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	podcasts, IT downloads and product information provided by Bitpipe</description>
	<language>en-us</language> <lastBuildDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:15:26 EDT</lastBuildDate>
	<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:15:26 EDT</pubDate>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Podcast: A Framework for Assuring IT Service Quality and Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245778828_192.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Service, according to ITIL, is based on the use of Information Technology and supports the Customer's Business Process. An IT Service is made up from a combination of people, processes and technology and should be defined in an Service Level Agreement. Learn about a framework for assuring IT service quality and performance.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[A Framework for Assuring IT Service Quality and Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1245415774_355.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Service, according to ITIL, is based on the use of Information Technology and supports the Customer's Business Process.  An IT Service is made up from a combination of people, processes and technology and should be defined in an Service Level Agreement. Learn about a framework for assuring IT service quality and performance.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Enabling the Virtual Data Center: Simple, Affordable Virtualized ISCSI Storage for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Environments]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244562661_97.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this solution brief learn how the Dell EqualLogic&trade; PS Series can provide a fully virtualized storage infrastructure that delivers high availability, resiliency, flexibility, and scalability that is simple and cost-effective to deploy, manage and grow.
   Published by: Dell and Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Rethinking Server Virtualization: Breaking Performance and Manageability Barriers]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244214889_740.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This white paper describes the advantages of scale-out iSCSI storage in four areas-- cost, high availability and disaster recovery, performance,
and management-- and illustrate how iSCSI SANs, particularly the HP LeftHand SANs, provide better overall support for virtualized environments.
   Published by: HP, Intel, & VMware]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Structured Planning Leads to Better Business Performance]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1244205174_590.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper contains the survey results of senior finance and IT executives and reveals companies that have adopted clearly defined, well-structured, repeatable processes for strategy setting, business planning, and decision making are more able to make well-informed and timely decisions in response to internal and external changes.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Be the Source That Drives Changes in Your IT]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242911177_352.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this Webcast, you will hear from Jim Kobielus from Forrester about emerging trends with BPM and ways to create a strategy to define performance targets to manage progress and objectives.
   Published by: SoftwareAG Inc., USA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Idera SQL diagnostic manager &#45; SQL Server performance monitoring and alerting]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242757139_635.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Degradation in SQL Server performance has a noticeable and immediate impact on business productivity. Database administrators need to proactively manage their SQL Server environment by identifying and fixing issues before end users are impacted.
   Published by: Idera]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Troubleshooting Slow Networks with Wireshark]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1242246122_971.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this white paper, we examine how to use Wireshark, the world's most popular open-source network analyzer, to troubleshoot some of the top causes of poor network performance, including high latency, packet loss, inefficient window sizes, intercepting devices, and application dependencies.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[VMware&trade; Operational Readiness and Best Practices]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241722743_72.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    To benefit from the capabilities that the virtual infrastructure offers, enterprises need clear guidance to assess their existing systems and applications, and then use that knowledge to plan, build and manage their infrastructure. View this now to learn more about CDI's VMware Operational Readiness solution.
   Published by: Computer Design & Integration LLC]]></description>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: Performing a Successful Migration to SQL Server 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241622461_949.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    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.]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Halifax Bank of Scotland Uses Virtual Instruments' NetWisdom Monitoring Tools to Help Manage its Ever-Expanding Storage Area Network (SAN)]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241205789_578.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this case study you will learn how The Halifax Bank of Scotland leveraged Virtual Instruments' NetWisdom SAN I/O performance and analysis solution to proactively isolate and resolve SAN issues as well as design optimal SAN storage to easily scale over time.
   Published by: Virtual Instruments]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Industry Report: Virtual Infrastructure Optimization]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1241202009_565.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    The Taneja Group's opinion is that real-time or near real-time performance-based analytics is the required foundation for building and managing a virtual infrastructure. This industry article presents an overview of virtual infrastructure optimization, answering common questions and exploring core capabilities differentiating emerging solutions.
