Application Performance Management White Papers

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SCA: Bringing Modern SOA Programming to Tuxedo
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an introduction into this new SCA-based programming model for Tuxedo that allows customers to quickly develop and compose SOA-based applications.
Posted: 11 Mar 2011 | Published: 01 Mar 2010

Oracle Corporation

Cloud-ready networks - WAN Governance for cloud computing
sponsored by IPANEMA TECHNOLOGIES
WHITE PAPER: Cloud computing simplifies enterprise application delivery with resource flexibility, investment-less OPEX models, and no need for specialized in-house support resources.
Posted: 09 Feb 2011 | Published: 09 Feb 2011

IPANEMA TECHNOLOGIES

Memory Performance Optimization for the IBM System x3850 X5 x3690 X5 and BladeCenter HX5 Platforms Using Intel Xeon 7500 and 6500 Series Processors
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 7500 and 6500 Series. The analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

IBM

Web User Experience: Common Indicators for Business and IT Collaboration
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses how to bridge the gap in user experience management (UEM) between business stakeholders and IT by helping each group better understand both perspectives on the user experience. It describes the most common UEM indicators and what they mean to both the business and IT. 
Posted: 29 Dec 2010 | Published: 27 Dec 2010

Dell Software

Transaction Tracing through Complex Web Applications
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: To ensure that application slowdowns and other revenue-impeding application issues are isolated, diagnosed and fixed quickly, sometimes it’s necessary to trace transactions from their source across all of the technology domains that contribute to transaction response time. Read this paper now to learn more.
Posted: 27 Dec 2010 | Published: 27 Dec 2010

Dell Software

JBoss Enterprise Middleware: Making Software from the Open Source Community Ready for the Enterprise
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the differences between JBoss Community projects and JBoss Enterprise Middleware products. It explains how JBoss Enterprise Middleware delivers the benefits of open source software, combined with the additional testing, certification, and maintenance releases necessary for reliable long-term enterprise production use.
Posted: 27 Dec 2010 | Published: 27 Dec 2010

Red Hat

Conquer App Management Challenges: On-Demand Application Delivery with XenApp
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: There are many challenges associated with traditional application management. This whitepaper reviews the benefits of on-demand application delivery and how on-demand app delivery by Citrix XenApp solves those challenges.
Posted: 21 Dec 2010 | Published: 21 Dec 2010

Citrix

Making the Case for BPM: A Benefits Checklist
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: BPM is the best investment a company can make in establishing a platform for continuous improvement. The challenge for many companies is justifying the BPM investment instead of traditional paths for solving process problems – like buying an application or building a custom application. This paper provides a virtual checklist for the benefits.
Posted: 15 Dec 2010 | Published: 15 Dec 2010

IBM

Optimization Applications in the Energy and Power Industries - IBM ILOG Optimization White Paper
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows how mathematical optimization enables the rapid development and deployment of applications that address the energy and power industries’ most pressing issues, including climate change, grid utilization, market restructuring and Enterprise IT.
Posted: 14 Dec 2010 | Published: 14 Dec 2010

IBM

Optimization Applications in Finance, Securities, Banking and Insurance - IBM ILOG Optimization White Paper
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper shows how mathematical optimization provide tools that deliver significant competitive advantage for solving the most challenging problems encountered in finance, including risk management, operational cost, and product innovation.
Posted: 14 Dec 2010 | Published: 14 Dec 2010

IBM

Solve Your Toughest Planning and Scheduling Problems with Mathematical Optimization - IBM ILOG Optimization White Paper
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Optimization is unique simply by being the mathematical discipline focused on efficiency. Along with statistics and predictive analytics, it is one of the two mathematical disciplines used most frequently in the world of business. Download this white paper to learn how to solve your toughest planning and scheduling problems.
Posted: 14 Dec 2010 | Published: 14 Dec 2010

IBM

Forrester Study: Total Economic Impact of WebSphere Application Server
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This commissioned study conducted by Forrester on behalf of IBM describes how one company was able to realize a 42% 3-year return on investment by migrating from an open source application server to WebSphere Application Server (WAS).
Posted: 12 Dec 2010 | Published: 12 Dec 2010

IBM

Dispelling the Vapor Around Cloud Computing: Drivers, Barriers and Considerations for Public and Private Cloud Adoption
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: IBM conducted a survey in June and July of 2009 of 1,090 IT and line-of-business decision makers around the world. The purpose of this white paper is to share the survey findings, and to provide the IBM point of view regarding key steps and considerations for cloud adoption.
Posted: 03 Dec 2010 | Published: 03 Dec 2010

IBM

Analytic Applications With PHP and a Columnar Database
sponsored by Infobright, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: No matter where you look these days, PHP continues to gain strong use both inside and outside of the enterprise. Although developers have many choices when it comes to building applications, PHP is so ubiquitous that it is difficult not to consider it for your analytic application. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: 15 Nov 2010 | Published: 15 Nov 2010

Infobright, Inc.

