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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.

Where Does Storage Data Virtualization Live?

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Critical to any successful implementation of desktop virtualization is to understand how desktop virtualization can help and which implementations will be most successful. View this webcast for an overview of desktop virtualization, several virtual desktop solutions, and the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.

PODCAST: Where Does Storage Data Virtualization Live?

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Critical to any successful implementation of desktop virtualization is to understand how desktop virtualization can help and which implementations will be most successful. View this podcast for an overview of desktop virtualization, several virtual desktop solutions, and the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.

Developing a Successful Proof-of-Concept for a Virtual Desktop Pilot

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Virtual desktops provide many consolidation opportunities, as well as some unique security and business continuity advantages. This webcast gives an overview of desktop virtualization, highlights several virtual desktop solutions, and analyzes the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.

PODCAST: Developing a Successful Proof-of-Concept for a Virtual Desktop Pilot

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Virtual desktops provide many consolidation opportunities, as well as some unique security and business continuity advantages. This podcast gives an overview of desktop virtualization, highlights several virtual desktop solutions, and analyzes the operational efficiency gains possible with desktop virtualization.

SQL Server 2008 Upgrade Series: Virtualization

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

If you're a small or mid-sized business thinking about virtualization, particularly in the world of Microsoft, it makes sense to upgrade your database servers as well. This article explains why to upgrade and provides several examples of companies that have successfully made the move.

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.

XenApp and XenDesktop: Application Virtualization and Desktop Virtualization are Better ...

Regan Technologies — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

This document is designed to help Citrix XenApp customers understand how and when Citrix XenDesktop can be used with Citrix XenApp to deliver virtual desktops to further reduce application and desktop computing costs and provide greater IT and user flexibility compared to traditional application and desktop management models.

Introduction to Virtualization E-book, Chapter 6: How Virtual Infrastructures Change Security

SearchServerVirtualization — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Protecting the virtual data center doesn't need to be any more difficult than protecting a physical network. The key is to remain vigilant. In this chapter, you'll learn how to mitigate potential security risks to your resource pool and virtual machines without over-allocating administration.

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.

Future Proofing your HP Business Critical Infrastructure

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this webcast, get a firsthand look into a virtual platform that is designed to meet your current and future IT demands. Learn how to right-size system capacity and improve workload scalability. Discover industry best practices to increase agility of applications and systems.

PODCAST: Future Proofing your HP Business Critical Infrastructure

Forsythe Technology Solution — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this podcast, get a firsthand look into a virtual platform that is designed to meet your current and future IT demands. Learn how to right-size system capacity and improve workload scalability. Discover industry best practices to increase agility of applications and systems.

Webcast: A Unified Approach to Managing the Virtual Environment

Forsythe Technology Solution — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this webcast, learn about a unified approach to IT management. Discover how to decrease complexity introduced by virtualization and cloud computing to ensure optimal performance of your virtual and physical environments.

PODCAST: Unified Approach to Managing the Virtual Environment

Forsythe Technology Solution — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this podcast, learn about a unified approach to IT management. Discover how to decrease complexity introduced by virtualization and cloud computing to ensure optimal performance of your virtual and physical environments.

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.

Global Dedupe FAQ

FalconStor Software — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

As storage capacity needs grow in SMBs, disk is increasingly being used as a backup storage target. In this FAQ, Executive Editor and Independent Backup Expert W. Curtis Preston, discusses the role of disk-based backup in the SMB space. Curtis takes a closer look at the benefits and cost differentiators of moving from tape to disk for data backup.

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.

Notebook and Netbook Adoption in the Enterprise

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this tech adoption profile commissioned by Dell and Intel, Forrester Consulting presents the results of a survey conducted with North American IT decision makers regarding enterprise adoption of notebooks, netbooks, and alternative computing models.

A Feature and Performance Analysis of the Intel vPro Technology-Based Dell Latitude E6400 ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Dell commissioned Principled Technologies to analyze the features and performance of the Dell Latitude E6400 notebook system running Windows 7. This system and several comparison systems were tested. In this analyst report, you'll learn more about this Dell solution and discover key findings as a result of testing these systems.

Reduce Storage Costs through Automated Storage Tiering

F5 Networks, Inc. — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Learn how you can reduce your storage costs by 50% or more using intelligent file virtualization to optimize storage tiering. The basic idea of storage tiering is to match the business value of each chunk of data with the cost of storing that data. Watch Renny Shen of F5 Networks explain how virtualizing storage management can save up to 70%.

Create a Smarter Storage Strategy

F5 Networks, Inc. — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This whitepaper explains how building a smarter storage infrastructure based on the business value of data can enable you to address your data storage requirements efficiently and at the lowest cost.

High-speed, Power-efficient Deduplication: Saving Costs Without Sacrificing Performance

FalconStor Software — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Industry innovators Nexsan and FalconStor have formed a strategic venture to deliver the cost saving benefits of these technologies in an integrated system designed to optimize almost any backup environment and deliver immediate ROI.

Taking the next step toward greater performance and cost efficiency in a dedupe solution? ...

FalconStor Software — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Join Brian Babineau, Senior Analyst with ESG, as he explores high-speed, power-efficient deduplication with industry innovators Nexsan and FalconStor who have formed a strategic venture to deliver the cost saving benefits of these technologies in an integrated system designed to optimize almost any backup environment and deliver immediate ROI.

