Operating Systems Reports

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript, IT author Jonathan Hassell walks you through some of the key changes made to R2 in three key areas: Active Directory, Group Policy and Terminal Services.

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 | Published: 17 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: In Windows Server® 2008, Microsoft is introducing new features and technologies that will help to reduce the power consumption of server and client operating systems, minimize environmental byproducts, and increase server efficiency. This document describes some of these features and technologies.

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 | Published: 25 Jun 2008

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript, featuring Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, provides expert advice to help you select the right thin client for your environment. Learn which features are important and how to manage thin clients effectively.

Posted: 16 Dec 2009 | Published: 16 Dec 2009

EZINE: This issue of information security magazine provides a step-by-step guide to securing database systems, explores the important factors in selecting a SaaS provider, presents a whole new approach to security management that has nothing to do with structure-driven policy architecture, and more.

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 | Published: 14 Dec 2009

DATA SHEET: Dell's application migration services include application compatibility assessment, remediation, and expert packaging using Dell's unique, global, scalable, and cost effective factory approach.

Posted: 14 Dec 2009 | Published: 14 Dec 2009

TECHNICAL ARTICLE: This technical article provides an introduction to Trusted computing and its components, and is an comprehensive primer to IT departments evaluating security at the platform level.

Posted: 03 Dec 2009 | Published: 01 Dec 2008

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript will discuss the top ten most useful advantages of Windows Server 2008 R2. Gain insight into improvements made to Terminal Services and Hyper-V that can provide your organization with increased flexibility.

Posted: 01 Dec 2009 | Published: 01 Dec 2009

DATA SHEET: Dell systems with Intel® vPro™ technology running Microsoft® Windows® 7 can enhance your user experience and help optimize your IT resources helping to save time and money.

Posted: 25 Nov 2009 | Published: 25 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses the issues involved in sharing files between Macs and Windows servers and compares the options for successful integration. It is intended for systems administrators, technical evaluators and decision-makers who are considering upgrading or purchasing a Mac/Windows integration solution.

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: This document will explain how to look at an environment and identify the best solution, a virtual desktop or a server-hosted applications, for each user.

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 25 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: The Microsoft® Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 provides unified processes and tools for desktop and server OS deployment using a common deployment console and a collection of best practices. The toolkit provides a single mechanism for image creation and an automated installation process to reduce deployment time.

Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009

CASE STUDY: Learn how Key Energy Services, Inc., the largest rig-based oil well services company in the industry, is using Robot/SCHEDULE - the automated, job scheduler and batch management software across multiple platforms.

Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: When developing a security strategy, it is critical for businesses to consider their System i platform in order to protect themselves from data breaches. In this presentation transcript, learn how to control network access on System i and protect your organization from data loss.

Posted: 16 Oct 2009 | Published: 16 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: Designing an enterprise-level desktop delivery solution must take into account users, applications, desktops and the underlying infrastructure design. This document creates a recommended solution for an organization based on their unique requirements and workforce characteristics, although generalized to remove any confidential information.

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Published: 06 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: The Dell Management Console redefines much of the systems management paradigm, through a holistic, Web browser–based “single pane of glass” approach to managing enterprise-wide IT assets. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 23 Sep 2009

IT BRIEFING: There has never been a better time to migrate your proprietary RISC servers to Intel® Xeon® processor-powered Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux. This brief discusses how you can reduce costs and scalability, flexibility and performance with this trio of leading technology vendors supporting your business.

Posted: 24 Sep 2009 | Published: 24 Sep 2009

ANALYST REPORT: Dell has teamed-up with Intel and Red Hat and developed a migration strategy to simplify the consolidation of the enterprise data center from an outdated, proprietary architecture to an easily managed open systems platforms. To learn about how easy it is to migrate from UNIX to Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Dell PowerEdge servers, please read on.

Posted: 02 Sep 2009 | Published: 01 Jul 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper will answer key questions such as: What is application virtualization? How does an organization get started with understanding the basics? And, how can existing technology be used to accelerate an application virtualization deployment? Read on to learn more.

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 | Published: 19 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: One of the main limitations of native tools in a Windows OS is that it stores all of the event & performance logs information locally in each individual system. For an environment with multiple systems, this makes problem analysis much more challenging. This paper will discuss the importance of effective, centralized management solutions.

Posted: 13 Aug 2009 | Published: 12 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Red Hat Enterprise Linux running on Intel® processor-based servers is helping companies cut TCO by up to 50 percent and more versus comparable UNIX/RISC solutions, while providing a better foundation for growth. This white paper outlines the key benefits of migration and provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a successful transition.

Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: You probably already know that some of the largest and most demanding companies trust Red Hat to drive the IT infrastructure behind their successful businesses. This whitepaper will list and discuss the top reasons you should choose Red Hat Enterprise Linux to power the demanding applications you rely on to run your company.

Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will review some key features and benefits of both Solaris and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. We will also explain why Red Hat Enterprise Linux is an ideal solution for enterprises that are facing Sun and SPARC's uncertain future, whether you are considering launching a new IT production environment or migrating a legacy environment...

Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: CIOs are increasingly aware that the Linux® platform offers a low-risk, robust, and value-for-money alternative to traditional UNIX® platforms. This whitepaper will list and describe a simple, six-step process for migrating from UNIX to Linux.

Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® is a standards-based UNIX®-like operating system that provides a development environment similar to SunTM SolarisTM. This paper looks to highlight some of the major differences between Solaris and Red Hat Enterprise Linux to help application developers port their code.

Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009

EZINE: Virtualization and other new data center technologies have changed the way IT professionals work. Find out in this month's issue what skills are needed to stay ahead in today's competitive workforce. Also, learn what virtualization options don't require a hypervisor. And, for those going the hypervisor route, get advice on picking the best one...

Posted: 07 Aug 2009 | Published: 07 Aug 2009