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EMA™ Advisory Note: Virtualization and Management - Trends, Forecasts, and Recommendations (Summary)

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This EMA Advisory Note summarizes the most important findings from this research, and provides recommendations on how to get the most from these technologies. Published by: Configuresoft, Inc.

JobClock

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

JobClock is a rugged battery-powered timeclock that is locked down at each jobsite 24 hours a day, rain or shine and each worker carries keytabs on their own keyring that identifies them in the system. Published by: Exaktime

Storage Magazine - May 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Whether you're looking for the latest storage news, trends or technologies, Storagemagazine has got it all. The May 2008 issue of Storage explores solutions for disaster recovery testing, tips for creating an eDiscovery toolkit and mu... Published by: Storage Magazine

Simple, Affordable Disaster Recovery Automation in the Virtual Data Center

Tue, 13 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This self paced online seminar will focus on showing the benefit of combining Dell EqualLogic Auto-Replication and VMware's Site Recovery Manager to provide an affordable and automated Disaster Recovery Plan for Virtual Infrastructures. Published by: Dell | EqualLogic

Dell™ Equallogic™ PS Series with VMware Site Recovery Manager Simple, Affordable, Automated Disaster Recovery

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) is a new VMware Infrastructure 3-based solution that is tightly integrated with Dell EqualLogic PS Series storage to offer centralized disaster recovery management and testing for a virtualized datacenter. Published by: Dell | EqualLogic

Virtualization Decisions Resource Center

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Access this Resource Center to learn considerations for bringing virtualization to enterprises, how to make virtualization as painless as possible for IT staff and best practices for evaluating applications and systems. Published by: SAVVIS

Enterprise Web Security Solutions Resource Center

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this resource center for tips on securing your enterprise's valuable data in today's world of mobile devices and internal risks. Published by: Trend Micro, Inc.

Strategic Planning for Network and Systems Management

Tue, 13 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper outlines the challenges of VoIP and best practices for planning and managing VoIP and also outlines how to achieve your IT infrastructure management goals while reducing IT costs. Published by: CA

Software Configuration Management Best Practices

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

AccuRev's software configuration management (SCM) solution is architected to solve the problems associated with today's complex and changing software development environments including geographically distributed, parallel and Agile developm... Published by: AccuRev

An Overview of Hosted Desktop Virtualization Solid ICE™

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Qumranet's Solid ICE is a fully integrated virtual desktop solution that provides the benefits of virtual desktops such as centralized management, maintenance and policy enforcement, while eliminating the drawbacks of existing solutions. Published by: Qumranet Inc.

Children's Health Associates Reduces IT Costs and Complexities with Ericom's Server Based Computing Solution

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Ericom PowerTerm WebConnect provides Children's Health Associates with secure and centrally managed access to multiple applications and systems. Published by: Ericom Software

Hosted Virtual Desktop Product Reviews

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Solid ICE is the industry's highest performing and most scalable virtual desktop product. It allows enterprises the benefit of centralized desktops, without the need to change their applications or infrastructure. Published by: Qumranet Inc.

Hosted Virtual Desktop Solutions and Strategies Solid ICE™

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In Solid ICE, a user's desktop runs inside a KVM virtual machine on a server in the data center, and the user connects to it from a stateless thin-client using a remote rendering technology called SPICE™. Published by: Qumranet Inc.

Centralizing Application Access: An Independent Analysis

Fri, 09 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The main focus of this article is the visionapp Application Center and how visionapp Workspace Management helps to centralize web-based application access. Published by: VisionApp

VoIP Monitor

Fri, 09 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

SolarWinds VoIP Monitor proactively analyzes VoIP quality across WAN links and monitors the systems and protocols supporting your VoIP environment. Published by: SolarWinds

Five Reasons to Make Dell EqualLogic PS Series Your Storage Consolidation Solution

Fri, 09 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This document explains the five reasons to make dell EqualLogic PS Series your storage consolidation solution. Published by: Dell | EqualLogic

How to Successfully Transform the Organization during IP Network Transformation

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper provides an overview of guidelines for addressing the organizational change that must accompany transformation to an IP-based network and business. Published by: Alcatel-Lucent

Innovations for Next Generation SAN Architectures

Tue, 13 May 2008 12:00:00 EDT

This Webcast highlights a unified fabric solution from Cisco that can help meet these demands. Attend this live Webcast to learn more about this solution from how it works to the benefits it delivers. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Archiving Chapter 3: Email Archiving

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This All-in-One Guide from SearchStorage.com explores the key factors to consider when purchasing an email archiving product. Read this guide to learn how to choose an email archive for compliance, an overview of document management software and more. Published by: Plasmon

New Deployment Methods for Desktops

Wed, 07 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization and diskless desktops are two deployment methods that enhance remote desktops, offering consolidation with fewer limitations. Published by: Dell | EqualLogic

The TERA1200 Host Processor

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The TERA1200 Host Processor delivers a true, uncompromised PC experience over IP networks. It provides transparent USB and HD audio bridging, USB device authorization, and encrypted communications. Published by: Teradici Corporation

The EK1000 Slap Shot Evaluation Kit

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

EK1000 Slap Shot Evaluation Kit is a PC-over-IP™ evaluation and development platform for the TERA1100/1200 chipset to simplify and accelerate product development. It supports full PC desktop connectivity. Published by: Teradici Corporation

Lean & Green - Reducing Energy Drain for IT Business Gain

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This latest research by Lean & Green focuses on ways to address the accelerating energy demands and rampant waste of the data center and methods to increase IT yield and data productivity. Published by: CMO Council

Secure Virtualization Resource Center

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this resource center to discover how your company can successfully secure virtualized environments, while achieving regulatory compliance and maintaining network availability and performance. Published by: Tripwire, Inc.

ESG Report - Thought Leadership Series: Data Management Challenges in the Internet Computing Era

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

No longer primarily concerned with blockbased, transactional data, new IT initiatives must deal with a new breed of data--one that is almost exclusively file-based. Published by: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

Security beyond Corporate Boundaries

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Citrix XenApp's application delivery system can dramatically improve security and protect critical corporate data by delivering, not deploying, the applications that carry this critical data. Published by: Citrix

Evolving Data Security: What Progressive Organizations Are Doing Now

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

This white paper discusses the importance of IT security, the mistakes most companies are making with their security, and provides tips on how to achieve effective compliance and security goals. Published by: Citrix

IT Briefing: Reducing IT Operations Costs with Green Computing

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Green computing has been a hot topic for businesses recently. This IT Briefing provides an overview on green computing and how green computing solutions not only address environmental concerns, but also add real business value by reducing costs and... Published by: Kaseya

Best Practices for securing PDAs from data loss, infections, and attacks

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT

With the included OfficeScan™ Client/Server Edition 8.0 console, IT managers can save resources by managing security for smartphones, PDAs, desktops, servers, laptops or any combination of these devices. Published by: Trend Micro, Inc.

