SQL Server 2008 R2 has been labeled a BI release because of its new features for business intelligence. In this interactive classroom, industry expert Don Jones explains the improvements made to existing SQL Server BI features like SSRS. Learn about the benefits of self-service BI and Master Data Services. Then take a quiz to test your knowledge. 

Adding a re-hosting project to outsourcing allows for a further reduction in cost. Watch this 2-minute video about the Cedacri Group’s mainframe modernization experience  to learn about the cost and performance advantages of a re-hosting strategy as well as how to ensure its success. 

Learn about the latest security enhancements of active directory and group policy for SMBs, including traditional Group Policy, Group Policy Preferences, AppLocker, BitLocker and more. 

More IT pros are looking to introduce a cloud infrastructure to their organization. However, as the definition and its potential benefits have morphed over time, knowing exactly what this technology offers is not always easy. This white paper highlights cloud computing to help you better evaluate this technology. Learn more here. 

<p>A number of virtualization-related issues have prevented many of today's companies from taking advantage of cloud-based services. This solution brief explains how you can optimize your data center and make headway in your cloud initiative by implementing cost-effective, high-performing hardware.</p> 

Achieving a perfect order in sales is essential to achieve a competitive advantage. Read this white paper to learn about the requirements and benefits of creating a perfect order and uncover strategies that are designed to help you. 

While server virtualization can bring a wealth of computing advantages to your organization, it can be severely limited by your network connections. Take a look at this exclusive resource to learn about the power of 10 gigabit Ethernet. 

Managing power consumption in the data center is a huge concern for IT organizations today. In this videocast, learn about the cost benefits of using Windows Server 2008 R2 for power and energy savings in the data center. The speaker will discuss the trends in this area and offer steps to improve power consumption and costs. 

Find out how the Intel Node Manager can help you effectively monitor and limit the power usage in your data center. 

To create the infrastructure for a private enterprise cloud, Intel IT has set a goal of virtualizing up to 75 percent of its office and enterprise computing environments. To achieve this goal, Intel IT will need to virtualize mission-critical applications, which is challenging due to rigorous performance, availability, and other requirements. 

This presentation transcript explores the security implications of integrating a Windows Server into an existing infrastructure. Gain insight into steps that organizations can take to minimize risks and facilitate a successful integration. 

This paper discusses how the shift to in-memory analytics will make time-to-value in countless business decisions accelerate, changing the pace of adoption and integrated analytics within the enterprise. Learn how in-memory analytics is going to change everything about your enterprise.