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Expert Tips for Effective Virtual Systems Management

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com and BMC, you will discover expert tips for effective virtual systems management. Explore the top five target areas essential for improved virtual performance and availability management. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Removing Barriers To Better Server Virtualization Efficiency

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Forrester believes that more virtualization-aware management tools and processes are necessary before we can fully virtualize our production servers and reach the lowest-possible cost per VM. Read this paper to discover more details. Published by: Tripwire, Inc.

The Multi-tiered Hybrid Data Center: An innovative design model for cost reduction and facilities optimization

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Today's businesses need to work within a tight budget while accommodating their continuing need to house higher- and lower-tiered technology systems and applications within the same facility. Read this white paper to learn how the HP multi-tiered hybrid design can help you build the data center of the future. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Virtual Service Solution

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Opalis reduces the time, cost, and error potential of manual approaches to virtual service management by automating virtual lifecycle management, incident response and change management in your virtual infrastructure. The solution provides a level of control that eliminates sprawl and allows you to rapidly respond to changing business needs. Published by: Opalis Software, Inc.

Global bank improves virtual service delivery from hours to minutes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

A financial services provider offering personal, commercial, corporate and institutional services across Canada and the US needed to standardize requests and eliminate manual management. With the Opalis solution, the bank automated five processes - a VM request portal, provisioning, decommissioning, backup, and lease expiry of all virtual machines. Published by: Opalis Software, Inc.

Extend Management Tools to Virtual Services

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Virtual Sprawl stands in the way of achieving the promise of virtualization. In order to optimize virtualization without increasing the staff, time and cost required to manage these environments IT departments need to automate management best practices by extending their existing management tools to virtual services. Published by: Opalis Software, Inc.

Reducing Storage Complexity with Sun Unified Storage

Mon, 01 May 2006 24:00:00 EDT

With all protocols and storage features included in the cost of the system, Sun claims its new unified platform delivers significant performance gains and cost benefits versus proprietary unified storage solutions. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

IT@Intel: Staying Committed to Server Refresh Reduces Cost

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Learn why Intel IT decided to move ahead with server refresh in 2009 after current economic conditions forced us to re-evaluate our strategy. Analysis found that delaying server refresh for a year would increase our costs by USD 19 million. Published by: Intel Corporation

Five Things About Windows Server 2008 You Might Not Know

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Here five things about Windows Server 2008 that are the less obvious, more esoteric, yet useful features or quirks. The following is a brief list of some things that I tend to assume that many people know, and I am constantly amazed by clients and students who really don't know them. How many do you already know? Published by: Global Knowledge

The Problem of Power Consumption in Servers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This article will explains how servers consume power, how to estimate power usage and the mechanics of cooling. It also discusses the major components impacting power consumption and where the inefficiencies lie. Published by: Intel Corporation

Power Metrics for Data Centers

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Some of the most useful benchmarks and metrics in evaluating server performance are provided in this article along with descriptions to help IT managers identify the ones that best fit their organization. Published by: Intel Corporation

E-Guide: Expert Strategies for Managing Server Virtualization Complexity

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com, HP, Intel and VMware, gives expert tips for managing the complexity associated with virtualized servers. Learn how to reduce server virtualization sprawl and gain insight into key virtualization management strategies for your server environment. Published by: HP, Intel, & VMware

HP white paper: Complete Data Protection for VMware Virtual Environments

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines the issues of backup and recovery in VMware virtual server environments, and outlines the key features of HP Data Protector. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Integrated Infrastructure and Performance Management for Virtualized Environments

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will look at what new tools are available from CA to enhance and manage enterprise IT infrastructure. These tools are designed for multivendor, multiplatform environments and are used to simplify infrastructure management. Published by: CA

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

Business Value of Virtualization: Realizing the Benefits of Integrated Solutions

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This IDC white paper will look at how the IT industry is changing from static x86 server configurations to a more integrated approach. The introduction of modern solutions, such as blade architectures, allows systems to accommodate both physical and virtual migration which promotes uptime and efficient resource usage. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Server Study

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Take this quick survey on server to show us the important advantages between solutions. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Using the Solaris™ Operating System to Upgrade SAP Environments

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document uses concrete examples to describe the architecture of a system landscape based on Solaris™ Containers and Solaris ZFS technologies. This architecture allows enterprises running Solaris to operate an SAP environment at lower cost in a more flexible way, while retaining high availability. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Platform Design, TCO, and Cost-Effective Flexibility: The Role of Solaris in Support of SAP Enterprise Applications

