Bitpipe: Systems Integration Research

IT Briefing: What the &*!@ Is up with the Network?!: Challenges and Solutions for Today's Network Engineers

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This document surveys the challenges that network engineers face today, including traffic, virtualization, VoIP, and the PacketTrap integrated solution that allows network engineers to operate efficiently under today's circumstances. Published by: PacketTrap Networks

The Friendly Face of IT: User-friendly IT Management

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This webinar and service catalog demo will show you how Numara FootPrints Service Catalog will help your organization quickly provide an attractive menu of services tailored to your customers while providing transparency of service costs. Published by: Numara Software

ITIL for the Real World

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

This webinar will show you how Numara FootPrints 9 provides practical, rapid ITIL v3 enablement for the vital processes that support the demands of your customers and focuses on providing the best possible experience to your customers. Published by: Numara Software

A Framework for Assuring IT Service Quality and Performance

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The goal of the white paper is to present a framework that IT organizations can customize for use in their environment and also the framework highlights that an IT organization must implement in order to continually improve its capabilities. Published by: CA

Reduce Functional, Regression and Performance Testing Costs across Your End-to-end Oracle Siebel Application Environment

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The Siebel Business Process Testing Accelerator from Infosys and HP helps you substantially reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) by cutting down on the test maintenance costs and substantially reducing testing cycle time. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

eGuide: Server Virtualization: Evaluation, Planning, and Migration

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This guide provides platform evaluations, planning best practices, and migration tips for creating a virtual infrastructure. Published by: Insight and Sun Microsystems, Inc

Comprehensive LAN Security: A Business Requirement

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The ProCurve ProActive Defense strategy delivers a cohesive network security approach, backed by products and services designed to give businesses the best possible chance to keep their networks up and running. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Comply with Software Licenses While Reducing Costs

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Meeting software licensing obligations is a challenge, but automating software jobs can simplify the process. Read this white paper to learn how you can benefit from ensured compliancy, lowered software expenses, and more. Published by: MVS Solutions

SIP Trunking in the Next-Generation Contact Center

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This session will also explore some customer case studies to show how early adopters of SIP trunking in contact centers have successfully managed these issues, and examines some of the unexpected implementation challenges and benefits they've encountered. Published by: Acme Packet

Develop Effective User Management To Demonstrate Compliance Efforts and Achieve Business Value

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Learn how IBM solutions can help organizations support compliance efforts and business requirements through user management solutions based on IBM Tivoli Identity Manager software and other IBM offerings. Published by: IBM

IBM Tivoli Security User Compliance Management Demo

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This demonstration shows how Tivoli's security management products work together to provide an audit trail of unauthorized access when an IT administrator logs in to a human resource database containing sensitive information. Published by: IBM

Symantec™ Endpoint Protection: A Unified, Proactive Approach to Endpoint Security

Sat, 20 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper describes how Symantec Endpoint Protection enables organizations to leverage these technologies in a holistic manner to protect against endpoint threats at all levels. Published by: Symantec Corporation

Enterprise Storage Designed for Today's Needs and Tomorrow's Growth Using Dell/EMC CX4 Storage Arrays

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The Dell/EMC CX4 storage arrays build on the CX reputation of flexibility, ease-of-use, and innovation, and are designed to greatly improve levels of performance and expandability. Learn more about it in this brochure. Published by: Dell/EMC UK

Microsoft Exchange: The Foundation for a Comprehensive & Cost Effective VoIP Communications Platform

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this podcast, companies with 100+ employees can learn how to unlock the true potential of Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging. Published by: AltiGen Communications, Inc.

Inquiry Spotlight: Server Virtualization, Q3 2008

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Out of all 220 inquiries Forrester's IT infrastructure and operations team answered on data centers, servers, and virtual appliances in 2008 to date, 72 were specifically in regard to server virtualization. Published by: NetApp

Secrets to Shrinking Your Storage for VMware

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This brief looks at the challenge of harnessing storage growth within growing VMware environments, based on input from third parties, analysts, as well as current VMware users. Published by: NetApp

Upgrading Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 to a Complete VoIP Communications Solution

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Companies with 100+ employees can learn how to unlock the true potential of Exchange Server 2007 Unified Messaging. Published by: AltiGen Communications, Inc.

Tideway Foundation ™ Community Edition 7.1.7

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Tideway automatically maps physical and virtual servers, applications and dependencies to provide an actionable baseline of your infrastructure. This 360-degree view of the IT estate helps take cost and risk out of critical data center projects. Published by: Tideway Systems

An Innovative Approach to Application Lifecycle Management

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The podcast will discuss how your organization can get beyond "quality management as usual" and make the move to the real application lifecycle. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

eGuide: Meshing Virtual Machine and Physical Systems Management

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains, how to provide adequate network redundancy and isolation, adaptive automation practices for high availability and the best tools to eliminate separate virtual and physical management structures. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

eGuide: Hyper-V - Microsoft's Approach to Server Virtualization

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this informative E-Guide learn specifically how Hyper-V is designed to meet high availability requirements, how this technology is being used at the hardware level, role of a 64-bit operating system with virtualization and more. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Oracle VM: Performance Evaluation of Oracle VM Server Virtualization Software

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Your server virtualization plan is probably not enabling optimal server utilization, efficiency, and scalability levels. Read this white paper to learn about a Linux technology that offers superior performance and scalability. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Miercom Rated Best Report for Cisco MDS 9500

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The MDS passed a rigorous battery of performance tests without frame loss or error. The MDS also provided full line rate and highest throughput for 8G compared to competition. Read the report for complete test results. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

Oracle Database 11g: Transparent Solutions for Security and Compliance

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

With Oracle Database 11g powerful privileged, organizations can deploy reliable data security solutions that do not require any changes to existing applications, minimizing the costs associated with regulatory compliance. Published by: Oracle Corporation

eGuide: Application Lifecycle Management

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This E-Guide discusses the benefits and drawbacks of consistency in ALM and provides an overview of the challenges associated with building and managing quality into the software development life cycle (SDLC). Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Winning at New Products - Pathways to Profitable Product Innovation

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This webcast discusses critical performance drivers that make businesses profitable at new product development (NPD), it also highlights study results surrounding secrets to success and drivers of high new product performance. Published by: CA

Five views of software testing

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:00:00 EST

In this webcast senior software testers Scott Barber and Karen N. Johnson discuss the details of the five schools, describe what they entail, and review their pros and cons. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Free HP Service Manager 7 Service Desk Consolidation / Remedy™ Replacement Assessment

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Complimentary assessment for BMC remedy replacement includes: Analyze current environment and licenses, discuss ITIL process in place and provide Documentation aligning BMC remedy and HP solution. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Tipcast: How solid state drives will affect enterprise systems