Effectively virtualize mission-critical applications by building the right infrastructure
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: As the gold standard in data center virtualization technologies, VMware® provides a broad portfolio of capabilities that organizations can leverage to maximize the value, efficiency, and effectiveness of their virtualization initiatives. This white paper discusses the best way to virtualize mission-critical applications with VMware technology.
Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 01 Nov 2010

VMware, Inc.

Sybase IQ , A Competitive Analysis
sponsored by Sybase, an SAP company
WHITE PAPER: This paper, intended for both IT and operational management, explores a series of high-level best practices for analytics and data warehousing based on Sybase’s experience with successful implementations. Suggestions are provided in three categories: performance, cost control, and ease-of-deployment with each dimension broken down into sub-topics.
Posted: 28 Oct 2010 | Published: 28 Oct 2010

Sybase, an SAP company

Open Source, Commercial Software, or Coexistance Strategy?
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the benefits of using open source software, along with some of the potential risks, to help you determine whether your company should turn to an open source solution, a commercial application, or a combination of both.
Posted: 28 Oct 2010 | Published: 28 Oct 2010

IBM

IBM Rational Team Concert Evaluation Guide
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Explore the comprehensive features and functions that the Rational Team Concert tool offers, including integrated work item tracking, source control, continuous builds, agile planning and reporting, and more.
Posted: 27 Oct 2010 | Published: 27 Oct 2010

IBM

Oracle Real Application Testing 11g Release 2
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how Real Application Testing - with Oracle Database 11g Release 2 - allows businesses to quickly adopt new technologies while eliminating the risks associated with change.
Posted: 22 Oct 2010 | Published: 20 Aug 2009

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

Microsoft SQL Server and VMware Virtual Infrastructure
sponsored by VMware and Intel
WHITE PAPER: You can virtualize SQL Server successfully using VMware Infrastructure. The vast majority of SQL Server deployments are good candidates for virtualization and can benefit from improvements offered by a virtualized infrastructure—such as improved management, availability, and scalability—thus reducing overall TCO.
Posted: 15 Oct 2010 | Published: 14 Oct 2010

VMware and Intel

Virtualizing Business-Critical Applications on VMware vSphere
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Run your business-critical applications, including Exchange, SQL, SAP, and Oracle, on VMware vSphere with breakthrough performance and outstanding reliability.
Posted: 14 Oct 2010 | Published: 14 Oct 2010

VMware, Inc.

IBM WebSphere eXtreme Scale and WebSphere DataPower XC10 Appliance
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Learn how elastic caching solutions in your distributed environment can empower the application performance you need to obtain business agility and thrive against the competition while managing costs.
Posted: 12 Oct 2010 | Published: 20 Jul 2010

IBM

Optimizing Video Performance Across the Distributed Enterprise
sponsored by BlueCoat
WHITE PAPER: Do more with less: that’s the message echoing through corporate cultures today. One clear target is to contain costs, especially travel-related costs, which can be large enough to have a serious impact on bottom lines. Read this paper to find out more.
Posted: 07 Oct 2010 | Published: 07 Oct 2010

BlueCoat

Application Visibility and Monitoring: An integrated approach to application delivery
sponsored by BlueCoat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper looks at the specific issues behind application performance problems and how to resolve them within an ADN environment. It explores how to deliver superior application performance by using application-level insight to manage bandwidth demand, protect against malware and so much more.
Posted: 07 Oct 2010 | Published: 07 Oct 2010

BlueCoat

Is Your Network Ready for VoIP?
sponsored by BlueCoat
WHITE PAPER: This paper summarizes in question and answer format the many critical factors pertaining to VoIP’s viability, regardless of which vendor’s IP-PBX system is deployed across the distributed enterprise.
Posted: 07 Oct 2010 | Published: 07 Oct 2010

BlueCoat