Podcast: Top Four Enterprise Mobile Security Risks and How to Mitigate Them

Fri, 02 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Learn from Todd Thiemann, Director of Device Security Marketing at Trend Micro, how to mitigate threats, avoid inadvertent data leaks, and take steps towards policy compliance for mobile devices. Published by: Trend Micro, Inc.

Dell Solutions for SOX Compliance

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The Dell suite of solutions is simple to use and it has the capability to manage changes in a consistent manner. Published by: Dell, Inc

Dell Solutions for HIPAA Compliance

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In addition to distributing software applications and updates, Dell's Software Distribution software service can be used to send user documentation to desktop and laptop PCs regardless of their location. Published by: Dell, Inc

Expert eGuide: Best Practices for Integrated Threat Management

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this expert eGuide and discover how your company can benefit from an integrated threat management solution, which can result in reduced costs and better compliance. Published by: eEye Digital Security

Storage for Keeps: Enduring Storage and Infrastructure-wide Virtualization, Usability and Services

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Today, even the most expensive storage arrays are software running on standard computers using commodity hardware components. Published by: DataCore Software Corporation

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. Published by: Shunra Virtual Enterprise

SANS: Database Activity Monitoring: Continuous, Real-Time Data Security

Thu, 01 May 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes how database activity monitoring (DAM) records activity from all types of database management systems while providing real-time security for preventing unauthorized access by attackers and insiders. Published by: Guardium

Managing Application Performance

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The goals of this white paper is to 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 Virtual Enterprise

Creating the Green Data Center

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

ADC supports green data centers by designing and manufacturing solutions for passive airflow improvement that reduce cooling and power requirements. Published by: ADC Telecommunications Inc.

Why You Need to Extend ITIL Processes to Your Communications Asset Management

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Download this FREE whitepaper and find out how you can align your corporate-wide Communications Assets with your ITIL initiatives. Published by: Commsolv

Virtualization Security: A Coordinated Approach for Intrusion Detection and Prevention

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper examines current approaches to securing virtualized environments and how your company can implement a successful coordinated approach to security between IDS/IPS systems and virtual appliances. Published by: Third Brigade

Mobile Inventory Control & Management: IRMS Go-Kit

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The IRMS Go-Kit is a fully functional warehouse contained within a prepared storage case. It is ready to go at a moment's notice and contains everything necessary to run paperless distribution and medical dispensing facilities. IWS can assist w... Published by: Integrated Warehouse Solutions

WANJet in Data Replication Environments

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST

This white paper explains how WANJet--leveraging its Session Matrix Architecture and utilizing technologies such as SpeedArray™ and Transparent Data Reduction--solves problems prevalent in the deployment of Data Replication, R... Published by: F5 Networks

Web Acceleration 2.0: Now No One Has to Wait

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 24:00:00 EDT

If you're worried about the performance of your web applications, you're not alone. Network, client, and data center issues all play a role in how well your web applications perform. Read how an application delivery network can ... Published by: F5 Networks

Meeting the Challenges Affecting Data Replication Performance and Reliability

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Data replication has become a common process within most enterprise IT departments. The need to protect critical data and ensure continuity of operations drives many to deploy sophisticated replication solutions. This paper explains how a WAN optimizat... Published by: F5 Networks

EMC Virtual Infrastructure Management

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

EMC Virtual Infrastructure Management solutions give IT operations teams the insight, visibility, and transparency they need to manage virtualized infrastructures across networks, applications, servers, and storage environments. Published by: EMC Corporation

Introduction to the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS): IMS Basic Concepts and Terminology

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 24:00:00 EDT

IMS is a whole new way to deliver multimedia regardless of the device (mobile phone, landline phone, cable, Internet, etc.) or the access medium (cellular, WiFi, Broadband, fixed-line, etc.). This paper is written to... Published by: F5 Networks

The case for (or against) text messaging

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast will examine the pros and cons of instant messaging, including costs, policies and available services. Published by: BlackBerry

Nemertes Research: The Center Is Everywhere

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The new center of enterprise IT security efforts is now everywhere - every server and desktop, every network access point, every application and service, every user is the now at the center. Published by: SonicWALL

IDC Opinion: The Economic Impact of File Virtualization - Reducing Storage Costs and Improving Management Efficiency

Tue, 01 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Enterprises are adopting new strategies for building and managing file-based storage solutions. In a series of interviews, IDC found that companies are increasing their file-based storage by 50-120% a year and place a high prio. Published by: F5 Networks

Intelligent File Virtualization: Breaking Free from the Constraints of Today's File Storage Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Intelligent file virtualization resolves the issues pertaining to current file storage infrastructure in a simple and effective manner. This white paper introduces the Acopia intelligent file virtualization solution, which is now a part of F5 Netwo... 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 - the F5 Networks® BIG-IP... 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

Achieving a Higher Level of Business and Network Adaptability with Unified Application Infrastructure Services

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 24:00:00 EST

While it is important to understand benefits that F5's BIG-IP traffic management solutions bring to an organization, such as high availability, improving application performance, optimizing infrastructure, the goal of this paper... 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 Network that enhances the security, availability and performance of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 deployments, whether it's over the LAN or across a global. Published by: F5 Networks

ESG: 3-D Network Security

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

ESG believes that 3-D network security is available today so there is no time to waste, large organizations should prepare for 3-D network security with a pragmatic and effective plan of attack. Published by: SonicWALL

The Advantages of Multi-Core Architecture in Unified Threat Management (UTM) Solutions

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Securing your company's network requires a comprehensive approach that includes intrusion prevention, data leak protection, and content filtering. This white paper examines how UTM solutions provide enhanced security that is efficient and cost-effective. Published by: SonicWALL

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

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

Network and Voice Management for Evolving Business Environments

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The network management market has grown quickly as IT has become the ubiquitous tool for driving business innovation, and as demands for improved service performance and reduced downtime have escalated. Published by: CA

Locking Down Mobile Data Webcast

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

If your mobile computing strategy is weak, or worse, non-existent, check out this webcast which will outline acceptable use policies and security policies suitable for midmarket organizations. Published by: BlackBerry

Virtualization Defined - Eight Different Ways

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization is not a new concept. But recently, virtualization has become ubiquitous, representing any type of process obfuscation where a process is somehow removed from its physical operating environment. This paper focuses on virtuali... 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

