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ALSO CALLED: Disk Operating System
DEFINITION: DOS (Disk Operating System) was the first widely-installed operating system for personal computers. (Earlier, the same name had been used for an IBM operating system for a line of business computers.)The first personal computer version of DOS, called PC-DOS, was developed for IBM by Bill Gates and his new Microsoft Corporation. He retained the rights to market a Microsoft version, called MS-DOS.  … 
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12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems.
Posted: 12 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008

Global Knowledge

77 Features For Windows 7 That Every IT Professional Should Know About
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Listed in this whitepaper are 77 Windows 7 features that're in the form of quick tips, tricks and some in the form of detailed explanations. You'll be able to use this paper as a reference to the enormous enhancements built into Windows 7.
Posted: 22 Apr 2010 | Published: 22 Apr 2010

Global Knowledge

A Guide to Branching and Merging Patterns
sponsored by AccuRev
WHITE PAPER: In this paper, gain a better understanding of how branching and merging patterns work and how applying them to your projects can have a profound effect on how your development team handles change management and delivers software.
Posted: 06 Jan 2012 | Published: 06 Jan 2012

AccuRev

A simple, cloud-based approach to monitoring Vblock
sponsored by Nimsoft, Inc.
WEBCAST: Monitoring Vblock can be challenging, but you can make it simpler by leveraging new technology that incorporates cloud computing services to plan, build and operate to deliver optimal availability, performance, and user experience. View this webcast to learn more about how this advanced solution can benefit your IT.
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 04 Jan 2012

Nimsoft, Inc.

Advancing Your Desktop Virtualization Pilot
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO: In this session, the speakers will review and address the most common goals of a desktop virtualization pilot, including, improved productivity, increased reliability and reduced costs.
Posted: 08 Jul 2010 | Premiered: 08 Jul 2010

Dell, Inc. and Intel

Analyst's take: Force.com application drives faster development
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
WHITE PAPER: Nucleus analyzed existing Force.com application deployments and found an average of 4.9 times faster development.  End customers, developers, and ISVs experience more rapid time to value, lower cost, and greater ongoing flexibility.
Posted: 21 Oct 2011 | Published: 21 Oct 2011

ComputerWeekly.com

Architecting Oracle VM Solution with Sun ZFS Storage Appliances and Sun Servers
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: With virtualization and its ability to install multiple operating systems (OSs) and run them independently on a single server, IT can effectively consolidate hundreds of servers while optimizing resources and simplifying the infrastructure. Read this paper to find out so much more.
Posted: 01 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Oct 2010

Oracle Corporation

Assessing Your Organization's Readiness for Windows 7
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: There has been great interest in the subject of Windows 7 in recent months, perhaps most strongly from organizations that passed over Windows Vista and are looking at a migration from Windows XP.
Posted: 24 Feb 2010 | Published: 24 Feb 2010

Global Knowledge

Bring Your Own Device Programs: Policies and best practices for success
sponsored by MokaFive
WHITE PAPER: Uncover a number of considerations you need to address before implementing a BYOC program in your organization. Also read key tips to managing BYOC and enabling its success.
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 | Published: 06 Feb 2012

MokaFive

Bringing Windows® Server Virtualization to Your Production Environment
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Virtualization technology is fast becoming the strategy of choice for companies that want to reap the benefits of cost-effective and easy-to-manage server environments. Learn how your company can take advantage of the benefits of server virtualization.
Posted: 01 Oct 2011 | Published: 01 Oct 2011

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Building a Home Lab Environment for Cisco Unified Communications
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the need to select Cisco IP Phones, switches, routers for your home lab and explores how to configure the options of VMware so that you can load Cisco Call Manager and Cisco Unity virtual machines in a lab environment.
Posted: 10 Feb 2009 | Published: 10 Feb 2009

Global Knowledge

Business Benefits of the new QNX operating system
sponsored by BlackBerry
WEBCAST: RIM's multi-processor, multi-tasking BlackBerry PlayBook runs a new Tablet OS powered by QNX, a bullet-proof microkernel operating system. This webcast will take a closer look at the QNX Neutrino RTOS and why its current capabilities are a perfect fit for the BlackBerry Tablet OS.
Posted: 15 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 15 Sep 2011

BlackBerry

Choosing an Enterprise-Class Wireless Operating System: A Comparison of Android, BlackBerry, iPhone, and Windows Mobile
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: When selecting a mobile computing platform, organizations have to keep security and manageability at the forefront of their considerations. Access this comprehensive resource to explore the key criteria in selecting, deploying and managing a mobile operating system.
Posted: 03 Nov 2011 | Published: 03 Nov 2011

