WHITE PAPER - Exchange Server 2010. There are many new and improved features in the new version. This white paper outlines ten items to consider when planning and deploying an Exchange Server 2010 infrastructure, as well as some considerations to keep in mind when making the decision to move on to the "latest and greatest" iteration.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  Exchange Virtualization | Microsoft Exchange | Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Windows | Windows Server Software

WHITE PAPER - The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely inventory small or large IT environments without requiring the installation of any agent software. This paper explains how to utilize it to "map" your infrastructure for Windows 7 and Server 2008.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Windows | Windows NT Advanced Servers | Windows Server Software | Windows Vista | Windows XP

WHITE PAPER - So you’re an XP shop and your organization skipped Vista, but is considering taking the plunge to the latest revision of the Longhorn platform: Windows 7. Here are ten things that you should probably know as you get familiar with this new Windows client.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  IT Management | IT Systems | Operating Systems | Windows | Windows Security | Windows Vista | Windows XP

WHITE PAPER - There are some helpful things we can do with Cisco’s IOS to make our lives easier. This white paper will present some useful commands, followed (in parentheses) by their most concise shortcuts (at the time of this writing).
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  Internet | Internet Applications Software | Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Routing | Routing Protocols | Switching | Telecommunications Networks

WEBCAST - Watch this expert webcast to explore key considerations that should be taken into account before migrating from Unix to Linux. Gain insight into how a successful transition to Linux can improve platform availability, compatibility and vendor flexibility.
Posted: November 3, 2009 | Premiered: November 3, 2009


Topics:  Linux | Open Source | Open Source Software | Operating Systems | Server Hardware | UNIX

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - Using OS lock down scripts can be time consuming and error prone. Keeping those scripts up-to-date as new guidelines are published requires a continuous cycle of research, interpretation, and script revision. Do you really have time for this? Security Blanket automates the process of locking down Linux and Solaris operating systems.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Published: October 29, 2009


Topics:  Linux | Operating Systems | Scripting | Security | Security Audits | Security Event Management | Security Management

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper discusses the issues involved in sharing files between Macs and Windows servers and compares the options for successful integration. It is intended for systems administrators, technical evaluators and decision-makers who are considering upgrading or purchasing a Mac/Windows integration solution.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: October 27, 2009


Topics:  Application Integration | Integration Server Software | IT Infrastructure | Mac OS | Network Infrastructure | Operating Systems | Server Software | Windows Server Software

WHITE PAPER - This Forrester Research paper will show you how analyzing your options for upgrading to Windows 7 can save you down the road. One of the first steps IT managers should take is to determine their firm's Windows 7 licensing strategy and how it fits into their broader Microsoft relationship.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: July 22, 2009


Topics:  Licensing | Operating Systems | Software | Software Licensing | Software Migration | Software Upgrades | Windows | Windows Vista | Windows XP

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - Many of today's businesses rely on Unix for their highest workloads, limiting their ability to execute effective transaction processing. In this expert E-Guide you will discover how Linux can be used to perform high transaction rates at a low cost. Read on to learn more.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Database Management | Database Performance Management | Linux | OLTP | Open Source | Operating Systems | System p | UNIX

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper provides an overview of using the operating systems deployment capabilities of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007™ to deploy a customized OS image on Dell client systems in a heterogeneous environment.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  IT Management | IT Managers | Network Managers | Operating Systems | Systems Management | Systems Operations

CASE STUDY - Dell is planning to upgrade its 100,000 desktop and portable computers to the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system to help reduce desktop management costs and enhance data security. Read this case study to learn how upgrading to Microsoft Windows 7 helps Dell reduce desktop management costs and enhance data security.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Migration | Data Security | Desktop Computer Support | Desktop Management | Operating Systems | Windows | Windows Vista | Windows XP

WHITE PAPER - This document will explain how to look at an environment and identify the best solution, a virtual desktop or a server-hosted applications, for each user.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: August 25, 2009


Topics:  Application Hosting | Application Integration | Citrix XenServer | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | Operating Systems | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

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

CASE STUDY - Learn how Key Energy Services, Inc., the largest rig-based oil well services company in the industry, is using Robot/SCHEDULE - the automated, job scheduler and batch management software across multiple platforms.
Posted: October 19, 2009 | Published: October 19, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | DB2 | Job Control Language | Job Scheduling Software | Operating Systems | OS/400 | System i

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - When developing a security strategy, it is critical for businesses to consider their System i platform in order to protect themselves from data breaches. In this presentation transcript, learn how to control network access on System i and protect your organization from data loss.
Posted: October 16, 2009 | Published: October 16, 2009


Topics:  Data Centers | Data Security | Database Management | DB2 | File Transfer Protocols | FTP | ODBC | Operating Systems | OS/400 | System i