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Avoiding Audits - How to Get Of Software Vendors’ Radar sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise WHITE PAPER: Software license audits bog down operations and can be costly, though the ultimate sacrifice of the audit process is the relationship with customers. View this whitepaper to identify the 4 key triggers for being identified by a vendor for an audit, and how to alter habits to avoid unjust scrutiny. Posted: 19 Aug 2014 \| Published: 19 Aug 2014 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Change Management \| Compliance Audits \| Compliance Best Practices \| Configuration Management \| Software Licensing

10 Common Problems that Application Performance Management Helps You Solve sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This white paper breaks down the top ten quality and performance issues that application performance management can help to solve by detecting applications' performance problems and their causes. Posted: 01 Aug 2014 \| Published: 31 Dec 2013 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Performance Management \| Application Performance Management Software \| Application Server Hardware \| Application Server Software \| Cloud Computing \| Configuration Management \| Database Performance Management \| Load Balancing \| Network Architectures \| Network Capacity \| Network Configuration Management \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Performance \| Network Performance Management Software \| Network Processing \| Network Traffic Analysis \| Network Traffic Management \| Networking \| Server Management

Infographic: The Total Economic Impact of WANdisco SVN MultiSite sponsored by WANdisco WHITE PAPER: A recent Forrester Research Total Economic Impact (TEI) Report revealed that SVN MultiSite delivered a return on investment (ROI) of 357% with a payback period of less than two months. View this infographic to get an easy-to-read breakdown of the key findings of Forrester's report. Posted: 02 Jul 2014 \| Published: 02 Jul 2014 TOPICS: Apache \| Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Code Management \| Configuration Management \| Source Code Control \| Source Code Control Software

Service-Oriented Configuration Management sponsored by Pangea Systems WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper details the core functionality and key benefits of service-oriented configuration management and offers up a four-step approach for implementation. Posted: 26 Jun 2014 \| Published: 10 Jun 2010 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Data Center Design \| Data Center Management \| Data Centers \| IT Management \| IT Management Services \| IT Service Management \| IT Services

Keeping Distributed Endpoints Safe and Compliant sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: Keeping distributed endpoints safe and compliant has become a costly, complex and time consuming task. In this resource uncover how to overcome these challenges with an approach that provides real-time visibility and control over endpoints and quickly remediates issues to help ensure continuous security and compliance. Posted: 12 May 2014 \| Published: 30 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Endpoint Security \| Network Security \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security \| Security Best Practices \| Security Management \| Security Systems \| Security Threats \| Vulnerability Management

Microsoft Exchange 2010 on Dell Systems: Small and Branch Office Configurations sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper demonstrates the Dell Systems configuration models that are available for small and branch office configurations with Microsoft Exchange 2010. These solutions are especially designed for businesses of up to 1,000 mailboxes. Posted: 11 Nov 2013 \| Published: 01 Jan 2013 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Exchange Virtualization \| Microsoft Exchange \| Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 \| Microsoft Virtual Server \| Server Hardware \| Server Management \| Server Software \| Server Virtualization \| Server Virtualization Software

Data Sheet: What's New in Red Hat Satellite 5.6? sponsored by Red Hat WHITE PAPER: Discover the new Red Hat Satellite 5.6 capabilities and features that provide administrators with the means to efficiently manage their systems, lowering per-system deployment and management costs. Posted: 24 Oct 2013 \| Published: 24 Oct 2013 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Content Management \| Linux \| Patch Management \| Reporting Software \| Systems Management \| Systems Management Services

Don't Be a Hostage to Your ERP System sponsored by CSC WHITE PAPER: ERP systems are essential to the functioning of your business, but when it comes to customizing ERP systems to fit changing needs, it can be a lengthy, costly, risky process. Wouldn't it be great if you could get the process agility you need from your ERP system, without the complexity or the high price tag? Access this resource to find out how. Posted: 12 Sep 2013 \| Published: 01 Jan 2012 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Enterprise Resource Management \| ERP \| ERP Software