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper briefly surveys the forces driving IT departments to re-design their computing platforms, examines the various design issues at hand, and provides a detailed analysis of the role that the Solaris operating system can play in meeting the new requirements. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Which Virtualization Management Tool Is Right For Your Organization?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this informative Pocket Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com, Dell and VMware, learn more about the virtual management tools on the market and their functionality. Discover which product capabilities organizations should consider when evaluating virtual infrastructure management technologies. Published by: Dell and VMware

The Better Choice: HP StorageWorks EVA and HP BladeSystem

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper is based on a study conducted by Edison Group to verify advantages showing that, from the standpoint of management software efficiencies, EVA storage arrays and HP BladeSystem comprise the best solution in a VMware environment. Use of EMC's CLARiiON arrays is assessed for comparative purposes. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

HP & Citrix: Working Together

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This HP Video shows how the HP StorageWorks EVA6400/8400 is an ideal fit with Citrix XenServer virtualization technology. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

HP and Microsoft: Working Together

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This HP Video shows how the HP StorageWorks EVA6400/8400 is an ideal fit with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Databases and ERP Selection: Oracle vs SQL Server

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

How do Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database platforms compare on reliability, scalability and cost when run under enterprise software? Download this white paper for details. Published by: IFS

Sun and Symantec Open Archive Solution for Mid-sized Companies: Solving your data management and discovery challenges

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper will discuss how Sun Microsystems and Symantec have teamed up to create an open archive solution for Mid-sized companies. This archive solution can lower your total storage costs while at the same time improving your ability to search and discover archived data. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Automate Virtualization in Your Data Center

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Enterprise Management Associates® (EMA™) white paper highlights a number of specific examples of how virtualization provides measurable ROI and other benefits, looks at the challenges for data center management that virtualization introduces, and explains why most current approaches to virtual system management fall short. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Presentation Transcript: Options for Boosting Web hosting Efficiency and Optimization

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this transcript, part II of "Benefits of Boosting Web Hosting", industry veteran Greg Schulz takes a closer look at the options and benefits of boosting web hosting efficiency. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

Dell EqualLogic and Microsoft WS 2008 Hyper-V Product Demonstration

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join Dell for a one-hour live presentation and product demonstration of a virtualized server and storage infrastructure based on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and the PS Series family of intelligent, iSCSI-based storage solutions. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

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

E-book: Choosing Your Server-- What Every IT Manager Must Know About Selecting, Installing and Implementing the Proper Server Architecture

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This eBook provides comprehensive information about servers and server implementation to help IT managers choose the best option for their storage needs. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Windows Servers and Storage: Planning Your Server Room

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This eBook will walk you through some of the key steps to setting up a dedicated server room. Whether your server project is large or small, having a dedicated server room will allow you to store backup disks, blades, equipment, and also allow you to have an onsite console for administrators. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

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)

Servers and Virtualization Survey

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Take this quick survey on servers and virtualization to show us the important advantages between solutions. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Advancing Integration of Microsoft Hyper-V and Dell EqualLogic Virtualized SANs

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will discuss the importance of an enterprise-class storage infrastructure as you migrate to a virtualized data center. Dell™ EqualLogic™ PS Series Internet SCSI (iSCSI) storage area network (SAN) arrays enable advanced integration with the robust server virtualization. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Dell Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Reference Architecture

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper proposes several sample virtualization architectures based on Dell's server and storage products. Architectures are divided into three main categories: Small, Medium, and Large. These categories are based on the features and capacity of each product, as well as the complexity of the overall architecture. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

E-Guide: A Guide To Improving Data Center Efficiency with Virtualization

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Explore why virtualization offers more than just cost-savings to many businesses and gain insight into the role virtualization plays in effective disaster recovery planning. Published by: Agilysys Technology Solutions Group

Best in Class Virtualization: Using Intel-based HP G6 Servers with VMware vSphere 4

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this brief paper to get the details about an HP and VMware solution that both enhances service and reduces cost, while positioning operations for growth when the economy turns around. Published by: HP, Intel, & VMware

INCREASE APPLICATION SCALABILITY AND IMPROVE SYSTEM UTILIZATION WITH SUN™ LOGICAL DOMAINS

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Sun's built-in, no-cost Logical Domains (LDoms) virtualization technology allows applications to effectively leverage these processors. This white paper describes how LDoms can be applied in different scenarios to increase application scalability and system utilization. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Presentation Transcript: The Changing Dynamic of the Data Center

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this transcript, you will discover the top green challenges faced by many businesses. Gain insight into why reducing energy consumption is essential for any business. Explore the significant benefits associated with IT infrastructure optimization and refresh in today's economic climate. Published by: Intel Corporation

