<p>This technical white paper provides Exadata Maximum Availability Architecture (MAA) insight for rapid deployment and efficient operation of Exadata Database Machine, focusing on the areas of: Exadata MAA Architecture, initial deployment, post-deployment Exadata MAA configuration, and Exadata MAA operational best practices.</p> 

In this guide, get step-by-step instructions for how to properly configure vSphere 5.0 for your servers and storage systems. Discover best practices for installing, deploying and configuring vSphere 5.0. 

Check out this study to learn how ExaGrid solutions enabled several U.S. government agencies to reduce backup windows and improve overall data protection practices. This resource provides an introduction to the specific solutions used as well as their benefits, and explores emerging deduplication and scalability concerns as well. 

The cyber infrastructures of governments are becoming more complex—and therefore more vulnerable to attacks.  IBM’s security framework enables agencies to take a holistic approach to cyber protection. Read on to see how you can best apply a multitiered containment strategy to protect the systems and people of the United States. 

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. 

The most helpful information and best content will have little impact without simple protocols that make your Web site easier to use and more visually appealling. This paper focuses on 10 tips you can employ to ensure your web site is effective from the day it goes live. 

This white paper introduces the five SCM best practices that are essential for software development success. 

Government agencies are frequently adopting advanced case management strategies to automate processes, streamline practices and achieve better, swifter results. This paper from IBM discusses how advanced case management strategies are taking hold in today's agencies and how these practices can help foster more efficient, effective environments. 

Government regulations and policies, coupled with elevated levels of domestic and foreign security, have increased the urgency for government agencies to fully understand and proactively manage their complete portfolio of assets. Read on to find out how IBM® Maximo Asset Management helps address accountability with asset optimization. 

Watch this brief videocast now and learn how a data warehouse accelerator can offer your organization the ability to run consistently complex queries at real-time speeds to help you swiftly decipher patterns, predict future trends and adjust your business climate accordingly, eventually handing you the edge over any and all competitors. 

Business Ready Configurations for Virtualization are pre-configured, easy to order, bundled solutions that include Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware vSphere™. This white paper provides a detailed reference architecture for the Business Ready Configurations. 

This interactive data center, brought to you by our editors, explores 5 aspects of data center efficiency and provides tips and best practices to help companies make effective investment and configuration decisions. 

This paper provides recommendations and best practices for optimizing virtualization infrastructures when deploying the Oracle Optimized Solution for Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure. It covers deployment of software, hardware, storage, and network components.