Windows Millenium Edition

PODCAST: As companies become more dependent on Web-based services, more and more of them are considering adding failover capabilities to their Windows Server 2008 R2 servers. This expert podcast explores key factors you will need to consider as you prepare to deploy Windows Server 2008 R2, including software add-ons, performance requirements, and more.

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 | Premiered: 22 Dec 2011

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

WHITE PAPER: The cost and time associated with managing desktops is rising at a time when budgets are being tightened and IT staffing is strained. This is driving interest in the use of desktop virtualization, where virtual desktop machines run on servers within the data center. Access this white paper to learn more about the benefits of desktop virtualization.

Posted: 03 Oct 2011 | Published: 03 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, Brian Madden explores the value of bare-metal client hypervisors in the context of PC lifecycle management.

Posted: 15 Feb 2011 | Published: 15 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: Desktop virtualization and cloud computing are two initiatives that are gaining popularity among the IT industry. This white paper highlights ways you can build a more stable, secure, and efficient computing environment around a virtual desktop infrastructure. Plus, learn how cloud and VDI work together to help you become an efficient business.

Posted: 17 Jun 2011 | Published: 17 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: After investigating various options, Intel IT selected mobile PCs as the standard computing platform. Mobile business PCs, by nature, are highly portable and their robust feature set provides productivity advantage to employees, while meeting a majority of the company's diverse requirements.

Posted: 09 Mar 2011 | Published: 09 Mar 2011

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

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Posted: 25 Jan 2012 | Premiered: 25 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: Access this expert e-guide to learn more about creating a fluid mobile platform strategy to manage mobile diversity and then managing the diversity of mobile platforms.

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012

EBOOK: If you're considering a migration to Windows Server 2008 R2, there are several key points you should keep in mind. This expert IT handbook, brought to you by SearchWindowsServer.com, explores the primary reasons why many organizations are moving to this new operating system and offers advice to guide IT pros through the transition.

Posted: 23 May 2011 | Published: 23 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the benefits of deploying Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Enterprise edition and scenarios in which its features can be applied.

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 | Published: 22 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: Microsoft has provided a way for Windows 7 users to run a Windows XP virtual machine in which the recalcitrant program can be executed, alongside native Windows 7 applications. Read this whitepaper to learn more.

Posted: 19 Oct 2010 | Published: 19 Oct 2010

EBOOK: This handbook will cover best practices for moving to Microsoft Windows 7, including assessing Windows 7 to determine if it’s a good move for your organization, which applications in your organization should move over, what help is out there for your migration project and licensing.

Posted: 23 May 2011 | Published: 23 May 2011

WHITE PAPER: Join Glenn Weadock, Global Knowledge Instructor, MCITP, MCSE, MCT, A+, for this Windows 7 Review Guide. This white paper introduces the key areas in which Windows 7 differs from Vista - areas you'll need to focus on if you're thinking of moving to Windows 7, either from Vista or from XP.

Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 13 May 2009

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

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines that many organizations want to take advantage of the speed, security, reliability, and flexibility of Windows 7, and how it is possible to minimize interface shock for users by leveraging Group Policy to make Windows 7 look more like Windows XP.

Posted: 20 Mar 2011 | Published: 20 Mar 2011

WHITE PAPER: The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely inventory small or large IT environments without requiring the installation of any agent software. This paper explains how to utilize it to "map" your infrastructure for Windows 7 and Server 2008.

Posted: 06 Nov 2009 | Published: 06 Nov 2009

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide examines the top ten Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements that organizations should consider before deciding to upgrade to this new operating system. Plus, learn how to leverage Hyper-V to monitor memory in your virtual server environment.

Posted: 19 May 2011 | Published: 19 May 2011

EGUIDE: If your organization is among the many looking to implement desktop virtualization solutions, be sure to have a plan. This e-guide discusses the best practices on how to align technology with company goals, while staying focused on obtaining a sufficient ROI.

Posted: 22 Feb 2011 | Published: 22 Feb 2011

CASE STUDY: Australia's QR Limited decided to move its SAP applications and databases from a mainframe and DB2 environment to the Microsoft® Application Platform, including Microsoft SQL Server® 2005 database software running on a geocluster supported by the Windows Server® 2003 Enterprise Edition operating system.

Posted: 28 Dec 2009 | Published: 28 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: This technical white paper explores in detail the technology behind a new virtualized deployment paradigm for Java EE applications, describing not only the technology behind these advances, but also the benefits and usage.

Posted: 20 Dec 2010 | Published: 20 Dec 2010

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

WHITE PAPER: This Microsoft white paper will discuss in detail ten things you should probably know as you get familiar with the latest version of the Windows client; what's been improved, what to expect and how it differs, if much at all, to Vista.

Posted: 28 Aug 2009 | Published: 28 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Just what do you expect Microsoft has delivered with the latest release of Windows Server - Windows Server 2008 R2 (release 2)? Let's take a look at how different and how similar Windows Server 2008 R2 could be for you.

Posted: 08 Dec 2009 | Published: 08 Dec 2009

WHITE PAPER: This white paper is broken down into two major sections, the first and most detailed is about using Windows 7 with the GA (pre-update 1) version of vSphere, and the second is about using View (VMware’s desktop virtualization offering) with Windows 7.

Posted: 24 Feb 2010 | Published: 24 Feb 2010

DATA SHEET: Dell's Hyper-V Technology Introduction for Windows Server® 2008 is a rapid approach to the deployment and configuration of a Hyper-V and SystemCenter Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (SCVMM) based Proof of Concept (POC) into your pre-production test lab.

Posted: 29 Oct 2009 | Published: 29 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: This document provides guidelines for configuring a standard Windows 7 image to be used within a VMware View™ environment, providing administrators with the information necessary to create a standard image of Windows 7 leveraging the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit or a script-based approach to optimize a traditionally installed Windows 7 VM.

Posted: 21 Jun 2011 | Published: 21 Jun 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper is here to clue you in on everything laptop backup. In this paper you'll learn about the differences in requirements between on-site and remote backups, how to configure, deploy and monitor a remote backup solution in real time, and how to ensure efficient and secure data transfer from any location. Read on for more.

Posted: 23 Jan 2012 | Published: 23 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a new server backup solution that can help meet today's biggest backup and recovery challenges. Designed to allow real-time disk-to-disk backup while keeping management costs low, this technology can both reduce your backup window and ensure your data is secured. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 24 Jan 2012 | Published: 24 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: Server 2008 is a solid workstation product that makes for a nice demo machine and coincidentally gives you a platform (on the 64-bit version) for running Hyper-V.

Posted: 23 Jan 2009 | Published: 23 Jan 2009

WHITE PAPER: Consolidating infrastructure servers across several business locations can reduce management costs, improve availability and help you transition towards a greener IT environment.  This white paper examines how one IT organisation accomplished this goal by deploying Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 Datacenter Edition across all 12 of its locations.

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this transcript, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down some of these scenarios, with details on how Hyper-V can provide benefits in test and development situations and business continuity.

Posted: 26 Mar 2009 | Published: 26 Mar 2009

VIDEO: In this videocast, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down some of these scenarios, with details on how Hyper-V can provide benefits in test and development situations and business continuity.

Posted: 20 Mar 2009 | Premiered: 20 Mar 2009

EBOOK: This e-book features strategies for hot issues ranging from virtualization to Windows 7 migrations.

Posted: 15 Dec 2010 | Published: 15 Dec 2010