File Virtualization FAQ Podcast with Jeff Boles

F5 Networks, Inc. — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

In this FAQ with Jeff Boles, Jeff discusses the ins and outs of file virtualization. He tells users the benefits and drawbacks of file virtualization, which file virtualization products are on the market and how they might work in specific IT shops, as well as how file virtualization affects replication or migration of files.

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.

IDC Best Practices: Protecting Sensitive Information in Failed and Decommissioned Storage Media

PeakData Services, Inc. — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Stringent laws and regulations are forcing businesses to look at data in a new light. Added to compliance challenges is protecting disparate data, while reducing overhead costs associated with legal discovery. In this webcast IDC looks at high level trends in compliance, solutions that industry-leaders are employing and how to mitigate data risk.

PODCAST: IDC Best Practices: Protecting Sensitive Information in Failed and Decommissioned ...

PeakData Services, Inc. — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Stringent laws and regulations are forcing businesses to look at data in a new light. Added to compliance challenges is protecting disparate data, while reducing overhead costs associated with legal discovery. In this podcast, IDC looks at high level trends in compliance, solutions that industry-leaders are employing and how to mitigate data risk.

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.

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.

Business Ready Configuration for Virtualization: A Solution Guide for Dell PowerEdge R710 ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides reference architectures and best practices for deploying and configuring Dell’s eleventh generation R710 server, using Dell MD3000i Storage Array and Microsoft Virtualization. The solution is based upon iSCSI storage technology as the storage environment.

vSphere Virtual Infrastructure Business Ready Solutions for the R610 and R710 PowerEdge Servers

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper presents a sample Dell solution -- using the Dell R610 and R710 PowerEdge Servers (powered by Intel® Xeon® processor 5500 Series) -- designed to tolerate faults at multiple infrastructure layers to provide maximum level of availability for the virtual infrastructure.

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.

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.

Merging Backup and Disaster Recovery (DR) Processes

FalconStor Software — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This paper describes how continuous data protection (CDP) technology can bridge various DR methodologies to help organizations overcome the challenges of tape and achieve maximum benefits from their IT investments.

Business Ready Configurations for Virtualization with Dell™ Poweredge™ Blade Servers, Dell ...

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This white paper provides an overview of recommended servers, storage, software, and services. It can be used to plan, scope, and procure the required components to set up a virtualization infrastructure.

Enhancing Disk-to-Disk (D2D) Backup with Data Deduplication

FalconStor Software — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Today's storage environments need a way to keep data intact without consuming corresponding disk storage. The FalconStor® File Interface Deduplication System provides the solution. Read on to discover the amazing benefits of this data deduplication solution.

Leveraging Enterprise DeDupe for Maximum ROI

FalconStor Software — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

This webcast is part of Falconstor Software's "IT as a Weapon Series" designed to provide insight for IT managers and storage professionals. In this presentation, Vice President of Falconstor's Enterprise Solutions, Chris Poelker, discusses common IT challenges, the importance of deduplication, and examines the benefits of Falconstor's solutions.

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.

ESG Brief: FalconStor VTL Hyper-Accelerates Backup

FalconStor Software — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Even with the addition of a virtual tape library (VTL) solution to the backup environment, performance bottlenecks caused by inefficiencies on the host side of the backup process remain a challenge. This can now be addressed with an add-on to FalconStor VTL that accelerates backups four to eight-fold and reduces impact on production servers.

Case Study: Grey Healthcare Group leverages FalconStor VTL with deduplication to improve ...

FalconStor Software — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Grey Healthcare Group is one of the world's top five healthcare communications companies. Read this case study to learn how Grey Healthcare Group leveraged FalconStor VTL with deduplication to improve backup and recovery performance, optimize storage assets, and strengthen data security.

FalconStor Customer, Chris Watkis from Grey Healthcare Group, wins Best Practices in ...

FalconStor Software — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Chris Watkis, IT Director of Grey Healthcare Group wins the Best Practices in Storage Award at the 2008 Tech Forum Conference. Grey Healthcare Group, one of the world's top five healthcare communications companies, leverages FalconStor VTL with Deduplication to improve backup and recovery performance, optimize their storage environment, and..

Disaster Recovery Solutions for VMware Infrastructure

FalconStor Software — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Organizations face an urgent need for effective and efficient disaster recovery. The problem is that traditional solutions can be complex, slow, and prone to failure. Join Product Marketing Director Peter Eicher for an in-depth discussion on Falconstor disaster recovery solutions for a VMware environment.

Virtually Effortless Backup for VMware Environments

FalconStor Software — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT

VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) improves virtual server backup, but there are a number of limitations. FalconStor Software has a solution that works with VCB while overcoming these limitations. Using this solution, you can quickly and efficiently back up virtual machines and retain transactional consistency, without management complexity.

Replicate with Integrity: Protecting VMware Data to Ensure Fast Recovery & #44; Business ...

FalconStor Software — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

This document discusses how technologies from FalconStor Software and VMware work together to enable organizations to overcome the limitations and deliver application-consistent replication for automated DR in a virtual environment.

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...

Virtualization Assessment

Dell, Inc. and Intel — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST

This service can help you prepare to take full advantage of server virtualization, which can lower total cost of ownership, increase agility, and reclaim IT staff time. We can provide architectural recommendations and a road map for adopting virtualization through the use of automated discovery tools and best practices.

File System Inventory Summary Report: File Storage Usage for a Mid-sized Technology Company

F5 Networks, Inc. — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

"Company ABC" is a successful enterprise with an annual storage growth rate of 70%, and a series of data management challenges. Check out this report to see what they uncovered by conducting a file system inventory -- and how they used that information to reduce costs and improve data management

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.