HP Newsletter Featuring Gartner research on IT Operations Management

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn about the nine common IT management products that provide consolidation, integration and information that support the infrastructure projects of major enterprises. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Business Benefits of Deploying Next-Generation IT in the Midmarket Part Two: Updating IT Infrastructure

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This is the second paper in a four-part series of sponsored white papers from IDS that examine the business benefits that midsize firms can archive by deploying next-generation IT solutions. The series sponsored by Sun Microsystems and AMD describes server solutions from Sun that are based on the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Business Benefits of Deploying Next-Generation IT in the Midmarket Part Three: Sun Servers Based on Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This is the third paper in a four-part series of sponsored white papers from IDC that examines the business benefits midsize firms can achieve by deploying next-generation IT solutions. The series, sponsored by Sun Microsystems and AMD, describes server solutions from Sun that are based on the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Business Benefits of Deploying Next-Generation IT in the Midmarket Part One: Business and Technical Challenges Facing SMBs

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This is the first paper in a four-part series of sponsored white papers from IDC that examines the business benefits that midsize firms can achieve by deploying next-generation IT solutions. The series, sponsored by Sun Microsystems and AMD, describes server solutions from Sun that are based on the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

vSphere: New Features and Benefits

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

vSphere, VMware's latest release, adds approximately 150 new features to its previous VI3 product! The purpose of this white paper is to highlight the most notable of these features and to discuss the benefits they offer your organization's IT infrastructure. Published by: Global Knowledge

What is Virtualization?

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In the traditional IT approach, every new software application required a new server. This added costs to every project and deployment took days to weeks. This also drove server sprawl. Watch this demo for an animated explanation of how virtualization addresses common data center challenges. Published by: Dell and VMware

Why Virtualize? What are the Benefits?

Fri, 01 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Join Tim Webb, Director, Dell Data Center & Virtualization Practice, as he describes how Dell Virtualization Solutions can help reduce costs while improving IT agility, quality of service, and reliability. Published by: Dell and VMware

Dell completes virtualization deployment for heavy-equipment dealer Kelly Tractor in 20 days

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

An aging, proprietary enterprise resource planning (ERP) system at Kelly Tractor limited the company's ability to integrate information from separate departments and build new, innovative sales and services tools. Read how the company benefited from Dell and VMware virtualization. Published by: Dell and VMware

The Tangible Value of Virtualization

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this article to learn how Dell has developed adaptive power management and worked with VMware to develop ways to autonomically and proactively power-down underutilized systems during off-peak times. Published by: Dell and VMware

Citizant Enhances IT Flexibility and Scalability by Creating a Virtualized Dell Infrastructure

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this case study to learn how the Citizant IT group worked with Dell to design a virtualized IT infrastructure that includes VMware virtualization software to accommodate business growth, enhance IT flexibility, and improve worker productivity by creating a virtualized infrastructure in-house. Published by: Dell and VMware

Sun Servers Free Trial Catalog

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this free trail product guide to find the server that best fits your organization. Read about the different applications and features of CoolThread, x64, Blade, and Carrier Grade servers. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Data Center Facilities IT Handbook: Mastering data center climate control

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This SearchDataCenter.com eBook takes a look at how to master the climate control for the data center. Organizations are creating more heat in smaller places which in turn requires efficient and effective climate control. Read this paper to learn more about how to properly cool your data center. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Making Virtual Infrastructures Highly Available

Thu, 28 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this chapter of the "Introduction to Virtualization E-book" we will look at how to protect production workloads running in a virtual environment as well as off load this work to a stand-by host if needed. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Hosted Enterprise Cloud: The Cloud of Efficiency

Fri, 22 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explores the benefits of cloud computing. It further draws a distinction between public (or external) clouds and private enterprise clouds, and examines how businesses can embrace hosted private clouds to enjoy the agility, flexibility, and cost savings of the cloud. Published by: NaviSite, Inc.

Microsoft Hyper-V: Best practices for performance, backups and management

Fri, 22 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this webcast, Microsoft MVP Greg Shields offers up some best practices for each of these areas when working with Hyper-V. Here you'll learn how high levels of performance can be achieved during the Hyper-V installation process, as well as some key prerequisites and "gotchas" to be aware of when creating backups with Hyper-V. Published by: Microsoft

Dell PowerEdge T610 Server - Unprecedented Efficiency

Thu, 21 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this video to learn how the Dell PowerEdge T610 server is a key building block for IT professionals seeking the highest level of performance, availability and expandability in a two-socket server. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Dell's New PowerEdge R610 - the 1U, 2 socket High Efficiency Machine

Thu, 21 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this video to learn how the Dell PowerEdge R610 is a key building block for today's data center. Designed for versatility and high performance, it provides many of the virtualization, system management, and energy-efficiency features you need now and the scalability necessary to change as your business grows. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Dell PowerEdge R710 Server - High Performance and Reliability

