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Malware: Just What You Need to Know

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains insights and tips regarding malware and more specifically how to protect the networks from the malware. Published by: Sunbelt Software

Security in a Converged Environment (Part 2)

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses how to implement the network to guard against network intrusions by internal employees and Internet users alike. Published by: AT&T Corp

10 Best Practices for Server Virtualization Planning

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes the top ten best practices one wants to consider when embarking on a server virtualization project. Published by: AT&T Corp

Fixed-Mobile Convergence for High Performance

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Fixed-mobile convergence promises to bridge the gaps that divide mobile workers from their customers and business associates, while empowering mobile workers with all the information and communication capabilities available back at headquarters. Published by: AT&T Corp

Stopping Inbound and Outbound Threats: Juniper Networks Firewall/IPSec VPN with Unified Threat Management (UTM)

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Juniper Networks firewall/VPN appliances include UTM features that are backed by world class technology partnerships. Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Validate LAN Installations for Optimal Service Delivery

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper discusses LAN validation - what it is, who benefits from this practice and why it should be part of a network installer's and network owner's best practices. Published by: Fluke Networks

IP & Fibre Channel in SANs

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This document explains how Fibre Channel will continue to improve and be an important SAN technology. Published by: Storage Decisions

Intel: Comparing Two- and Four-Socket Platforms for Server Virtualization

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Which platform is the best for your virtualization projects? Read this Intel IT report to learn how various solutions compare. Published by: IBM and Intel

Empowering the Mobile Enterprise

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explains how enterprises can achieve a competitive advantage by giving remote workers access to complete CRM application functionality, with or without network connectivity. Published by: Pivotal CRM, a CDC Software solution

Guide to Network Frontline Troubleshooting

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This guide addresses the challenges network professionals face when it comes to network troubleshooting and outlines eight key steps every technician should know to aid in successful troubleshooting. Published by: Fluke Networks

Supercharging TSM Performance with an Enterprise VTL

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper describes the ways that SEPATON technology enables customers to get the most value, efficiency, and performance from their TSM environments. Published by: SEPATON

Managing Mobility in the Enterprise

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Mobile empowerment enables employees to take back office systems to the point of interaction with the customer anywhere. This paper highlights some of the areas mobility will expand and address how companies should advantageously manage such mobility. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Mobility as a Service: Best Practices for Managing Mobile Work

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Fiberlink Communications studied the challenges of mobile computing as well as the best practices for the management, control and operations of a mobile platform. Published by: Fiberlink Communications

Supporting Mobile Workers: A Survey of Management, Capabilities and Concerns

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Kelton Research conducted an online survey of 333 IT staff members at US companies with 500 or more employees. This survey explores different topics related to supporting mobile workers, including connectivity, security and management control. Published by: Fiberlink Communications

Cool Vendor's in Identity and Access Management 2008

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Cool Vendors in Identity and Access Management, 2008 is a report from Gartner Inc., highlighting five vendors that provide innovative, impactful, and intriguing solutions in Identity and Access Management. Published by: Applied Identity

Sun™ Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Software 2.0: Your Desktop, Wherever You Are

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Sun™ Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) software 2.0 enables organizations to move desktop instances of operating systems and applications off physical personal computers, consolidate them in the datacenter. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Quality of Service (QoS) in High-Priority Applications

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will discuss both hard and soft QoS techniques including 802.1P, IP Precedence, Differentiated Services, Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP) and ATM specific priority resources. Published by: Transition Networks, Inc.

eGuide: Guide to Network Security

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

There are many components when it comes to whole network security. Read this Expert E-Guide to learn how having a well-written security policy and a reliable network security checklist will help your organization ensure a more secure network. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Media Conversion in Video Security and Surveillance Systems

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper discusses what can be the weakest link in many video applications – cabling infrastructure. Learn how media conversion can be an economical and effective means to convert to the cabling medium of your choice. Published by: Transition Networks, Inc.

