This resource examines the causes of today’s data center power and cooling crisis and outlines 5 steps businesses can take to remove inefficiencies from their power and cooling infrastructure. 

<p>Read this expertly compiled e-guide to get an in-depth look at the security role of a testing pro and understand their job in the software development process as well as on agile teams.</p> 

More IT pros are considering implementing a cloud environment, but they soon realize that building a private cloud means overhauling their entire existing data center infrastructure. Learn how moving to the cloud takes more than putting a layer of cloud management software on top of your existing servers, storage and networks. 

Today’s data centres lack an established system for classifying software management tools, causing many IT pros to struggle with identifying which tools are necessary to ensure secure and efficient data centre operations. This resource divides the realm of data centre management tools into four distinct subsets and provides examples of each. 

<p>Discover how to successfully deploy virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and achieve benefits like centralized management and reduced restore time. This white paper presents a VDI solution that lightens the burden on your network while making deployment faster and more secure.</p> 

VMware has moved from ESX to the more compact ESXi as its default hypervisor for vSphere 5.0 and future releases. Discover the major differences between the two and the pros and cons of migrating from ESX to ESXi in this expert IT brief, as well as tips for easing the transition to ESXi. 

Is a Software as a Service (SaaS) enterprise resource planning (ERP) system viable for your organization? Is migrating to a tier 1 vendor really the best option for your unique manufacturing needs? Find answers to these important questions and others in this expert e-guide, and learn 5 things to consider before choosing new ERP software. 

Learn about cloud storage options for primary/nearline storage. We'll cover the pros and cons of using cloud storage, describe new technologies that help bridge the gap between physical data center resources and cloud services, and provide some tips on using hybrid cloud storage. 

The following solution comparison checklist contains must-have requirements that you must consider as you compare vendors in your search for a leading human capital management (HCM) solution. 

Today’s IT pros are being challenged to convert their data centers from costly infrastructures into producers of business value. This resource explores how data center infrastructure management (DCIM) software tools can simplify operational processes, cut costs, and speed up information delivery. 

Each new OS is touted as the “Holy Grail” of features that every IT pro has been waiting for. Windows 7 is no different. This chapter looks at the Windows 7 security features such as BitLocker and Action Center, and separates those that really count from those that sound better on paper. 

Disaster recovery and business continuity planning is essential in order to effectively prepare for an unexpected catastrophe. Unfortunately, DR and BC planning is often associated with headaches such as securing funding during a time of tightened budgets. Inside, learn how to utilize cloud-based strategies for simplified DR and BC preparation.