Thu, 21 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this video to learn more about the Dell PowerEdge R710. This server was designed in response to feedback from IT professionals and engineers. The R710 runs the Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series Processors and helps you lower the total cost of ownership with enhanced virtualization capabilities. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Transitioning your Data Center from 10th to 11th Generation PowerEdge Servers

Thu, 21 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this video, learn more about the transition from Dell's 10th generation servers to the new 11th generation servers. With Dell's new 11th generation line, Dell is launching the industry's first portfolio of servers with integrated management. 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

Total cost of ownership (TCO) of Dell PowerEdge M710 and HP Proliant BL685c G5 blade solutions.

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Enterprises of all sizes are deploying or considering deploying blade systems as a way to consolidate resources and lower their total cost of ownership. Read this white paper to learn about the total cost of ownership (TCO) for the Dell PowerEdge servers. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

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 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 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

Implementing Best Practices: The Dell Management Console and ITIL

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

This white paper discusses how reduced budgets and growing demands on IT departments have forced organizations to find ways to cut costs, increase IT resource productivity, and optimize existing investments. Find out more about on this topic and how the new Dell Management Console can assist you. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Lulu.com executes Disaster Recovery plans 83% faster using VMware Infrastructure 3 and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs

Thu, 14 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

VMware Infrastructure 3 and Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs deliver a flexible, scalable, and highly available virtual infrastructure that provides the IT agility that Lulu requires to effectively run its busines. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Integrating Virtualized Servers with VMware vStorage-Enabled Dell EqualLogic iSCSI SANs

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Dell™ EqualLogic™ Auto- Snapshot Manager / VMware Edition enables administrators to quickly and easily create hypervisor-aware snapshots of VMs-helping simplify data management, enhance scalability of data protection and recovery, and increase application performance. Published by: Dell, 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.

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.

On Demand Webcast: Cost Efficient - High Impact Business Solutions with Dell and VMware vSphere

Wed, 13 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this webcast to learn how Dell and VMware are delivering integrated enterprise solutions to help reduce the cost of IT, as well as some best practices and planning considerations for cost efficiently deploying a virtual data center. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Sun™ Storage 7000 NFS Solution For Windows Server Consolidation Using VMware

Tue, 12 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The simple, high-performance, self-healing, low-cost, and insightful Sun Storage 7000 System also benefits from a strong open-source community that fuels further innovation and goes through a rigorous Sun engineering testing and VMware certification criteria, thus offering a superior quality product for mission-critical deployment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

VMware™ Operational Readiness and Best Practices

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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

Expert Tips for Virtual Infrastructure Management and Performance

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Gain insight into the top 10 best practices for improving virtual machine performance, and explore a unique online virtualization community. Discover the ten essential virtual management tools, as well as what to consider when making a purchase decision. Published by: VKernel

Are You Ready for Your Next Software License Audit?

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Discover ways to identify and eliminate unused data center software and ensure license compliance is met in your company by downloading this white paper. Published by: Tideway Systems

Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 10

Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Renewed interest in data centers is presenting a unique challenge to IT professionals who must do more with less. Read in this latest issue how to use server virtualization to boost utilization while saving money. Published by: Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 10

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.

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.

Microsoft SharePoint Server: A look under the hood

Wed, 06 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this webcast, Microsoft SharePoint MVP Paul Galvin delves into the SharePoint ecosystem and reviews the strengths and weaknesses of this platform. Also, learn steps to take to avoid missteps during the implementation process. Published by: Singularity

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

Server Resource Protection: A Critical Element of IT Security

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper analyzes common vulnerabilities in protecting server resources and suggests a solution based on two key elements - server access management and auditing. Working together, server access management and auditing can improve regulatory compliance and data privacy and provide greater IT accountability. Published by: CA

Sun Systems for MySQL x86 Performance: Speed, savings and simplicity on Sun Systems with Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This brief white paper outlines some of the key benefits if using the Sun x86 servers that come with the Intel Xeon 5500 series. The x86 servers allow the flexibility of running Linux, Windows, or the Solaris OS, with greater performance. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

Optimizing Mainframe Success by Simplifying Ownership

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The mainframe offers value in today's enterprise computing environments, where growing workloads, constrained resources, regulatory imperatives and corporate "green" mandates are intensifying the pressure on IT organizations. As the industry's most experienced mainframe professionals approach retirement, organizations are facing tough choices. Published by: CA

SUN FIRE X4170, X4270, AND X4275 Server Architecture - Optimizing Performance, Density, and Expandability to Maximize Datacenter Value

