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Expert Tips for Effective Virtual Systems Management
| sponsored by BMC Software, Inc
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE:
In this E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com and BMC, you will discover expert tips for effective virtual systems management. Explore the top five target areas essential for improved virtual performance and availability management.
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 | Published: 01 Jul 2009
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Removing Barriers To Better Server Virtualization Efficiency
| sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
ANALYST REPORT:
Forrester believes that more virtualization-aware management tools and processes are necessary before we can fully virtualize our production servers and reach the lowest-possible cost per VM. Read this paper to discover more details.
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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Five Things About Windows Server 2008 You Might Not Know
| sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
Here five things about Windows Server 2008 that are the less obvious, more esoteric, yet useful features or quirks. The following is a brief list of some things that I tend to assume that many people know, and I am constantly amazed by clients and students who really don't know them. How many do you already know?
Posted: 30 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009
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E-Guide: Expert Strategies for Managing Server Virtualization Complexity
| sponsored by HP, Intel, & VMware
EGUIDE:
This expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com, HP, Intel and VMware, gives expert tips for managing the complexity associated with virtualized servers. Learn how to reduce server virtualization sprawl and gain insight into key virtualization management strategies for your server environment.
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 | Published: 29 Jun 2009
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Working Smart in IT Operations: The Case for Consolidated Operations
| sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER:
This paper explores the problems IT operations can encounter in coordinating the activities of application and infrastructure specialist teams, and it proposes an approach-- consolidated operations-- designed to get incidents to the right person with the right information fast so problems can be resolved quickly, with no duplication of effort.
Posted: 26 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Oct 2008
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Platform Design, TCO, and Cost-Effective Flexibility: The Role of Solaris in Support of SAP Enterprise Applications
| sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This paper briefly surveys the forces driving IT departments to re-design their computing platforms, examines the various design issues at hand, and provides a detailed analysis of the role that the Solaris operating system can play in meeting the new requirements.
Posted: 23 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009
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Data Center Automation - Facing the Air of Change
| sponsored by Wipro Technologies
WHITE PAPER:
Many IT organizations still perform a majority of Data Center administration tasks manually. Today, manual techniques are obsolete as Information Technology is required to manage complex multivendor infrastructures cost-effectively. There is one way to meet this challenge and that is Automation.
Posted: 12 Jun 2009 | Published: 12 Jun 2009
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Introduction to Virtualization E-Book, Chapter 2: Optimizing Server Virtualization
| sponsored by Hewlett Packard Company and Intel
EBOOK:
Server sprawl and underutilization problems plague many data centers, with applications being assigned to a server that rarely uses any more than 5% to 10% of its computing capacity. This e-book explains optimizing server virtualization and server management and can help optimize a virtual server deployment.
Posted: 12 Jun 2009 | Published: 19 Feb 2009
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Cisco Security Solutions - A Reference Guide
| sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This reference guide shows why security matters now more than ever. A strategic security solution empowers organizations to maintain their reputation, meet regulatory compliance standards, protect business information, and optimize business operations. Read on and discover how Cisco can help you meet those objectives.
Posted: 10 Jun 2009 | Published: 09 Jun 2009
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Presentation Transcript: Refreshing IT Infrastructure with the Xeon Processor 5500 Series
| sponsored by Intel Corporation
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT:
In this transcript, learn what key points an organization looks at when thinking about a technology refresh. Gain insight into the value proposition of refreshing IT infrastructure with the Xeon Processor 5500 series and how it is essential for meeting performance, reliability and flexibility requirements
Posted: 08 Jun 2009 | Published: 08 Jun 2009
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SOA and BPM: A Process Centric Approach - Part 1 Background and Basics
| sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST:
In a process centric approach to SOA and BPM, perspectives of strategy, systems, business and technology can be incorporated in order to achieve successful change in business processes - discussed here as Service-Oriented Computing (SOC) as a way of gaining a better view on SOA in relation to BPM.
Posted: 08 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Malware and Web Threats Chalk Talk
| sponsored by Blue Coat
WEBCAST:
Learn how malware and web threats leverage trust against your users plus the weaknesses of common defenses. Understand the value of a community watch providing protection in numbers as part of a layered defense. This 10 slide chalk talk defines the next generation of web gateway and remote user protection.
Posted: 03 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Business Benefits of Deploying Next-Generation IT in the Midmarket Part Three: Sun Servers Based on Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors
| sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER:
This is the third paper in a four-part series of sponsored white papers from IDC that examines the business benefits midsize firms can achieve by deploying next-generation IT solutions. The series, sponsored by Sun Microsystems and AMD, describes server solutions from Sun that are based on the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor.