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this Tipcast, the editors from SearchStorage.com will highlight tips related to why vendors of storage arrays need to rebalance their systems for SSDs, and explore why using SSDs to help run server applications faster may prove hard to deliver. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

IDC White Paper: Striving for Efficiency in Information Management with Services Oriented Storage

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper examines the business dynamics that are shaping the need for services oriented storage solutions and discusses the specific solution put forth by Hitachi. Published by: Hitachi Data Systems

Is Virtualization the Consolidation Tool of Choice? Here Are Some Alternatives

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Consolidation through virtualization is the latest trend to improve efficiency and contain costs. But is the hype justified? This paper will provide alternative and complimentary approaches to meeting consolidation goals. Published by: Infocrossing, A Wipro Company

Automated Network Lifecycle Management-- Unifying Fault, Performance, and Configuration Management to Increase Uptime, Reduce Costs, and Minimize Human Error

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Learn about the benefits of state-of-the-art network fault management, performance management, and configuration management systems and the integration that brings them together. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Signs (and solutions) that you're in need of Product Portfolio Management

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this webcast from Steve Rollins, learn about managing product portfolio management and about the symptoms of how you know you need a PPM solution. Listen to how to propose a PPM solution to upper management and how to manage more with less money. Published by: CA

Online PC Backup: Key Criteria in Selecting an Enterprise Solution

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper looks at the need for laptop and desktop data protection and, based upon recent IDC research, the key requirements firms should consider in evaluating enterprise-level online PC backup solutions. Published by: Iron Mountain Digital

System Center Virtual Machine Monitor with PRO Packs

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This highly detailed overview explains how to manage the setup of a Virtual Machine Monitor, discussing healthy implementation and problems that can occur. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Using System Center Virtual Machine Monitor 2008 to Initiate VMware VMotion

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Check out this presentation to learn how to execute a Vmotion implementation using System Center Virtual Machine Monitor (SCVMM). Published by: Dell and Microsoft

HotSchedules Customer Case Study

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this case study read how Hot Schedules needed to design and deploy a new data center infrastructure that could accommodate rapid annual business growth while also controlling hardware acquisition and power consumption costs. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Dell and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Server Virtualization and Management

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

With the introduction of Microsoft Hyper-V as part of Windows Server 2008, and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, you can now take advantage of a powerful new set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Introducing the PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905 Blade Servers

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Dell PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905 fullheight blade servers are designed to deliver outstanding performance in virtualized and database-intensive environments. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

HotSchedules Customer Video

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this video case study watch and learn how Dell Global Infrastructure Consulting Services HotSchedules deployed a virtualized server infrastructure with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager Cloning

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this video, learn how to close a Microsoft Hyper-V VM with Systems Center virtual machine manager. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Booting over Infiniband for Consolidation Savings: Using Sun x64 Servers, Sun HPC Software Linux Edition, and Mellanox ConnectX Technologies

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes a proof of concept study, investigating the feasibility of implementing BoIB using Sun x64 servers, Sun HPC Software, Linux Edition, and Mellanox ConnectX technology. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

MYSQL Database Scale-Out and Replication for High-Growth Businesses

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper addresses the primary ways MySQL installations can scale to meet increasing user demands, while still providing the flexibility and ease of use that single installations offer. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

12 Things to Know When Troubleshooting Your Network

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper addresses twelve common issues that network administrators should examine when troubleshooting network problems. Published by: Global Knowledge

IT Briefing: The Different Ways Appliances Are Used Today

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

How will cloud-based applications communicate with each other and the majority of enterprise applications? This document looks at technologies being used to solve this, such as SaaS integration appliances, virtual appliances, and cloud-based integration. Published by: Cast Iron Systems

Achieving Rapid Data Recovery for Credit Union Core Processing Applications

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

EchoStream for AIX is a proven solution to the data recovery problem that is in use at a variety of referenceable accounts today. Published by: Vision Solutions

Implement and Enforce Security Policies and Report on Your Compliance Efforts

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes the ways that organizations can leverage strategic thinking and IBM offerings to help establish a robust platform for compliance initiatives. Published by: Logicalis

Information Drives Operational Excellence

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Oracle Advanced Customer Services provides several different service offerings to help companies strike the right balance between performance, value, and cost. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Q&A for Determining Whether Oracle Advanced Customer Services Is Right for You

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Oracle Advanced Customer Services can be a valuable investment. Read this whitepaper to assess the level of services offered and help determine if this investment can benefit your organization. Published by: Oracle Corporation

eGuide: Channel Success Story: Virtualization

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This E-Guide talks about the benefits for solutions providers in moving customers to a virtual environment and offers valuable, expert and practical advice to avoid pitfalls and to help your customers understand the true rewards of going virtual. Published by: Dell PartnerDirect and Intel

Dell Storage Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This guide primarily focused on storage arrays based on their support for key virtualization features, such as high availability and virtual machine migration. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell and Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Windows Server 2008 is designed to provide increased reliability and control over your server infrastructure. Published by: Dell, Inc.

VMware ThinApp: Run Any Version of Any App on a Single OS Without Any Conflict

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Find out how VMware ThinApp, the leading desktop virtualization solution, enables agentless application virtualization for accelerated software development and desktop deployment. With ThinApp, you can run any version of any application. Published by: VMware, Inc.

Dell Solutions Overview Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Solutions Overview Guide highlights Dell value propositions and provides an overview of Hyper-V, information on Dell hardware support for Hyper-V, and guidance on best practice information to implement Hyper-V in your environment. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell High Availability Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Dell High Availability Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V introduces different options to implement HA for Hyper-V environments. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Dell Services for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Many organizations are turning to a virtual server infrastructure to help address common challenges of improving manageability and resource utilization. New ways are being sought to reduce the total cost of ownership of server infrastructure. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Highly Available Virtualization With Microsoft Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Combining Microsoft Hyper-V technology with SCVMM 2008 on Dell platforms can help organizations create highly available virtualized systems while offering simplified management, dynamic performance, and reduced costs. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell Networking Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This solutions guide details the four available networking configurations, and the advantages and disadvantages of each with an emphasis on typical Dell system configuration and the hardware offerings. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Dell Transition Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Windows Server 2008 features simplified power management and offers power savings for the data center. Dell offers world-class Power and Cooling hardware solutions and is a leader in environmental strategies. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

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. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Demo - Installing Hyper-V Server on Dell PowerEdge R805

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This video shows the installation of Hyper-V Server on a Dell PowerEdge R805 server through a Dell Remote Access Card (DRAC) using the Virtual CD-ROM and remote console features to facilitate installation remotely. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Replay appImage 2.1

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Replay appImage continuously images any Windows server for complete backup and recovery. Published by: AppAssure Software

Better Manage Your Operations to Reduce Costs and Support Environmental Sustainability

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

With cost improvements, businesses can stay more competitive and profitable, especially in intensive energy-use industries such as IT and retail. Published by: CA

Number One Enterprise HP Reseller in Texas

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Mobius Partners is the #1 large enterprise HP reseller in Texas. We are an HP Platinum Business Partner as well as HP's go-to SAP infrastructure partner for our geographic territory. 100% of our employees are HP sales and/or technically certified. Published by: Mobius Partners

Backing Up VMware Data for Disaster Recovery

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Watch this videocast for expert tips to improve your DR plan with VMware server virtualization. You'll learn how to replicate and mirror VMware data, gain insight on special storage considerations for VMware DR, and more. Published by: VMware, Inc.

