E-book: Automate configuration changes and save your data center millions
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
EBOOK:
Manual configuration changes are the no. 1 cause of service disruptions. In this article, customers, analysts and IT experts share strategies to help automate your manual processes and ensure that changes are applied according to configurations – every time. Download the ebook.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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Best Practice Insights: ITIL Service Operation
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
SCREENCAST:
Service Operation, the fourth book in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Version 3 publications, assists readers in developing management practices to ensure customers are satisfied and receive the value they expect. BMC experts have compiled an overview based on Service Operation, including valuable commentary, practical guidance and examples.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Premiered: 03 Nov 2009
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BMC Service Automation: The next step in the evolution of Business Service Management
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
ANALYST BRIEF:
As you know, automation is a critical component in achieving long-term IT savings. We've compiled a few resources to give you an overview of the benefits of service automation and the technology behind our comprehensive solution.
Posted: 03 Nov 2009 | Published: 03 Nov 2009
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Getting Virtualization Right: Five Virtualization Rules Every Organization Must Know
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER:
HP has a long and proud tradition of partnering with technology leaders to help ensure success in both good economies and bad. This paper provides practical advice and insight into the rules these leaders followed to realize the full potential of virtualization.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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Fact or Fiction: Enforcing Change Management and Configuration Management with Tools and Technologies
sponsored by SearchSecurity.com
PODCAST:
This podcast educates information security and IT pros on the right tools and technologies to create a solid process that provides the data, insight and metrics you need to meet your compliance and business objectives.
Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 27 Oct 2009
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Taking Network Configuration and Change Management to the Next Level
sponsored by Dorado Software
EGUIDE:
This E-guide addresses configuration and change management in a partially virtual environment. Topics include: reporting on and managing virtual servers, the effects of physical changes on servers, how to extend change management processes like ITIL to cover the SAN, and handling human problems between the networking, datacenter, and storage teams.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Published: 15 Oct 2009
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Mobility Management the ITIL and ITSM Way: An Enterprise BlackBerry, iPhone (and Beyond) Imperative
sponsored by BoxTone
WHITE PAPER:
In this Handbook, you'll learn how Mobile User Management has emerged as the most effective application of ITSM leveraging ITIL to support mobile user connectivity and mobile application access.
Posted: 08 Oct 2009 | Published: 08 Oct 2009
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When Good Applications Go Bad: Adding Application Control to your Toolbox
sponsored by Fortinet, Inc. / Alternative Technology Group of Arrow ECS
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
Check out this podcast transcript for the latest information about application security threats and how Fortinet can provide multi-function security system solutions as well as an award-wining Partner Program.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009
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Improve Server Configuration Control: Meet PCI Quickly and Without Added Staff
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
CASE STUDY:
Read this case study to learn how Tripwire provided this subscription billing service company achieve broad PCI compliance and helped them become proactive in handling security and compliance issues.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009
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Seven Practical Steps for Federal Cyber Security and FISMA Compliance
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This paper provides seven practical steps any information security organization can take to improve information system security and achieve compliance with relevant regulations, standards and internal security and operational policy.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Published: 05 Oct 2009
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Optimize your Technology Infrastructure Podcast Series
sponsored by IBM
PODCAST:
Companies with a flexible IT infrastructure credit their success to an ability to adapt to change. Listen to find new ways to lower IT complexity and improve operating efficiency in your company.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 05 Oct 2009
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Managing the IT Infrastructure: Ensure Security and Improve Compliance
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WEBCAST:
Tune into this webcast to discover why Tripwire should be your go-to solution for managing the configurations of your physical and virtual IT infrastructures.
Posted: 05 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 05 Oct 2009
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Mainstreaming the vSwitch: HP Network Automation Extends Control to Virtual Computing Environment
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER:
HP recently announced availability of a driver for their long-fielded HP Network Automation product which delivers integrated support of virtual switches (vSwitches) – virtual network elements that exist within VMWare’s ESX virtual server platform.
Posted: 01 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Oct 2009
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NetMRI -- Take Control of Network Configurations and Changes
sponsored by Netcordia
TRIAL SOFTWARE:
Network change is the number one cause of performance related issues. NetMRI helps reduce cost by automating network change, improve service quality by managing network configurations and mitigate risk by ensuring a compliant network. Check out this free trial download to learn more.