Application Ready Network Guide: Oracle Application Server 10g

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Oracle is the world's leading supplier of software for information management, and the first software company to develop and deploy 100% internet-enabled enterprise software across its entire product line. F5 and Oracle have collabora... Published by: F5 Networks

Podcast: Virtualization Demystified: Breaking Out Virtualization Technologies

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast explores the different types of virtualization available for deployment and how each independent category should be addressed before your company migrates to a fully virtual environment. Published by: F5 Networks

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

ARX® Series Intelligent File Virtualization Devices

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Acopia ARX devices introduce intelligent file virtualization into the file storage infrastructure, eliminating the disruption associated with storage administration & automating many storage management tasks. The result is a dramatic improvemen... Published by: F5 Networks

Data Center Virtualization Q&A

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST

This is a question and answer session with Erik Giesa, VP of Product Management and Marketing, on the topic of Data Center Virtualization. Published by: F5 Networks

Oracle and F5 Reference Architechture for SOA

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This document details a joint solution blueprint developed by F5 and Oracle. The purpose of this document is to show how F5 and Oracle components work together to deliver a highly reliable and scalable platform for deploying Oracle Service Oriented App... Published by: F5 Networks

Enterprise Remote Access

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 24:00:00 EDT

Historically, organizations have used IPSec VPN solutions to provide employees with remote access to network resources; an expensive, complicated deployment for a handful of users. And now the limitations plagued by IPSec solutions are proving ... Published by: F5 Networks

New Technologies for Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

With the frequent threat of virus attacks, hackers, and the uncontrollable forces that can lead to a loss of data, a data protection plan is serious business. If your organization trusts and relies on digital information, it's imp... Published by: F5 Networks

Podcast: Integrated Virtualization Done Right: Why you need to get started now

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Download this podcast to learn more about this new technology and find out how HP, Citrix and Intel are working together to make Virtualization easy for you! Published by: HP, Citrix, and Intel

The Titan 3000 Business Velocity on a New Scale

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will explain why and how BlueArc's Ttitan family of ultra high performance unified network storage solutions, including its new generation Titan 3000 Series, is optimized for Business Velocity on a New Scale. Published by: BlueArc Corp.

Three Must Haves for the Virtual Data Center

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT

To take full advantage of server virtualization, and create a true virtual data center, IT departments need a holistic storage solution that allows fully shared resources, easy and automated storage classification. Published by: Compellent

Aligning Business and Insurance Technology, 2007 P&C Technology Survey Results

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 24:00:00 EDT

In May 2007, Fiserv Insurance Solutions surveyed IT leaders at some of the leading property & casualty insurance carriers in the United States. From our second annual survey we see new trends developing and others that continue because of their... Published by: Fiserv Insurance Solutions

Perfect How You Project

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Reports of impending recession and shrinking consumer spending make every company question what the future holds. Today's businesses must be fiscally responsible and responsive to dynamic environments, particularly in times of downturn. Published by: CMO Council

Overcoming the obstacles to storage virtualization

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

This Webcast will examine what types of storage environments make the best candidates for a storage virtualization initiative. It will list the obstacles to implementing storage virtualization and suggest tactics and tips for overcoming them. Published by: Agilysys IBM

Wireless Site Survey Best Practices

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper provides insight into best practices for executing wireless site surveys. Published by: Fluke Networks

Incipient Network Storage Platform Storage Services Software for SANs

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This ESG Lab report presents the results of hands-on testing of the capabilities of Incipient Network Storage Platform (NSP) including on-line migration, copy services and centralized heterogeneous storage provisioning. Published by: Incipient, Inc.

Getting Your Products Approved for the Federal Technology Market

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper focuses on IPv6 integration for the United State federal government, the principles and tools developed for Command Ready apply equally to enterprise, government, and consumer product development initiatives. Published by: Command Information

Hot Spots: Step One for DR: Server Virtualization

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Remote replication on virtual machines adds up to a disaster recovery plan that can really work. Published by: Storage Magazine

Monitoring the Computer Room's Physical Environment

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper addresses the greatest environmental threats to the functionality of small to medium computer rooms and presents the time and cost savings associated with the integration of a remote monitoring system. Published by: Sensaphone

Simplify VMware Environments with NetApp Virtualization Solutions

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Building a comprehensive virtualized infra-structure begins with NetApp and their automated backup and recovery solutions provide best-in-class data protection. Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.

NetApp Disaster Recovery for VMware Environments

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

NetApp is the natural choice when it comes to selecting a storage and data management partner to implement and support your virtualized server environments. Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Storage Considerations for Data Protection in Vmware Environments

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

This report examines the impact that virtualization has on data protection and disaster recovery and the need for highly virtualized storage within this context. Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.

NetApp Backup Solutions for Vmware Environments

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

VMware® ESX Server supports several different backup methods, including the agent-based, server-free backup provided by VMware Consolidated Backup. Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Justifying the Cost of Uptime: Server and Storage Virtualization Strategies - A Virtualization Benchmark Report by Aberdeen Group

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 24:00:00 EST

Server and storage virtualization are on a parallel adoption course, with server virtualization moving ahead of the curve compared to storage virtualization since there is a more immediate cost savings associated with the former than the latter. Published by: LeftHand Networks

Virtualization Everywhere

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Despite its momentum, virtualization has yet to take hold in the mainstream business market, where server volume is greatest. This white paper considers how to extend the benefits of virtualization to companies of all sizes. Published by: Citrix

Developing and Instituting Corporate Mobile Device Policies

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

To learn how to develop appropriate policies for your organization and how to enforce them with mobile security and management tools, read this expert series of tips written by Mark Tauschek. Published by: BlackBerry

Learn more about our FREE, fully-licensed XenServer HP Select Edition Software

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Citrix and HP have jointly developed an integrated server virtualization solution, Citrix XenServer HP Select Edition! Published by: HP, Citrix, and Intel

Focus Research Series: Desktop and Application Delivery Landscape Report with All Profiles

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This excerpt of the Focus Landscape Research Series covers the drivers, trends, technical approaches and available solutions involved in evaluating and implementing desktop and application virtualization and delivery alternatives. Published by: Focus Consulting

Optimizing WAN Performance: Accelerating Market Growth

Tue, 03 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST

This report, updated by Senior Analyst Eric Siegel, describes cost-effective bandwidth optimization techniques such as compression and caching along with protocol optimization techniques and wide-area file services (WAFS) technologies. Published by: Burton Group

REMOTE CONTROL: How to Reduce the Cost, Complexity and Risk of Managing Your Distributed IT Infrastructure

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper outlines the requirements of managing a highly distributed IT environment and examines how new secure remote management solutions can drastically reduce the cost, complexity and risk of managing remote locations. Published by: Uplogix

Automating IT Processes to Ensure Virtualization Success

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast discusses the unforeseen challenges that virtualization can present for people, processes and technology, and explains how IT Process Automation can help IT manage these areas more efficiently. Published by: Opalis Software, Inc.