Invest and Innovate Today, Grow Your Business Tomorrow

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Learn how integrated software solutions help you invest and innovate to sustain your company's growth by differentiating products and services keeping your costs down and prices competitive and more. Published by: SAP America Inc

Vista SP1: What You Need to Know before You Deploy

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The release of Windows Vista SP1 enables customers to take advantage of improvements that Microsoft and its partners have developed. It's a continuation of Microsoft and its partners' drive to provide the best experience possible. Published by: Global Knowledge

Getting Started with LINQ to XML

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

LINQ is an acronym which stands for Language Integrated Query. This new technology comes built into the .NET Framework 3.5 and can be used with any of the different languages that run under .NET. This paper serves as an introduction. Published by: Global Knowledge

ITIL Version 3 - What the Changes Could Mean to You

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

As the IT industry standardizes its operations to solve business problems in the most efficient, effective, economical, and equitable way, ITIL v3 becomes a useful and critical tool. Published by: Global Knowledge

ITIL V3 and the PMBOK® - Distinct but Complementary

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper examines the IT Infrastructure Library Version 3® (ITIL V3®) and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Published by: Global Knowledge

Presentation Transcript: Initiating Your Virtualization Project

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document is based on an IBM/TechTarget webcast entitled "Initiating Your Virtualization Project." Published by: IBM

Business Service Management: What It Is and Why You Should Care

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The purpose of this business training white paper is to explain what BSM is and what it isn't and it will also describe BSM benefits. Published by: Global Knowledge

Agentless Application Virtualization: Enabling the Evolution of the Desktop

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this study, IDC analyst Michael Rose discusses how VMware ThinApp, an agentless virtualization solution, addresses the challenges of desktop computing. Read this paper to learn about the pros and cons of virtualized client computing. Published by: VMware, Inc.

Virtualization Overview

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explains an approach to virtualization software that relies on the host operating system to provide the service to talk directly to the underlying hardware. Published by: Global Knowledge

TCP/IP Sleuthing--Troubleshooting TCP/IP Using Your Toolbox

Sat, 01 Jul 2006 24:00:00 EDT

Troubleshooting is a necessary part of supporting any network installation. This paper will explain how to consider troubleshooting different problems that could exist in network. Published by: Global Knowledge

Monitoring and Managing the Data Center in Today's Environment

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this E-Guide, you will get to know some techniques for virtual infrastructure management and a real-life example of how one company reduced problem response time with an index-and-search approach to IT data. Published by: Splunk

Oracle Real Application Testing - Business Agility through Superior Testing

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how Oracle Database 11g Real Application Testing (Oracle Real Application Testing) facilitates new technology adoption. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Real Application Clusters 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains how Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) allows Oracle Database to run any packaged or custom application, unchanged across a set of clustered events. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Oracle Data Guard 11g: The Next Era in Data Protection and Availability

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how Oracle Data Guard 11g redefines what users should expect from a disaster recovery solution. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Reducing Downtime with Oracle Database 11g

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

View this brief webcast to see how IT stakeholders-- from CTOs to Project Managers to Senior DBAs-- rely on the Oracle architecture to provide proven high availability. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Saving Your Investment: Transforming J2EE Applications into Web 2.0 Using Google Web Toolkit

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this session we discuss the pressures of keeping pace with Web 2.0 entrants into the marketplace and explain how to use the Google Web Toolkit, which addresses many development challenges. Published by: The Ajax Experience

Moving Into an Energy Efficient Server Environment, an Interview with Joe Clabby

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Mounting pressure to "go green" means that IT managers are trying to cut power use throughout their IT shops. This videocast features power and cooling expert Joe Clabby, who discusses ways to create energy-efficient servers. Published by: IBM

Formalizing Operational Governance: Ensuring the Well-managed Enterprise

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Operational Governance poses a significant challenge for businesses today, one that has considerable direct and indirect costs. With the advent of Vitria's Operational Governance Solution, a new class of governance is available. Published by: Vitria Technology, Inc.

eGuide: Technology Management Strategies for the Midmarket CIO

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Learn how midmarket CIOs are re-examining computer infrastructure and realizing a return on their investment while grappling with new challenges. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

FAMIS Performance Scorecard

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

FAMIS Performance Scorecard is a performance management communication system that directs the energies, skill sets, and area expertise held by people throughout the Organization toward achieving targeted results. Published by: FAMIS Software, Inc., An Accruent Company

Denver Health

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Denver Health's challenge was to ensure cost-effective business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities so they implemented VMware technology with LeftHand Networks SAN technology to create a simple but powerful disaster recovery solution. Published by: VMware, Inc.

Hancock Bank

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Hancock Bank needed a cost-effective way to provide rapid, reliable disaster recovery so they used VMware Infrastructure which enabled them to recover critical systems within its 24-hour recovery objective while reducing costs. Published by: VMware, Inc.

CIO Decisions Ezine Volume 4: Disaster Recovery and Unified Communications

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This eguide explains how Midmarket companies are embracing server virtualization and updating their disaster recovery strategies to ensure they minimize risk-affordably. Published by: CIO Decisions

Windows Small Business Server 2008: Deploying Windows Mobile 6 with Windows Small Business Server 2008

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document provides step-by-step instructions for deploying devices powered with Windows Mobile 6 in an IT infrastructure that is based on the Windows Small Business Server 2008 (Windows SBS 2008) server solution. Published by: Microsoft

Windows Essential Business Server 2008: Deploying Windows Mobile 6 with Windows Essential Business Server 2008

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document provides step-by-step instructions for deploying devices powered with Windows Mobile 6 in an IT infrastructure that is based on the Windows Essential Business Server 2008 (Windows EBS 2008) server solution. Published by: Microsoft

How PPM Solutions Are Delivering Value to Organizations

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Project and portfolio management solutions provide value by optimizing project efficiency, increasing user productivity, reducing costs, and helping revenue generation. Published by: CA

Taming Notes Audit Command Languages

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Managing Notes security can be a headache for even the most adept system administrators. So how do you go about first, gaining and second, maintaining control over your NotesÃ?Â¢Ã?Â?Ã?Â? ACLs? View this webcast for the answers. Published by: TeamStudio

