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DEFINITION: A best practice is a technique or methodology that, through experience and research, has proven to reliably lead to a desired result. A commitment to using the best practices in any field is a commitment to using all the knowledge and technology at one's disposal to ensure success. The term is used frequently in the fields of health care, government administration, the education system, project management,  … 
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Keys to Successfully Implementing Desktop Virtualization
sponsored by Citrix
VIDEO: In this video, desktop virtualization expert Brian Madden shares eight tips for successfully implementing desktop virtualization.  He breaks down the discussion into four technical tips and four business tips that can help you meet your desktop virtualization goals.
Posted: 25 Aug 2010 | Premiered: 25 Aug 2010


Advanced Virtualization E-Book: Hypervisor Management and Optimization
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
EBOOK: All hypervisors essentially do the same job, but not in the same way. The three top hypervisors all have differences that require specific management tactics. Read this e-book to learn best practices and recommendations you can follow to optimize and maintain VMware ESX, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer.
Posted: 25 Aug 2010 | Published: 25 Aug 2010


E-Guide: Evaluating Virtualization System Management Tools
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com, get insight into choosing the right tools and software to meet your organization's specific virtual infrastructure management needs. Learn what steps and considerations cannot be missed before making a purchase decision and get tips for ensuring your selection will stand the test of time.
Posted: 25 Aug 2010 | Published: 25 Aug 2010


Mainframe Migration Best Practices and Recommendations
sponsored by Clerity
WEBCAST: Mainframe migration and modernization initiatives can lower annual operating costs by as much as 70 percent. However workload complexity, organizational politics, and perceived risk prevent some projects from ever getting off the ground.
Posted: 19 Aug 2010 | Premiered: 19 Aug 2010


Top 5 Must-Haves for Hybrid Cloud Computing
sponsored by Intel
WEBCAST: This live webcast features speakers from Univa and Intel and covers best practices in hybrid cloud computing. Hear about the use cases and benefits for hybrid clouds, where an internal computing environment is extended to an external infrastructure based on requirements and demand. Watch this webcast now.
Posted: 18 Aug 2010 | Premiered: 18 Aug 2010


Lessons Learned from Windows 7 Early Adopters
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WHITE PAPER: We're in the very early stages of Windows 7 adoption in the enterprise, but Forrester's worked with almost 40 early adopter customers to pull together an initial list of lessons learned. Read this paper to learn more!
Posted: 17 Aug 2010 | Published: 17 Aug 2010


Automating Processes to Optimize a Windows 7 Deployment
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
WHITE PAPER: Dell offers the blend of hardware, OS software, and expert services that can make planning and carrying out a Windows 7 upgrade smooth and successful for IT organizations of any size. Read this white paper to learn about best practices for a successful Windows 7 deployment and learn how Dell can help you plan and execute a Windows 7 migration.
Posted: 17 Aug 2010 | Published: 17 Aug 2010


Presentation Transcript: Best Practices for Managing Dashboard and Scorecard Projects
sponsored by Tableau Software
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Building effective dashboards and scorecards isn't easy. In this transcript, you’ll get best-practices advice on how to plan and manage successful dashboard and scorecard projects so you can ensure that they meet user expectations.
Posted: 16 Aug 2010 | Published: 16 Aug 2010


IBM Rational Workbench for Systems and Software Engineering
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper illustrates how proven methodologies and best-of-breed tools, such as Rational DOORS, Rational Rhapsody, Rational Team Concert, and Rational Quality Manager, can help you design high-quality products that meet customer requirements.
Posted: 06 Aug 2010 | Published: 06 Aug 2010


E-Guide: Virtual Infrastructure Management Best Practices
sponsored by CA Technologies
EGUIDE: In this expert e-guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com, learn about how to tackle some of the largest virtual infrastructure challenges. Plus get tips for evaluating and installing virtualization management tools.
Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010


TechTarget ANZ PC lifecycle management E-Book
sponsored by Numara Software
EBOOK: This e-book explores the five key elements of PC Lifecycle management, a practise that can help you to greatly reduce the ongoing costs of operating your PC fleet.
Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010


Top 10 best practices for effective PC lifecycle management
sponsored by Numara Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper illustrates new ways of looking at your desktop management practices and provides several approaches for simplifying and streamlining processes across your business.
Posted: 04 Aug 2010 | Published: 04 Aug 2010


Achieve Both PCI Compliance and Web Security
sponsored by Akamai Technologies
WEBCAST: Watch this webcast to learn how to protect your organization from the surreptitious software and malware that allows criminals into the heart of the system enabling them to steal data.
Posted: 29 Jul 2010 | Premiered: 29 Jul 2010


E-Guide: Exchange 2010 migration considerations and best practices
sponsored by Dell, Microsoft and AMD
EGUIDE: Exchange 2010 boasts a roster of new features and capabilities, but transitioning to this latest email platform can be a complex process. This expert e-guide from SearchVirtualDataCentre.co.uk, discusses these key considerations and more for migrating to Exchange 2010. Learn what steps cannot be missed and how to ensure your upgrade is a success.
Posted: 26 Jul 2010 | Published: 26 Jul 2010