Controlling Recreational Peer-to-Peer Traffic to Improve Application Performance

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides a practical overview on the evolution of recreational P2P traffic, how it is impacting corporate networks and, offers specific recommendations for controlling these recreational applications. Published by: Exinda Networks

FAQs on mobile policies

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This expert podcast details the criteria for making sure your usage policy fulfills your needs. Published by: BlackBerry

Choosing the right platform: Match your data center needs with the right virtualization platform

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

In this videocast, virtualization guru Barb Goldworm discusses how to right-size your virtual infrastructure, virtualization types, hardware considerations and the future of the virtualization space. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Integrated Virtualization Done Right: Why you need to get started now

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Listen in as HP and Citrix executives Scott Farrand and Peter Levine discuss the industry's newest virtualization products, which combine the deepest integration with a seamless user experience. Published by: HP, Citrix, and Intel

How to improve performance, security and manageability of VMware

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

This Q&A videocast discusses the issues which advanced users of VMware experience, including management, performance and security. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

What is the simplest way to get started with Virtualization

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

This videocast series provides virtualization infrastructure advice for IT groups at different stages of development, from experts with real-world field experience with virtualization. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

When you get serious about virtualization: Top Considerations

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Chapter Download: Blade Servers and Virtualization: Transforming Enterprise Computing While Cutting Costs

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This chapter is a guide for those learning about and implementing server virtualization technologies. Topics discussed include important terminology, server virtualization architectures and implementations, managing virtual environments, an... Published by: Focus Consulting

Satisfying the 7 Requirements of Cost-Effective Disk-based Backup

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides an outline on an emerging cost-effective disk-based backup solution. Read this white paper to learn all about this solution -- its capabilities, benefits and how it satisfies the 7 requirements of cost-effective disk-based backup Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

The Hidden Challenges of Virtualization

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:00:00 EDT

This webcast explores the critical nature of the impact of virtual technologies. Published by: Stonesoft Inc.

IT Briefing - Get Scalable NAS with Web 2.0

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

With HP Scalable NAS, you get an open and scalable architecture that solves real-world problems not addressed by other types of solutions in this space. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Case Study - How Adventist Health Cured their Backup Woes with Disk-based Backup

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides a case study on how one health care facility was able to improve their backup operations with disk-based backup solutions. Read this white paper to learn more about these solutions and the benefits they deliver. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Using Disk-based Backup Solutions for Data Reduction

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

This white paper provides a case study on how medical center improved their disaster recovery and backup operations with disk-based backup solutions. Read this white paper to learn more about these solutions and the benefits they deliver. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

ESG: Disk-based Backup with Data Deduplication

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this ESG lab report to learn how a disk-based backup system uses data de-duplication to provide space efficient capacity optimization, fast and reliable backup and recovery performance and WAN-optimized remote replication Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Using Disk-based Backup for Better Backups and Restores

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides a case study on how one camera manufacturing company was able to improve their backup operations with disk-based backup solutions. Read this white paper to learn more about these solutions and the benefits they deliver. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Case Study - Using Disk to Improve Backup Operations

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

This white paper provides a case study on how one law firm was able to improve their backup operations with disk-based backup solutions. Read this white paper to learn more about these solutions and the benefits they deliver. Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

How to Use Disk to Ensure Better Backups

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides a case study on how one insurance company improved their disaster recovery and backup operations with disk-based backup solutions. Read this white paper to learn more about these solutions and the benefits they deliver Published by: ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Be on top of Your Networks Performance

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST

SingTel Traffic Optimisation Profiling service (TOPs) gives you greater clarity and visibility so you can manage your workflow more efficiently to achieve greater business performance. Published by: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd

Proactively Reduce Risk and Improve IT Security in Physical and Virtual Environments

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

Learn more about the security risks and vulnerabilities faced by organizations- and the elements of a proactive security approach. Then find out how Tripwire helps organizations attain and maintain a good security posture using industry-leading... Published by: Tripwire, Inc.

Practical Steps to Mitigate Virtualization Security Risks

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this whitepaper to learn seven practical steps that IT organizations can take to mitigate the unique security challenges of virtualization. While some are directed specifically at virtualized environments, many of these steps are solid best pr... Published by: Tripwire, Inc.

BlackBerry Monitoring & Management: Why Traditional Monitoring Tools Cannot Deliver True Mobile User Management for the BlackBerry Platform

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper details the best way to approach BlackBerry mobile user management and what steps one must take in order to keep mobile devices connected and performing business functions anywhere, anytime. Published by: BoxTone

HP BladeSystem c-Class SAN Connectivity Technology Brief

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This paper describes the hardware and software required to connect HP BladeSystem c--Class server blades to Storage Area Networks1 (SANs) using Fibre Channel (FC) interconnect technology. Published by: PC Connection and HP

BoxTone: Mobile User Management with ITIL and ITSM

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This document outlines the roles and capabilities of ITSM and ITIL as applied to Mobile User Management by BoxTone® for BlackBerry smartphones. Published by: BoxTone

How Virtualization Raises the Bar for Hardware Availability

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization makes hardware more, not less, important. This document addresses the evolution of virtualization as well as how to address the availability challenges it presents. Published by: VMware and Stratus Technologies

Simplifying Citrix XenApp -- Get the Insight you Need to Optimize Your Citrix Investment

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper examines the major challenges faced by those of us responsible for the overall health and reliability of Citrix farms. It demonstrates how XTS's Introspect delivers unprecedented insight for planning and managing Citrix XenApp applications. Published by: XTS

Why Business Rules: A Case for Business Consumers of Information Technology

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 24:00:00 EST

This paper examines the relationship between business and IT groups within the typical enterprise and explores how the implementation of a Business Rules Management System (BRMS) allows both groups find common ground. Published by: ILOG, Inc.