Controlling Application Data Growth in the IBM z/OS Environment

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper explains how the IBM® Optim™ Data Growth Solution for z/OS offers proven capabilities that align the management of application data with your business objectives to maintain z/OS service levels and control costs. Published by: IBM

Control Application Data Growth before It Controls Your Business

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Businesses rely on ERP and CRM applications which collects information from a variety of sources to support business operations. This paper describes some ways organizations can address data growth issues through the power of enterprise data managemt. Published by: IBM

Application Retirement: Enterprise Data Management Strategies for Decommissioning Projects

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes how incorporating an enterprise data management solution into your decommissioning project can help your company increase the business value of your enterprise applications. Published by: IBM

Virtualization for Windows: A Technical Overview

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This overview introduces Microsoft's virtualization technologies, focusing on hardware virtualization, presentation virtualization, and application virtualization. It examines Microsoft's tools for a virtual world - what they do... Published by: Microsoft

Hyper-V Deployment and Best Practices

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this webcast a Senior Product Manager from the Windows Virtualization team discusses the Hyper-V virtualization capabilities built into Windows Server 2008. It offers an overview of system requirements, and best practices for successful depl... Published by: Microsoft

Sun Storage 7000 Series Family: Radical Simplicity Combined with Breakthrough Price/Performance

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The Sun Storage 7000 Series family helps simplify storage deployment and management with its unprecedented easy-to-use management interface, DTrace Analytics software, and self-healing capabilities. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Simplify the User Experience: Enable Business Users to Automate the Integration of Microsoft Office Business Applications with the SAP Business Suite

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper describes how Winshuttle data management applications enable finance, accounts payable/receivable, purchasing, human resources and production planning teams to easily automate the incorporation of Excel data into an SAP solution. Published by: Winshuttle, Inc.

Cost-Effective Alternatives for Supporting Mission-Critical Oracle Databases

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

By partnering with a Remote DBA services firm, you can augment your database management team and upgrade your level of service in a cost effective manner with a firm that provides you with the services of certified Oracle professionals. Published by: Database Specialists

Master Data Management funding: Steps to getting executive support for your MDM project

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this expert podcast, Rob Karel, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research, offers steps to creating a business case for MDM that will include a speedy path to ROI, as well as business value demonstrations. Published by: DataFlux Corporation

Ventana Research: Business Intelligence for Operational Performance

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this leading analyst study to gain insight on business intelligence for operational performance that highlights best practices for IT departments and line-of-business (LOB) managers. Published by: Actuate

Strategic Performance Management in Government and Public Sector Organizations

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This survey finds that organizations that apply the principles of Strategic Performance Management can well outperform those that donÃ¢Â?Â?t. Read this white paper to learn more. Published by: Actuate

Aberdeen Report: Analytics - Hitting the Forecast Bulls Eye

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Best-in-Class companies increase their annual corporate profit margin by an average of 16%. Find out how you can achieve Best-in-Class results by accessing your complimentary copy of this report. Published by: SugarCRM Inc.

Improving Business Continuity with VMware Virtualization

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The VMware Infrastructure software suite provides not only the VMware® ESX platform for x86 server virtualization but also key components such as VMware High Availability and Consolidated Backup. Published by: VMware, Inc.

Fraud Prevention and Detection for Credit and Debit Card Transactions

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper examines credit card fraud and details business rules-based fraud prevention and detection. Published by: ILOG, Inc. (BRMS)

Before & After: Quantifying Business Rule Results in Key Banking Applications

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 24:00:00 EST

This white paper details five actual business rule management systems deployments, providing a before and after view for each credit and lending application. Published by: ILOG, Inc. (BRMS)

Business Rule Management Systems and Financial Services: Equifax as a Case Study

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 24:00:00 EST

This case study examines Equifax's process of implementing a Business Rule Management System (BRMS) and the lessons learned. It provides readers with an understanding of BRMS as well best practices should they choose to implement a BRMS. Published by: ILOG, Inc. (BRMS)

Testing Tools to Support Agile Software Delivery

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

The use of Agile methods to deliver software can result in shorter delivery timescales, reduced costs and enhanced quality. This white paper demonstrates it. Published by: Borland Software Corporation

Sun's Reference Architecture for Video Surveillance with IPCONFIGURE ESM

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

The Sun Reference Architecture for Video Surveillance with ipConfigure ESM provides a scalable digital surveillance platform that allows organizations to adjust infrastructure to fit their exact needs. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Solaris 10 Operating System Innovation Matters-Increase Business Efficiency and Lower Costs

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

The Solaris OS is the strategic platform for today's demanding enterprise and is the only open operating system that has delivered proven results, running everything from mission-critical enterprise databases to high performance Web farms. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

How Dell EqualLogic Auto-Snapshot Manager/VMware Edition Helps Protect Virtual Environments

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Dell™ EqualLogic™ Auto-Snapshot Manager/VMware Edition enables administrators to quickly and easily create hypervisor-aware snapshots of VMs--helping simplify data management, and increase application performance. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Prescription for Growth

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Dell storage helped Navicure reduce disaster recovery site deployment time by 75 percent and automated the planning, testing, and deployment of a disaster recovery solution using VMware® SRM software and Dell EqualLogic SRM Adapters. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Protecting a Paperless Office

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

By working with Dell, the Peterson Sullivan IT group achieved its goals of creating a consolidated and scalable IT environment with strong backup and disaster recovery strategies. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Mission Critical Services

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this webcast you will learn how Mission Critical & Proactive Services help you improve availability, reduce risk and increase service management. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

IT Service Management: It's About Managing Change

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper describes steps IT executives must take to manage an IT service management (ITSM) implementation to maximize its value and ensure that it achieves the full transformational effect it is capable of delivering. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Entertainment Retailer Expects Store Data Analysis to Increase Sales by $1.8 Million

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Virgin wanted to analyze its daily operations data more quickly, and in greater depth so they used Microsoft® Windows Server System™ integrated server software and the Microsoft .NET Framework to build a business intelligence solution. Published by: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

Siemens Increases Productivity, Reduces Deployment Time by 83 Percent

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Siemens IT Operations, had the challenge of connecting a myriad of dissimilar systems to overcome this problem they deployed Microsoft® BizTalk® Server 2004 to integrate and manage a range of applications and business processes. Published by: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

Samsung Gains U.S.$2.9 Million Annually with Portal Solution

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

To address their critical need to enable full, real-time information sharing and collaboration among employees, business partners, and key customers, Samsung Electronics Corporation adopted a comprehensive portal solution based on Microsoft technology. Published by: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

Midsize Manufacturers Hold Own in Configuration Management

Fri, 30 Mar 2007 24:00:00 EDT

Aberdeen Group's Configuration Management Report identifies the approaches that leading companies take to manage their bills of material (BOMs) and product configurations. Published by: PTC Small/Med Product Development

