De-Duplication Is Physical - Storage Management Is Logical
sponsored by Northern Parklife
WHITE PAPER:
This whitepaper will provide an overview of the benefits of Storage Resource Management as a "front end" to data deduplication. We will demonstrate how an SRM tool such as Northern Storage Suite can work in concert with data de-duplication technologies to efficiently streamline data and assure optimal performance of an organization's storage inf...
Posted: 03 Aug 2009 | Published: 03 Aug 2009
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Dealing with Linux Server Sprawl
sponsored by Red Hat
WEBCAST:
Organizations that do not have an active management strategy are often left with significant server sprawl issues. This expert webcast discusses a three pronged approach for overcoming these issues and explores different options for virtualization on Linux platforms.
Posted: 16 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 16 Sep 2009
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Designing, Building and Managing Data Center Networks
sponsored by Siemon Company
EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE:
This eGuide will discuss physical considerations for data center network design, how best to build your network infrastructure, and how to monitor and manage your data center network.
Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 19 Oct 2009
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E-Guide: Connecting and leveraging VoIP islands
sponsored by Orange Business Services
EGUIDE:
VoIP, and IP networks in general, work better when they can connect directly to other IP networks. However, there are challenges to skirting the PSTN altogether. This E-Guide covers the pitfalls of VoIP islands; the challenges associated with moving away from the PSTN; and ultimately how to get the most from your IP network.
Posted: 29 May 2009 | Published: 29 May 2009
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eBook: The New Era of Network Performance Management
sponsored by SearchNetworking.com
EBOOK:
Today's networks are highly complex, dynamic environments that demand comprehensive performance management. Fortunately, technological advancement is simplifying management and addressing new challenges. This eBook explains why management is more important now than ever and how it can help deliver business-critical applications better and faster.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009
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Endpoint Security, Endpoint Management: The Cost-Cutter's Case for Convergence
sponsored by Lumension
ANALYST REPORT:
Read this Aberdeen Group benchmark report to learn specific recommendations on achieving Best-in-Class status and how to focus first on the security of endpoint systems, then on compliance, then on optimizing ongoing management for greater efficiency and lower cost.
Posted: 18 Jun 2009 | Published: 18 Jun 2009
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Enhanced Caching of Static Flash Video: Smoothing Popularity Based Traffic Bursts
sponsored by Blue Coat
TECHNICAL ARTICLE:
The proliferation of user-generated content and video sharing sites has made for a constant source of new material. However, the bandwidth demands of such media often congest WAN links. One approach is to just block flash video. This technical brief presents an alternate approach that can allow video and business critical applications to co-exist.
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Published: 22 Oct 2009
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Ethernet 10/100/1000 Copper Taps, Passive or Active?
sponsored by Gigamon
WHITE PAPER:
This article presents an overview of the various Ethernet 10/100/1000 physical layer technologies for the copper medium. It discusses the pros and cons of active versus passive tapping and why active tapping is preferred for Gigabit Ethernet running over the copper medium. The switch-over behavior of active relay-based tapping is also presented.
Posted: 01 Jul 2009 | Published: 01 Jul 2009
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EtherScope Analyzer
sponsored by Fluke Networks
PRODUCT DEMO:
First responders to network emergencies rely on the EtherScope Series II Network Assistant when it's time for action -- a handheld network analyzer combining essential tools that help network professionals quickly solve the wide range of problems they encounter. Take advantage of our free 5-day trial. Click View Now to request your free trial.
Posted: 04 Nov 2009 | Published: 04 Nov 2009
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Forrester: The Evolution of The Enterprise Network
sponsored by Blue Coat
ANALYST REPORT:
Businesses are turning to IT to drive down operating expenses as well as ratchet up productivity and efficiency to drive a more effective, leaner business in 2009 and beyond. IT needs to help save the business while remaining responsive, reliable, and agile, all using less investment than was previously available. Read on to learn more.
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 | Published: 29 Jun 2009
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FREE Software Download - VM Rightsizer
sponsored by VKernel
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD:
The VKernel VM Rightsizer is a simple tool for tuning your VMs with the right amount of resources (CPU, memory, and storage) to drive maximum VM densities without impacting performance.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009
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FREE Software Download - Wastefinder
sponsored by VKernel
SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD:
Quickly finds where resource capacity (CPU, memory, and storage) are being wasted in the virtual infrastructure. By identifying zombie VMs, expired snapshots, and other wasteful consumers, users can reclaim expensive capacity to optimize virtual environments and achieve a better, faster ROI.
Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 25 Sep 2009
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Free Tool: Real-time NetFlow Analyzer
sponsored by SolarWinds, Inc.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW:
Real-time NetFlow Analyzer displays inbound and outbound traffic separately for granular analysis that makes problem diagnosis quick and easy. Even better, you can view the historical NetFlow data broken out by application, conversation, domain, endpoint, and protocol. That way you know exactly how your bandwidth is being used and by whom.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 20 Oct 2009
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Geek Speak Webcast: Hidden Secrets of IOS
sponsored by SolarWinds, Inc.
WEBCAST:
Did you know that there are powerful technologies embedded in Cisco IOS that can significantly simplify managing your network? You probably already have them on your network, now you just need to unlock their potential. Join SolarWinds Head Geek, Josh Stephens, as he shares his favorite secrets to best leverage IOS in your environment.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 20 Oct 2009
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Geek Speak Webcast: Network Monitoring Fundamentals
sponsored by SolarWinds, Inc.
WEBCAST:
On this webcast I'm going to put on my drill sergeant's hat and we're going to learn the basics that every network engineer, server chick, network manager, or IT dude should know about managing networks. This is going to be a no-frills webcast where we focus on the fundamentals and making sure that we all understand them.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 20 Oct 2009
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Hitachi Consulting Sees Its Way to Application Control with Blue Coat
sponsored by Blue Coat
CASE STUDY:
With two data centers serving 24 offices in the U.S., Europe and India, Hitachi Consulting required a solution that could provide visibility into the applications running on the network while selectively accelerating business critical ones. Read on to learn about the solution they found.
Posted: 22 Oct 2009 | Published: 22 Oct 2009
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Holdings Chooses Panda Securitys Solutions to Protect Its Network and Computers
sponsored by Panda Security
CASE STUDY:
Learn why EDI Holdings decided to switch from McAfee Antivirus software to Panda's Security solutions.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009
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How NOT to waste 50% of your virtualization budget
sponsored by HP, Citrix, and Intel
WEBCAST:
In this webcast, viewers will discover a new combination of tools that can help them transform their IT systems into agile, virtual infrastructures. Discover how to leverage this approach for a quicker return on investment and reduced operations, management and networking costs.
Posted: 15 Oct 2009 | Premiered: 15 Oct 2009
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How to Gain Visibility and Control of Encrypted SSL Web Sessions
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER:
Blue Coat's SSL proxy functionality enables organizations to extend the power of the intelligent and secure proxy appliances to all SSL traffic. Read about how a proxy gives visibility and control of SSL communications.
Posted: 20 Sep 2007 | Published: 20 Sep 2007
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How to Virtualize
sponsored by AT&T Corp
WHITE PAPER:
Many organizations are looking into virtualization as a means of decreasing capital expenses and launching energy conservation initiatives. This paper explains why one must consider how business processes, administrative rights, capacity planning, performance monitoring, and security strategies will need to change before jumping into a deployment.
Posted: 28 Oct 2009 | Published: 28 Oct 2009
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Identifying and Fixing Data Center Hot Spots
sponsored by APC
WEBCAST:
Hot spots can seriously reduce the efficiency of an organization's computer equipment. Watch this webcast for expert tips on remediating your data center's hot spots and discover the costs associated with the task.
Posted: 21 Aug 2009 | Premiered: 21 Aug 2009
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Increasing Reliability and Availability in a Virtualized SQL Server Environment
sponsored by Marathon Technologies
WHITE PAPER:
As companies continue to consolidate and look for best possible uses of both existing and new computer hardware, nowhere is this more apparent than server management. This paper will provide you some best practices and key success stories that you can use in designing and implementing your own virtualized SQL environment.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009
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Intelligent Control with an Application Delivery Network
sponsored by Blue Coat
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper details how the Application Delivery Network (ADN) combines real-time intelligence about users, applications, business rules, network status and security policies to deliver applications quickly and securely across the WAN and Internet.
Posted: 20 Apr 2009 | Published: 20 Apr 2009
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Leading VC Firm Keeps Citrix XenApp, Microsoft Exchange and Blackberry Enterprise Server "Always On" with Marathon Technologies
sponsored by Marathon Technologies
CASE STUDY:
Find out how Argo Global Capital utilized server virualization to simplify, consolidate and reduce operating costs in their data center. Since implementing XenServer with everRun, Argo has had zero downtime, even during a significant hardware failure.
Posted: 18 Sep 2009 | Published: 18 Sep 2009
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Leverage your network with WAN optimization
sponsored by Orange Business Services
EGUIDE:
Read this E-Guide to learn some valuable information about WAN optimization. Topics include server consolidation, application acceleration, architectural challenges, accelerator placement, and more.
Posted: 29 Apr 2009 | Published: 29 Apr 2009
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