   Published by: Virtual Instruments]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[CA eHealth Performance Manager Solution Implementation - Create a CA eHealth Performance Manager Solution That Improves Network Performance and Delivers Rapid Time to Value]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1240926990_699.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper is an introduction to CA eHealth Performance Manager.  This solution pinpoints network performance problems in real time, plans for future network capacity needs and identifies historical performance trends while improving staff productivity and maximizing your software investment.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Monitor and Control Recreational Traffic - Protect network performance from the impact of streaming video and social networking sites]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239901070_108.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    File sharing and social network activity can dramatically hinder your network performance.  This white paper details how Blue Coat helps you manage recreational applications today.
   Published by: Blue Coat]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[BMC Enhances its Performance Assurance for Mainframes solution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239985228_584.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This research brief examines the new release of the BMC Performance Assurance for Mainframes product. We assess its overall significance and describe the reaction of two early users.
   Published by: BMC Software, Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[eGuide: A Guide to Microsoft Hyper-V Performance, Disaster Recovery, and Backup]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1239116767_547.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchWindowsServer.com and Microsoft, you will discover how to effectively manage performance and backup strategies for Hyper-V. Learn how your organization can monitor Hyper-V performance in a comprehensive and cost-effective manner.
   Published by: Microsoft]]></description>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Why Choose Intel Server Products?]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238705723_156.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Watch this brief, engaging youtube.com video to learn how Intel server products meet or exceed rigorous quality standards both company-wide and according to international requirements.
   Published by: Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Optimizing PC Performance with Simple Benchmarking Processes]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1238697761_537.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Check out this paper to learn how to enhance PC performance and overall IT efficiency by utilizing Intel's unique new platform performance benchmarking process.
   Published by: Intel Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Application Complexity Spurs Growth in Performance Validation Market]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236183326_470.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    SOA, governance and application development are paramount to the growing application performance validation market. Read this white paper and learn how performance validation solutions evolved from application load testing to currently include enterprise load testing and application performance lifecycle management.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Forrester Wave: Requirements Management, Q2 2008]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1236183508_922.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    In Forrester's 79-criteria evaluation of requirements management tools vendors, five standalone requirements management tools and four application life-cycle management (ALM) solutions that include requirements management capabilities went head-to-head.  Read this research paper to see how each one fared.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Why BI Is Ripe - NOW! - For Businesses of Any Size: Exploring the Vast Potential of BI and EPM]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1233161814_856.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Oracle&#39;s range of offerings to mid&#45;size and emerging companies reflects its vision that BI and EPM solutions can be embraced by companies of all sizes&#44; and Building BI and EPM solutions is a process.
   Published by: Oracle Corporation]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Best Practices in Creating a Strategic Finance Function]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1232732834_693.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    the following article will share the results of SAP research as well as APQC's Open Standards Benchmarking Collaborative (OSBC) research. The OSBC research is the first global set of common standards for business processes and data, giving organizations an independent, authoritative resource for evaluating and improving business practices.
   Published by: SAP America Inc]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[TCP/IP Sleuthing--Troubleshooting TCP/IP Using Your Toolbox]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1152191287_892.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    Troubleshooting is a necessary part of supporting any network installation. This paper will explain how to consider troubleshooting different problems that could exist in network.
   Published by: Global Knowledge]]></description>
		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2006 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Guide to Troubleshooting Application Problems]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1223051747_11.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This guide covers the fundamentals of how applications work&#44; how applications flow&#44; where applications fail and best practices and methodologies for troubleshooting network and application problems.
   Published by: Fluke Networks]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[The Business Contribution of IT: Metrics That Matter]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1222277172_360.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper discusses how frameworks and best practices combined with the right metrics and automated controls can help in IT performance reporting-- in terms that are both relevant and meaningful to all business stakeholders.
   Published by: CA]]></description>
		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[Test Management Tools and Techniques]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1174056889_194.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This paper explores the challenges and rewards of test management and provides practical ways to help you implement an organized and structured testing process. It also discusses the benefits of HP Quality Center software.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT</pubDate> </item>  <item> <title><![CDATA[HP LoadRunner Software Tips and Tricks for Configuration Scripting and Execution]]></title> <link><![CDATA[http://www.bitpipe.com/detail/RES/1187958232_748.html?asrc=RSS_BP_TERM]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[
    This guide is intended to help new users and seasoned professionals learn new ways to design and implement successful load testing initiatives using HP LoadRunner.
   Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company]]></description>
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