Six Years after 9/11, Most Firms Are Not Ready for Another Disaster

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Despite the devastating disasters and disruptions as 9/11, the European floods of 2005, and Hurricane Katrina, there is still significant room for improvement when it comes to enterprise disaster recovery preparedness. Published by: Compellent

"Hurricane-Proof" Data Protection

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper examines how a construction company created seamless disaster recovery access between two locations while simplifying storage administration. Published by: Compellent

Advanced Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning Techniques and Technologies: Module 1 Business Resiliency

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This module provides an overview of the context of contemporary business continuity planning, and will explain the root causes of unplanned interruption events and the role of planners in preventing them or minimizing their business impact. Published by: SearchStorage.com

Podcast: Illuminata White Paper: HP Non Stop Gets Bladed

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this podcast, Information Technology Analyst Golden Halve discusses the Non Stop product line and explains how it enables high performance for a transactional serving environment. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

How (and Why) to Get Going with Windows Vista Adoption

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

There is a lot of misinformation about Windows Vista in a managed IT environment. This article is intended to clear up misperceptions and provide an honest and frank assessment of the challenges and benefits of Windows Vista for IT professionals. Published by: Microsoft

Five Windows Vista Adoption Gotchas and How to Get past Them

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Windows Vista comes with big changes over XP, and deployment is likely to have some rough spots. This paper explains challenges and effective resolutions in a real-world setting. Published by: Microsoft

Five Misunderstood Features in Windows Vista

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Adopting Windows Vista across a desktop infrastructure can come with challenges. This article looks at five features of Vista that can be misunderstood, provides their backgrounds and rationale, and presents solutions. Published by: Microsoft

Five Ways Deploying Windows Vista Just Got Easier

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This article explores some of the new capabilities of Windows Vista, our new set of deployment tools, and ways that you can benefit from these tools to make the process of deploying Windows Vista much easier. Published by: Microsoft

PODCAST: The Latest Trends in SaaS and On-Premise Application Integration

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this program, we'll focus on the latest technologies being used to facilitate communications between cloud-based applications, such as SaaS integration appliances, virtual appliances and cloud-based integration. Published by: Cast Iron Systems

The Latest Trends in SaaS and On-Premise Application Integration

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Building an Adaptive Infrastructure with VMware and HP

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Learn how VMware and HP have teamed up to deliver an adaptive infrastructure that helps you reduce costs, increase agility and be more competitive. Published by: VMware, Inc.

ISSU: A Planned Upgrade Tool

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes the selection of an ISSU design, which requires a comprehensive approach that considers various permutations of redundant and non-redundant router architectures. Published by: Juniper Networks, Inc.

Harnessing the Power of an Enterprise IT Dashboard: Managing IT from a "Single Pane of Glass"

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Discover how to manage the entire IT environment from an IT Dashboard that acts as a 'single Pane of Glass' to deliver highly valuable and easy-to-use information from both physical and virtual environments. Published by: uptime software inc.

Eliminating Your Barriers to IT Consolidation: Introducing an Easy & Affordable Virtualization Bundle

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:00:00 EST

The economy is forcing your business to dig a little deeper and find cost-effective ways to grow. You need the latest technology, but don't have the time or money for multiple servers running more than one operating system (OS). Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group

Streamlining SAP Upgrades with VMware Infrastructure 3

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this Webcast, speakers from VMware and SAPwill show you how VMware Infrastructure can help you upgrade your SAP applications and efficiently manage your SAP infrastructure. Published by: VMware and Intel

Four-socket Servers Offer Significant Advantages and Lower TCO in Multiple Virtualization Deployment Scenarios.

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Learn how four-socket servers based on Intel Xeon processor 7400 series can offer significant advantages and lower TCO in multiple virtualization deployment scenarios. Published by: Intel Corporation

Reducing Data Center Energy Consumption

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

To deploy new computing resources without exceeding the thermal limits of its data center, CERN is taking a comprehensive approach to improving energy efficiency. This paper outlines key strategies, including a move to Intel Xeon processors. Published by: Intel Corporation

Virtualizing the Client PC: A Proof of Concept

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this paper Intel IT explores a proof of concept study that examined the viability of abstracting the client operating system from the hardware platform using virtualization. Published by: Intel Corporation

Intel IT: Taking Power Management to the Limit--and Beyond

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Intel maximizes power and thermal management in an aging data center to add needed servers--without expensive new infrastructure. Published by: Intel Corporation

Streaming and Virtual Hosted Desktop Study

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn what Intel IT found when they compared the impact on servers and the network for both streaming software and virtually hosted computing models. Published by: Intel Corporation

View Performance Benchmarks Intel Centrino 2 with vPro Technology

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Learn how to multitask without slowing down, perform 3D rendering quickly, and complete compute-intensive tasks faster than ever. Published by: Intel Corporation

Battery Life Performance Benchmarks for the Digital Office

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this article to find how Intel Centrino 2 with vPro technology can help keep your workforce productive in the field. Published by: Intel Corporation

Delivering Virtualization Benefits by Refreshing Client PCs

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this white paper to learn how new platforms that include faster processors with Intel Virtualization Technology can eliminate concerns about client virtualization performance and offer many other benefits. Published by: Intel Corporation

Developing an Enterprise Client Virtualization Strategy

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Intel conducted a series of studies to analyze the potential benefits of each technology and to begin to develop a targeted strategy for delivering client virtualization to our users. Read this document to review the findings. Published by: Intel Corporation

Software On-Demand: Operating System/Application Streaming Client Study

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Intel IT explored the technical feasibility and value of enterprise streaming. The study showed very favorable results with respect to performance, user perceptions, and the impact on IT operations. Published by: Intel Corporation

Perspective Network Management System 2.5

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

PacketTrap Perspective is a unique centralized dashboard provides users with a real-time view of the entire network, with remediation tools attached for immediate network problem resolution. Published by: PacketTrap Networks

Converged Network Security for Dummies

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This Dummies piece focuses on securing the enteprise converged network through a multi-layered security model. Published by: Avaya Inc.

