest

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In today's economic environment, it is imperative that companies begin addressing ways to manage all information assets in an integrated, holistic way. Philip Howard, Research Director for Bloor Research, and Chris Baker, Senior Vice President at Oracle, discuss best practices for obtaining a fully integrated Enterprise Data Management platform. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Practical Recommendations for Data Migration - A White Paper by Bloor Research

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Data migration can be defined as transferring of data between storage types, formats or computer systems, it is required when organizations or individuals change computer systems or upgrade to new systems. Published by: Talend

Storage-as-a-Service: Drive Cost Out of the Data Protection Equation!

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Information is an organization's most valuable asset, in this paper Iron Mountain's new CEO explains how consistency in policy and practice is critical to protecting and making use of that information. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Podcast: Databases - When it pays to invest

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this Podcast, explore best practices for obtaining a fully integrated enterprise data management platform and learn how to optimize your company's data management capabilities. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Databases - When it pays to invest

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this Webcast explore best practices for obtaining a fully integrated enterprise data management platform and learn how to optimize your company's data management capabilities. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Addressing Storage Challenges in Today's Economic Climate

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

View this informative Videocast on how this economic tumble is affecting the IT industry, understand how you can proactively navigate your organization through this downturn, and learn more about the benefits of the Hitachi Universal Storage Platform. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

The Value of Virtualization

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Virtualization offers multiple ways to save money including hardware purchase, power and cooling costs over time and staff time needed when providing a test and analysis environment to name a few. Published by: Global Knowledge

The Dashboard Blues (and Reds & Yellows & Greens): How to Work with Visual Performance Indicators

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Download this paper to learn how to build an effective dashboard and reporting system that will be based on accurate computation of schedule (and cost) status, using basic Earned Value Analysis methods. Published by: AtTask

6 Proven Tools for Project Success

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper provides six tools to help increase the value of a PPM solution which include: workflow scheduling, tracking, process improvement analysis, demand management and business intelligence. Published by: AtTask

Optimizing Backup and Data Protection in Virtualized Environments

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Server virtualization increases storage utilization, as moving from physical to virtual servers and often results in a larger number of combined physical and virtual servers in the environment. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

5 Steps to Automating Accounts Payable

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper proposes a 5-step approach to automate an accounts payable operation, describing the typical costs of processing invoices manually and the saving that can be achieved with each of the incremental steps. Published by: Kofax, Inc.

Case Study: Cutting Backup Times from Eight Hours to Twenty Minutes at U.S. Army Command

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The DXi7500 was recommended more highly than competitive offerings, and it contained everything desired in a backup solution. Published by: Quantum Corporation

New Insider Threat Emerges in the New Economy

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document explains how employees and partners are engaging with IT assets and intellectual property. Published by: Lumension

Going Real-Time for Data Warehousing and Operational BI

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper will review the trends that are driving the data warehouse towards real-time data requirements, examples of the business value, evaluation of data acquisition technologies, an overview of GoldenGate's technology solution for real-time data warehousing, and real-world examples of customers who have been leading the trend in this area. Published by: GoldenGate Software, Inc.

Real-Time Data Warehousing: 3 Case Studies

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper highlights the challenges faced by three companies and the real-time data warehousing solutions they implemented to enhance business intelligence, protect customer data, and enhance business reporting. Read these case studies to learn how GoldenGate software contributes to efficient organizational improvements. Published by: GoldenGate Software, Inc.

Augmenting ETL Systems with Real-Time Change Data Capture

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper discusses augmenting existing ETL systems with real-time change data capture (CDC) technology. GoldenGate's real-time, transactional CDC technology can effectively co-exist with ETL systems, leveraging existing ETL investments while enabling fresh business intelligence without relying on batch windows. Published by: GoldenGate Software, Inc.

eGuide: Business Intelligence Best Practices and Tips to Improve your Business Performance

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This eGuide, brought to you by SearchDataManagement and Oracle, offers advice on BI project management,integration, software considerations, and hiring (good) BI professionals. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Audiocast - The Achilles Heel of Data Loss and Theft

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

In this Lumension Security audiocast Paul Henry explains why removable media devices are the top security threat, why insiders pose the greatest risk to your information and 5 key steps to safeguarding vital information from loss or theft. Published by: Lumension

Quantify Your Risk with Free Device Scanner

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The Lumension Security Device Scanner tool is a system service, scanning the network on predefined intervals to uncover removable devices. Published by: Lumension

ESG Lab Validation Report: Dell PowerVault DL2000 - Backup to Disk Appliance

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This report documents ESG Lab‘s testing of the Dell PowerVault DL2000 Powered by CommVault, which is a fully integrated backup to disk appliance that offers reliable data protection with file level data deduplication and fast, drill-down recovery. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Intelligent Data Management for SMBs

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The Intelligent Data Management (IDM) approach is used to simplify IT with products, services, and partnerships that make it easy and affordable for SMBs to manage and leverage their information from creation to end of life. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell PowerVault DL2000: Powered by Symantec Backup Exec - ESG Lab Validation Report

