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ALSO CALLED: Personal Computer Operating Systems, P/390
DEFINITION: The P/390 is basically an IBM mainframe system adapted to run on a personal computer. A P/390 comes on a single card that contains a System/390 instruction set, allowing operating systems such as OS/390, MVS, VM, and VSE, to be installed. The P/390 makes it possible to develop, test, and run application programs written for the mainframe on a smaller, more economical machine. After testing, programs  … 
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Top 10 Reasons to Modernize the Desktop
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Faced with a growing number of client devices, new user requirements, and the challenges of desktop management, many companies are determining that the conventional PC-centric model is no longer effective. This white paper explores the concept behind desktop modernisation and outlines ten reasons to adopt it.
Posted: 27 Apr 2012 | Published: 27 Apr 2012

VMware, Inc.

Tablets: Making Learning More Fun
sponsored by BlackBerry
WEBCAST: As tablets continue to gain traction, organizations are identifying new uses for them that were previously unimaginable. This webcast explores a new demographic that can benefit from tablets and describes the key applications of these devices.
Posted: 05 Apr 2012 | Premiered: 05 Apr 2012

BlackBerry

The VDI Delusion
sponsored by Quest Software
EBOOK: In this featured book on BrianMadden.com, you will learn about the promise and reality of VDI and why it is so difficult for today’s organizations. Read about the future of applications, Windows, and devices, and how all this comes together in the form of the desktop of the future.
Posted: 15 Mar 2012 | Published: 15 Mar 2012

Quest Software

VDI TCO Analysis for Office Worker Environments
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents a cost/benefit analysis of VDI based on research, surveys, benchmarks, and analyst reviews. Find out how this architecture compares to traditional PCs and obtain key findings and best practices for success.
Posted: 22 Feb 2012 | Published: 22 Feb 2012

Intel

People are Bringing Macs to Work - It's Time to Repeal Prohibition
sponsored by GroupLogic
WHITE PAPER: Discover the new class of Mac users and discover why they matter to your business. Also learn how other firms are successfully managing Macs in their workplace. Afterwards, uncover specific technology approaches for managing Macs in a PC environment.
Posted: 16 Feb 2012 | Published: 16 Feb 2012

GroupLogic

10 Reasons to Modernize the Desktop: CIO
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: IT departments need a solution that meets the evolving needs of both the employees and IT— something not possible with a traditional PC model.  This paper illustrates the benefits of moving beyond the physical PC to a modern desktop that is highly flexible, easy to manage, customizable to suit users’ needs, and ready for new and future technology.
Posted: 24 Aug 2011 | Published: 24 Aug 2011

Dell and VMware

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.

Windows 7 Tips and Tricks Part 1
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Download this paper and learn 7 Tips and Tricks to make your Windows 7 transition seamless and make the most out of your new operating system. Learn things like shuffling through program windows, managing your windows, project display, multi-monitor window management, aero peeking your desktop, and more.
Posted: 09 Feb 2011 | Published: 09 Feb 2011

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Enabling the Windows Optimized Desktop through Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 R2
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This paper looks at the many features in Windows 7 Enterprise and Windows Server 2008 R2 that deliver combined value to optimize the desktop infrastructure within your organization.
Posted: 09 Feb 2011 | Published: 09 Feb 2011

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Windows 7 Security and Compliance
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Organizations today are under increased pressure to secure their computers, protect their users' and customers' data, and comply with new regulations. Download this paper to learn how Dell computers running Microsoft Windows 7 can help you make your operations more secure and meet compliance requirements.
Posted: 09 Feb 2011 | Published: 09 Feb 2011

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Leveraging Windows 7, Dell Desktops for Virtualization, Cloud Infrastructures and Beyond
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides an overview of Windows 7 benefits and offers a wide range of tips and best practices for making the transition. It will also discuss the advantages of combining Dell hardware with Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008, the benefits of desktop virtualization, and much more!
Posted: 26 Jan 2011 | Published: 26 Jan 2011

Dell and Microsoft

E-Book: Getting the Most Out of Windows Server 2008
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
EBOOK: This e-book features strategies for hot issues ranging from virtualization to Windows 7 migrations.
Posted: 15 Dec 2010 | Published: 15 Dec 2010

Dell and Microsoft

Dell ProConsult Application Compatibility Factory Proof of Concept for Windows 7
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
DATA SHEET: Test, assess and report on Windows® 7 operating system compatibility with your application portfolio to help reduce project risk and shorten remediation and packaging timelines. Read this data sheet to learn about Dell Application Compatibility Factory (ACF-POC), which helps determine your organization's application compatibility with Windows 7.
Posted: 19 Aug 2010 | Published: 19 Aug 2010

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Dell ProConsult Application Migration & Management
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
DATA SHEET: Read this data sheet to learn about Dell's application migration services that include application compatibility assessment, remediation, and expert packaging using Dell's unique, global, scalable, and cost-effective factory approach.
Posted: 18 Aug 2010 | Published: 18 Aug 2010

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Automating Processes to Optimize a Windows 7 Deployment
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: A Windows 7 deployment will likely involve hundreds or thousands of PCs, with some in distributed and remote locations. This introduces several challenges. Read this white paper to learn best practices for reducing the costs associated with a Windows 7 deployment, improving the speed at which a deployment is completed, and reducing risks.
Posted: 17 Aug 2010 | Published: 17 Aug 2010

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Addressing Windows 7 Application Compatibility
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Download this paper to learn how to prepare for an OS migration, identify potential application compatibility problems, and what software compatibility options are available to you today.
Posted: 17 Aug 2010 | Published: 17 Aug 2010

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft

Dell Windows 7 Readiness Assessment
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
DATA SHEET: To capitalize on the benefits of Windows 7, you must make sure your computing environment is ready for the upgrade. Dell's Windows 7 Readiness Assessment is designed to identify application compatibility, hardware compatibility and migration readiness and to provide the recommendations needed to help make your transition to Windows 7 smooth.
Posted: 07 Oct 2009 | Published: 07 Oct 2009

Dell, Inc. and Microsoft
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PC OPERATING SYSTEMS DEFINITION (continued): …  that require mainframe capability can be moved to the mainframe. A common use of the P/390 today is for 2000 analysis and testing. The P/390 is sold as part of a PC workstation that also comes with an OS/2 operating system. The entire product is called the IBM PC Server System/390. The MVS and OS/390 operating systems require 128 megabyes of RAM. VM and VSE will install with 32 megabytes.An R/390 is the P/390-PCI card installed on IBM's RS/6000 server. Both products are sold both as development environments and as economical approaches for companies with older mainframe systems to move their … 
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