August 20, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper discusses 10 Gigabit readiness for the physical infrastructure of the data center, in the form of I/O consolidation at the rack level using a Top of Rack (ToR) networking configuration, and reviews the advanced physical layer infrastructure elements to support Cisco switches, including cabinets, cabling media, and more.
August 19, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper will address various transformational managed services business model options such as Managed Infrastructure, Managed End to End Services Operations and Full Outsourcing (Virtual Telco), and how they help Communications Service Provider achieve not only cost transformation but also business transformation.
November 21, 2008 - (Free Research) Read this paper to learn what Intel IT found when they compared the impact on servers and the network for both streaming software and virtually hosted computing models.
November 30, 2006 - (Free Research) Storage challenges for IT professionals are particularly complex in today's environment of rapid obsolescence of storage hardware and digital media.
September 01, 2009 - (Free Research) CDW is committed to getting you everything you need to make the right purchasing decisions — from products and services to information about the latest technology. This reference guides is designed to provide you with an in-depth look at Networking and unified communications as they relate to the IT challenges your organization faces.
August 09, 2010 - (Free Research) In this white paper you will learn when it is important to use a Network Recorder, and key considerations when selecting a network recorder for back-in-time forensics analysis.
July 15, 2010 - (Free Research) The OfficeScan 10.5 release is the industry’s first virtualization-aware endpoint security solution. It focuses on key enterprise level management features, increases scalability for consolidation of management servers, improves the Client & Server information exchange consistency and so much more.
May 28, 2009 - (Free Research) GFI WebMonitor polices Internet access, reports on users’ website browsing habits and downloads, while providing web security features such as anti-virus and malware protection in real-time for SMBs.
July 12, 2010 - (Free Research) Energy and utility companies can work smarter through better collaboration and greater insight, so that their employees can make more informed decisions that reduce costs, minimize waste and improve efficiency while improving customer satisfaction. Read this paper for more information.
August 05, 2010 - (Free Research) Keeping its Web servers up and running is a business-critical goal of MLS Property Information Network, Inc. They replaced their 60 stand-alone servers with 20 clustered servers, each supporting dozens of virtual machines that run Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V technology and the Sanbolic Melio file system. Read their results here.
November 16, 2006 - (Free Research) This research guide will help you select the best Network Design and Management solution for your company. It provides Network Design and Management information on Network Design and Management products.
May 13, 2009 - (Free Research) In this white paper, we examine how to use Wireshark, the world's most popular open-source network analyzer, to troubleshoot some of the top causes of poor network performance, including high latency, packet loss, inefficient window sizes, intercepting devices, and application dependencies.
March 01, 2009 - (Free Research) This paper provides a survey of the practices and technology related to business process management (BPM). Basic concepts are explained, the transformational effect on the enterprise is examined, and the value that BPM can create is analyzed. The paper then presents a survey of the vast array of technology that is related to BPM.
March 15, 2010 - (Free Research) Every day, millions of files are exchanged all over the world by corporations, government entities and other organizations. Most file transfers use the popular protocol known as FTP. This paper will examine how FTP has become the standard for business-to-business file transfers and the key pitfalls that face management using this open protocol.
March 03, 2010 - (Free Research) Managing the persistent state of complex object graphs, empowering agile developers to work more efficiently. Designed for massive scale transactional systems and eliminating processing-intensive O/R mapping layers.
February 01, 2009 - (Free Research) ServiceU Corporation was challenged to deploy reliable hardware to support
its Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 environment and virtualize other applications to enhance business flexibility. Read this case study to learn about the benefits that ServiceU achieved through by implementing Dell hardware and Microsoft Hyper-V technology.
April 2006 - (Free Research) As more IT professionals are turning to application & server consolidation, costs and the importance of performance is growing. This white paper takes a look at acceleration technologies - the challenges, benefits, and techniques of this alternative.
November 2008 - (Free Research) After briefly considering and rejecting an open-source tool, Harvell and his team selected Vertica Analytic Database 2.0, as it is a high-speed, relational SQL database management system.
January 2007 - (Free Research) A misunderstanding of the problem within your network can lead to unneeded and costly IT investments, not to mention downtime, data loss, and resource waste. This paper examines five common WAN misperceptions and how to better address them.
March 2009 - (Free Research) Threats today burrow deep in computers and hide. Check out this paper to learn the latest research findings related to data breaches and what you can do to protect your organization's data and reputation.