Virtual Support Networks: Ten Tips for Delivering Managed Services to On-Site Systems

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Virtual Support Networks allow managed service providers and IT organizations to support unattended, on-premise hardware and software as though they were there in person. Read this paper to learn the best practices for deploying Virtual Support Networks. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Big Files Create Big Backup Issues

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

It's a long-standing problem: As data piles up on a server, completing a successful backup becomes harder. Published by: Storage Magazine

Collaborating across Boundaries - Real-Time Geographically Distributed Development with MKS Federated Server™ Architecture

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper examines the key issues associated with geographically distributed software development and presents a new and innovative solution: the MKS Federated Server Architecture, or FSA for short. Published by: MKS, Inc.

eGuide: The Business Benefits of Unified Communications

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This expert E-Guide details how to implement a successful Unified Communication approach within your company. It outlines best practices for ensuring reliability and consistent delivery so that your business can receive the maximum benefits. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Getting the Most from Your Wireless Network

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Network disruptions have become business disruptions with financial and sometimes even legal consequences. This white paper outlines best practices in monitoring, analyzing, and troubleshooting wireless networks using WildPackets OmniPee. Published by: WildPackets, Inc.

Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 4

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This e-zine issue explains the direct benefits of implementing a SAP virtualization plan. It compares virtualization platforms, highlights common problems, and offers tips to leverage hardware-assisted memory virtualization. Published by: Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 4

Remotely Manage Wired and Wireless PCs from the Same IT Console

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this whitepaper learn about the latest notebook and desktop PCs with IntelvPro technology. It builds on proven capabilities to enable even greater proactive security, enhanced maintenance, and improved remote management. Published by: Intel Corporation

Customer Relationship Management - Sage CRM SalesLogix Data Synchronisation Technology for Mobile CRM Users

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper on CRM discusses data synchronisation, which enables mobile users to access up to date corporate data on their "disconnected" devices. Published by: Sage (UK) Limited

Backup Express and NetApp: Remote Site Business Continuity with Syncsort BEX Advanced Recovery and NetApp FAS Systems

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explains the low cost and high speed of Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) disks. It explains how they enable near-instant recovery from past points in time, and employ new technologies that maximize the speed of data transfers. Published by: Syncsort

The Tech Insider's Guide to I/O Virtualization

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This guide reviews the factors driving virtual I/O adoption, how virtual machine technologies benefit from virtual I/O, and the specific solutions that are available now. Published by: Xsigo Systems

Leverage Your Network with WAN Optimization Resource Center

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this Resource Center learn about the benefits of Wide Areas Network (WAN) optimization. It will explore how WAN works, which applications are the best fit for it, and how to integrate it with security and network management. Published by: Blue Coat

ESG: A Phased Approach to Network Access Control (NAC)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how Symantec Network Access Control can provide the secret to NAC success by offering a practical, phased implementation approach and by aligning NAC with business requirements.

Advancing the Economics of Networking

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

By freeing up IT budget dollars, Juniper allows businesses to invest in other innovative technologies that will further reduce the cost of doing business while improving their competitive position. Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Meeting Today's Security Challenges with End-to-end Access Control

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This White Paper explores how Juniper Unified Access Control (UAC) solution deployed with Juniper EX-series switches delivers a comprehensive network access control (NAC) solution. Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Tackling the Top Five Network Access Control Challenges

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper by Juniper Networks describes the top five networking access control challenges that companies like yours are facing and solutions that they are deploying today. Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Gartner Research Note: Revisiting vPro for Corporate Purchases

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Intel has positioned vPro as an offering that can assist with out-of-band management, making it possible to do remote support of PCs without a working OS environment. Published by: Intel Corporation

Wireless LANs Standards: Where Are We Now?

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 24:00:00 EST

Not all standards are created equal. Some are technically elegant but achieve little market adoption. Others are broadly deployed. Published by: Burton Group

The Top Five Myths of IP Communications

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper addresses the top concerns of IT professionals who resist the deployment of pervasive, enterprise-wide wireless networks. It identifies these reservations based on the experience of Cisco Systems and Intel. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Application Performance Brief: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Blue Coat Systems provides an end-to-end solution to regain performance, minimize bandwidth usage, and reduce the time to complete all SharePoint Server 2007 operations, whether it is for information or content management, collaboration and workflow. Published by: Blue Coat

Managing Application Performance by Understanding Applications

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper describe how IT organizations can use WAN emulation tools to improve the performance of applications, plan for change and improve the relationship between the application groups and the network group. Published by: Shunra Software

Business Trends: A Strategic Overview-Featuring Gartner Content

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Sophos offers two distinct Network Access Control solutions which include comprehensive endpoint assessment, remediation and enforcement options, giving organizations control of managed, guest and unauthorized computers. Published by: Sophos Inc.