IT Agility: Balancing Performance, Security and Cost in a Tight Economy

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this document to learn about the economy's impact on IT and discover best practices for IT agility to optimize IT infrastructure. Published by: CA

LINX™ Inter-Process Communications (IPC) Service for Distributed Systems

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

LINX is an inter-process communications (IPC) service for distributed systems and is based on OSE's LINK Handler protocol, which has been a key message passing component in OSE. Published by: Enea

Architecting the Integrated Platform: Deploying Multi-Technology, Multi-Vendor Communications Platforms

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper defines a multi-vendor, multi-technology platform architecture that can significantly reduce the time, cost, and effort of deploying integrated network equipment. Published by: Enea

The dSPEED Platform™ for Controlling, Monitoring and Debugging DSP Farms

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

dSPEED Platfrom™ allows for efficient, comprehensive management of clustered DSP solutions extending the capabilities of Enea's industry leading DSP RTOS OSEck. Published by: Enea

Evaluating Data Center High-Availability Service Delivery

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper examines several key criteria related to high-availability service delivery, also it examines the importance of factors such as operational processes and service assurance, combined with maintenance and lifecycle strategies. Published by: FORTRUST LLC

Geographic Factors for Data Center Site Selection

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper highlights the geographic advantages inherent in establishing data center operations in Colorado, addressing major events and probabilities of natural disasters. Published by: FORTRUST LLC

Creating Order from Chaos in Data Centers and Server Rooms

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Data center professionals can rid themselves of messy racks, sub-standard under floor air distribution, and cable sprawl with a minimum of heartache and expense. This paper outlines several innovative approaches. Published by: APC

Humidification Stratiegies for Data Centers and Network Rooms

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper explains the nature of humidity, its effects and its management in computer rooms and data centers. Published by: APC

VMware Solutions for Small to Medium Businesses: Ensuring Rapid, Reliable and Affordable Disaster Recovery

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

VMware Infrastructure transforms disaster recovery by providing you fast, reliable and cost-effective disaster recovery. Why suffer from the slow, expensive and unreliable problems associated with traditional disaster recovery solution? Published by: VMware, Inc.

Making IT Infrastructure Management Easier and More Efficient

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper provides some information on how Dorado Software can help organizations to more efficiently and cost effectively manage the various components of their IT infrastructure. Published by: Dorado Software

The Complete Network Assessment

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper gives a brief overview on how a complete network inventory assessment can improve the health & security of network. Published by: Dorado Software

The Mandate for Lights-Out IT Management

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how IT organizations can successfully automate the management of an increasingly complex IT environment. Published by: Dorado Software

More Functionality, Less Infrastructure: Managed IT with Netboot/i

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how the netBoot/i technology separates state from compute devices, allows them to run from iSCSI SAN, and provides many benefits to an organization. Published by: Double-Take Software

Hosted Exchange Best Practices: Collaboration, Email, Calendaring and Mobility Solutions

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Email, calendaring, collaboration, and mobility are currently moving out of corporate data centers to service provider networks. Having a hosted service within your organization can dramatically change and positively affect your business... Published by: Concentric

Achieving PCI Compliance without Appliance Sprawl: Securing Web Applications and Databases with Crossbeam Solutions

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn about the many benefits of Crossbeam Solutions, including how it helps customers consolidate anywhere from 20 to 50 separate appliances into one highly available, scalable system. Published by: Crossbeam Systems

HP Virtualization with Intel and VMware: End-to-end Virtualization of IT Resources

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

The VMware partnership and technical collaboration with HP and Intel enables your organization to deploy a reliable and scalable platform for building a complete virtualized data center solution. Published by: VMware, Inc.

ACom3 Applications - Managing Commision and Incentive Programs

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper paper outlines ACom3 software applications and will discuss Architecture, Platforms, Security, Integration and Scalability. ACom3 software provides a strong platform for managing all aspects of corporate commission and incentive programs. Published by: ACTEK, Inc.

Deep Dive into Email Archiving Products: Eleven Essential Attributes of Email Archiving Systems

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document explains essential attributes of email archiving, which aids in managing mail server growth, meeting compliance standards, and managing system usage. Published by: SearchStorage.com

The Next Next Thing: Entering the 3rd Era of Commercial Computing

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document explains the 3rd Era of Commercial Computing and its characteristics. Published by: SearchStorage.com

Sharepoint E-zine Vol.4: Balancing SharePoint Governance

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

SharePoint has built-in features that allow site owners to create site maps without any custom coding at all. Published by: SearchWinIT

12 Pitfalls of IT Systems Management: Maximize Performance and Availability While Lowering Cost

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Monitoring servers and proactively managing capacity helps companies maintain service level agreements, meet contractual obligations, improve customer and partner satisfaction, and move forward into new markets. Published by: uptime software inc.

Virtualization 2.0 Is All about Manageability - What You Should Look for in a Monitoring Solution

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This document outlines the key management challenges that must be overcome as the use of virtualization continues to increase in production enterprise environments. Published by: eG Innovations, Inc.

eG VM Monitor Demo - Real-Time Monitoring & Diagnosis in a Virtual IT Infrastructure

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

View this demo to learn how the eG VM Monitor part of the eG Enterprise Suite is a comprehensive solution for monitoring and managing all aspects of virtual hosts and guests. Published by: eG Innovations, Inc.

Microsoft Windows Runs Best on Vmware Virtualization Solutions

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

VMware virtualization solutions offer a better way to run Windows, delivering improvements in reliability, availability and manageability for your Microsoft Windows infrastructure. Published by: VMware, Inc.

PODCAST: Virtualization Security: Issues, Adoption and Strategy for Success

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Check out this podcast to learn the basics of virtual security and find out how to establish best practices for integrating the protection needs of physical and virtual servers. Published by: Stonesoft Inc.

Consolidate and Virtualize Your Servers - Plus Ten Ways SMBs Can Get More from Their IT Budgets

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are always looking for new and innovative ways to cut costs, without affecting business output or future growth, This paper contains some well known cost savings opportunities. Published by: VMware, Inc.

Five Steps to Determine When to Virtualize Your Servers

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Server virtualization isn't just for big companies, this paper explains the five steps to determine when to virtualize your servers. Published by: VMware, Inc.

Capacity Analyzer: Advanced Analytics for Capacity Management

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

By continuously monitoring shared capacity utilization trends in your VMware ESX environment, Capacity Analyzer significantly reduces the time and costs of identifying current capacity bottlenecks causing performance problems. Published by: VKernel

Performance Assurance Lifecycle for Virtual Infrastructures

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how the Performance Assurance Lifecycle eliminates performance and financial risks, taking the data center from 15-20 percent virtualized to 70-100 percent. Published by: VKernel

Citrix XenApp 5.0: Preparing for a Successful Migration

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Citrix XenApp 5.0 offers new functionality: with preferential load balancing, preset values can now be applied to both specific users and particular applications. Published by: visionapp

Enabling a More Dynamic Application Delivery Infrastructure with Virtualization

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Ultimately, virtualization promises to deliver a better, less expensive and more flexible IT infrastructure. IT organizations, when considering all of the benefits of virtualization should pay close attention to the real goal - applicat... Published by: Citrix

Creating the Green IT Action Plan

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Enterprise CIOs have a variety of motivations for improving the environmental footprint of their IT operations. Read this for more. Published by: Avaya Inc.

Reducing Server Total Cost of Ownership with VMware Virtualization Software

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Technology purchases are often quantified simply by hardware and software costs. But there's more to it. This TCO study takes a holistic view. Published by: VMware, Inc.