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Sun Fire X4170, X4270, and X4275 servers combine the power of a new generation of Intel® Xeon® processors with Sun's system engineering expertise. They offer the needed performance, density, and expandability to satisfy demanding datacenter applications. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel 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

SSE Instructions & CPU Performance Counters

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The new Intel® Xeon® 5500 Series of processors have new instructions and features. There are new SSE instructions as well as counters that allow users to monitor several operations. There are 4 programmable and 3 fixed counters that give better visibility into applications and help identify data bottlenecks. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

PowerTOP & Turbo Boost

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Engineers from Intel® and Sun discuss PowerTOP - one of the tools found in a 5500 Intel Xeon processor system. This tool allows the user to see what type of actions the CPU is doing and what is preventing it from going into lower power profiles. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

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

Sun and Intel Joint Engineering

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Representatives from Intel and Sun discuss the new Intel® Xeon® 5500 series processors. Increased performance in power, reliability, virtualization, and performance create a synergy that makes this the leader in the enterprise market. Customers and developers can watch this video to learn more. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

Sun's x64 Open Network Systems for Web Infrastructure

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Paul Joyce, engineering platform lead for the SunFire X2270 Server discusses its functionality and behavior. One racking form factor can hold up to 4 terabytes. This server is ideal for running web infrastructure, MySQL, Sun's OpenSource database. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

Deploying SQL Server 2008 on Windows Server 2008 using Dell PowerEdge servers - a Dell Deployment Guide

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this report, Principled Technologies has performed hands-on testing and drawn on real-world experiences to document best practices to help systems administrators and database administrators simplify operations and take advantage of new features in SQL Server 2008 Enterprise Edition. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Migrating SQL 2000 to SQL 2008- a Dell Deployment Guide

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This Deployment Guide reviews the approach that Dell and Principled Technologies recommend for a tested and validated migration of SQL Server 2000 databases to SQL Server 2008 on the Dell PowerEdge R900 server and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Leveraging four-socket servers for your SQL 2000 to SQL 2008 consolidation

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this consolidation whitepaper to learn how consolidating eight Dell PowerEdge 6650 servers onto a single Dell PowerEdge R900 server with a PowerVault MD1000 storage array can yielded results that enabled use of nearly one-fifth the rack space, one-third the power, and one-eighth the number of SQL Server licenses. Published by: Dell, Inc.

SQL 2000 to 2008 consolidation made easy with two-socket servers

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this consolidation whitepaper to learn how consolidating legacy Dell PowerEdge 2650 servers onto a single Dell PowerEdge R805 server with a PowerVault MD1000 storage array can yielded less than one-third the rack space usage, less than one-fourth the power, and one-eighth the number of SQL Server licenses. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Microcode Update & Fast Reboot

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this brief video to watch Sherry Moore and Darrin Johnson discuss how the Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 Series running on Solaris can reduce downtime and improve efficiency with Microcode Updates. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

The Sun Fire X2270 Server Architecture - Solve greater computational challenges faster

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Offering a compact form factor, innovative high-speed data storage options, and the versatility to execute most any x86 or x64 application, the Sun Fire X2270 server is an excellent building block for Web infrastructure and high-performance computing environments. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Intel Corporation

Virtualization: Simplify Your Environment

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

Virtualization has helped many organizations achieve rapid ROI by consolidating and containing their server environments and it can help yours! Advanced applications of virtualization can enable High Availability and Disaster Recovery efforts, delivering expanded benefits to reduce downtime (both planned and unplanned), and improve recovery time. Published by: ePlus Technology

Virtualization Jumpstart Program

Mon, 30 Apr 2007 24:00:00 EDT

The ePlus Virtualization Jumpstart Program provides you with a meaningful introduction to implement and support a virtualized environment. This four-day program includes the installation and configuration of a working VMware environment with one-on-one training from a VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Published by: ePlus Technology

Sun™ Storage J4000 Array Family: Scalable, reliable and cost-effective solutions for open storage infrastructures

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Currently there is a high demand for a cost effective way to extend from incremental to bulk storage. Sun's J4000 family provides a solution that is both affordable and scalable. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Sun Fire™ X4250 Server: Industry-leading capacity, high-performance compute platform

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

When it comes to high disk capacity, the Sun Fire X4250 server is the best of its kind. The power and scalability of the Sun Fire makes it cost effective and appealing to Web infrastructure and technical putting applications as well as large single-app implementations and multi-app consolidations. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Sun Fire™ X4170 Server: Ultimate in enterprise performance for database management or Web applications