Best Practices for Converting from Lotus Notes/Domino® to Google Apps
sponsored by Google Apps
WHITE PAPER: Just as Lotus Notes/Domino® revolutionized and empowered corporate workers of all ranks, cloud computing with Google Apps represents the next increment in the natural evolution towards computing that is better for end users, cheaper for organizations and faster for those who adopt the new technology. Read this paper to learn more.
Posted: 18 Jul 2010 | Published: 18 Jul 2010


Best Practices for SharePoint 2010 Implementation and Deployment
sponsored by Idera
WEBCAST: Thinking about deploying SharePoint 2010? Tune in to this webcast to learn best practices for planning a successful implementation. In this webcast, presenter Errin O'Connor, CEO of EPC group and author of the upcoming Microsoft Press book "SharePoint Foundation 2010 - Inside Out".
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Premiered: 12 Jul 2010


Best Practices for SharePoint 2010 Migration
sponsored by Idera
WEBCAST: Thinking about migrating to SharePoint 2010?  Tune in to this webcast to learn best practices for planning a successful migration. In this webcast, presenter Errin O'Connor, CEO of EPC group and author of the upcoming Microsoft Press book "SharePoint Foundation 2010 - Inside Out".
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Premiered: 12 Jul 2010


Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Design Best Practices with Data Domain
sponsored by EMC Backup and Recovery Solutions
WHITE PAPER: This white paper walks you through how Data Domain integrates with NBU, including planning and sizing considerations, operational considerations, offsite replication, and other integration basics so you can get the most out of this powerful solution.
Posted: 07 Jul 2010 | Published: 07 Jul 2010


E-Guide: SQL Server 2008 R2 management best practices
sponsored by Dell Inc., Microsoft and AMD
EGUIDE: SQL Server 2008 R2 includes a number of new features that, when properly executed, can drastically improve the management process for administrators. This expert e-guide from SearchSQLServer.com, provides an overview on how to leverage two of these new features: Master Data Services and multi-server management capabilities.
Posted: 02 Jul 2010 | Published: 02 Jul 2010


Best Practices for Managing Dashboard and Scorecard Projects
sponsored by Tableau Software
WEBCAST: Building effective dashboards and scorecards isn’t easy. In this webcast, you’ll get best-practices advice on how to plan and manage successful dashboard and scorecard projects so you can ensure that they meet user expectations.
Posted: 01 Jul 2010 | Premiered: 01 Jul 2010


Common Mistakes to Avoid in Designing Dashboards and Scorecards
sponsored by Tableau Software
PODCAST: Building effective dashboards and scorecards isn’t easy. In this podcast, you’ll get best-practices advice on how to plan and manage successful dashboard and scorecard projects so you can ensure that they meet user expectations.
Posted: 01 Jul 2010 | Premiered: 01 Jul 2010


E-Book: Best Practices - How to implement and maintain enterprise user roles
sponsored by CA Technologies
EBOOK: Effective enterprise role management is essential for properly managing user access rights and enforcing access policies, but the implementation process can be challenging. To be successful, organisations should implement and maintain enterprise roles using 3 Best Practices described by our expert Andras Cser.
Posted: 29 Jun 2010 | Published: 29 Jun 2010


4 Keys to Aligning Your Business and IT Efforts: Business Transformation Consulting Supports Your Project from Planning Through Execution
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Business Transformation Consulting Supports Your Project from Planning Through Execution. Read this paper to find out more.
Posted: 23 Jun 2010 | Published: 23 Jun 2010


Migrating from IBM® Lotus Notes® to Microsoft® Exchange Server
sponsored by Dimension Data.
WHITE PAPER: There are a number of factors inherent in Lotus Notes environments that can hamper the migration to a next generation messaging environment including: user signatures, legacy applications, difficulties in locating and un-encrypting archived data, and more. This paper provides best practices for migrating from Lotus Notes to Exchange Server.
Posted: 15 Jun 2010 | Published: 15 Jun 2010


Mobilizing applications: Best practices for minimizing costs and maximizing ROI
sponsored by Sybase, Inc.
EBOOK: The explosion of smartphones and mobile applications has many business users demanding that their enterprise applications have the same mobile capability and ease of use as their consumer devices. In this e-book, read about the trends affecting mobile SAP deployments and development, and get advice on ensuring successful mobile SAP projects.
Posted: 11 Jun 2010 | Published: 11 Jun 2010

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BEST PRACTICES DEFINITION (continued): …  hardware and software product development, and elsewhere.In software development, a best practice is a well-defined method that contributes to a successful step in product development. Throughout the software industry, several best practices are widely followed. Some of the more commonly used are: an iterative development process, requirement management, quality control, and change control. An iterative (meaning repetitive) development process, which progresses in incremental stages, helps to maintain a focus on manageable tasks and ensures that earlier stages are successful before the later … 
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