WHITE PAPER - This security runbook guides you through all stages of securing your system. Discover the importance of a company-wide commitment to security.
Posted: August 28, 2008 | Published: August 28, 2008


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | Hackers | Network Analyzer Hardware | Network Analyzer Software | Security Best Practices | Security Systems | Security Threats | System i

WHITE PAPER - Malicious code, hackers, human error, and natural disasters are among threats to business efficiency and continuity. This white paper offers two solutions for SMB organizations that addresses backup-and-recovery challenges IT organi...
Posted: August 28, 2008 | Published: August 27, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Data Centers | Data Security | Disaster Recovery | Productivity | SMBs

BOOK - Using iSCSI SANs on a SQL Server can improve performance, reduce infrastructure costs and facilitate system scalability, read this eBook and get details on how to configure an iSCSI SAN for optimal SQL Server performance and growth.
Posted: August 27, 2008 | Published: June 20, 2008


Topics:  Data Centers | Data Security | Ethernet Networks | LAN | SAN | SQL Server

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - This E-Guide explains an overview of virtualization monitoring, including examples of how companies are overcoming challenges associated with cost-efficiency, adaptive measures and VM sprawl.
Posted: August 27, 2008 | Published: August 27, 2008


Topics:  Data Centers | Network Monitoring | Networking | SLA | Systems Management | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This paper assesses one specific solution, Brocade StorageX, which boosts the reliability and availability of files.
Posted: August 25, 2008 | Published: August 25, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Business Continuity Planning | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Disk Storage Systems | File Management Programs | Server Virtualization | Storage Capacity

WHITE PAPER - The combined enterprise goal of simplifying the daily operations of today's data centers and ensuring comprehensive compliance with regulations plays a huge part in running a cost-effective and risk-free business.
Posted: August 25, 2008 | Published: August 25, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Data Centers | ITIL | Security

WHITE PAPER - This thought leadership paper by Forrester highlights that database archiving needs to advance from simply selecting and moving data into an archive to encompass specialised archive repositories that reduce storage footprints while ensuring data integr...
Posted: August 25, 2008 | Published: August 25, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Data Centers | Data Management | Data Security | Data Warehouses

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper by VMware explains the evolution of VDI, the VDI solution deployment, and the VDI use cases. It also discusses how disaster recovery solutions are also being implemented using VDI.
Posted: August 22, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Data Centers | Desktop Management | Disaster Recovery | Hardware | Network Management | Operating Systems | Security | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine Monitor | VMware

PODCAST - Learn how to implement System i Web security with a seven-step plan that covers authentication, user authorization, private information exchange, transaction integrity, resource availability, and accountability from Search400.com site expert Jim Mason.
Posted: August 21, 2008 | Premiered: August 21, 2008


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | Email Encryption | Hackers | Host Management | Network Analyzer Hardware | Network Analyzer Software | Security Best Practices | Security Systems | Security Threats | System i

WHITE PAPER - This e-zine issue explains the direct benefits of implementing a SAP virtualization plan. It compares virtualization platforms, highlights common problems, and offers tips to leverage hardware-assisted memory virtualization.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 18, 2008


Topics:  Best Practices | Change Management | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | LAN | Server Virtualization | Software | Testing | Training

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper explains the business value associated with the movement from a nonvirtualized server infrastructure to a server where hypervisor technology is an integral component of the overall system.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Application Server Hardware | Application Server Software | Change Management | Data Centers | Data Migration | IT Infrastructure | Network Management | Server Virtualization | Storage Systems | TCO | Testing | Tiered Storage

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper explains key points to consider when developing a desktop virtualization strategy. It covers different technologies, implementation, pitfalls and challenges. Read this and learn more about desktop virtualization.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Blade Servers | Data Centers | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Image Processing Systems | Operational Support Systems | SAN | SAP (Product) | Security | Server Virtualization | VMware | Windows XP | Workstations

WHITE PAPER - Escalating storage demands are creating a dilemma for many storage administrators. This article explains the concepts of green storage, examines deployment issues, looks at one user's struggles, and considers the future of green storage practices.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Capacity | Data Centers | Power Generation Equipment | ROI | Server Virtualization | Storage Systems | Storage Virtualization | Tiered Storage

