IT Briefing: What the &*!@ Is up with the Network?!: Challenges and Solutions for Today's Network Engineers
| sponsored by PacketTrap Networks
IT BRIEFING:
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.
Posted: 07 Jan 2009 | Published: 06 Jan 2009
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A Framework for Assuring IT Service Quality and Performance
| sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 06 Jan 2009
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eGuide: Server Virtualization: Evaluation, Planning, and Migration
| sponsored by Insight and Sun Microsystems, Inc
EGUIDE:
This guide provides platform evaluations, planning best practices, and migration tips for creating a virtual infrastructure.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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Comprehensive LAN Security: A Business Requirement
| sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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Inquiry Spotlight: Server Virtualization, Q3 2008
| sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Tipcast: How solid state drives will affect enterprise systems
| sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
PODCAST:
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.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 16 Dec 2008
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IDC White Paper: Striving for Efficiency in Information Management with Services Oriented Storage
| sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 16 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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Is Virtualization the Consolidation Tool of Choice? Here Are Some Alternatives
| sponsored by Infocrossing, A Wipro Company
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 16 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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HotSchedules Customer Case Study
| sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
CASE STUDY:
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.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Dell and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Server Virtualization and Management
| sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Introducing the PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905 Blade Servers
| sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
TECHNICAL ARTICLE:
Dell PowerEdge M805 and PowerEdge M905 fullheight blade servers are designed to deliver outstanding performance in virtualized and database-intensive environments.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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HotSchedules Customer Video
| sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
VIDEOCAST:
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.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 12 Dec 2008
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Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager Cloning
| sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
SOFTWARE DEMO:
In this video, learn how to close a Microsoft Hyper-V VM with Systems Center virtual machine manager.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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System Center Virtual Machine Monitor with PRO Packs
| sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
SOFTWARE DEMO:
This highly detailed overview explains how to manage the setup of a Virtual Machine Monitor, discussing healthy implementation and problems that can occur.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Using System Center Virtual Machine Monitor 2008 to Initiate VMware VMotion
| sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
SOFTWARE DEMO:
Check out this presentation to learn how to execute a Vmotion implementation using System Center Virtual Machine Monitor (SCVMM).
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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IT Briefing: The Different Ways Appliances Are Used Today
| sponsored by Cast Iron Systems
IT BRIEFING:
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.
Posted: 12 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Achieving Rapid Data Recovery for Credit Union Core Processing Applications
| sponsored by Vision Solutions
WHITE PAPER:
EchoStream for AIX is a proven solution to the data recovery problem that is in use at a variety of referenceable accounts today.
Posted: 12 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Information Drives Operational Excellence
| sponsored by Oracle Corporation
PRODUCT LITERATURE:
Oracle Advanced Customer Services provides several different service offerings to help companies strike the right balance between performance, value, and cost.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Q&A for Determining Whether Oracle Advanced Customer Services Is Right for You
| sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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eGuide: Channel Success Story: Virtualization
| sponsored by Dell PartnerDirect and Intel
EGUIDE:
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.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Dell and Microsoft Windows Server 2008
| sponsored by Dell, Inc.
BROCHURE:
Windows Server 2008 is designed to provide increased reliability and control over your server infrastructure.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Highly Available Virtualization With Microsoft Hyper-V and System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008
| sponsored by Dell, Inc.
PRODUCT LITERATURE:
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.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Dell Transition Guide to Microsoft Windows Server 2008
| sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
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.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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ITIL V3 and the PMBOK® - Distinct but Complementary
| sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper examines the IT Infrastructure Library Version 3® (ITIL V3®) and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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