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Introduction to Virtualization E-Book, Chapter 2: Optimizing Server Virtualization by Hewlett Packard Company and Intel
many data centers, with applications being assigned to a server that rarely uses any more than 5% to 10% of its computing capacity. This e-book explains optimizing server virtualization and server management and can help optimize a virtual server
Introduction to Virtualization E-book, Chapter 1: Virtualization Concepts in Disaster Recovery by Hewlett Packard Company and Intel
Virtualization is changing the disaster recovery landscape. This E-Book is a beginners' guide to virtualization with chapters on disaster recovery (DR), test and development
Introduction to Virtualization E-Book, Chapter 2: Optimizing Server Virtualization by Dell and Microsoft
many data centers, with applications being assigned to a server that rarely uses any more than 5% to 10% of its computing capacity. This e-book explains optimizing server virtualization and server management and can help optimize a virtual server
Expert Tips For Energy-Efficient Rack Servers: Green E-Book by Hewlett Packard Company and Intel
load-between 50% and 75%--so they also signify the biggest opportunity to combat the IT energy crisis in your data center. This expert e-book from the writers at SearchDataCenter.com details strategies to reduce energy usage per server and
E-Book: Log Management for Compliance by SearchSecurity.com & SearchCompliance.com
Log management has become an increasingly important part of managing information technology across the enterprise. This E-Book will look at how compliance has changed IT's requirements for log management tools in general, and how the
Networking the Modern Data Center by SearchNetworking.com
and storage networks, and the evolution of how and where people work are all changing the way the data center should be designed. This e-book examines the issues and offers strategies for developing a data center network that will stand the test of
Even Faster Web Sites by The Ajax Experience
Steve's book, High Performance Web Sites, describes the 14 best practices he developed while working as the Chief
IT Briefing: Improving Data Center Efficiency with Network and Storage Consolidation by Cisco Systems, Inc.
This IT Briefing will talk about the nightmare of the data center sprawl in the age of virtualization and how network and
IT Briefing: VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure Acceleration: Technology and Best Practices by Cisco Systems, Inc.
This IT Briefing, based on a Cisco/TechTarget Webcast, sings the praises of virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), which offers
IT Briefing: Defy the Times - Business Growth in a Weak Economy by SAP BusinessObjects
In this IT Briefing, you will walk through three scenarios that show you how, by connecting a process from end-to-end and using
eBook: Gartner CRM Strategy Tips: 7 Key Ways to Improve the Customer Experience by Oracle Corporation
Read this E-Book and explore Gartner's 7 key initiatives for enhancing the customer experience as well as 7 steps for
eBook: Virtualization for mission-critical SAP environments by Hewlett-Packard Company
This e-book examines the trend towards running mission-critical SAP applications on virtualized servers. It will
Virtualization for Dummies: Sun and AMD Special Edition by Sun Microsystems, Inc. and Microsoft
Virtualization for Dummies explains how virtualization works and how it can benefit your organization. The book covers the kinds of issues virtualization can address and how it addresses them. Virtualization is
eBook: Managed SAP Hosting - Determining If It's Right For Your Business by Freudenberg IT
In this e-book, experts share their advice on the things that can make or break a project. Readers will discover what the
eBook: Manufacturing ERP software selection demystified: How to evaluate ERP platforms by IQMS
market - and navigating the many options to find the right choice for your organization can seem like an overwhelming task. In this E-Book, read how SearchManufacturingERP.com turned to the experts at Panorama Consulting Group find the right
eBook: Lean manufacturing and ERP: How to leverage ERP to get lean by IQMS
the principles of lean manufacturing can effectively leverage the company's ERP system during its transition to lean. This E-Book explains what part of the plant you should start with; the importance of simplifying the ERP system; how to
Making Virtual Infrastructures Highly Available by Dell and Microsoft
In this chapter of the "Introduction to Virtualization E-book" we will look at how to protect production workloads running in a virtual environment as well as off load
IDC: Next - Generation Power and Cooling for Blade Environments by Hewlett Packard Company and Intel
In this technical brief, IDC examines HP Thermal Logic, a holistic approach to improving power and cooling efficiency in the IT infrastructure, designed to help companies reduce energy consumption
ESG Report: Extremely Efficient Storage by Compellent
This Enterprise Strategy Group (ESG) storage systems brief discusses the importance of storage efficiency, examines major considerations driving IT investments over the next two years, and makes the
Top 10 Web Trends in 2009 by Blue Coat
Read this solution brief to discover the top ten web trends for 2009 and how they may affect your enterprise. This brief paper discusses security trends related to malware infections, mobile devices
E-book: Choosing Your Server-- What Every IT Manager Must Know About Selecting, Installing and Implementing the Proper Server Architecture by Dell, Inc. and Intel
This eBook provides comprehensive information about servers and server implementation to help IT managers choose the best option for their storage needs. Check out this eBook to learn all the
E-Book: The Midmarket CIO's Guide to Disaster Recovery Planning by Compellent
In this guide, midmarket CIOs are offered expert advice and resources on a full range of issues associated with disaster recovery planning -- from virtualization and applications to outsourcing and
Introduction to Virtualization E-book, Chapter 3: Virtualizing A Test And Development Lab by Dell and Microsoft
Now is the time to realize all of the benefits of virtualizing your test and development lab. This chapter highlights some of the benefits of consolidating your test and development environments
Implement Changes Faster While Minimizing Risks IT Briefing by Oracle Corporation
amount to billions of dollars each year and with proper tools, organizations could reduce the burden by about half. Read this IT Briefing to learn industry expert Noel Yuhanna, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research discuss pitfalls and best
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Quiz #40: Authentication Methods by SearchSecurity.com
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