Posted: 29 Sep 2009 | Published: 29 Sep 2009
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Premier Issue of the CIO Decisions Midmarket Ezine - "The Green Monster"
sponsored by CIO Decisions
EZINE:
This document highlights what you need to know about power consumption, server virtualization and outfitting data centers to make the most of the new technologies.
Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Published: 24 Sep 2009
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The Scoop on the New CCNA and CCNP Specializations
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
There has been a lot of interest among students lately on the details surrounding the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) specializations and their relationship with the corresponding CCNP specializations. The purpose of this white paper is to put all the information about these into one concise reference document.
Posted: 22 Sep 2009 | Published: 22 Sep 2009
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VMware Training Nxtbook: Reduce Your IT Costs with VMware Training
sponsored by Global Knowledge
TRAINING GUIDE:
VMware vSphere is the next evolutionary step in IT computing. vSphere dramatically reduces capital and operating costs, and increases control over IT infrastructures while preserving the flexibility to choose any OS, application and hardware. Learn how to take advantage of this new technology with VMware training from Global Knowledge.
Posted: 21 Sep 2009 | Published: 21 Sep 2009
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SharePoint High Availability - Protecting All Three Architecture Tiers
sponsored by Marathon Technologies
WHITE PAPER:
SQL Server is the relational database used for storing all content, data, and configuration information used by Office SharePoint Server 2007. Protecting SharePoint requires protecting each of the three architectural tiers. This whitepaper will discuss the need to protect all three tiers of SharePoint's implementation architecture.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009
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'Lights Out' IT Management -- Automate Problem Identification & Resolution
sponsored by Dorado Software
WHITE PAPER:
Lights-Out IT Management refers to the automation of both problem identification and problem resolution. The successful implementation of Lights-Out IT Management is built upon an integrated system that provides three key management functions: find, configure, and monitor. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 Sep 2009
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For Ceridian, it Pays to Provide High-Quality Support
sponsored by LogMeIn, Inc.
CASE STUDY:
This case study describes how Ceridian used LogMeIn Rescue to streamline its 50-to 90 day implementation process and to increase troubleshooting capabilities for customer support analysts handling 2,500 calls per day. With Rescue in place, Ceridian has experienced an increase in their customer satisfaction rates, which have grown from 83% to 94%.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Published: 16 Sep 2009
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Managing Linux Server Sprawl with Red Hat Satellite
sponsored by Red Hat
WEBCAST:
This webcast addresses the challenges of server sprawl and introduces a new tool to help overcome them. Discover how this technology enables simplified management of your Linux environment and reduces administrative costs.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009
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Control Virtual Sprawl - 3 Ways to Achieve a Responsive , Flexible and Compliant Infrastructure
sponsored by Opalis Software, Inc.
WEBCAST:
This webinar will discuss the causes, costs, and cures for virtual sprawl, Gartner's best practices for managing virtual environments, and configurations that gradually drift out of compliance and how to fix those systems.
Posted: 28 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 28 Aug 2009
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ITIL®,the CMS and You
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper describes the CMS (configuration management system) as emphasized in ITIL V3, and explores how it differs from a CMDB. Further, it shows how a CMS increases your ability to make better IT decisions that impact business agility, productivity, and quality of service.
Posted: 20 Aug 2009 | Published: 20 Aug 2009
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Achieving PCI Compliance with Red Hat Enterprise Linux
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER:
While enterprises are often able to achieve compliance during an audit, they often have difficulty maintaining compliance on an ongoing basis. Learn how Red Hat Enterprise Linux's built-in features will allow your business to develop a robust implementation for managing all security necessary to achieve and maintain compliance on an on-going basis.
Posted: 20 Aug 2009 | Published: 20 Aug 2009
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Bridging the Gap Between Change Activity and Change Management: Real Time Accountability and Change Prevention
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE:
Check out this paper to learn about McAfee Change Control, an operational-friendly, low-touch and low overhead software that can be deployed on a wide range of hardware platforms. McAfee Change Control provides change control on servers, network devices (including switches, routers and firewalls), and databases.
Posted: 18 Aug 2009 | Published: 18 Aug 2009
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