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Object Persistence and Agile Software Development by Versant Corp. December 01, 2009 - (Free Research) Agile Software Development is one of the most effective methodologies to develop application software. This paper examines and compares RDBMS with several object persistence methods within the context of Agile Software Development by quantifying the impact of these methods on the velocity and success of an agile application development project.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Optimize SAP NetWeaver BW Systems with Nearline Storage: Efficient Information Lifecycle Management to Maximize Performance and Lower Costs by Dolphin Corporation March 10, 2010 - (Free Research) Rising data and query volumes take a toll on data warehouse hardware, software and administration. To maintain service levels, IT must perform constant tweaking or commit more of the IT budget to adding more storage. Read this paper to find out how SAP NetWeaver BW optimizes for both cost and performance, while reducing the administrative load.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Third-Party White Paper by EMA: ASG Service Dependency Mapping by ASG Software Solutions July 22, 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper examines how IT organizations can transition to a more service-focused approach to managing business applications, and how these leading-edge management solutions support this transition.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

SQL Server Advanced Protection and Fast Recovery by Dell, Inc. September 2007 - (Free Research) It is critical that SQL Server environments are well protected and maintain integrity. This white paper highlights how iSCSI SAN solutions can simplify management and protect this data, while retaining flexibility in SQL Server environments.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Query Offloading for Improved Performance and Better Resource Utilization by Oracle Corporation January 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper focuses on the use of a log-based, real-time change data capture (CDC) solution to enable real-time reporting using a low overhead solution that minimizes the impact on IT infrastructure.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

A Guide to the Value of Reliable Data in Insurance by DataFlux Corporation November 2009 - (Free Research) Only when data is trusted can it be used in confidence in all insurance operational and analytical process activities. This paper examines the impact of unreliable data on insurance companies. It then defines the requirements needed to guarantee data reliability in insurance and offers a practical approach to creating and governing that data.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Augmenting ETL Systems with Real-Time Change Data Capture (CDC) by Oracle Corporation December 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses several options for addressing the challenge of maintaining a comprehensive and reliable BI environment, with a particular focus on augmenting existing extract, transform, and load (ETL) systems with real-time change data capture (CDC) technology.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Integration: Creating a Trustworthy Data Foundation for Business Intelligence by SAP America, Inc. June 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses the importance of data integration and help you identify the key challenges of integrating data. It also provides you with an overview of data warehousing and its variations, as well as summarizes the benefits and approaches to integrating data.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The High Performance DBA: Optimizing Databases for High Performance by Embarcadero Technologies, Inc. September 2009 - (Free Research) DBA's have always been faced with the difficult task of maintaining a successful database environment, but recently new trends have come along to further challenge them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Technical Guide: Using a Comprehensive Virtualization Solution to Maintain Business Continuity by Citrix January 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper explores the challenges of maintaining "business as usual" during major disasters and disruptions to distill the requirements of an ideal solution for disaster recovery and business and workforce continuity through virtualization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IT Economics: Streamlining Application Performance Management with Extended Visibility and Virtualization by CA May 2009 - (Free Research) The concept of Lean IT is emerging to describe the best practices required to strip inefficiency out of day-today IT operations in ways similar to how Lean Manufacturing strategies streamline manufacturing processes. This IDC White Paper discusses how APM solutions can help IT managers cope with today's economic and operational IT challenges.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Data Migration: A White Paper by Bloor Research by SAP America, Inc. February 2009 - (Free Research) This paper is about using information management software from Business Objects, an SAP company, for SAP data migration projects, either for upgrades from one version of SAP to a newer one, or from other environments to SAP.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

BMC Database Administration Solution for DB2 z/OS by BMC Software, Inc. April 2009 - (Free Research) BMC provides a set of tools and utilities that are designed to automate the complex processes involved in updating and managing DB2 environments with the aim of being easy to use, and fast and effective in their execution.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Redefining the Economics of Networking: HP ProCurve Business White Paper by Arrow/HP ProCurve February 2010 - (Free Research) This paper provides an overview of the challenges businesses face today and how IT addresses the explicit need to manage network costs, provide choice and flexibility and reduce complexity. This paper also highlights the difference between proprietary and standards-based networking solutions.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Using Microsoft Active Directory to Address Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard Requirements in Heterogeneous Environments by Centrify Corporation February 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper examines the business and technical case for centralizing administration in Microsoft’s Active Directory, using Centrify’s DirectControl and DirectAudit. Combined, Active Directory, DirectControl and DirectAudit provide a comprehensive solution to address specific PCI DSS requirements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Email As Part Of A Business Continuity Strategy: Why Always-On-Business Requires Always-On-Email by Mimecast August 2009 - (Free Research) The modern organization has email at the heart of its communications and business processes. This makes it critical to minimize both the downtime and loss of email upon the outset of a business continuity event. Maintaining access to email while upholding risk mitigation and compliance is a challenging endeavor.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Can Your SharePoint® Backup Harm Your Business? by AvePoint, Inc. May 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper is intended for IT Professionals who are responsible for helping companies evaluate, plan and execute data backups for SharePoint. It will address a multitude of questions about backup and recovery.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Tips on Applying for and Passing the PMP or CAPM Exam: Updated for PMBOK 4th Edition by Global Knowledge January 2007 - (Free Research) This white paper outlines the application process for both the PMP and CAPM exams, explains the composition of the exam questions, provides tips for successfully passing the exam, and lists the requirements to maintain certification.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Role of Open Source Data Integration - An Analyst White Paper, by Mark Madsen by Talend January 2009 - (Free Research) This report by Mark Madsen will explain what data integration is, and especially the difference between Operational Data Integration and Analytic Data Integration. It highlights the benefits of open source for data integration, and provides a series of recommendations to make the integration job easier, repeatable and more productive.  (ANALYST REPORT) READ ABSTRACT |

Best Practices for Provisioning Databases for Test and Development by Informatica January 2009 - (Free Research) Best practices and new technologies available for provisioning databases for test and development environments are outlined in this white paper. Using this as a guide, organizations can save time and resources, meet regulatory compliance standards, and streamline database provisioning processes for test and development environments.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Reduce Your TCO with Automated Workspace Management by RES Software February 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper examines how to use automated workspace management products to reduce PC TCO by at least $197 per PC per year while maintaining end-user productivity.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The 5 Critical Steps for an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan by InMage Systems January 2010 - (Free Research) Maintaining some form of business continuity plan is imperative for your business. Designed to provide a way for an enterprise to continue business operations in the event of a business interrupting catastrophic disaster, business continuity plans can protect your data and business operations if the unthinkable happens.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Hidden Dangers in the Mobile Worker Jungle by Blue Coat March 2008 - (Free Research) This white paper, offers a number of scalable solutions that are easy for IT to install and maintain, while providing a reliable, faster, and more secure experience for all of the company's mobile and remote workers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IDC Report on ITIL: How to manage the IT Service Lifecycle by Hewlett-Packard Company October 2008 - (Free Research) Read this IDC white paper to learn more about IT Infrastructure Library implementation and the ITIL service management lifecycle.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Top Ten Things Every DBA Should Know About SQL Server by Global Knowledge March 2010 - (Free Research) Microsoft SQL Server has evolved over the years as a scalable, robust database management system and is now competing in the VLDB (Very Large Database) space with Oracle and IBM.  This white paper outlines some of theimportant fundamentals of Microsoft SQL Server that every DBA should know.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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