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Virtualizing Microsoft® Exchange Server 2007 on Dell™ Systems Running Microsoft Windows Server® 2008 Hyper-V™ by Dell and Microsoft April 01, 2009 - (Free Research) In this paper, various configurations of Exchange Server 2007 are tested in physical and virtual environments to evaluate the performance scalability and to understand the sizing requirements for Exchange Server 2007 in a virtualized environment.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

ESX versus ESXi by Global Knowledge November 19, 2010 - (Free Research) This paper outlines the differences in features between ESX and ESXi and the architectural differences. It also discusses methods to manage both and how to modify existing scripts.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Wireless - Aironet 350 Series by Cisco Systems The Cisco Aironet 350 Series of wireless LAN (WLAN) products leads the industry in performance, security, and reliability with cost effective solutions for the enterprise and small and medium-sized businesses. The Cisco Aironet 350 Series access point provides an ideal solution for customers who desire a non-upgradable IEEE 802.11b solution.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

Security - Pix 500 Series Firewalls by Cisco Systems The world-leading Cisco PIX Security Appliance Series provides robust, enterprise-class, integrated network security services including stateful inspection firewalling, protocol and application inspection, virtual private networking, in-line intrusion protection, and rich multimedia and voice security-in cost-effective, easy-to-deploy solutions.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

Dell Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V Reference Architecture by Dell and Microsoft December 05, 2008 - (Free Research) This paper proposes several sample virtualization architectures based on Dell's server and storage products. Architectures are divided into three main categories: Small, Medium, and Large. These categories are based on the features and capacity of each product, as well as the complexity of the overall architecture.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

VMware vSphere Reference Architecture for Small Medium Business by Dell and VMware March 23, 2011 - (Free Research) This white paper provides detailed reference architectures and best practices for deploying and configuring a Business Ready Configuration targeted at SMB.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

PAC White Paper: Building a foundation for growth with SAP Business All-in-One and the fast-start program by SAP America, Inc. January 27, 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper gives an insight into the challenges faced by small to medium sized enterprises (SME’s), and how SAP Business All-in-One solutions can help organizations to build a solid IT foundation for the future.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Network Foundation - Cisco 1700 Series by Cisco Systems Cisco 1700 Series modular routers are ideal for enterprise small branch offices and small and medium-sized businesses that need secure access to business applications, network resources, and Internet services. The Cisco 1700 Series delivers fast, reliable and secure Internet/network access through a wide-range of high-speed WAN access technologies.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

Dell PowerVault MD3000i high-availability testing on Windows Server 2008 R2 and Hyper-V by Dell and Microsoft October 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Dell Inc. (Dell) commissioned Principled Technologies (PT) to determine whether the Dell™ PowerVault™ MD3000i iSCSI storage array in a high-availability configuration can support small (200-user) and medium (500-user) organizations simultaneously running a variety of virtualized workloads in both an optimized and degraded system state.  (TEST RESULTS) READ ABSTRACT |

Hyper-V Server 2008 R2: Free Virtualization without a Server Operating System by Global Knowledge February 24, 2011 - (Free Research) This paper examines how virtualization has become such a hot topic that the number of virtualization techniques, tools, and technologies is into the dozens, and that’s just from Microsoft. Some of the benefits of virtualization include hardware cost savings, configuration optimization, less disruption, and easier reallocation of resources.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SecurStor 2500 RAID by Excel Meridian Data, Inc. SecurStor 2500 RAID is designed as a high-performance and high-availability solution, with multiple configuration options providing available No Single Point of Failure redundancy for up-to 64 TB of multi-host cluster-capable storage.  (HARDWARE PRODUCT)