A Step Change in Development Efficiency sponsored by MicroFocus WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper helps you improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the mainframe development processes via simple-to-use, centrally-configurable graphical modeling. Posted: 25 Jul 2013 \| Published: 25 Jul 2013 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Development and Integration Services \| Applications Management \| Configuration Management \| Mainframe Computers

The Cost of One Wrong Database Change: Can You Afford It? sponsored by Datical WHITE PAPER: Did you know there's a 78% chance that a database change or schema update will break an application or result in a loss of critical data? Check out this resource to see why database change management is a top priority for IT departments, and learn how a schema management technology can help accelerate app releases and eliminate downtime. Posted: 25 Jul 2013 \| Published: 25 Jul 2013 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Performance Management \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Database Management \| Database Management Software \| Database Performance Management \| Database Performance Management Software \| Databases

Has DevOps Missed the Boat? sponsored by Datical WHITE PAPER: As applications become more complex, and faster releases are expected, the chance that errors will occur is high - especially during database updates. In this resource, discover a software that simplifies database deployment and configuration for business-critical apps, as well as forecasts the impact of database changes before they're made. Posted: 18 Jul 2013 \| Published: 18 Jul 2013 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Database Management \| Database Management Software \| Database Performance Management \| Databases

Deliver Enterprise Mobility with Citrix XenMobile and Citrix NetScaler sponsored by Citrix WHITE PAPER: Explore the details of an end-to-end mobility solution that simplifies mobile integration into the network and helps you overcome the top challenges enterprise mobility presents, from visibility and management to scalability and security. Posted: 14 Jun 2013 \| Published: 30 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Application Security \| Configuration Management \| Data Security \| Endpoint Security \| Mobile Device Management \| Mobile Device Management Software \| Mobile Workers \| Network Architectures \| Network Capacity \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Networking

10 Obvious Statements about Software Configuration and Change Management (And What They Mean For Your Organization) sponsored by Remain Software WHITE PAPER: This document will explore 10 important aspects that should be considered before proceeding with the implementation of a specific solution. Posted: 07 Jun 2013 \| Published: 16 Apr 2009 TOPICS: Application Development \| Application Monitoring \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Documentation \| Reporting Software \| Software Implementation \| Software Installation

Microsoft Exchange 2010 on Dell Systems Simple Distributed Configurations sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft WHITE PAPER: This architectural reference guide provides nine sample hardware configurations for Exchange 2010 specifically designed for enterprises who want to leverage the native high-availability and disaster recovery features of this latest Exchange upgrade while simplifying operations and management. Posted: 12 Apr 2013 \| Published: 12 Apr 2013 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Email Management \| Email Server Software \| Exchange Virtualization \| Microsoft Exchange \| Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 \| Server Hardware \| Server Management

Dell 2-2-1 Solutions: High-Availability Virtualization with Dell PowerEdge R410 Servers sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft WHITE PAPER: This configuration guide walks you through the critical activities that take place during a virtualization deployment and describes a recommended reference architecture that can help you achieve your desired results. Learn more about the key features of this technology and how to properly enable them in this essential resource. Posted: 19 Sep 2012 \| Published: 19 Sep 2012 TOPICS: Cluster Management \| Clustering \| Configuration Management \| Hardware Virtualization \| Microsoft Exchange \| Server Consolidation \| Server Management \| Server Virtualization \| Server Virtualization Software \| Virtual Machine \| Virtual Machine Migration

Research Summary: Network Management Megatrends 2012 sponsored by EMC Corporation WHITE PAPER: Uncover details of three of the top network management megatrends of 2012, the effect they can have on your network, and why network managers are re-assessing the tools, technologies, and practices they currently use. Posted: 30 Aug 2012 \| Published: 04 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Cloud Computing \| Configuration Management \| Network Architectures \| Network Best Practices \| Network Capacity \| Network Design \| Network Infrastructure \| Network Management \| Network Managers \| Network Monitoring \| Network Performance \| Network Security \| Networking \| Server Virtualization

