In this expert e-guide, find out about the many benefits of virtualizing your mission critical applications such as improved hardware utilization and efficiency. Also, discover where to virtualize your applications to maximize these benefits. 

This week’s Computer Weekly asks what chancellor George Osborne's Budget means for the UK IT community and if he can deliver his goal to make Britain "the technology centre of Europe". Also you'll find the final part of our private cloud Buyer's Guide and we examine the options for choosing the right WAN optimisation strategy. 

This paper provides use cases and primary technical benefits that can be achieved by deploying Exchange 2010 on VMware vSphere. 

Hypothetically, SQL Server virtualization will save you money and manpower. However, there are some risky components involved, and a few major scenarios in which SQL Server virtualization won't benefit you. Read this expert e-guide to learn if virtualizing SQL Server is a good idea for your organization and find tips on avoiding potential pitfalls. 

In this e-guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com, gain expert insight on how to approach a virtualization project to ensure maximum success. Understand what challenges you can anticipate and pitfalls to avoid. Plus, find out how to evaluate costs associated with virtualization and which areas can deliver the best advantages. 

Server consolidation can be a complex undertaking for IT pros. This expert e-guide is designed to help companies successfully navigate the virtualization process and achieve the highest consolidation ratios possible. 

Information Technology as a "service" has benefited from early adopters who've deployed some major solutions. "Converged Infrastructure" is how HP describes the products and processes that use this approach and this reference guide give a business and technical perspective of it. 

Desktop virtualization is proven to deliver significant benefits, but deployments can introduce many new challenges. This resource explores how to ease the transition by choosing the right virtual desktop solution for your organization. Discover the top benefits you can enjoy and learn what factors to consider when evaluating platforms. 

Many organizations are looking to take advantage of the benefits of virtualization. However, it is important to plan ahead before your company begins virtualization implementation to ensure a seamless deployment. Access this expert e-guide for 10 best practices to follow prior to virtualization implementation. 

This paper outlines the benefits and challenges of collaboration. It offers a guide to implementing an integrated collaboration environment based on Microsoft SharePoint and Dell servers with Intel processors that is designed for performance, availability, and the changing requirements of an SMB poised for growth. 

This six-page Computer Weekly Buyer's Guide to cloud networking highlights the factors CIOs and senior IT professionals need to consider as they plan their networking  strategies. 

This expert e-guide from SearchWindowsServer.com explores the benefits of installing Hyper-V on Server Core, including using fewer resources. Learn about a four-phased approach and key tips for successfully employing Hyper-V in your organization.