Moving to Windows 8: What SMBs Need to Know by Dell, Inc. and Intel February 07, 2012 - (Free Research) End-user requirements for reliable, high-performance applications have left SMBs searching for ways to further leverage their virtualized environments. Read this white paper to find out why SMBs are deploying Windows Server 2008 R2, why SMBs will move to Windows Server 8, and how best to configure your infrastructure to optimize this technology.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Privileged Account Access Management: Why Sudo Is No Longer Enough by FoxT February 04, 2011 - (Free Research) The new privileged access management solutions available on the market today provide highly efficient and effective alternatives to sudo. Using these modern approaches, you will be able to reduce the risk of insider fraud, streamline regulatory compliance, and greatly reduce the effort required to administer your server estates.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Business Advantage of Server-based (Versus Peer-to-peer) Networks - A Guide for SMBs by Dell, Inc. and Intel March 31, 2010 - (Free Research) 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.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Scalability & Deployment Best Practices for the Dell EqualLogic FS7500 NAS System as a File Share Solution by Dell, Inc. November 13, 2011 - (Free Research) This technical whitepaper provides performance and scalability metrics of the Dell EqualLogic FS7500 storage system as a file sharing solution in different operational scenarios.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Virtual Gains: The Benefits of Dell Hardware with Hyper-V by Dell and Microsoft October 14, 2010 - (Free Research) Read on to learn what SMBs should consider before implementing virtualization as well as the specific benefits of using Dell hardware with Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualization solution.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Ten Rules of RIPv2 by Global Knowledge January 27, 2012 - (Free Research) Gain insight into how Routing Information Protocol version 2 (RIPv2) works and how you can best implement it. Though over the years IP-based networks have evolved and the need for RIP has declined, it's still used in small networks and in specific areas of larger networks. Review 10 simple rules that can help you deal with RIPv2 issues.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Configured for Success: Picking the Right Dell First Server Solution for Your Company by Dell, Inc. and Intel August 19, 2010 - (Free Research) Your business has reached a crossroads. With employees collaborating on files shared across a number of computers, you realize consolidating access to the information would greatly improve your organization's operational efficiency and its productivity. You are ready for your First Server solution. Read on to find the right system configuration.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Cost of Delaying Server Refresh Cycles by Dell, Inc. and Intel October 14, 2010 - (Free Research) Learn why a server refresh is important for small to midsized businesses, the many benefits of adopting new technology, the difference between dedicated and virtual servers, how to calculate ROI and more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Free online VMware Training from Dell by Dell and VMware March 15, 2011 - (Free Research) This course examines virtual infrastructures, and the evolution of the vSphere 4 environment and the products that are found in that environment. It aims to equip you with the knowledge required to decide which VMware datacenter products best meet your organization's virtualization needs.  (TRAINING GUIDE) READ ABSTRACT |

crystalreports.com: Web-Based Reporting & Information Sharing by Business Objects crystalreports.com is a web-based report-sharing service that allows organizations to instantly share crucial business information with the right people - simply and securely. There is nothing to install, and places no additional workload on IT. It improves decision makers’ ability to make key business decisions based on timely and accurate data.  (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Creating a Business Case for Virtualization in the SMB Data Center by Dell, Inc. and Intel January 27, 2011 - (Free Research) This paper offers a guide for presenting the relatively high costs of expanding physical environments and the savings components of virtualization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Reducing Costs in the Data Center with Windows Server 2008 R2, Through Smart Software Spending by Dell, Inc. and Intel May 27, 2010 - (Free Research) SMBs are always looking for ways to cut software spending in the data center. Where are the areas that SMBs can make smart software spending decisions in the data center? In this videocast, get advice on how to effectively reduce costs in the data center using Windows Server 2008 R2 and a smart software spending strategy.  (VIDEO) READ ABSTRACT |

CRM and Small Business: Smaller, Faster, Better by SugarCRM Inc. August 31, 2011 - (Free Research) The advent of cloud-based CRM applications has eliminated the significant initial budgetary barriers to entry for many businesses, and the proliferation of products geared toward smaller businesses has presented small business with options that allow them to choose based on specific features. Learn more about how CRM can help your small business.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Selecting the Right OS for Small Business by Dell, Inc. and Intel April 22, 2010 - (Free Research) Small busi­nesses need to have the infrastructure in place that lays the foundation to con­tinue on an expansionary path. This often involves adding a server to the operating environment. This paper takes a close look at Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation, Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard, and Windows Small Business Server 2008.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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