This webcast shows how the recently released VMware View 5 environment is being used to deploy virtual desktops to provide mission-critical solutions around Disaster Recover/COOP, telework and secure mobile applications to federal organizations. 

This paper compares two SMB networking strategies: peer-to-peer and server-based. While peer-to-peer networks are simple, they are out-performed by server-based networks that optimize performance and availability. 

The Department of Defense's manual, DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, supports DoD Directive 8570.1, which requires all individuals possessing privileged access to a DoD Information System (IS) to be trained and certified in the secure operation of computer systems used throughout the DoD's Global Information Grid. 

As enterprises turn to server virtualization to enhance IT flexibility while reducing costs, Server virtualization solutions such as VMware Infrastructure software are helping organizations achieve those goals by abstracting applications from physical resources. Read this paper for 7 Ways Dell Compellent Optimizes VMware Server Virtualization. 

This paper demonstrates that RAID 6 is less capable to prevent data loss with today's large capacity SATA and SAS HDDs. It will also share Oracle's designs to mitigate this risk. The integrity of customers' data is in jeopardy if these large capacity SATA/SAS HDDs are simply packaged into a RAID 6 group without additional mitigation. 

This Oracle white paper describes the application of Oracle VM Server for SPARC to implement high-capacity enterprise systems. 

This Technology Brief discusses different approaches to data deduplication in the market today along with the pros and cons of each, and then matches some of the most common backup problems to a recommended deduplication approach. The brief close with a spotlight on Quantum's DXi7500 enterprise disk backup and replication system 

An efficient storage solution is integral to a successful VDI implementation. With a Fluid Data architecture and integrated software features such as Automated Tiered Storage, Thin Provisioning, Continuous Snapshots and Remote Replication, the Dell Compellent Storage Center SAN proves to be a highly effective storage option for VMware View. 

This white paper explains the differences between the de-duplication approaches, discusses the strengths and limitations of each, shows how different backup tasks are likely to benefit from them, and talks about the business benefits. 

The economic drivers for VoIP are catching the attention of CFOs, CIOs, and others involved in costs. Learn how to justify the costs of implementing VoIP and how to plan for its bandwidth. 

Schulz discusses threats, challenges and new strategies effecting storage and networking performance and capacity.