Transforming the Economics of Data Warehousing with Cloud Computing

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Cloud computing is ushering in a new era of analytic data management for business intelligence (BI) by enabling organizations to analyze terabytes of data faster and more economically than ever before. Published by: Vertica Systems

Executive Summary: Storage Panorama

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In 2000, 93 new storage companies were launched with a first round of funding and in 2007 just five new storage companies were funded with first-round money, this has had the effect of slowing down the flow of new ideas and invention. Published by: CA

Study Guide: Access Control

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Find out how much you know about access control technologies and what you need to study up on with this quiz on access controls. Published by: Channel Media Group

Sybase PowerDesigner 15.0

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

The industry leading data modeling tool and an enterprise modeling and design solution, PowerDesigner, helps implement effective enterprise architecture and brings powerful models to create and manage your IT infrastructure. Published by: Sybase, Inc.

Ajax Testing Tool Review

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This session covers when to test, what to test, how to test Ajax components. Automatic testing with various tools, including YUI Test, OpenQA Selenium and TIBCO Test Automation Kit, are also covered. Published by: The Ajax Experience

Windows Essential Business Server - A Real-World Customer Perspective

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Join us for this technical session to get real-world insight into how Windows Essential Server Solutions are working for customers today. Published by: Microsoft

Windows Essential Server Solutions Launch Event - SMB Solutions designed to help boost productivity and reduce cost

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:30:00 EST

In this virtual seminar, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will launch the new Microsoft product line designed for the mid-market. Independent expert Mark Minasi will discuss how to preserve your IT infrastructure in the current economic downturn. Published by: Microsoft

Bloor Report for ISVs: Expand Potential Market and Enhance TCO with Cost Effective Mainframe Integration

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this report, learn how Shadow v7 expands the range of SOA and data connectivity options available to existing System z mainframe users. Published by: DataDirect Shadow

Presentation Transcript: Maximize Value from Your SAP Investment with Business Intelligence and Performance Management

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this presentation transcript, Mark Smith, CEO & EVP Research, Ventana Research, and Karen Kirby, SAP Market Executive of Cognos, an IBM Company, focus on SAP investment with Business Intelligence and Performance Management. Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company

Enabling Real World SOA through the Microsoft Platform

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper describes the business context out of which grew the need for a service oriented approach, and the Microsoft approach to achieving successful SOA implementations. Published by: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

Special Reports on Modernizing Messaging Infrastructure

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this research note, Gartner outlines the top indicators of a potential IT train wreck in regards to messaging solutions. Published by: Sendmail, Inc.

Top Five Issues of Mobile Security

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

In this podcast learn about what new products are emerging for mobile security, what the greatest risk to mobile security will be in the future, why mobile security matters and more. Published by: Intel Corporation

eGuide: Managing VoIP Quality

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This expert guide will explore the issues that can impact your network when VoIP comes into play, and our expert will discuss strategies for keeping your voice and data traffic running smoothly on one network. Published by: CA

Business Continuity - Are You Always Open for Business?

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Business continuity with low administration and maintenance costs... Can you make it happen? This brief explains how Oracle solutions for mid-sized organizations provides a secure, easily accessible, and always available information infrastructure. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Avoid the MDM Blues with Rapid Time-to-Value MDM-in-a-Box Quick Start Solution

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

View this Webcast and learn to optimize your enterprise's MDM program to deliver benefits such as enhanced compliance, customer service, cross-selling and up-selling. Published by: Cognizant Technology Solutions

Choosing a Reliable and Powerful IT Infrastructure at a Price You Can Afford

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This whitepaper provides an overview of the challenges midsize organizations face, and how Oracle products can help them overcome those hurdles. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Always Be Open for Business: iSeminar

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This internet seminar explores how mid-sized organizations can affordably attain business continuity by creating a data infrastructure that is always secure, available and accessible, despite potentially disruptive circumstances. Published by: Oracle Corporation

PODCAST: Maximize Value from Your SAP Investment with Business Intelligence (BI) & Performance Management (PM)

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Listen to this Podcast with Bob Corson of Cognos, an IBM Company to learn more about why a unified performance management platform can be the best means to drive additional value from your SAP investment. Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company

Leveraging Virtualization to Consolidate, Optimize and Protect Your IT Infrastructure

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper addresses some of the critical issues of virtualization and some of the ways it can be effectively implemented to help organizations utilize resources more efficiently, reduce costs, manage data across the entire enterprise. Published by: Datalink and Hitachi Data Systems

Changing the SQL Landscape through Consolidation Podcast

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Discover an IT consolidation platform that effectively runs applications such as Oracle and SAP. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Citrix XenApp Frequently Asked Questions

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Citrix XenApp™ is an end-to-end Application Delivery Solution that delivers all Windows applications to all users and locations. Published by: Citrix

Accelerated Server Refresh Reduces Data Center Cost

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

Accelerated server refresh is part of our broader data center efficiency program, which includes initiatives such as data center consolidation and server virtualization and aims to generate overall savings of USD 1 billion or more. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Performance Analysis in Eclipse

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This paper presents a strategy for integrating code profiling into Eclipse and then defines an automated process for managing performance throughout the life of an application. Published by: Quest Software

Oracle SOA Suite and Enterprise Portals

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper examines how SOA can enhance your infrastructure to improve your ability to predict and respond to change, enhance productivity, simplify your IT environment and leverage existing investments. Published by: Oracle Corporation

Cisco Storage Media Encryption: Meeting the Security Challenge

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 24:00:00 EST

This white paper is an introduction to Cisco Storage Media Encryption (SME), a heterogeneous, standards-based encryption solution for data at rest with comprehensive built-in key-management features. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

The Benefits of Integrating the Virtualization Platform with the Shared Storage Backend

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to learn how integrating platforms for both server and storage virtualization is key to realizing virtualization's full benefits. Published by: Citrix

Scalability Test Results for Concurrent User Sessions on Servers Running Dual-Core or Quad-Core AMD Opteron Processors

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper reports scalability test results for concurrent user sessions on Dell PowerEdge R805 servers running either Dual-Core or Quad-Core AMD Opteron processors. Published by: Citrix

Accelerating Satellite WANs with Riverbed

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This solutions brief explains how using WDS can enable more robust, LAN-like performance over satellite connections with out-of-the-box compatibility that accelerates the broadest range of applications remote workers need to function. Published by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.

The True ROI behind Wide-Area Data Services and WAN Optimization

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this paper, NetForecast analysts interviewed customers who have deployed Wide-Area Data Services (WDS), and the results show that WDS technology has significant strategic business value to companies. Published by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Five Steps to Successful IT Consolidation

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Download this paper by Riverbed and discover a clear 5-step approach to making sure every consolidation project is successful. Published by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Accelerating the Next Phase of Virtualization

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In this paper, see how wide-area data services (WDS) is now having tremendous success in enabling server virtualization and remote site consolidation. Published by: Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Improving Operational Performance through KPI Visualization and Analysis

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EST

View this Webcast to hear a discussion about the process, project requirements and available technology needed for an effective operational improvement support system. Published by: myDIALS Inc.

