Many IT administrators believe the cloud is staged to offer adaptable, flexible and scalable resources at a fraction of the cost. But with varying definitions, strategies and expectations, the cloud is still clearly in the developmental stages. Take a look at this white paper for an expert analysis of cloud computing. 

This white paper compares the performance of various server and processor architectures and presents the key findings. Explore new technological enhancements you can leverage to maximize uptime, reduce maintenance, and control cooling costs. 

This expert white paper establishes the ultimate IT security goal: the most reliable preventative and detective security system possible with the least amount of capital expenditure. From common sense solutions to revolutionary concepts, instructor James Michael Stewart challenges IT pros to explore his methods of saving money on company security. 

This technical white paper discusses the concerns associated with DR, and explains in detail how RecoverTrac technology addresses a full range of DR challenges. 

Companies running SAP get the importance of middleware in connecting applications – but many don’t realize that the data in those applications is often insecure. Read this white paper to discover the 5 ways that Managed File Transfer ensures that data exchanges within your company and with trading partners are secure from transmission to delivery. 

Are your decision-support systems and servers up to date, equipped to handle today's onslaught of data? Legacy systems are no longer viable. This paper explores the results of a research report about decision-support systems, highlighting how Dell's 12th-generation servers and solutions meet these evolving requirements based on users' responses. 

This guide discusses three advances that can improve database server performance and when administrators in small to midsize businesses (SMBs) should consider them. 

Finding the right storage option for your content management system perticualary, SharePoint, can be a challeneging task. BLOBs are emerging as a soild option for a low-cost and high performing storage. 

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. 

This white paper examines the benefits of consolidating OLTP workloads and recommends a server architecture that can assist you in your efforts. Obtain exclusive advice for getting started with your consolidation project and find out how much you can expect to save once your initiative is complete. 

This white paper focuses on best practices for implementing an enterprise Active Directory infrastructure using virtualization technology. We will discuss how to perform a full migration of your physical AD infrastructure to a virtualized environment. 

The goal of this white paper is to provide you, an IT Professional, with the knowledge and tools to be successful when taking a certification exam for one of the three available Windows 7 certifications: Windows 7 Configuring, the Enterprise Desktop Support Technician, or the Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification. 

Read this white paper to gain insight on strategic extract, transform and load (ETL) tools that play critical roles in the provision of data services to applications and business users.