Mobility XE Increases Utility Worker Efficiency

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Using a mobile VPN, workers in the field can quickly and easily access customer information, speeding the time for delivery of service. Published by: NetMotion Wireless

The network manager's guide to application delivery and optimization

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this video, expert Robin Layland discusses why applications delivery is so critical, how traffic can be optimized on the WAN, and how security and virtualization affect the performance of applications on the network. Published by: Blue Coat

IP Voice Connect Fact Sheet

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Use a single IP connection to enable voice and Internet for quality and reliable service with a suite of advanced phone features that will make your employees more productive with cost predictability for the small to medium-sized business. Published by: Sprint

IBM System X4: Delivering High Value through Scale Up

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

This IDC white paper explores the benefits of consolidation and virtualization, it shows how utilizing larger servers with scale-up architectures is a more cost effective approach to growing business needs. Published by: IBM

Reconnex Solves the Data-at-Rest Problem

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Reconnex provides the most comprehensive information security solution on the market today that helps you protect your organization against data loss or leakage. Published by: Reconnex Corporation

Improving Application Performance with WAN Emulation

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Find out how enterprise decision makers have their developers use WAN emulation tools to improve the performance of applications, plan for change and improve the relationship between the application groups and the network group. Published by: Shunra Software

Evaluating the i365 EVault Data Protection Solution: A Guide for the Technical Decision Maker

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this white paper, you will learn about some of the underlying technology and architecture behind the success of the i365 EVault InfoStage Unified Recovery Platform. Published by: i365, A Seagate Company

Scalability of 64-bit Terminal Server Platforms

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper first describes the test environment and the methodology used and then it provides detailed descriptions of the various scalability test results. Published by: visionapp

Why Every Development Team Needs WAN Emulation

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes how WAN emulation makes life easier for developers and the organizations they serve. It explains why the technology is indispensable for optimizing development in an increasingly networked world. Read this and learn more. Published by: Shunra Software

Transparent Data Reduction - Addressing Bandwidth Limitations

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 24:00:00 EST

F5 WANJet Transparent Data Reduction is a solution that delivers LAN-like application performance over the WAN, accelerating file transfer, email, client server applications, data replication, and others while delivering fast performance for all WAN users Published by: F5 Networks

Maximizing the Performance of Web Pages, Applications, & Portals with F5 Accelerator - A Technical Overview

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 24:00:00 EDT

This paper introduces a new method for maximizing the performance of web pages, applications, and portals delivered to intranets, the Internet and extranet users, aptly named the F5 WebAccelerator. Published by: F5 Networks

Deploying F5 Networks BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager with WebAccelerator for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT

One approach to improving overall system performance is the use of a class of Traffic Management Device commonly referred to as a WAN Accelerator. This paper details the results of using one such solution. Published by: F5 Networks

Application-Ready Network: Powering the New Enterprise

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

In this 30-minute Webcast, hear Joe Skorupa (Gartner), Joerg Nalik (SAP), and Ken Salchow (F5) discuss the challenges faced by organizations deploying enterprise applications and the value of F5's Application Ready Network. This Web... Published by: F5 Networks

Application Ready Network Guide for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

F5 has specifically developed and tested a comprehensive Application Ready infrastructure for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 that enhances the overall performance of SharePoint deployments, whether it's over the LAN or across a global WAN. Published by: F5 Networks

Infrastructure Performance Management Empowers You and Your Company

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This report introduces IPM, offers tips for successful IPM implementation, and explores how IPM can benefit your enterprise as well as your career. Published by: CA

Best Practices for Planning, Deploying and Managing Enterprise VoIP

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The goal of this white paper is to help the reader gain a better understanding of the challenges presented by VoIP as well as what must be done from a planning and management perspective to successfully deploy VoIP. Published by: CA

Optimize WAN and LAN Application Performance with TCP Express

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 24:00:00 EDT

F5's BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager provides a state-of-the-art TCP/IP stack that delivers dramatic WAN and LAN application performance improvements for real-world networks. Published by: F5 Networks

Application Ready Network Guide: Oracle Application Server 10g

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

F5Ã¢Â?Â?s Application Ready Network for Oracle Application Server 10g provides a comprehensive application delivery platform that greatly enhances the productivity and agility of both the Oracle applications and the organizationswho rely on these devices. Published by: F5 Networks

A Unified Approach for Successfully Securing Wireless and Remote Devices

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 24:00:00 EST

For most deployment scenarios, an SSL VPN appliance can provide many of the features and benefits of a special purpose WLAN controller for wireless access, but at a much lower cost and with greater flexibility. This paper describes the key sell... Published by: F5 Networks