Storage magazine - April 2008

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Whether you're looking for the latest storage news, trends or technologies, Storage magazine has got it all. The April 2008 issue of Storage explores the state of iSCSI, more winners of this year's Quality Awards and much more. Published by: Storage Magazine

WEBINAR: EMA/StackSafe - Improving Change Management through Pre-deployment Testing

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this webinar, EMA Senior Analyst Julie Craig and StackSafe Senior Product Manager Dennis Powell discuss how IT operations can simplify the task of predicting the impact of changes to the software infrastructure. Published by: StackSafe

Addressing the Need for Pre-production Testing of Software Infrastructure Changes

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

StackSafe Test Center is the first IT Operations-focused staging and testing solution that uses virtualization to create a separate, pre-production sandbox for complex software infrastructure environments. Published by: StackSafe

Chapter 4 - Disaster Recovery and Virtualization

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 24:00:00 EST

There are unique challenges that go along with disaster recovery (DR) for virtual machines (VMs). Our experts highlight critical DR topics such as DR preparedness in virtual environments, leveraging storage replication for VM disaster recovery and more. Published by: SearchStorage.com and NetApp

Expert Tips on Virtualization Selection and Strategies

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this E-Guide, virtualization experts Andrew Kutz and Steve Shah weigh in with detailed technology comparisons for those considering a virtualization solution. Published by: SAVVIS

Introduction to Database Activity Monitoring

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Database Activity Monitoring gives insight into sensitive systems in a non-intrusive way, and can evolve into a proactive security defense. Published by: Imperva, Inc

How to Improve Disaster Recovery with Remote Replication

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Disaster planning and recovery are important subjects that we all must seriously examine and execute efficiently. This white paper provides an overview of disaster recovery basics and highlights several different remote replication solutions available. Published by: QLogic Corporation

Improve Business Uptime and Resiliency through a New Model for Software Infrastructure Testing by IT Operations

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

StackSafe™ Test Center is an automated staging and testing platform that delivers actionable analysis of software infrastructure changes to address the need for improved testing capabilities in IT Operations groups. Published by: StackSafe

Converged Solutions Data Sheet

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

IP and wireless convergence solution offers enterprises great benefits over legacy wireless services. Published by: Sprint

Exploring the Benefits of 3G Wireless Integrated into Business-Class Routers

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how to leverage business-class routers with integrated high-speed 3G wireless that combine traditional enterprise router functionality, such as remote management and security, with mobility capabilities of 3G WAN access. Published by: Sprint

Sprint Data Link(SM) for Wireless WAN

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Flexible, reliable wireless alternative to lower WAN costs and provide extra layer of redundancy for business critical applications. Published by: Sprint

IT Briefing: Making the Virtualization Decision: Considerations and Best Practices

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization delivers many benefits, but it requires careful evaluation. This IT Briefing describes the issues that IT should keep in mind when deciding to move to virtualization and when choosing the system to be shifted to the virtual environment. Published by: SAVVIS

California Transplant Donor Network - Technical Case Study

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

The California Transplant Donor Network (CTDN) wanted to give Transplant Coordinators and transplant teams a point-of-care wireless solution that would speed up communications and medical decision-making. Published by: BlackBerry

BlackBerry in the Regulatory Spotlight Webcast

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

Find out how you can continue to allow employees to communicate in the electronic format of their choice, while ensuring that your firm is meeting its regulatory obligations. Published by: BlackBerry

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess 8550 WebServices Gateway: AUTOMATED WORKFLOW FOR IMPROVED PAT IENT CARE

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The Alcatel-Lucent OmniAccess 8550 Web Services Gateway is a network appliance that secures automated business processes to meet corporate governance obligations. Published by: Alcatel-Lucent

The Basics of Control System Design

Fri, 04 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This Podcast is a general guide to the specification, design and installation of automated control systems. Listen to this Podcast for tips, best practices and general guidelines that will simplify your implementation of your automated control ... Published by: AutomationDirect

20 Years of LABVIEW Innovation

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Learn the trends and evolution of an intuitive graphical programming language designed to remove time consuming programming tasks. Develop applications more efficiently and achieve reliable, real-time performance on multi-core processors. Published by: National Instruments

BC and DR with CA Recovery Management and VMware Infrastructure

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

CA Recovery Management solutions complement the management and protection features of VMware Infrastructure to offer powerful protection and recovery of your physical and virtual servers across the entire enterprise. Published by: CA

Data De-duplication and Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems Part II: Business Considerations

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper examines the business considerations of implementing de-duplication, including the key components of a data de-duplication ROI analysis and a list of questions every organization should ask potential vendors. Published by: Data Domain

Understanding and Selecting a Data Loss Prevention Solution

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This report will provide the necessary background in DLP to help you understand the technology, know what to look for in a product, and find the best match for your organization. Published by: Websense, Inc.

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

Fiber Optic Leader Sheds Light on WAN Data Protection Challenges

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

As a result of the Silver Peak-optimized WAN, Finisar employees can readily access their centralized Microsoft Exchange e-mail, Microsoft Windows file services and other applications. Published by: Silver Peak

Global IT Consulting Firm Stays in Synch with Client Replication Demands

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Upon installment of Silver Peak's global Management System (GMS), the firm detected a major problem with out-of-order packets in their carrier network, which was contributing to the firm's WAN performance problems. Published by: Silver Peak

Best Practices for Deploying WAN Optimization in a DR Environment WC

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Replication involves a high volume of sustained traffic which is highly susceptible to lost and out-of-order packets. Published by: Silver Peak

Importance of Unified I/O in VMware® ESX Servers

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Unified I/O in VMware ESX servers deliver many cost and power savings advantages. Published by: Mellanox Technologies, Inc.

Engineering Firm Gains Business Continuity with WAN Optimization

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 24:00:00 EST

ENGlobal Centralizes Data Centers, Speeds Applications, and Reduces Risk and Costs with Cisco WAAS and ISRs. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco MDS 9124 Ups the Ante in Fabric Switches

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 24:00:00 EST

The introduction of the MDS 9124 expands Cisco's reach into the SMB market as well as the enterprise edge, intensifying the battle for market share in the fabric switch market. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

iSCSI and Virtualization: When It Fits, Why It Might Not Work, and How to Avoid Gotchas

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This document is going to discuss how iSCSI is taking a large leap into the enterprise, from open source projects to large independent hardware vendors. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Nanometrics's Replaced a Tunnel-based WAN Optimization Solution with Cisco WAAS for Better VOIP Quality and Higher Savings

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Nanometrics' replaced a tunnel-based WAN optimization solution with Cisco WAAS for better VoIP quality and higher savings. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems Integrates WAN Optimization into Your Existing Network Infrastructure

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Cisco Systems' Wide Area Application Services (WAAS) technology is a Strong Performer and placed just outside the Leaders category. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Top Storage Considerations in VMware ESX Environments

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper describes how to build a storage infrastructure for VMware ESX Environments. Topics covered include the disk partitioning of an ESX host, VMware snapshots and creating/locating virtual disks, and monitoring snapshot files. Published by: Veeam Software

Virtual Infrastructure Migration Methods - Risks and rewards

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

This two part videocast offers granular detail and insight into physical-to-virtual (P2V), virtual-to-virtual (V2V) and virtual-to-physical (V2P) migrations in large-scale virtualization deployments. Published by: PlateSpin