Contextual Authentication: A Multi-factor Approach sponsored by PortalGuard WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper offers a few solutions for remaining efficient without sacrificing security. It provides an explanation on the midpoint between better password policies and two-factor authentication processes. Your data deserves the utmost protection, access this white paper now so you can ensure security. Posted: 17 Aug 2012 \| Published: 17 Aug 2012 TOPICS: Application Security \| Authentication \| Cloud Computing \| Cloud Security \| Configuration Management \| Password Authentication Protocol \| Password Management \| SAML \| SQL \| User Experience \| Web Services

Make Group Policies Do More and Reach Further sponsored by Dell Software WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces the latest desktop management platform that can help expand the benefits of Group Policy and overcome its various deficiencies. Explore the advantages it can provide and review the advanced features it offers. Posted: 25 Jun 2012 \| Published: 20 Jun 2012 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization \| Group Policy \| IT Service Management \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual Machine

Orchestrating Mainframe and Distributed SCCM and Release Management sponsored by SERENA Software, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to find an integrated approach to software change and configuration management. Learn how to effectively balance the need for change v. availability of resources and make rational business decisions without disrupting your audit trail. Posted: 23 May 2012 \| Published: 23 May 2012 TOPICS: Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Portfolio Management \| Applications Management \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Software Configuration Management \| Software Development Life-Cycles

Choose an ALM solution that meets your strategic requirements sponsored by IBM WHITE PAPER: This buyer's guide describes the key criteria for application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions for today's high-performance teams. It includes key considerations for enhancing your single- or multi-vendor ALM environment. Posted: 09 Mar 2012 \| Published: 31 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Development \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Application Life-Cycle Management Software \| Change Management \| Configuration Management \| Software Configuration Management \| Software Development Life-Cycles \| Software Development Tools \| Software Project Management \| Software Quality Assurance

VMware vSphere™ Reference Architecture for Small Medium Business sponsored by VMware and Dell WHITE PAPER: Learn about Dell solutions that are optimally configured to run virtualized workloads while providing maximum redundancy, scalability, and manageability. This document covers network architecture, storage configurations, and best practices for configuration and deployment. Posted: 12 Dec 2011 \| Published: 12 Dec 2011 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Network Architectures \| Server Virtualization \| Storage Management \| Storage Strategy for Virtual Data Centers \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

SAP Implementation and Operation in Integrated Environments sponsored by VMware, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Access this detailed technical brief to learn how creating a dynamic infrastructure can advance business performance and reduce operational efforts. Posted: 31 Oct 2011 \| Published: 31 Oct 2011 TOPICS: Configuration Management \| Data Center Management \| Integration Server Hardware \| Integration Server Software \| IT Services \| Virtual Machine \| VMware

Best Practices for Preparing for SharePoint Migrations sponsored by Dell Software WHITE PAPER: Improve the efficiency and manageability of your SharePoint 2010 migration — while reducing the stress on IT! Learn how in this new white paper by Quest Software. Posted: 16 Aug 2011 \| Published: 09 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Application Infrastructure \| Application Integration \| Application Life-Cycle Management \| Configuration Management \| Data Center Management \| Data Migration \| Desktop Applications Management \| SharePoint

Taking Enterprise Application Integration Into The Cloud sponsored by DellEMC and Intel® WHITE PAPER: Of all the advancements to enterprise computing, the cloud is the latest, coming with an assortment of promises to totally reshape your organization's computing approach. Access this brief and exclusive resource for an overview of cloud computing, specifically software-as-a-service. Posted: 04 Aug 2011 \| Published: 04 Aug 2011 TOPICS: Application Integration \| Application Portfolio Management \| Application Security \| Applications Management \| Cloud Computing \| Collaboration \| Configuration Management \| Software as a Service

Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g Configuration Management Pack sponsored by Oracle Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper takes a three-pronged approach to configuration management: simplifying the management of your IT infrastructure; improving the level of service you provide your end users; and enforcing compliance with real-time change detection for files, database objects, users, and processes. Posted: 07 Jun 2011 \| Published: 30 Apr 2010 TOPICS: Application Infrastructure \| Business Process Automation \| Business Process Management \| Compliance (Systems Operations) \| Configuration Management \| Data Integration \| Oracle (Product)