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The Total Economic Impact & trade; of Microsoft Exchange 2010

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This study illustrates the financial impact of deploying Microsoft Exchange 2010 for a retail and distribution organization of 1,500 employees and $450 million in annual revenue.

Datacenter Virtualization: Enabling a Dynamic Datacenter with Microsoft Virtualization

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This whitepaper examines strategies for moving an organization toward more dynamic IT using datacenter virtualization technologies.

Top 10 Virtualization Myths

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

It seems that there are a lot of myths floating around regarding virtualization technologies. This paper explores and subsequently debunks the top 10 myths about virtualization.

The Server Virtualization Imperative: How You Can Deliver Nine-Month ROI for Your Customers ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

A new multi-core server from Dell and powered by Intel can do the work of nine older single-core servers, while using less energy and facility space. Moreover, it can deliver return on investment (ROI) in as little as nine months. Read this paper to learn more!

Choosing Your Virtualization Hardware Vendor: Seven Keys to Ensuring Success with Your ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This paper examines seven key questions you should ask yourself when choosing the prime hardware vendor for your virtualization solutions.

The Top 5 Server Monitoring Battles and How You Can Win Them

Nimsoft, Inc. — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

The uses, requirements, and complexity of servers have all increased dramatically. Consequently, server monitoring has more importance in today's environments. This guide looks at some of the most pressing challenges you might face in ensuring optimal server performance. It offers insights into the tools and strategies for addressing these demands.

Complex Deployment Done Right at Morgan Stanley

BMC Software, Inc — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

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.

Uncover the Benefits of Virtualization

BMC Software, Inc — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

BMC Software's internal IT organization launched a virtualization and automation initiative that achieved financial payback in less than six months. The effort improved productivity, increased responsiveness, and saved the company $5 million per year.

eGuide: Examining Blade Servers and Virtualization and the Related Channel Opportunities

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchSystemsChannel.com and Dell, you will discover the critical role blade servers play in your customers' virtualization plans.

eGuide: Server Virtualization and Storage: Channel Opportunities Explored

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchITChannel.com and Dell, you will discover how solution providers are finding significant revenue opportunities in the consulting, planning, deployment and management of server virtualization and networking projects.

Intel-Powered Dell Server Solutions for PartnerDirect Partners

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In recent years, server technology has taken an enormous leap forward, thanks to the incredible advances from Dell's engineering teams and Intel's introduction and evolution of Xeon® processors. No matter what IT challenges you are helping your customers to solve, you'll find the answer with Dell and Intel.

Taking IT to the Next Level

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

When a major acquisition made Layered Tech a larger company with new goals and an opportunity to expand its customer base, the IT team had to revamp its infrastructure to match. Read this case study to learn about the solutions they use to provide the technology and infrastructure that best meets the needs of their customers.

VMware Training Nxtbook: Reduce Your IT Costs with VMware Training

Global Knowledge — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

VMware vSphere is the next evolutionary step in IT computing. vSphere dramatically reduces capital and operating costs, and increases control over IT infrastructures while preserving the flexibility to choose any OS, application and hardware. Learn how to take advantage of this new technology with VMware training from Global Knowledge.

Dell PowerEdge Half-height M610 and Full-height M710 Blade Servers

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Dell PowerEdge M-Series blade servers help cut operating expenses through energy efficiency, product flexibility, and efficient use of data center space. When combined with Dell's world-class storage, management, and support offerings, the result is a total enterprise solution that can help you simplify and save on IT expenses.

Dell Virtualization Consulting Services Video

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Virtualization is a rapidly evolving technology with many moving parts, making increasingly difficult for customers to develop an effective strategy. Every organization moves at a different pace. Dell delivers tailored solutions for every customer.

Dell Virtualization Advisor

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This tool is designed as a guide for customers with a comfortable knowledge of virtualization and their server/storage environment. Simply enter in a few vital pieces of information and the Dell Virtualization Advisor will create a customized virtualization solution to match your needs.

