WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to determine how best to protect your SQL environment when running SQL Server on Dell PowerEdge servers.
Posted: September 1, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Database Management | Database Security | Database Server Software | Databases | Fault Tolerance | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - The Microsoft® Deployment Toolkit (MDT) 2008 provides unified processes and tools for desktop and server OS deployment using a common deployment console and a collection of best practices. The toolkit provides a single mechanism for image creation and an automated installation process to reduce deployment time.
Posted: October 19, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Best Practices | IT Management | IT Managers | Network Management | Network Managers | Operating Systems | Server Management

SOFTWARE DEMO - 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.
Posted: December 11, 2008 | Published: December 11, 2008


Topics:  Install Programs | Remote Access Hardware | Remote Users | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Software Installation | Systems Management

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - Read this expert E-Guide from Dell to learn key concepts that will help you architect your next SQL Server installation.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Database Administration | Database Administrators | Database Design | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Databases | High Availability | Server Virtualization | SQL Server

EBOOK - This eBook provides comprehensive information about servers and server implementation to help IT managers choose the best option for their storage needs.
Posted: June 15, 2009 | Published: June 1, 2009


Topics:  Clustering | Grid Computing | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Software | Server Virtualization | Storage Architectures | Storage Hardware | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - 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.
Posted: December 10, 2008 | Published: July 1, 2006


Topics:  Network Analyzer Hardware | Network Performance | OSI Protocols | Performance Testing | Systems Management | TCP/IP | Training and Educational Services | Troubleshooting

WHITE PAPER - This article discusses running Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) on servers configured with Sun™ Logical Domains (LDoms). Sun LDoms virtualization technology allows the creation of multiple virtual systems on a single physical system, and enables fine-grained assignment of CPU and memory resources to an Oracle RAC workload.
Posted: June 15, 2009 | Published: June 15, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Application Performance Management | Application Server Hardware | Application Server Software | Cluster Management | Clustering | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization

PODCAST - In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai talks with WhatIs.com's Alex Howard about Microsoft's Hyper-V, a new virtualization platform from the Redmond-based software giant.
Posted: December 4, 2008 | Premiered: December 3, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Data Center Management | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Storage Management | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Whether you are deploying virtualization for the first time or looking to increase the value of your existing solution, choosing the right hardware is as important as choosing the right virtualization software. This paper will discuss some of the basics of server virtualization.
Posted: September 3, 2009 | Published: September 3, 2009


Topics:  IT Infrastructure | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Software Installation

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - In this presentation transcript featuring industry expert, Brian Madden, learn how to meet user needs when virtualizing desktops. Discover how to reduce costs and simplify desktop management by installing a master operating system that all users share. Learn how to get a personalized user workspace even when sharing a master virtual desktop image.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Citrix XenServer | Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Terminal Server Hardware | User Interfaces | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | VMware

WEBCAST - This webcast discusses how you can accelerate your data analysis, reporting and business intelligence (BI) applications with the help of a column-based analytics server.
Posted: September 11, 2009 | Premiered: September 11, 2009


Topics:  Application Server Hardware | Application Server Software | Business Intelligence | Data Mining | Grid Computing | Load Balancing | Network Performance | Query Tools | Server Hardware | Server Management

DATA SHEET - To capitalize on the benefits of Windows 7, you must make sure your computing environment is ready for the upgrade. Dell's Windows 7 Readiness Assessment is designed to identify application compatibility, hardware compatibility and migration readiness and to provide the recommendations needed to help make your transition to Windows 7 smooth.
Posted: October 7, 2009 | Published: October 7, 2009


Topics:  Operating Systems | Software Asset Management | Software Implementation | Software Installation | Software Migration | Software Upgrades | Windows

WEBCAST - In this expert webcast, learn the basic steps to take when selecting and setting up your organization's server room, with details on security considerations, environmental factors and more.
Posted: August 27, 2009 | Premiered: August 27, 2009


Topics:  Cooling Capacity | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Power Management | Data Centers | Network Security | Server Hardware | Server Management | Storage Systems | Windows | Windows Security

