This white paper is broken down into two major sections, the first and most detailed is about using Windows 7 with the GA (pre-update 1) version of vSphere, and the second is about using View (VMware’s desktop virtualization offering) with Windows 7. 

When we talk about the world becoming increasingly interconnected, instrumented and intelligent, the most ubiquitous example is the smartphone. It collects and disseminates data while its users are at home and on the go, serving up just as much socially driven info as static, always-there web content. This white paper outlines smarter commerce. 

By planning for problems now, you can avoid them all together. Check out this white paper, Quick Start Guide for Oracle SOA Suite 11gR1, for an extensive look at how you can properly implement an Oracle service-oriented architecture (SOA) at your organization. 

The purpose of data deduplication is to increase the amount of information that can be stored on disk arrays and to increase the effective amount of data that can be transmitted over networks. Read this white paper to learn more about data deduplication as well as Quantum Dxi-Series disk-based backup solutions. 

The Internet has changed the dynamics of technology sales and marketing. While most marketing efforts emphasize generating leads, and most sales efforts are focused on closing sales, not enough consideration is given to the little-understood but vital middle ground of lead qualification. Learn more about industry best practices. 

This white paper discusses an exclusive survey where CFOs weighed in on their perceptions and understanding of cloud computing. Read more about what this CFO survey reveals about the potential economic and efficiency benefits of the cloud. 

This white paper pulls back the curtain on cloud computing, revealing what's true and what isn't about it. It answers the tough questions you might have about it and countdowns the top five myths of cloud computing. Continuing reading to ascertain if this technology is right for your business. 

In this new Quest white paper, learn about the challenges of managing Active Directory using native tools – and how provisioning in your diverse environment is equally difficult. Then, discover a third-party solution that not only delivers a comprehensive provisioning solution, but one that makes it quick, easy and painless. 

Find out what 1,900 B2B marketers in software, hardware and technology services industries revealed about what works for lead generation. Supplement this report with the webinar titled "KnowledgeStorm Webinars: Business Technology Marketing Benchmarks: 2006-2007 Data and Trends" and learn about B2B e-mail and search engine marketing strategies. 

In this white paper, learn how the right financial consolidation solution can help you replace silos of inconsistent data with the information and analytic capabilities you need for actionable insight. 

This white paper is here to help you select the right data protection solution for your virtual environment. Included in this paper are key questions CIOs should be asking regarding virtual server data protection, 3 things every CIO should know about virtualization security, and info to help you understand your needs before making a decision. 

Read this white paper to learn more about the future changes with contact centers and the best ways to prepare your organization for these changes.