Dell PowerEdge Servers -- Introducing the Latest Generation

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Whether you need a tower, rack, or blade server, or a combination of these, Dell's comprehensive, award-winning PowerEdge family can meet your needs. Dell servers excel in virtualization, power and cooling, embedded systems management, and purposeful design.

Virtual Data Center E-Zine - < i > Volume 14 < /i >

SearchDataCenter — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

With so many new technologies, sticking with the status quo for your virtual network infrastructure is probably not your best option. In this month's issue, take a closer look at all the possibilities available now for interconnecting both virtual and physical networks.

Ten Things You Should Know About Windows 7

Global Knowledge — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

Server hardware: Making the right choice

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert webcast, learn the basic factors that go into choosing a new server for your environment, with details on processors, server types, consolidation options and more.

Server Room Planning: The Keys To Success

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

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.

The Pitfalls of Server Virtualization

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this expert webcast, you'll learn the most common issues involved with server virtualization and how to overcome them.

Instantis Goes Green, Saves Green with Dell

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Read this paper to find out how Instantis managed to accommodate rapid customer growth, deliver outstanding performance, ensure “five-nines” availability for customers around the globe, cut ongoing IT costs, and reduce the environmental footprint of data center operations through reduced energy consumption.

Windows Server and Storage eBook, Ch 4 - When Virtualization Enters the Server Room

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this searchWindowsServer.com eBook chapter, you'll take a glance at server virtualization, learn about the value of snapshots in backup and recovery, discover the keys to virtual fault tolerance and VM migration, and explore additional resources from Dell.

Managing Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 represents a significant milestone in Microsoft's ongoing efforts to help customers streamline the management of their unique IT infrastructures. Read this white paper to learn how to manage Windows Server 2008 R2.

BMC MAINVIEW: Exploiting zIIPs for Cost-Effective Monitoring

BMC Software, Inc — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Monitoring mainframe performance is something every data center does. This quick video explains a set of software solutions that can help out with mainframe monitoring by observing and managing performance, providing visibility, and improving availability while reducing costs. Watch the video now to learn more.

Windows Server 2008 R2: Technical Overview

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This guide is designed to provide you with a technical overview of the new and improved features in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Server Study

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Take this quick survey on server to show us the important advantages between solutions.

Dell Virtualization: Simplifying the Path to Profit

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This webinar will explain Dell's virtualization approach and discuss Dell's virtualization optimized technologies; explaining the methodologies and approaches taken to help you work with customers to bundle more solutions and services when selling virtualization solutions.

Case Study: Learning from GlaxoSmithKline ' s Cloud-Based Email Decision Process

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

GlaxoSmithKline is moving approximately 90,000 email users to Microsoft's Exchange Online, a cloud delivered service. The result is that GSK is able to optimize its messaging and collaboration platform to meet the full range of its end users' requirements - while saving on its ongoing costs.

Cost-cutting strategies for a virtualized data center: Blade servers

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Implementing the newest blade servers will enable you to decrease power consumption and optimize performance in your virtualized data center. Listen to this expert podcast to learn more about how you can consume less power and cut cooling costs.

E-book: Choosing Your Server-- What Every IT Manager Must Know About Selecting, Installing ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This eBook provides comprehensive information about servers and server implementation to help IT managers choose the best option for their storage needs.

Dell PowerEdge T610 Server - Unprecedented Efficiency

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Watch this video to learn how the Dell PowerEdge T610 server is a key building block for IT professionals seeking the highest level of performance, availability and expandability in a two-socket server.

Initial Investment Payback Analysis Summary Report: Dell PowerEdge R710 Solution with Hyper ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Dell commissioned Principled Technologies to estimate how many months it would take to recapture initial investment costs when consolidating multiple 4-year-old Dell™ PowerEdge™ 2850 server and storage solutions onto a Dell PowerEdge R710 server and storage solution using Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 with Hyper-V™

Initial Investment Payback Analysis: Dell PowerEdge R710 solution vs. Dell PowerEdge 2850 ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this report, we estimate both the number of older solutions each Dell PowerEdge R710 solution can replace and the payback period for replacing those older solutions. One key finding discovered is that each Dell PowerEdge R710 solution can replace up to nine Dell PowerEdge 2850 solutions, and could yield a payback in around 9 months.