Posted: 02 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Apr 2009
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Business Benefits of Deploying Next-Generation IT in the Midmarket Part Four: How Sun-AMD Server Systems Address IT and Business Requirements of SMBs
| sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER:
This is the fourth paper in a four-part series of sponsored white papers from IDC that examines the business benefits that midsize firms can achieve by deploying next-generation IT solutions. The series, sponsored by Sun Microsystems and AMD, describes server solutions from Sun that are based on the new Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor.
Posted: 02 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Apr 2009
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Sun Networking Solutions Free Trial Catalog
| sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
BROCHURE:
View this free trial guide to find out which solution works for you. Sun has pioneered many standard networking technologies, and networking is part of everything they make - from embedded networking on UltraSPARC processors, to the Solaris Operating System, to the communication protocols that allow systems to share data.
Posted: 02 Jun 2009 | Published: 29 May 2009
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Microsoft Hyper-V: Best practices for performance, backups and management
| sponsored by Microsoft
WEBCAST:
In this webcast, Microsoft MVP Greg Shields offers up some best practices for each of these areas when working with Hyper-V. Here you'll learn how high levels of performance can be achieved during the Hyper-V installation process, as well as some key prerequisites and "gotchas" to be aware of when creating backups with Hyper-V.
Posted: 22 May 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Improving Patient Care with a High-Performance Campus Fabric
| sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
CASE STUDY:
The University of Rochester Medical Center needed an upgraded network solution that would deliver the high reliability that healthcare applications demand. They chose a solution based on the Cisco Campus Communications Fabric. Read this paper and see how they benefited from this solution.
Posted: 21 May 2009 | Published: 22 May 2008
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Dell's New PowerEdge R610 - the 1U, 2 socket High Efficiency Machine
| sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
VIDEO:
Watch this video to learn how the Dell PowerEdge R610 is a key building block for today's data center. Designed for versatility and high performance, it provides many of the virtualization, system management, and energy-efficiency features you need now and the scalability necessary to change as your business grows.
Posted: 21 May 2009 | Premiered: 21 May 2009
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Practical Steps to Simplifying Oracle Security Patch Management and Maintaining a Healthy Security Posture
| sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WEBCAST:
This Webcast discusses how organizations can maintain the security posture of their Oracle database and effectively manage the critical patch update (CPU) process, and explores the configuration management features of My Oracle Support.
Posted: 13 May 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Novell® ZENworks Application Virtualization
| sponsored by Novell Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper explores Novell ZENworks Application Virtualization enterprise solution that allows conversion of Windows-compatible applications into self-contained virtual applications. Once virtualized, applications become a single, isolated file that run instantly from anywhere.
Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 12 May 2009
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Top 10 Questions Asked by Service Providers when Considering an Open Source BSS Solution
| sponsored by Transverse
PODCAST:
Moderated by Mark Lowenstein, Managing Director of the Mobile Ecosystem, the leading consulting and advisory firm focused on next generation mobile communications products and services, this podcast features the top ten questions asked by service providers when considering an open source BSS solution.
Posted: 12 May 2009 | Premiered: 12 May 2009
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Is the Telecom Back Office Ready for a Technology Refresh?
| sponsored by Transverse
WEBCAST:
In order to remain competitive and grow, service providers must increase revenue through value-added services and build innovative new business models, while reducing capital and operating expenses.
Posted: 11 May 2009 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Follow the Leader: Building Network Infrastructures for Project Requirements
| sponsored by ActiveState
WHITE PAPER:
Are you are a system administrator considering the adoption of Cisco's Tcl (Tool Command Language)? If so, read this white paper, which explores the technical and business benefits of Tcl and ActiveTcl Enterprise, a software, support and maintenance package for the ActiveTcl distribution.
Posted: 07 May 2009 | Published: 01 Oct 2008
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CA Spectrum Infrastructure Manager Solution Implementation
| sponsored by CA
DATA SHEET:
With CA's Spectrum Infrastructure Manager, it's easy to Pinpoint problems,identify impacted users, and recommend corrective action to improve restoration time. By Leveraging the deep knowledge of CA's network topology,
it's possible for your network to fully exploit the product's root cause analysis function. Read this paper for more.
Posted: 05 May 2009 | Published: 28 Apr 2009
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Strategies for Optimizing IT Operations and Enabling Comprehensive Compliance
| sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER:
The adoptions of new and innovative approaches to automation, policy-based control and comprehensive compliance are critical to ensure the success of future data centers. Read this paper and learn high performance stategies can position your organization greater operational efficiency.
Posted: 30 Apr 2009 | Published: 30 Jun 2008
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Virtualization: Optimized Power and Cooling to Maximize Benefits
| sponsored by APC
WHITE PAPER:
Virtualization is an undisputed leap forward in data center evolution - it saves energy, increases computing throughput, frees up floor space, and facilitates load migration and disaster recovery. With these benefits though, come new challenges to the power and cooling infrastructure.
Posted: 29 Apr 2009 | Published: 04 Feb 2009
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