Operating Systems White Papers

WHITE PAPER: This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.

Posted: 19 Nov 2010 | Published: 19 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines how endpoint management and related technologies can be used to streamline the migration process and discusses the role that Novell plays in this increasingly important market.

Posted: 18 Nov 2010 | Published: 22 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: With the Windows XP sunset date fast approaching, plans for Windows 7 migrations are in full swing. This has prompted most organizations to re-assess their approach to PC lockdown.  Viewfinity Privilege Management allows IT professionals to provide granular, multi-level user permission control for least privilege environments.

Posted: 04 Nov 2010 | Published: 03 Nov 2010

WHITE PAPER: Choosing the right operating system and pairing it with the right hardware matters to your customers and business. Read this white paper to learn about the significant technical, administrative, and cost benefits of upgrading from Solaris 8 or 9 to Oracle Solaris 10.

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 | Published: 27 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: Hardware and application compatibility, peripheral compatibility, staff training, and the planning and deployment timeline are all key issues to consider before beginning a Windows 7 migration. This paper details Dell’s ability to help organizations simplify this transition.

Posted: 11 Oct 2010 | Published: 08 Oct 2010

WHITE PAPER: With virtualization and its ability to install multiple operating systems (OSs) and run them independently on a single server, IT can effectively consolidate hundreds of servers while optimizing resources and simplifying the infrastructure. Read this paper to find out so much more.

Posted: 01 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: This brief paper will examine the differences between Agent and Agentless monitoring, so you can make the right decision based on your company’s needs.

Posted: 30 Sep 2010 | Published: 30 Sep 2010

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn why Intel IT decided to implement an enterprise-wide deployment of Microsoft Windows. This paper provides a discussion of all the performance, manageability, and security benefits that come with this upgraded opeating system.

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 | Published: 14 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn why Intel is migrating from Microsoft Windows XP to Microsoft Windows 7, and how the new system is expected to boost long-term performance, security, manageability, and productivity needs.

Posted: 27 Sep 2010 | Published: 10 May 2010

WHITE PAPER: The goal of this white paper is to provide information about consolidating applications onto a single server using Oracle Solaris Containers to isolate applications and efficiently manage system resources between them.

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 | Published: 01 May 2010

WHITE PAPER: Oracle offers the most complete portfolio of end-to-end virtualisation solutions available today. Read this paper to learn more about the solutions that are available at every layer of the infrastructure - from operating system and resource virtualisation, to virtual machines and hard partitioning, to desktops and storage.

Posted: 26 Aug 2010 | Published: 25 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: Oracle offers the most complete portfolio of end-to-end virtualization solutions available today. Read this paper to learn more about the solutions that are available at every layer of the infrastructure – from operating system and resource virtualization, to virtual machines and hard partitioning, to desktops and storage.

Posted: 24 Aug 2010 | Published: 25 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: The Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 OS incorporates enhanced power management tools that can complement 11th-generation Dell™ PowerEdge™ server capabilities such as the Dell Active Power Controller feature to help control power consumption and increase energy efficiency in enterprise data centers.

Posted: 15 Jun 2010 | Published: 15 Jun 2010

WHITE PAPER: This report demonstrates the critical role that restricting administrator rights plays in protecting against vulnerabilities. It is important to note that this increased protection is achievable in one simple step without any impact on productivity — by implementing a desktop Privilege Identity Management solution.

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 | Published: 01 Apr 2010

WHITE PAPER: This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.

Posted: 28 Jan 2010 | Published: 11 Dec 2008

WHITE PAPER: In Windows Server® 2008, Microsoft is introducing new features and technologies that will help to reduce the power consumption of server and client operating systems, minimize environmental byproducts, and increase server efficiency. This document describes some of these features and technologies.

Posted: 17 Dec 2009 | Published: 25 Jun 2008

WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses the issues involved in sharing files between Macs and Windows servers and compares the options for successful integration. It is intended for systems administrators, technical evaluators and decision-makers who are considering upgrading or purchasing a Mac/Windows integration solution.

Posted: 27 Oct 2009 | Published: 27 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: This document will explain how to look at an environment and identify the best solution, a virtual desktop or a server-hosted applications, for each user.

Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 25 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: The Microsoft® Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 provides unified processes and tools for desktop and server OS deployment using a common deployment console and a collection of best practices. The toolkit provides a single mechanism for image creation and an automated installation process to reduce deployment time.

Posted: 19 Oct 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: Designing an enterprise-level desktop delivery solution must take into account users, applications, desktops and the underlying infrastructure design. This document creates a recommended solution for an organization based on their unique requirements and workforce characteristics, although generalized to remove any confidential information.

Posted: 06 Oct 2009 | Published: 06 Oct 2009

WHITE PAPER: The Dell Management Console redefines much of the systems management paradigm, through a holistic, Web browser–based “single pane of glass” approach to managing enterprise-wide IT assets. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 25 Sep 2009 | Published: 23 Sep 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper will answer key questions such as: What is application virtualization? How does an organization get started with understanding the basics? And, how can existing technology be used to accelerate an application virtualization deployment? Read on to learn more.

Posted: 19 Aug 2009 | Published: 19 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: One of the main limitations of native tools in a Windows OS is that it stores all of the event & performance logs information locally in each individual system. For an environment with multiple systems, this makes problem analysis much more challenging. This paper will discuss the importance of effective, centralized management solutions.

Posted: 13 Aug 2009 | Published: 12 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: Red Hat Enterprise Linux running on Intel® processor-based servers is helping companies cut TCO by up to 50 percent and more versus comparable UNIX/RISC solutions, while providing a better foundation for growth. This white paper outlines the key benefits of migration and provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a successful transition.

Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009

WHITE PAPER: You probably already know that some of the largest and most demanding companies trust Red Hat to drive the IT infrastructure behind their successful businesses. This whitepaper will list and discuss the top reasons you should choose Red Hat Enterprise Linux to power the demanding applications you rely on to run your company.

Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009