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This ESG Lab Validation explores how the DL2000, pre-installed with Symantec Backup Exec 12.5 software, can be deployed to protect critical data in about 20 minutes. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Eliminate the Risk of Lost or Stolen USB Flash Drives and Malicious Insiders

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The IronKey Enterprise Service allows easily manage thousands of IronKey Enterprise devices and enforce device-specific policies, including password strength, password retry limits and on-board portable applications. Published by: IronKey

The Perils of Using the Wrong Approach to USB Flash Drive Security

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This paper examines how the IronKey flash drive uses hardware-based encryption and key management within a highly secure framework to eliminate physical and logical avenues of attack. Published by: IronKey

Best Approach to Disable or Terminate Rogue USB Drives

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document talks about a key component, IronKey Silver Bullet Service™, the only remote deny, disable, destruct capability for managing USB flash drives over the Internet. Published by: IronKey

Data Management for Business Intelligence

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This report investigates the strategies, capabilities, and supporting technologies that Best-in-Class companies are employing to alleviate the pressure to accelerate the delivery of actionable information within their enterprises. Published by: SAP America Inc

Achieving Compliant Manufacturing Excellence through Real-time Performance Management and Continuous Improvement

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Manufacturers are feeling new pressure on their operations from many directions. Dynamic market needs, increased compliance requirements, more distributed manufacturing operations, rapid product innovation, lean manufacturing, and the transition to new IT technology all manifest themselves on the plant floor and throughout the enterprise. Published by: SAP America Inc

Simpana® 8 Launch Webcast

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST

Learn more about this unique architecture that is the industry's only truly holistic data management solution: a single unifying code base and platform with fully-integrated, licensable modules for Backup & Recovery, Archive, Replication, Resource Management, and Search. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

The Value of Deduplication in Enterprise Data Management

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

CommVault's integrated deduplication solution reduces cost and complexity in your IT infrastructure while delivering improved performance, enhanced manageability and increased storage efficiency. Published by: CommVault Systems, Inc.

A Guide to Understanding Hosted and Managed Messaging

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The purpose of this document is to offer an unbiased discussion and analysis of the key elements that must be considered by decision makers as they evaluate options for managing their messaging systems. Published by: Concentric

Getting Started with Master Data Management

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper focuses on what is master data, why it is needed, how to get started in managing it, and methodologies for implementing master data management. Published by: DataFlux Corporation

Integrating HP Data Protector Software with HP Data Deduplication Solutions

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper will discuss HP Data Protector Software which fully supports HP data deduplication technologies allowing you to recover files more quickly while reducing your data management and storage costs. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Webcast: Oracle Database 11g: Real Application Testing

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

View this webcast to learn how Oracle Database 11g allows businesses to adopt new technologies quickly while minimizing risk. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Rethink Storage with Sun Storage 7000 Systems

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems bring a new level of simplicity and price/performance to the Open Storage market by integrating innovative storage software with hybrid storage pools and an open architecture solution. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Five Key Considerations for Evaluating the Scalability of Disk-based Backup Solutions

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper outlines the five key questions you should ask when evaluating the scalability of any disk-based backup solution. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Securing Data Stored on Tape with Encryption: How to Choose the Right Encryption Key Management Solution

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Q-EKM software, is designed to generate and communicate encryption keys and it is a proven, easy-to-use, library-managed encryption solution designed to protect sensitive data throughout the enterprise. Published by: Quantum Corporation

The Four Imperatives of Data Governance Maturity

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This monograph by Philip Russom of TDWI examines the four requirements to increasing the maturity of data governance initiatives - and how these efforts can help companies effectively maintain and manage their mission-critical data. Published by: DataFlux Corporation

The Rise of Primary Storage Optimization

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

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

Best Practices for Endpoint Data Loss Prevention

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Find out the best practices for planning for and deploying an endpoint DLP tool in your corporation. The technology overview section of this document provides a closer look on how DLP works with other existing technologies and how best to integrate DLP in your environment. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Make Compliance Work for You: Business Brief

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this white paper and learn how to make compliance work for your organization, rather than the other way around - with Oracle solutions for midsize organizations. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Understanding an OLAP Solution from Oracle

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses two Oracle OLAP solutions: Oracle's Hyperion Essbase and Oracle Database 11g OLAP Option which share similar characteristics but are individuals with their differences. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Infor - ERP SyteLine

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Infor ERP SyteLine spans the business of manufacturing to align supply with demand and support the business and operational challenges of manufacturers. Download this demo to get a better understanding of how this software can benefit your company. Published by: Infor

Is SAN right for Windows file storage?

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:00:00 EDT

With the release of Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Microsoft has continued to increase its emphasis on Storage Area Networks (SAN) for enterprise storage. Learn more in this podcast. Published by: SearchWindowsServer.com