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

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

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 public release of Windows 7 is approaching fast. Debates and discussions have been raging on the security improvements in the new platform, and some potential problems have also emerged. In this white paper, we run through the most significant changes and additions, and look at what they might mean to users and administrators.
Posted: October 13, 2009 | Published: October 13, 2009


Topics:  Application Security | Operating Systems | Patch Management | Security | Security Infrastructure | Security Threats | Windows | Windows Security

WHITE PAPER - This free handbook explains why "enabled compliance" is what IT management and CIOs need to maximize mobile worker productivity while optimizing the balance of service quality, cost and risk to the organization.
Posted: October 8, 2009 | Published: October 8, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | ITIL | Mobile Device Management | Mobile Device Management Software | Mobile Workers | Operating Systems | Productivity | Risk Management

WHITE PAPER - Read this paper to learn about Rational® Functional Tester, an object-oriented automated testing tool that tests Windows®, .Net, Java™, HTML, Siebel and SAP applications, and lets you record reliable and robust scripts that can be played back to validate new builds of a test application.
Posted: October 1, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2009


Topics:  Functional Testing | Linux | Operating Systems | SAP (Product) | Systems Management | Systems Software | Systems Testing | Testing | Windows

WHITE PAPER - The Dell Management Console redefines much of the systems management paradigm, through a holistic, Web browser–based “single pane of glass” approach to managing enterprise-wide IT assets. Read on to learn more.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Published: September 23, 2009


Topics:  IT Infrastructure | IT Management | Operating Systems | Systems Integration | Systems Management | Systems Operations | Systems Software

WHITE PAPER - This white paper explains how to use Encrypting File System (EFS), a feature that is provided by default in the Windows® operating system, to protect data in Microsoft Dynamics CRM clients for Outlook Compatibility Update running on Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2). There are many different solutions available to encrypt data on disk.
Posted: September 10, 2009 | Published: June 28, 2007


Topics:  CRM | CRM Software | Customer Data Management | Customer Data Management Software | Customer Retention | Operating Systems | Windows XP

WHITE PAPER - This Microsoft white paper will discuss in detail ten things you should probably know as you get familiar with the latest version of the Windows client; what's been improved, what to expect and how it differs, if much at all, to Vista.
Posted: August 28, 2009 | Published: August 27, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Computing | Internet Explorer | Microsoft Office | Operating Systems | Server Software | Windows | Windows Vista | Windows XP

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