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Your business is under increasing pressure to deliver more services and to support more users with a shrinking IT budget. To help meet those increasing demands, the enterprise-class Sun Fire X4170 server offers optimal price/performance in a compact, space- and energy-efficient 1U form factor. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Sun Systems for MySQL™ x86 Performance Take it to the limit: more performance, faster deployment for your Web-based application

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Network performance is important for any major company. If you have already decided to go with MySQL as your database you will want to look at Sun Systems for MySQL x86 Performance which is an end-to-end solution that will deliver maximum performance, reduce database size, and simplify deployment. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Sun Fire™ X4150 Server Industry-leading performance, system design excellence, and expandability

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The Sun Fire X4150 server is an enterprise class, two-socket, rack mount x64 system powered by the Intel® Xeon® Processor 5400 series, packing high performance and headroom expansion into a compact 1 RU footprint. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Sun Ray™ Software 4: A Sun Virtual Desktop Solution

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Sun Ray Software 4 has announces enhanced multimedia playback capabilities on the Sun Ray 2 family of clients. Network resources are limited which is why this software is ideal since it no longer takes large amounts of processor power. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Consolidating Legacy Applications onto Sun x64 Servers

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Many organizations are still running applications on legacy systems. There are many reasons for this such as cost of upgrading, custom software, and/or that the documentation is no longer accessible. Regardless of these reasons, organizations are still motivated to upgrade the servers on which their older applications run. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Sun Fire™ X4150, X4250, and X4450 Server Architecture: Breakthrough Density Using Sun and Intel Technology

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Engineered for mission-critical application availability, the Sun Fire X4150, X4250, and X4450 servers strive to conserve valuable energy resources and lower operational expenses while delivering high performance and density in an extremely small footprint. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

15 Minutes to a Secure Business: Daily Practices for IT Security Management

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how to enhance security management for small and medium businesses by following a few simple practices. Benefits include: Better overall security posture; spending less time to find and fix outbreaks; more efficient web and email security policies; and a more proactive and comprehensive approach to IT security overall. Published by: McAfee, Inc.

Virtualization Beyond the Data Center Increase network infrastructure utilization and efficiency to reduce operational costs

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper will cover virtualization beyond the data center in terms of the business need for network virtualization, the definition of network virtualization, an overview of Cisco campus network virtualization solutions and the business benefits, and Industry scenarios that illustrate Cisco network virtualization solutions. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Clearly better virtualization with Citrix XenServer™

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper shows that server and application virtualization are complementary and how they can - and often should - be combined, not only to amplify the capabilities of the respective technologies but to achieve greater positive impact to IT and the business. Published by: Citrix

Advanced virtualization management for Hyper-V and System Center environments

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Citrix Essentials for Microsoft Hyper-V extends the management capabilities of Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager with advanced virtualization tools for managing storage in virtual environments, automating the virtual machine lifecycle, and dynamically provisioning Hyper-V infrastructure. Published by: Citrix

Desktop Virtualization: A buyer's checklist

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Desktop virtualization should do more than just move desktop management to the datacenter - its real goal is to put productive applications in the hands of end users. Use this buyer's checklist to determine the right desktop virtualization solution for you. Published by: Citrix

HP recommended configurations for HP Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 solution-guidelines for 2000 to 4000 User Mailbox Enterprise

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

HP has developed a variety of recommended configurations and services for Microsoft applications, which are appropriate for particular business and technical situations. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

HP reference configurations for HP and Microsoft Hyper-V solution-guidelines for ProLiant DL160 G6 for Enterprise

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

HP and Microsoft have developed a variety of recommended configurations and services for Microsoft applications, which are appropriate for particular business and technical situations. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

Transforming a Global Data Center Environment

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Intel's use of virtualization and grid computing reduces energy consumption and boosts utilization, enabling them to share compute servers by removing physical, geographical, and organizational boundaries and allowing Intel to avoid more than USD 30 million in 2007 capital purchases. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

HP ProLiant Servers: Family Guide

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Shift your IT from technology that merely supports the business to technology that powers the business. The HP Adaptive Infrastructure portfolio creates the foundation for delivering better business outcomes by enabling you to reduce operational costs, accelerate speed of IT change, and deliver higher quality of service to the business. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

Maximizing IT Value by Using High-End Server Processors

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Intel IT has standardized the Intel® Xeon® processors with a core frequency of 3 GHz for two-socket servers for design computing and enterprise server virtualization. Our analysis demonstrates that higher-end processors significantly enhance server performance for a minimal increase in total cost of ownership (TCO).

Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

HP ProLiant G6 Technology Overview: Featuring servers based on the Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 series

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The sixth-generation (G6) of HP ProLiant DL, ML, and BL servers is the broadest range of servers in the industry based on the Intel Xeon® processor 5500 series. The ProLiant G6 server lineup includes rack, tower, and server blades that provide industry-leading energy efficiency, extreme flexibility, and scalable perform Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

HP ProLiant ML300 G6 configurations for HP VMware ESX solution-guidelines for supporting up to 56 virtual machines

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

HP and VMware have developed a variety of recommended configurations and services for VMware applications which are appropriate for particular business and technical situations. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

Presentation Transcript: How to Consolidate and Simplify Backup and Recovery for Your VMware Environment

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

VMware's virtual infrastructure has become the de-facto approach used across the storage industry today for server consolidation. When coupled with Data Domain's backup to disk storage, it provides a compelling solution to consolidate and simplify backup and recovery for VMware environments. Published by: Data Domain

BMC Mainview: Controlling Mainframe Operating Costs While Maintaining Service Levels

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Directors of IT operations are under pressure to control or reduce mainframe operating costs while maintaining service levels to the business. This paper describes how BMC® MAINVIEW® from BMC Software uniquely delivers aggressive and strategic performance management and optimization. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

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.

ActiveRoles Server - Active Directory Management

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Businesses today grow and change at a frantic pace, making Active Directory (AD) management one of the most time-consuming IT tasks. AD administrators struggle to keep up with requests to create, change or remove user access to various network resources. Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation

MessageStats Version 6.5.1 - Exchange Server Reporting and Analysis

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

MessageStats simplifies management of Exchange helping IT administrators to improve performance, increase efficiencies and plan for capacity requirements. Published by: ScriptLogic Corporation

Virtualization for Dummies: Sun and AMD Special Edition

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Virtualization for Dummies explains how virtualization works and how it can benefit your organization. The book covers the kinds of issues virtualization can address and how it addresses them. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

Case Study: Accelerating Success for TIBCO Software

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this case study learn how Intel® processor-based blade servers helped TIBCO Software keep up with business growth while lowering IT costs. Published by: Intel Corporation

Sun Solutions for Microsoft Exchange 2007: Increase the mileage of your email systems

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Sun solutions for Microsoft Exchange 2007 offer decreased costs, fewer systems, and less IT maintenance with increased capabilities and scalability for your email storage environment. What could be better? Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft

eGuide: A Guide to Microsoft Hyper-V Performance, Disaster Recovery, and Backup

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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

eGuide: Performance tuning SQL Server via queries, indexes and more

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this E-Guide, brought to you by SearchSQLServer.com and Microsoft, learn how to improve query performance, troubleshoot memory configurations, design optimal indexes, utilize database storage methods and solve common SQL errors. This collection of tips and expert guidance will have your SQL Server environment running at peak performance. Published by: Microsoft

Understanding Server Virtualization Technology

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Watch this animated video to learn about server virtualization and how Intel virtualization technology solutions enhance efficiency while reducing costs. Published by: Intel Corporation

Why Choose Intel Server Products?

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

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

Server Energy Efficiency Animation

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Reduce data center carbon footprint and expenses even in times of enormous data center growth by implementing Intel Xeon processor 5400 servers. Published by: Intel Corporation

Joachim: Benefit of server refresh Data Center

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The benefits of server refresh, the process of replacing older server equipment with new ones, are becoming increasingly apparent to IT professionals. View this webcast and learn how an investment in new data center equipment can give you a return on investment in just a few years over what your older equipment was costing to operate. Published by: Intel Corporation

Case Study: MTV Networks International (MTV)

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 24:00:00 EST

MTV's Information Services and Technology (IS&T) department wanted to reduce the time that was wasted on manual processes. It chose Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. IS&T used the out-of-the-box workflow capabilities of SharePoint Server 2007 to improve departmental efficiencies by automating a paper-based process for new employees. Published by: Microsoft

Leaping Forward: SQL Server 2008 Compared to Oracle Database 11g

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 outperforms Oracle in the areas that matter to your business. This paper covers some of the business-critical areas in which SQL Server 2008 excels. Published by: Microsoft

Cutting datacenter costs with server and infrastructure offload - A technical guide

Fri, 20 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Enterprises and service providers worldwide are struggling to deal with mounting datacenter costs. With a powerful set of capabilities for offloading datacenter infrastructure, NetScaler provides a relatively quick, low-cost way for organizations to cut their server count by 50 to 60 percent or more. Published by: Citrix

Best Practices for Managing Your BlackBerry Environment

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This reference document will provide you with detailed information on how to effectively manage your BlackBerry Enterprise Server architecture. Published by: BlackBerry

E-Guide: Eight Best Practices for Running Blackberry Enterprise Server on Lotus Notes Domino

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

These eight best practices and maintenance tips will keep BlackBerry Enterprise Server running properly in your Lotus Notes Domino environment. Published by: BlackBerry

Blackberry Enterprise Server for IBM Lotus Domino - Service Pack: 6

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

BlackBerry® Enterprise Server version 4.1 SP6 supports HTML and rich-content email messages for BlackBerry devices that are running BlackBerry® Device Software version 4.5 or later. IBM® Lotus® Domino® version 7.0.2 or later is required to support rich-content email messages on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server. Published by: BlackBerry

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.