WHITE PAPER - This quick start guide shows how to configure the Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage System and hosts on the Solaris™ Operating System for Oracle RAC infrastructure deployment.
Posted: November 9, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  Database Administration | Database Administrators | Database Management | Oracle (Product) | Solaris | Storage Hardware | Storage Systems

WHITE PAPER - Troubleshooting is a necessary evil. Where does one start when the operating system does not start, the application does not load or run correctly, the network hangs or a network service does not listen or perform? Linux is noted for being rock solid, stable, and easy to manage but not as user friendly.
Posted: May 27, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  Linux | Linux Clusters | Linux Desktop Environment | Linux Server Hardware | Network Configuration Management | Network Operating Systems | Network Performance | Operating Systems | Patch Management | Patch Management Software | Troubleshooting

PRODUCT OVERVIEW - Read this overview to learn about the Dell Poweredge T610 Server. This server is a key data center building block for IT professionals seeking the highest level of performance, availability, and expandability in a 2-socket server.
Posted: May 19, 2009 | Published: May 19, 2009


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Data Management | Data Sheets | Database Architectures | Database Management | Rack Enclosures | Rack Servers | Server Hardware

WHITE PAPER - Data replication has become part of the fabric of IT due to its multiple uses and benefits. But as IT are aware, data replication increases your bandwidth and storage costs. WAN optimization technologies can help reduce the amount of bandwidth and storage capacity used by data replication, enabling cost savings while maintaining application...
Posted: March 3, 2009 | Published: March 3, 2009


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Disaster Recovery | Disk-to-Disk Backup | NAS | NAS Software | RAID | SAN | Virtual Tape Libraries | WAN

TRIAL SOFTWARE - Managing email is a time-consuming, costly and legally hazardous process as administrators spend extra time backing up and recovering email to manage volume, support end-user productivity and produce stored emails for regulation or litigation.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: October 20, 2009


Topics:  Backup Software | Data Compression | Data Deduplication | Data Management | Email Archiving | Email Management Software | Indexing (Information Management) | Microsoft Exchange | Tiered Storage

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - Hitachi IT Operations Analyzer delivers all-in-one monitoring for the data center. A single interface provides a view to the availability and performance of servers and network and storage devices on a network. It eases troubleshooting without agents.
Posted: November 13, 2009 | Published: November 12, 2009


Topics:  Data Acquisition Hardware | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Recovery | Data Storage | Database Administration | High Availability | IT Management | IT Managers | LAN | SAN

CASE STUDY - Morgan Stanley’s Global Wealth Management Group and their internal Financial Advisors need the very latest information about market changes, the execution of trades and informed analysis to make the best investment decisions. To achieve this, they rely on BMC BladeLogic.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Published: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Blade Servers | Server Appliances | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software

WHITE PAPER - APC® by Schneider Electric enables you to adapt your data center to the changing needs of a business. With the same InfraStruXure® HD-Ready architecture, you can start out with a low-density data center, and later scale up to high density as needed without picking up the phone to call for more capacity, engineering or quotes.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Change Management | Cooling Capacity | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Downtime | Systems Management Software

EGUIDE - Read this expert E-Guide to discover strategies and best practices essential for effective SQL Server consolidation and optimization. Gain insight into the common challenges associated with consolidation initiatives and learn how to maintain a high level of availability and performance in SQL Server virtual machines.
Posted: August 21, 2009 | Published: August 20, 2009


Topics:  Database Administration | Database Management | Database Performance Management | Database Performance Management Software | Database Server Software | Databases | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | SQL | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - ECI's 1Net architecture helps service providers converge core Ethernet and DWDM networks for increased service flexibility while lowering operating and capital expenses. ECI's converged network not only addresses the needs of operators, but also sets a new standard for network efficiency and service quality. Read this whitepaper to find out more.
Posted: September 17, 2009 | Published: May 17, 2009


Topics:  Telecom Provisioning | Telecommunications Carrier Systems | Telecommunications Hardware | Telecommunications Industry | Telecommunications Infrastructure | Telecommunications Networks | Telecommunications Standards | Video-on-Demand