Oracle and F5 Reference Architechture for SOA

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This document details a solution blueprint developed by F5 and Oracle. It's purpose is to show how F5 and Oracle components work together to deliver a highly reliable and scalable platform for deploying Oracle Service Oriented Applications. Published by: F5 Networks

WAN Deduplication: Getting More by Sending Less

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Data deduplication is one of the most significant technologies to impact the storage community in recent years. Published by: Silver Peak

Application Performance Brief: SAP Applications

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

As SAP and other business applications migrate to application delivery via web protocols, users are now required to use a browser to access the same functionality via HTTP and HTTPs. Published by: Blue Coat

To-The-Point Demo: Remote Office/Avamar - EMC Demo

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Join Jedidiah Yueh, Vice President of Avamar Product Management, as he discusses how EMC Avamar provides fast, efficient, secure backup with global data deduplication. Published by: EMC Corporation

Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switches

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

The Cisco Catalyst 3750 Series Switch is an innovative product for midsize organizations and enterprise branch offices. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco 1800 Series Integrated Services Routers

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

The award-winning Cisco 1800 Series integrated services routers, ideal for small to medium-sized businesses and small enterprise branch offices, enable businesses to reduce costs. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Five Reasons Every IT Organization Needs to Capitalize on Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI)

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST

As a standardized systems management interface, Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) simplifies the management of today's multi-vendor environments. Learn how IPMI can help you better manage more infrastructures with fewer resources. Published by: Avocent

Are You Getting a True Picture? The Facts about KVM over IP, Bandwidth and Video

Thu, 01 Jan 2004 24:00:00 EST

One of the most frequently asked questions about the requirements of a KVM over IP system is how much bandwidth does the system use? This document will discuss some of the variables that affect the bandwidth used, and provide measured results... Published by: Avocent

Console Management in the Data Center

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST

With the current shift away from large, centralized computer systems to decentralized, dispersed networks of smaller computers, learn why efficient and cost-effective network management, remote and/or local, is critical to today... Published by: Avocent

What Can Wireless Do for Me?

Sat, 01 Jan 2005 24:00:00 EST

Gaining a better understanding of wireless LAN security elements and employing some best practices can go a long way toward enabling you to reap the benefits of wireless networking. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Streamlining Operations by Integrating Front- And Back-Office Functions

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

A computer networking system combined with front- and back-office business software applications can help you fill the integration bill. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Secure Network Gateway - Managed Secure File Transfer

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

Secure Network Gateway provides managed file transfer software that automates the exchange of files between an organization's business processes and its customers. It establishes an easily scalable automated file transmission gateway, automatin... Published by: Momentum Systems

Demystifying the 802.11a/b/g Wireless Standard

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

This guide will provide an overview of the 802.11a/b/g standard, including a discussion on how these standards compare in regards to bandwidth, available channels, and the impact of interference on each. Published by: Xirrus

IDC Paper: Implementing Operational Excellence: Obtaining the Information Needed for Continued Success

Tue, 01 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Explore IDC's framework for implementing operational excellence and the successful steps to an effective implementation for midsize companies - internal assessment, competitive benchmarking and resource prioritization and acquisition. Published by: SAP America Inc

4 Steps to Enable an Identity Aware Network

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains the benefits of implementing, managing and maintaining network security within the Access Policy Lifecycle. It is a workflow-based management approach to using identity to enhance network security. Published by: Applied Identity

Identity Based Access Control: A Cornerstone of IT Compliance

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explores the conditions driving the need for enhanced, internal network security, as well as its relationship to broader IT compliance objectives. It also discusses the importance of implementing identity based access control. Published by: Applied Identity

Tips for Successful Data Replication across the WAN

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper shows how to configure WAN optimization devices to address these unique issues with maximum results. Published by: Silver Peak

Integration Intel® vPro™ Technology with LANDesk Management Products

Fri, 13 Oct 2006 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how to integrate Intel vPro technology with LANDesk management software. This white paper discusses the steps of integration and benefits, including improved desktop management and increased security. Published by: Intel Corporation

Guide to Managing VoIP Performance in Converged Networks

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes how you can increase your chances of a successful VoIP roll out and ultimately achieve optimized performance of both business and voice applications across the enterprise network. Published by: NetScout Systems, Inc.