Windows 2008 Server as a Workstation

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Server 2008 is a solid workstation product that makes for a nice demo machine and coincidentally gives you a platform (on the 64-bit version) for running Hyper-V. Published by: Global Knowledge

Sharepoint E-Zine Volume 6: How to Control Workflow Behavior with Custom Lists

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Learn how to integrate change management into a document library using SharePoint's own framework. Published by: SearchWinIT

Citrix XenDesktop Architecture and Implementation on Proliant Servers

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

Citrix XenDesktop allows both medium and large businesses to take advantage of the benefits and cost savings of virtualization. XenDesktop delivers Microsoft Windows XP or Vista virtual desktops to users on a wide variety of endpoints, which are devices such as thin clients that provide users with a desktop computing environment. Published by: Citrix and HP

eGuide: Making IT Automation a Reality

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This expert E-Guide offers beginner tips and real-life examples for automation planning and deployment, you'll also learn proven techniques to avoid or resolve common pitfalls, so you can reap all of the perks of IT automation. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Using System Center Virtual Machine Monitor 2008 to Initiate VMware VMotion

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Check out this presentation to learn how to execute a Vmotion implementation using System Center Virtual Machine Monitor (SCVMM). Published by: Dell and Microsoft

HotSchedules Customer Video

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this video case study watch and learn how Dell Global Infrastructure Consulting Services HotSchedules deployed a virtualized server infrastructure with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

System Center Virtual Machine Monitor with PRO Packs

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This highly detailed overview explains how to manage the setup of a Virtual Machine Monitor, discussing healthy implementation and problems that can occur. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Dell and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Server Virtualization and Management

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

With the introduction of Microsoft Hyper-V as part of Windows Server 2008, and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, you can now take advantage of a powerful new set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

HotSchedules Customer Case Study

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this case study read how Hot Schedules needed to design and deploy a new data center infrastructure that could accommodate rapid annual business growth while also controlling hardware acquisition and power consumption costs. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Introducing the PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905 Blade Servers

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Dell PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905 fullheight blade servers are designed to deliver outstanding performance in virtualized and database-intensive environments. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager Cloning

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this video, learn how to close a Microsoft Hyper-V VM with Systems Center virtual machine manager. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

SharePoint: How It's Leveraged and How It Works

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains how users, managers, and network administrators view and utilize SharePoint. It also explains how SharePoint works for both SharePoint users and architects. Published by: Global Knowledge

Securing the Benefits of Virtualization

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Companies must secure virtual systems without sacrificing the main benefits of virtualization: flexibility, portability and dynamic resource allocation. Published by: Stonesoft Inc.

Virtualization 101

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai provides an easy-to-understand primer on virtualization that will quickly bring any listener up to speed on the topic. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Guide to Troubleshooting Application Problems

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This guide covers the fundamentals of how applications work, how applications flow, where applications fail and best practices and methodologies for troubleshooting network and application problems. Published by: Fluke Networks

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

Enterprise Cloud Storage: How to Cost-Effectively Protect Server Data at Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper presents a framework to assist in examining current methods of protecting server data -- as well as the solutions designed to optimize server data protection programs. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Achieving SaaS Security with LiveVault® Online Server Backup

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper addresses the major concerns you should consider when selecting an online backup service and demonstrates how LiveVault Service address each. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

Evolving Your XenApp and Presentation Server Infrastructure

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explores the challenges of maintaining the availability and security of applications during disasters and disruptions in order to distill the characteristics of an ideal solution. Published by: Citrix

Keys to SAP Application Acceleration: Advances in Delivery Systems

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 24:00:00 EDT

It is essential that SAP applications and network infrastructures be considered together as a "application infrastructure" that supports strategic business objectives. This paper examines the challenges associated with SAP application delivery Published by: Citrix

Solving Your Lotus Notes Domino and Blackberry Problems

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This guide was compiled to help answer some of your most frequently asked BlackBerry questions. Published by: BlackBerry

E-Guide: A Batch File to Back up All Active-State BlackBerry Databases

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This E-Guide, brought to you by SearchDomino and BlackBerry, will teach you how to create a LotusScript agent that will make a DOS batch file automatically back up all your active BlackBerry databases to a specified folder. Published by: BlackBerry