Migration Decision Points

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

This session offers granular detail and insight into physical-to-virtual (P2V), virtual-to-virtual (V2V) and virtual-to-physical (V2P) migrations in large-scale virtualization deployments. Published by: PlateSpin

Magnum Semiconductor Cuts Backup Costs in Half, Reduces Backup Time by 80% with ProtecTIER™

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 24:00:00 EDT

On the VTL/de-duplication software side, the field narrowed quickly down to Diligent, which allowed Quatrio to easily integrate ProtecTIER software with their hardware. Published by: Diligent Technologies Corporation

The path to enterprise desktop virtualization

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Jerry Chen, Senior Director of VMware Desktop Products and Solutions will be providing an interview on what makes a virtual machine tick and why it will revolutionize your desktop strategy. Published by: SearchWinIT

Rethinking the Windows Desktop

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:00:00 EDT

In this Webcast, independent consultant Brian Madden, editor-in-chief of desktop virtualization Web site www.brianmadden.com, discusses the current state of virtualization and what it means for the classic Windows desktop. Published by: SearchWinIT

Creating Highly Available Server and Desktop Environments with Virtualization - Virtualization considerations for desktop and high availability

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this chapter, Barb Goldworm addresses user questions including I/O and networking considerations and tips for deciding between free and enterprise offerings. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Technologies Influencing the APM Landscape: Web Services, SOA and Virtualization

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Your success depends on the optimal availability and performance of your Web applications. Gaining intelligence about the performance of your Web applications and the quality of your end user's experience can be critical to success. Published by: CA

Creating Highly Available Server and Desktop Environments with Virtualization - Benefits of extending virtualization to the desktop

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this chapter, expert Barb Goldworm gives a detailed crash course into virtualization types, market players and what's new in VMware ESX and Microsoft's Virtual Server for high availability options. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Creating Highly Available Server and Desktop Environments with Virtualization - Beyond consolidation

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this chapter, Goldworm takes her discussion beyond consolidation and into the realm of desktop virtualization and application virtualization. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Creating Highly Available Server and Desktop Environments with Virtualization -Introduction and presentation outline

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this chapter, Barb Goldworm previews details of her presentation, such as virtualization types and the history of virtualization in the data center, and identifies key virtualization business drivers. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Creating Highly Available Server and Desktop Environments with Virtualization - Virtualization business drivers

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this chapter, Barb Goldworm explains how server consolidation has historically been the driver for virtualization because it helps facilitate better ROI and reduce TCO. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Issue 1

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization, networked storage, 10G Ethernet, multi-core servers, and new management software are only a few of the changes happening in today's data centers. The new Virtual Data Center e-zine explores these issues.. Published by: Virtual Data Center eZine

iSCSI and virtualization: When it fits, why it might not work and how to avoid gotchas Podcast

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this podcast led by server virtualization expert Andrew Kutz to learn about implementing iSCSI with virtualization. Find out when and where the combination is appropriate and what problems to look out for. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Simplifying Storage for Remote Offices and Small-Medium Businesses

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will examine the major concerns faced by remote offices and SMBs, and explain how the Dell AX4-5 can offer an easy to use, scalable, and affordable storage solution. Published by: Dell | EMC

iSCSI and virtualization: When it fits, why it might not work and how to avoid gotchas

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Check out this webcast led by server virtualization expert Andrew Kutz to learn about implementing iSCSI with virtualization. Find out when and where the combination is appropriate and what problems to look out for. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Four Challenges to Making Server and Storage Virtualization Work

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Attend this Expert Webcast to learn how your organization can leverage server virtualization as a true approach for enabling a new level of cost savings and operational efficiency in the data center. Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Engineering Firm Achieves Improved Connectivity and Responsiveness

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Learn from this podcast the Lotus environment, device-agnostic solution which also raised the level of customer satisfaction. Published by: Nokia

State Supreme Court Improves Efficiency

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This podcast explores IT's solution for convenient and protected access to email and prompt handling of time-sensitive court business. Published by: Nokia

MedMobile Innovates Mobile Transmission of Patient Data

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Learn about their mobility solution in this podcast. Published by: Nokia

Dickinson Dees LLP Achieves Productivity Gains

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

While away from the office, data is increasingly being accessed and IT is left with stringent demands that are difficult to manage. This podcast looks at how Device Management helped a top law firm control costs and connect its 800 employees. Published by: Nokia

Leveraging New VMware Capabilities with the New CLARiiON AX4

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

For organizations planning to consolidate their storage, they need a proven reliable solution. Read this white paper to learn about one such solution and how it leverages VMware capabilities to deliver even more benefits. Published by: Arrow Electronics, Inc.

Virtualization: Beyond server consolidation

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Uses for virtualization are going beyond data center consolidation and sandbox testing and development. This webcast covers innovative virtualization uses and the future of virtual environments in the data center. Published by: CDW Corporation

ROI and TCO: Blades for virtualized data centers

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

In this Q&A interview with server virtualization expert Rick Vanover, get advice on getting strong ROI and TCO results when using blades as a virtualization platform. View this webcast or download the corresponding podcast to learn more. Published by: IBM and Intel

Blades for virtualized data centers: TCO and ROI

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Check out this expert podcast to find out about the ROI and TCO landscape for blades as a virtualization platform. Published by: IBM and Intel

Hot Spots: Tap Virtual Servers, Storage for All They're Worth

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

I/O obstacles could throw a monkey wrench into virtual server environments, but there are alternatives to traditional methods. Published by: Storage Magazine

Videocast: Virtualization: Beyond server consolidation

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

In this videocast Q&A, server virtualization expert Barb Goldworm discusses innovative virtualization uses and the future of virtual environments in the data center. Published by: CDW Corporation

The Impact of Virtualization 2.0 on Business

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

View this Webcast to find out more about virtualization 2.0, the numerous benefits it delivers and the impact virtualization 2.0 will have on businesses today. Published by: DataCore Software Corporation

Podcast: Virtualization: Beyond server consolidation

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

In this videocast Q&A, server virtualization expert Barb Goldworm discusses innovative virtualization uses and the future of virtual environments in the data center. Published by: CDW Corporation

WebWatchBot Website and Server Monitoring Software

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Ensures uptime and availability of servers through in-depth monitoring and alerting capabilities for immediate action. Performance data collected can be analyzed for problem areas. Published by: ExclamationSoft Corporation

IT Briefing: Choosing WAN Optimization Targets and Measuring the Results

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document provides a brief introduction to choosing WAN optimization targets (such as links, paths, and targets) and measuring the results of WAN optimization tests. Published by: Mazu Networks

Bring Order to Chaos: A Guide for Creating a Corporate Mobility Policy

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Within IT, requests come from different users and departments for mobile access to corporate applications and data. This guide will help you gain control over your mobile assets by establishing a corporate mobility policy and how to avoid common pitfalls. Published by: Nokia

Application Virtualization for Enterprise Java

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper explores a management framework for enhancing Java application performance and governance in both virtualized and non-virtualized environments. Published by: BEA Systems, Inc.

