WHITE PAPER - This white paper describes the CMS (configuration management system) as emphasized in ITIL V3, and explores how it differs from a CMDB. Further, it shows how a CMS increases your ability to make better IT decisions that impact business agility, productivity, and quality of service.
Posted: August 20, 2009 | Published: August 20, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | CMDB | Configuration Management | Data Centers | Database Management | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | ITIL

CASE STUDY - When it was time to refresh the headquarters' IT infrastructure, the Earth Rangers IT group knew that any new computer systems had to meet their own high environmental standards. In this case study, you'll learn why they decided to create a virtualized server infrastructure using solutions from Dell and VMware and the benefits achieved.
Posted: August 17, 2009 | Published: March 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Green Data Center | IT Infrastructure | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | SMBs | VMware | VMware ESX

WEBCAST - Many IT managers face the challenge of providing greater business service while keeping costs low. Watch this webcast to learn how to simplify resource management. Gain insight into an advanced processor technology that reallocates energy budget from underutilized cores to those that need to run faster.
Posted: August 14, 2009 | Premiered: August 14, 2009


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | IT Infrastructure | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | Storage Management | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Red Hat Enterprise Linux running on Intel® processor-based servers is helping companies cut TCO by up to 50 percent and more versus comparable UNIX/RISC solutions, while providing a better foundation for growth. This white paper outlines the key benefits of migration and provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a successful transition.
Posted: August 10, 2009 | Published: August 10, 2009


Topics:  Application Deployment | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Centers | IT Infrastructure | Linux | Open Source | Open Source Software | Operating Systems | RISC | TCO | UNIX

WHITE PAPER - You probably already know that some of the largest and most demanding companies trust Red Hat to drive the IT infrastructure behind their successful businesses. This whitepaper will list and discuss the top reasons you should choose Red Hat Enterprise Linux to power the demanding applications you rely on to run your company.
Posted: August 10, 2009 | Published: August 10, 2009


Topics:  Application Deployment | Application Performance Management | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Centers | Database Management | IT Infrastructure | Linux | Linux Documentation Project | Open Source | Operating Systems

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper will review some key features and benefits of both Solaris and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. We will also explain why Red Hat Enterprise Linux is an ideal solution for enterprises that are facing Sun and SPARC's uncertain future, whether you are considering launching a new IT production environment or migrating a legacy environment...
Posted: August 10, 2009 | Published: August 10, 2009


Topics:  Application Deployment | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Centers | High Availability | IT Infrastructure | Linux | Linux Desktop Environment | Open Source | Open Source Software | Operating Systems | Solaris

WHITE PAPER - Read this white paper to learn how the right power monitoring system can protect your organization's data and applications while optimizing the power delivery infrastructure for efficiency and lower cost.
Posted: August 4, 2009 | Published: July 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Center Power Management | Ethernet Networks | IT Infrastructure | IT Systems | LAN | Power Consumption Monitoring

WHITE PAPER - A survey conducted in February 2009 by the Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Oracle and HP, shows in most companies the business functions and the IT function understand the benefits of modernization. But that does not mean that most companies know how to do it right. Read this white paper for practical advice on achieving modernization.
Posted: July 30, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Business Management | Business Performance Management | Business Process Management | Business Processes | ERP | Infrastructure Management | IT Governance | IT Infrastructure | IT Management

WEBCAST - This webcast explores a phased approach to consolidating application management solutions, aligning IT infrastructure with business needs and reducing costs.
Posted: July 27, 2009 | Premiered: July 27, 2009


Topics:  Applications Management | Business IT Alignment | Business Management | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Design | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Economic Environment | Infrastructure Management | IT Infrastructure | Network Management | ROI | Server Management | Software Architectures | Storage Consolidation | Storage Management | Strategic Planning | Systems Management | TCO

EGUIDE - This Tech Report will dive deep into the capabilities as well as challenges with open-source storage, as storage pros continue to seek information regarding this increasingly popular storage trend.
Posted: July 23, 2009 | Published: July 24, 2009


Topics:  Backups | iSCSI Protocol | IT Infrastructure | Open Source | Open Source Software | RAID | Storage Systems

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - XenServer is the only free, enterprise-class virtualization platform. With powerful features such as live migration and centralized multi-node management, your datacenter is instantly smaller and smarter. For free. You can't afford not to download it now.
Posted: July 20, 2009 | Published: July 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Management | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Managers | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization

PODCAST - Dave Patzwald of Schneider North America talks about how he responded to a direct challenge from his executive team to "fix the systems availability issue."
Posted: July 17, 2009 | Premiered: July 16, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Monitoring | Application Monitoring Software | Application Performance Management | Application Performance Management Software | Dashboards | IT Best Practices | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Service Management | IT Spending

PODCAST - It's a top priority to keep your applications running and end users happy. Discover how application performance management can help you quickly dive into the root causes of problems, before they negatively affect your network and users.
Posted: July 17, 2009 | Premiered: August 25, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Performance Management | Application Performance Management Software | Application Portfolio Management | Dashboards | IT Best Practices | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Service Management | IT Spending | ITIL | Network Monitoring

PODCAST - Rebecca Wetteman, Vice President with Nucleus Research, discusses the impact of the current economic climate on IT spending and how IT leaders can justify and articulate the value of infrastructure projects like application performance management.
Posted: July 17, 2009 | Premiered: July 16, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Performance Management | Application Performance Management Software | Dashboards | IT Best Practices | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Service Management | IT Spending | ITIL

ANALYST REPORT - Nine out of ten communications-intensive organizations are seeking outside help in building mobility-enriched, IP-centric environments. Most organizations are currently seeking assistance for transactional functions, but a far wider service continuum is actually available. Read this analyst report to learn more.
Posted: July 8, 2009 | Published: May 8, 2009


Topics:  IP | IP Networks | IP Services | IT Infrastructure | IT Management Services | IT Services | Network Infrastructure | Network Management Services | Networking | Systems Management Services