WHITE PAPER - Addressing power, space and cooling issues for storage not only helps the environment, it saves money and space for data centers with strapped budgets and limited room.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Capacity | Data Centers | Disk Storage Systems | Power Generation Equipment | Server Virtualization | Storage Management

SOFTWARE DEMO - With Feature Packs, customers can selectively take advantage of new standards and features while maintaining a more stable internal release cycle.
Posted: August 20, 2008 | Published: August 20, 2008


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Integration | Application Server Software | Customer Satisfaction | Customer Support Software | Data Centers | Infrastructure Management | SOA | WebSphere

WHITE PAPER - This white paper offers a detailed look at the challenges of capacity management in virtualized infrastructures. It also offers a wealth of practical insights into addressing these challenges and setting the stage for successful VMware deployments.
Posted: August 19, 2008 | Published: August 19, 2008


Topics:  Application Deployment | Capacity Planning | Data Centers | IT Infrastructure | Operating Systems | Security | Server Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper explores business continuity, and disaster recovery. Learn how to develop a good disaster recovery plan, and about the advantages that VMware brings in terms of consolidation.
Posted: August 18, 2008 | Published: August 18, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Business Continuity Planning | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | Information Management | Infrastructure Management | Server Virtualization | Storage Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains an evolutionary approach to Service Level Management (SLM) that enables organizations at any stage of IT development to successfully implement SLM and begin contributing more to the business bottom line.
Posted: August 15, 2008 | Published: August 15, 2008


Topics:  Budgeting | Business Process Automation | Data Centers | eCommerce | IT Infrastructure | Performance Testing | Service Level Management | SOA

WHITE PAPER - This white paper details how to go beyond HIPAA by showing how to use HIPAA as the starting point for your security program, and then using best practices and Lumension Security solutions to improve your overall security posture.
Posted: August 15, 2008 | Published: August 15, 2008


Topics:  Compliance Best Practices | Data Centers | Health Care Applications Software | Health Care Industry | HIPAA | Payment Card Industry | Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard Compliance | Risk Assessment | Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance | Security Policies | Training

VIDEOCAST - In this presentation, data center cooling expert Don Beaty provides an in-depth introduction to data center cooling efficiency, showing how and where ASHRAE guidelines can add value to IT infrastructure.
Posted: August 15, 2008 | Premiered: August 14, 2008


Topics:  Architectures | Business Continuity Planning | Cooling Equipment | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Power Generation Equipment | Power Test Equipment

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper describes how BMC Software's Infrastructure Management Group transformed their development organization using agile development practices management applications from Rally Software Development.
Posted: August 14, 2008 | Published: August 14, 2008


Topics:  Application Life-Cycle Management | Data Centers | Device Control Software | Infrastructure Management | Software Development Life-Cycles | Software Development Tools | Software Quality Assurance | Software Testing

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains the low cost and high speed of Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) disks. It explains how they enable near-instant recovery from past points in time, and employ new technologies that maximize the speed of data transfers.
Posted: August 13, 2008 | Published: August 1, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Business Continuity Planning | Business Models | Data Centers | Data Management | Disaster Recovery | Disk Storage Systems | LAN | WAN

WHITE PAPER - Syncsort Backup Express is a unique software solution for enterprise disaster recovery and business continuity, it solves all of the data protection requirements outlined below within a complete, integrated solution.
Posted: August 13, 2008 | Published: October 29, 2007


Topics:  Backups | Data Centers | Disaster Recovery | SAN | Storage Systems | Storage Virtualization

VIDEOCAST - This videocast will examine the forces within the data center that are effecting change in server requirements and how servers are evolving to address those requirements. It will also address things to consider when deciding which server is right for you.
Posted: August 13, 2008 | Premiered: August 13, 2008


Topics:  Blade Servers | Cooling Capacity | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Environmental Compliance | Hardware Selection | Power Supplies | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Vendor Selection | Vendors

VIDEOCAST - In this videocast Intel IT reveals data center benefits of the Intel Xeon Processor 7300 Series.
Posted: August 12, 2008 | Premiered: August 1, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Intelligence Software | Data Center Management | Data Centers | ERP