Disaster Recovery for Critical Communications

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 12:15:00 EDT

This session will cover how to assess protection needs and test network's recoverability. Published by: Storage Decisions

Power Up Your Global Business In Asia and Beyond

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This quick fact sheet details a dependable, high performance IP VPN service that provides reliable policy-based flexibility to handle all classes of traffic, while providing your business with quality communications. Published by: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd

Harnessing the Voice Revolution

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

The managed services model may enable enterprises to reduce the risks involved in VoIP deployment while tapping into the service provider's expertise to address quality of service and network management issues. Published by: Singapore Telecommunications Ltd

Virtual Appliance Case Study: Achieving Visibility into Group Resource Usage

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Using the VKernel virtual appliance, Safelite AutoGlass is able to provide internal IT and other business units visibility into the VMware environment allocated to different needs. Published by: VKernel

Getting Out in Front of Network Security Risks

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Listen to this podcast and learn about new and sophisticated threats to network security and discover a more flexible approach to address these security risks. Published by: OpenService, Inc.

Proactive Network Management: Filling the Gaps and Making the Leap to Automation

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

In this webcast, Richard Ptak will discuss how enterprise log management and automated network management tools can help maintain high levels of reliability, performance and overall service on your network. Published by: OpenService, Inc.

Top 10 Things to Know about Data Protection

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Data protection is fast becoming part of the IT arsenal to combat data loss/theft. Published by: Dell, Inc

Vista Readiness: Engaging the Pros

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This brief provides a summary of how Dell can help as you prepare for the journey into the Vista frontier. Published by: Dell, Inc

5 Challenges to Effectively Managing Your Remote Systems

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST

In evaluating solutions that address the challenges raised in this brief, there are two primary areas of consideration: the capabilities of the solution, and the deployment and ongoing ease of use of the solution. Published by: Dell, Inc

Top Ten Things to Know about Online Data Backup

Sun, 01 Jan 2006 24:00:00 EST

This brief discusses the top ten things you need to know regarding online data backup for desktops and laptops. Published by: Dell, Inc

A Strategic Approach to Enabling Mobile Business Applications

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Today's successful enterprises are discovering that granting mobile access to critical business applications can increase productivity and revenue. Published by: BlackBerry

Extending the Network to the Mobile Workforce

Sun, 02 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EST

In this podcast, Jack Gold and Kate Dostart count down the top five tips that mobility professionals need to know when it's time to extend existing applications to mobile devices to improve worker productivity. Published by: Blue Coat

The Lab Validation Report

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Server virtualization software from Virtual Iron delivers on the value of IT consolidation and server management that over 1,500 users have embraced for their missioncritical, business-critical and test/development environments. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Storage eZine: Disaster Recovery in Detail

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

Whether you know it or not, your DR planning is only going to get tougher. So how do you combat this problem and keep your plans up to date? This eZine from Storage magazine contains a number of articles that can help ensure that your DR plan i... Published by: Disaster Recovery eZine - January 2008

Improving System Management through Automation

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In today's competitive market, it is imperative that IT perform faster, better and more efficiently, with fewer resources. Every IT resource must prove its value and support the business. Published by: CA

Enabling Productivity through Application Acceleration: The Relation between Application Performance, and Productivity

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 24:00:00 EDT

The Compass platform cannot eliminate latency but the Compass platform does know how to mitigate the effects of latency, the effects that degrade response time and ultimately decrease productivity. Published by: Expand Networks

WAN Optimization in MPLS Networks - The Transparency Challenge

Sun, 01 May 2005 24:00:00 EDT

Today's modern Wide Area Networks (WANs), such as MPLS networks, provide much more than just a framework for information transport. Published by: Expand Networks

Virtual Desktop Consolidation Using Expand Networks' Compass

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This paper will provide an overview of desktop consolidation, the utilization of VDI in this environment and the inherent need for WAN Optimization stemming there from. Published by: Expand Networks

Introducing File Area Networks First Edition Your First Look at FAN Technology

Tue, 01 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This book contains information about File Area Networks (FANs) in general, and specific information about FANs built with Brocade products and is also designed to be useful as a desktop reference for FAN administrators. Published by: Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

Virtualizing Storage for VMware Success

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

NetApp lets you increase the utilization of your hardware so that you get more from each dollar you spend, while providing unsurpassed data protection and data management for your entire VMware environment. Published by: NetApp

Desktop virtualization options: Evaluating server- and client-based options

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

This webcast discusses where virtual desktops make sense as part of an overall desktop strategy, explains the various types of desktop virtualization (including both server and client based options), and outlines key vendor offerings. Published by: Qumranet Inc.

VMware Infrastructure 3, Planning

Tue, 01 Aug 2006 24:00:00 EDT

Read about planning, deployment, and operation of an Adaptive Infrastructure based on VMware Infrastructure and HP servers, storage, and management technologies. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Virtualization - It's Not Just for Enterprises Anymore

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT

In this white paper, read how virtualization can help companies of all sizes vastly increase server utilization levels, delay or avoid hardware purchases, and expand infrastructure capacity without increasing physical space requirements. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Rightsizing Blades for the Mid-market

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT

In this white paper, examine the requirements for servers, storage, and blade systems in the mid-market and how to apply blades your data center in a cost effective manner. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

HP Compaq T5735 Thin Client Product Datasheet

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

The NEW HP Compaq t5735 provides convenient access to server-based solutions, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) or to a variety of remote client solutions. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Five steps to rolling out your mobile applications

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this podcast, Jack Gold, analyst, and well-known authority on mobility, offers pointed advice on the steps you should take in rolling out your mobile business applications. Published by: BlackBerry

1-HP Compaq T5730 Thin Client Product Datasheet

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 24:00:00 EST

With the power of a modern notebook processor, the HP t5730 is a new class of thin client that is Microsoft Windows® XPe-based. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Cost Visibility, Chargeback, and Capacity Management in Virtualized Environments

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

VKernel´s Chargeback Virtual Appliance allows IT to provide its end user departments with instant reports about resource consumption and how much it costs. Published by: VKernel

VKernel: Cost Visibility, Chargeback and Capacity Virtual Appliance

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

VKernel is the only VMware Certified Suite of Virtual Appliances for Cost Visibility, Chargeback and Capacity. When your organization is scaling up its ESX environment having visibility into IT costs from business users is a must. Published by: VKernel