Virtualization and Automation Drive Dynamic Data Centers

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how virtualization and automation in the data center will lead to better customerexperience, reduced environmental impact and increased capacity for future services. Published by: CA

CA and VMware: Working Together to Maximize Business Value of Your IT Investments

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

The powerful combination of VMware-CA technology and management functions brings you rapid-time-to-value solutions that optimize the utility of your assets and improve your ROI while minimizing your business and IT risks. Published by: CA

VMware and CA: Making the Most of Virtualization

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

By using a combination of VirtualCenter and CA Unicenter ASM you can visualize and manage logical entities as easily and as well as physical entities, enabling you to dynamically map virtual system resources to business processes. Published by: CA

Preparing for the Reality of Virtualization

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper discusses the broader picture of virtualization benefits and organizational decisions that can influence the amount of benefit achieved. Published by: CA

Technology Audit CA Unicenter Network & System Management r11.1

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

CA's Unicenter Network and Systems Management r11.1 is an enterprise-class service and systems management solution, aimed at maximizing service availability. Published by: CA

CA eHealth® Simplifies Performance Management

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

CA eHealth NPM integrates with other CA network, database and application management solutions, agents and third-party products to provide rapid problem identification and resolution and proactive service assurance across multivendor. Published by: CA

eBook: The Definitive Guide to Converged Network Management

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This guide highlights the overall service management challenges facing enterprise business and identify common industry best practices for effectively managing an integrated, unified communications environment using VoIP. Published by: CA

CA SPECTRUM® Redefining Network Fault Management

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

CA SPECTRUM® Network Fault Manager software delivers fault and configuration management across diverse, multi-technology networks to assure the availability of critical network services that are essential for your business applications. Published by: CA

Leapfrog Services

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Centralized management approach has enabled Leapfrog to standardize its core processes and automate routine tasks to develop a scalable and repeatable model for IT support. Published by: CA

Maximizing Business Value Across Your Enterprise...Understanding the ROI of Database Archiving

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EST

View this Webcast to hear how your organization can optimize its IT infrastructure with a solution that supports compliance and discovery initiatives, mitigates risks, and controls costs. Published by: IBM

Driving Improved Performance with Business Intelligence

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EDT

View this Videocast to discover what key points your organization needs to consider when selecting a business intelligence (BI) solution. Published by: Cognos, an IBM Company

Machine Design Webcast Replay: Design Reuse in Product Development

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Join Machine Design and PTC for an exclusive webcast replay and take an in-depth look at today's best practice strategies for design reuse. Published by: PTC Small/Med Product Development

Buyer's Guide: Selecting and Evaluating the Right PLM System Webcast Replay

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This webcast replay, hosted by TechniCom and Tech-Clarity, covers what to consider before selecting a PLM system for your small or medium sized manufacturing business. Published by: PTC Small/Med Product Development

CA Data Center Automation Manager Product Brief: A Tactical Approach to Simplify Service Delivery in the Data Center

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Learn how automating critical operational processes frees up your IT staff to focus on innovation and strategic initiatives, reduces downtime, improves delivery lead time, and helps conserve valuable data center space and power resources. Published by: CA

Elavon Achieves Greater Business Agility with CA Data Center Automation

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Learn about a real-life example of how an automation architecture design that consolidates redundant, underperforming assets enabled one organization to meet the demands of an aggressive growth strategy while delivering high levels of service quality. Published by: CA

Evolution Vs. Revolution: Driving B2B Efficiencies Forward with People, Processes and Technology Tools

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

B2B integration technology, offers powerful and complementary tools and services for seamless business integration and meeting the challenges of global collaboration. Published by: SEEBURGER, Inc.

Pilgrim's Pride Cuts IT Costs of ConAgra Acquisition Using SEEBURGER to Speed B2B & SAP Integration

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read how SEEBURGER's B2B Gateway and SAP Connector reduced time to market and development costs for both the ConAgra IT integration and subsequent projects through its ability to eliminate hard coding within SAP as well as handle B2B and EAI design. Published by: SEEBURGER, Inc.

Best Practice Guidelines for SAP Solutions on VMware® Infrastructure

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This paper provides best practice guidelines for deploying SAP software solutions on VMware Infrastructure 3. Published by: VMware and Intel

Accept No Compromises! Log Management The Right Way.

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Check out this webcast and learn about the importance of successful log management for maintaining network security without compromising performance and effective capacity. Published by: ArcSight, Inc.

Sharepoint E-zine Vol.3: Using SharePoint's InfoPath feature to generate forms

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This guide explains planning global enterprise SharePoint deployments, creating custom global search scopes in SharePoint and top tips for harnessing Microsoft SharePoint governance. Published by: SearchWinIT

Cisco MDS 9000 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Modules Overview

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this demo to learn how Cisco MDS 9000 Family 8-Gbps Fibre Channel Modules deliver intelligence and consistent, predictable high performance to support the most demanding storage applications. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

MDS 9000 SAN-OS Software: The Virtual Machine Aware SAN

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This document describes the innovative approach introduced by the Cisco MDS 9000 Family to support an end-to-end virtualized SAN environment that is flexible, secure, scalable, and mobile. Published by: Cisco Systems, Inc.

130/30 Strategies: Passing Fad or Future Trend?

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper is geared at investment managers who are considering adding a 130/30 strategy to their offering; it provides a solid overview, including an uncompromised assessment of the benefits and challenges. Published by: Advent Software, Inc

Virtualization Security: Issues, Adoption and Strategy for Success

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:00:00 EST

Check out this webcast and learn about the basics of virtual security and find out how to establish best practices for integrating the protection needs of physical and virtual servers. Published by: Stonesoft Inc.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Dell, HP, and IBM Blade Solutions

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper examines the TCO of this blade solution at acquisition and at 1, 3, and 5 years. TCO includes hardware, support, management software, IO virtualization, power, cooling, network ports, and data center space. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

How to Perform Advanced Fiber Troubleshooting Using an Optical Time Domain Reflectometer

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

An Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) is an important instrument used by organizations to certify the performance of new fiber links and detect problems with existing fiber links. Published by: Fluke Networks

Advanced Backup School I

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

In part one of this webcast, W. Curtis Preston will deconstruct the common backup system and point out the mistakes that may be hampering your backup operations. Published by: Sun StorageTek

Best Practices: Why You Can't Go It Alone

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Network consolidation is just one of the technologies forcing storage pros to build stronger IT teams. Published by: Storage Magazine