BlackBerry

Choosing an Enterprise-Class Wireless Operating System: A Comparison of Blackberry, iPhone, and Windows Mobile
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: Security considerations remain the single biggest limitation to more aggressive expansion of wireless device usage in many enterprises. This paper will explore some of the key criteria necessary in a mobile OS so that enterprise use of the device will not compromise the integrity of the company's security.
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 | Published: 18 Jun 2009

BlackBerry

Cisco IOS Command Shortcuts
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This white paper contains some tips and shortcuts showing you how the addition of parameters to these Cisco IOS commands will make your life easier.
Posted: 22 Nov 2010 | Published: 22 Nov 2010

Global Knowledge

Computer Weekly - 7 February 2012: IT investment priorities
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
EZINE: In this week’s Computer Weekly, we examine exclusive research into the investment priorities of UK IT decision-makers, which shows virtualisation, Windows 7 and security as the top areas for spending this year. We analyse the changing nature of database architecture; and the BBC’s Chief Technology Officer talks about IT plans for the broadcaster.
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 | Published: 06 Feb 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

Computer Weekly 15 November 2011: Read this week's issue of the UK's leading technology publication, with all the latest news, analysis and opinion for IT managers
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we hear from Visa Europe CIO Steve Chambers on the technology behind the credit card transactions that retailers rely on. We examine the challenges facing the government's G-Cloud project; and we ask how Microsoft will cope when customers no longer want to purchase software licences. Download the new issue now.
Posted: 14 Nov 2011 | Published: 14 Nov 2011

ComputerWeekly.com

Computer Weekly 24 January 2012: Has Microsoft succeeded with Trustworthy Computing?
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
EZINE: In this week’s Computer Weekly, we mark the 10th anniversary of Microsoft’s Bill Gates announcing the Trustworthy Computing initiative, and ask if it has made IT more secure. We look at what Oracle’s latest developments mean for its software users running rivals’ servers, and conclude our Buyer’s Guide to IT consumerisation. Download the issue now.
Posted: 23 Jan 2012 | Published: 23 Jan 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

Consolidating Applications with Oracle Solaris Containers
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Oracle Solaris Containers implement OS virtualization using containers that are designed to provide a complete, isolated, secure runtime environment for applications—and in situations where resources can be managed with sub-CPU granularity.
Posted: 14 Mar 2011 | Published: 14 Mar 2011

Oracle Corporation

Creating a Business Case for Desktop Virtualization
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO: In this video, the speaker discusses the three key messages that IT leaders should include in their business case for desktop virtualization: increased security, manageability and flexibility for the end user.
Posted: 08 Jul 2010 | Premiered: 08 Jul 2010

Dell, Inc. and Intel

Customer perspectives on the benefits of a collaborative process to deliver software quality
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This Hurwitz and Associates whitepaper shares the successes, challenges and future plans of three companies - Sogeti Group, Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC), and Scotiabank.
Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Published: 11 Sep 2009

IBM

CW+: IDC Report - How to manage documents in the enterprise
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
WHITE PAPER: In recent years C-level executives in many of the world's largest and most successful organizations have been forced to introduce a wide range of cost-cutting measures as macroeconomic forces continue to create a challenging and uncertain trading environment.
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

ComputerWeekly.com

CW+: Manage your work more effectively with The Power of Slow
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
WHITE PAPER: Borrowed from the Japa nese term for “chatter,” pecha kuchahas been praised as the new way to communicate in business.
Posted: 20 Oct 2011 | Published: 20 Oct 2011

ComputerWeekly.com

Dell and VMware: Driving a New Era of IT Efficiency
sponsored by Dell and VMware
PRODUCT OVERVIEW: Dell and VMware deliver a powerful, integrated virtual infrastructure that delivers outstanding degrees of control and simplicity, freeing IT staff to focus on delivering services that differentiate the business. Read this solution brief to learn more!
Posted: 02 Jun 2010 | Published: 02 Jun 2010

Dell and VMware

Dell EqualLogic SAN: Breaking Down the Barriers to VDI
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
ANALYST REPORT: In this report the Taneja Group will first review the current barriers to wider adoption of VDI, and examine how Dell's EqualLogic PS Series iSCSI SAN arrays can help customers with these problems. They will then validate these claims via benchmark performance tests and interviews, and finally test performance claims under additional scenarios.
Posted: 25 Feb 2011 | Published: 25 Feb 2011

Dell, Inc.
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DOS DEFINITION (continued): …  PC-DOS and MS-DOS are almost identical and most users have referred to either of them as just "DOS." DOS was (and still is) a non-graphical line-oriented command- or menu-driven operating system, with a relatively simple interface but not overly "friendly" user interface. Its prompt to enter a command looks like this:C:>The first Microsoft Windows operating system was really an application that ran on top of the MS-DOS operating system. Today, Windows operating systems continue to support DOS (or a DOS-like user interface) for special purposes by emulating the operating system. In the 1970s … 
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