Chargeback in a Virtualized Data Center Flash Demo

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

VKernel´s Capacity Bottleneck Analyzer Virtual Appliance immediately builds a list of current RAM, CPU, storage and network bottlenecks in your VMware infrastructure. Published by: VKernel

NAS and virtualization: Right scenarios, right choices, right deployments Podcast

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this podcast, Anil Desai describes the right NAS scenarios, right choices and the right deployment options for your infrastructure. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

NAS and virtualization: Right scenarios, right choices, right deployments

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

Deciding the best place for NAS implementation is very hard in the complicated world of the new data center. In this webcast, Anil Desai describes the right NAS scenarios, right choices and the right deployment options for your infrastructure. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

IT Briefing - Windows File Servers Everywhere

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Hosting networked storage on Windows file servers has been a popular and effective approach to managing the growing demand for storage. The result: Windows file servers everywhere. This sprawl makes inexpensive systems expensive because of wasted capac... Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

What's New in BlackBerry® Enterprise Server v4.1 with Service Pack 5 for Microsoft® Exchange

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

View this webcast to learn about the new wireless capabilities as well as enhanced administrative features that were introduced with the latest release of BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Microsoft Exchange. Published by: BlackBerry

The New Economics of Virtualization - The Impact of Open Source, Hardware-Assist and Native Virtualization

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

A new wave of virtualization-related technologies has emerged that address these challenges and improve upon the efficiency and value of virtualization. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Introduction to Backup and Recovery in a Virtual Iron Environment

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

This white paper discusses backup and recovery of virtual servers (VSs) in an environment utilizing server virtualization technology from Virtual Iron®. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Virtualization to the Power of Four

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Combining Virtual Iron's advanced virtualization solutions with platforms featuring the Dual-Core and Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® processor enables users to reap the benefits of enterprise-class server consolidation with a highly scalable and... Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Virtual Iron Overview & Demonstration

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

The software enables organizations of all sizes to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of managing and operating their data centers. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Version 4 Technical Whitepaper

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

Virtual Iron provides enterprise-class server virtualization and virtual infrastructure software solutions. The software provides comprehensive capabilities that take full advantage of industry standards. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Leveraging Virtual Iron and Quad-Core Intel® Based Server Virtualization in Production Environments

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This webcast, featuring Intel and Virtual Iron, will look at the key drivers and enabling technologies behind this trend and best practices for leveraging these advancements to support virtualized workloads in production environments. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Virtualization as Part of a Business Continuity Strategy

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

The need for a business continuity strategy has been made abundantly clear from man-made accidents such as power failures to natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

Hobsons EMT Case Study with Virtual Iron - Server Virtualization for the Rest of Us

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:00:00 EDT

Server virtualization promises great benefit and ROI, but to date, available solutions have been too expensive and too complex, especially for small and medium-sized business and not-for-profit organizations with tight budgets and limited staff. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

xCalibre Customer Case Study with Virtual Iron

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 EST

XCalibre, (www.xcalibre.co.uk), a leading UK-based hosting service provider, serving more than 9,000 customers and offers both shared hosting and dedicated server environments. Published by: Virtual Iron Software, Inc.

What's New in BlackBerry® Enterprise Server v4.1 with Service Pack 5 for IBM® Lotus® Domino®

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:00:00 EDT

View this webcast to learn what's new in BlackBerry Enterprise Server v4.1 with service pack 5 for IBM Lotus Domino. Published by: BlackBerry

Workstations Products Platforms Brief

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

The Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor enables outstanding mobile dual-core performance while enabling improved battery life and enhanced wireless connectivity. Published by: Intel Corporation

E-Guide: Strategic Planning for Mobile Applications

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

Enterprises are continually looking for better ways to cost-effectively extend enterprise applications to mobile users. To give you a more in-depth look at the benefits of mobile access, take a look at this expert E-Guide ? an exclusive series of ... Published by: Blue Coat

Akorri BalancePoint and Network Appliance: Managing Application Performance across Server and Storage Domains

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

This application note describes how Akorri BalancePoint™ software and Network Appliance (NetApp®) storage solutions work together to troubleshoot application performance issues in complex IT environments. Published by: Akorri

Tera1100 PC-over-IP Portal Processor Product Brief

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The TERA1100 Portal Processor is designed to be integrated into a Desktop Portal, a small device at the end-user's desk. Published by: Teradici Corporation

Leveraging WAN Application Delivery Solutions to Accelerate and Secure Your Software-as-a-Service Capabilities

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EST

A combination of macro-market trends is changing the priorities of companies of all sizes. The advent of globalization and ecommerce are fundamentally reshaping the competitive landscape. At the same time, advancements in mobile technology are... Published by: Blue Coat

Tera1200 PC-over-IP Host Processor Product Brief

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This product brief provides IT administrators with key information to better manage their commercial PC environments. Published by: Teradici Corporation

Taneja Group: Cross-Domain Analytics & Capacity Management for the Virtual Data Center

Tue, 01 May 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This Product Profile will spotlight Akorri's cross-domain capabilities and its role in the virtualized data center. Published by: Akorri

Transforming the Business Desktop: PC-over-IP Technology Reinvents Computing

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

This white paper gives IT administrators a brief look at the best ways to transform their current desktop environments into an alternative desktop model. Published by: Teradici Corporation

EK1000 Slap Shot Evaluation Kit Product Brief

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This brief provides IT administrators with key information on how to manage their PC environments with and maximize end-user productivity. Published by: Teradici Corporation

The Benefits of SQL Server Consolidation for a Windows Infrastructure

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Listen to this podcast to learn how a consolidated SQL Server infrastructure can optimize your Windows applications environment. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Technology Assessment Vendor Viewpoint: Teradici Corporation

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

This white paper gives a IT administrators a new approach to computer deployment management and PC functionality. Published by: Teradici Corporation

The Next Generation of Web Conferencing

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper explores the ability to have a more productive and engaging web conferencing experience-while providing the IT department with a program that efficiently utilizes bandwidth and minimally impacts the infrastructure. Published by: Adobe Systems, Inc.

WAN Application Performance - 2007

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

This document presents the key findings and analysis of data collected from more than 1,300 enterprise IT executives in 40 countries around the world. Published by: Blue Coat

Solution Brief: Leveraging the Internet for Branch Office Connectivity

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Traditional WAN architectures will soon reach their limits in terms of their ability to provide fast, safe connectivity between all users and applications-wherever they are located. Published by: Blue Coat

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

Top 5 Reasons Why Application Performance and Network Security Go Together

Mon, 01 Jan 2007 24:00:00 EST

Today's IT organizations need to provide seamless, secure access to applications, a consistent user experience and high-performance and availability for users everywhere all at the same time. Published by: Blue Coat