Mosaic Technology trims sales cycle by up to 50% and converts 20% of leads into sales with ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Mosaic Technology sought to partner with a larger company to obtain sales, marketing and technical support, thereby extending its reach into the server and storage virtualization market.

BMC SQL Performance for DB2: Two Minute Explainer Video

BMC Software, Inc — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Inefficient DB2 applications can waste MIPS and cost an organization thousands while mainframe application demand continually grows. Learn how BMC's SQL Performance solution for DB2 can reduce CPU MIPS, improve DB2 application performance, correct problems before they occur, and enable staff to work on more productive tasks.

Windows Servers and Storage: Planning Your Server Room

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This eBook will walk you through some of the key steps to setting up a dedicated server room. Whether your server project is large or small, having a dedicated server room will allow you to store backup disks, blades, equipment, and also allow you to have an onsite console for administrators.

Technical Overview of DirectAccess in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 operating systems introduce DirectAccess, a solution that provides users with the same experience working remotely as they would have when working in the office. With DirectAccess, remote users can access corporate file shares, Web sites, and applications without connecting to a virtual private network.

Implementing Device Restrictions in Vista and Server 2008

Global Knowledge — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

With Vista clients and Server 2008 systems, we have a number of new Group Policy settings that allow us to exert some level of control over which devices users can install and use.

Virtualize at the Speed of Your Business - The Dell Guide to Virtualization

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST

Virtualization is changing everything, from how you manage resources to the way you support your business, it addresses many of today's IT challenges - cost, responsiveness, availability, disaster recovery - and is a key element for achieving a more automated, agile infrustructure. Dell helps you virtualize at the speed of your business...

Internet PRESENCE Scenario for Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This series of articles and accompanying poster is an end-to-end scenario that outlines how to plan, design, build, and maintain an enterprise's Internet presence Web site based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007. This scenario focuses on the design, creation, and deployment of an Internet presence site in a large enterprise.

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Dell & #44; HP & #44; and IBM Blade Solutions

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper examines the TCO of this blade solution at acquisition and at 1, 3, and 5 years. TCO includes hardware, support, management software, IO virtualization, power, cooling, network ports, and data center space.

SharePoint: How It & #39;s Leveraged and How It Works

Global Knowledge — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper explains how users, managers, and network administrators view and utilize SharePoint. It also explains how SharePoint works for both SharePoint users and architects.

Reaching New Heights: High-performing, clustered Workstation environment cuts energy ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Alenia Aeronautica, an Italian aviation company, wanted to increase processing speeds so that its engineers could run complex electromagnetic equations quickly and cost-effectively. Read this case study to see what solutions Dell had to offer.

Getting Started with Office SharePoint Server

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

This book provides basic information about the capabilities of and requirements for Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

Six Reasons Why Microsoft ' s Hyper-V Will Overtake VMware to Become the Major Player in ...

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In this report, Clabby Analytics explains why Hyper-V will overtake VMware in just a few years to become the x86 server virtualization market's leader.

Making the News: Dell helps a media company maintain its competitiveness in the evolving ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

This case study looks at Media General a large regional communications company with over four dozen TV stations and newspapers plus an extensive online service. With the rapidly growing demand for online services and the changing online environment Media General turned to Dell for solutions.

Controlling Costs and Driving Agility in the Datacenter: Optimizing Server Infrastructure ...

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT

To help control costs, improve business agility, and remain secure and in compliance, many IT organizations are taking steps to transition to a truly dynamic infrastructure. Microsoft® System Center is a family of leading IT management solutions that helps IT departments proactively plan, deploy, manage, and optimize an IT environment.

Microsoft Office SharePoint 2007 Evaluation Guide

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST

This evaluation guide is designed to give you a solid understanding of the design goals and feature set for Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 and a familiarity with the product implementation.