This expert tip takes a closer look at vSphere5 and analyzes the impact it will have on various businesses. Discover the prices for each edition and find out whether your peers are expected to eventually embrace this technology. 

This expert presentation transcript explores key management factors you should consider as you navigate your virtualization initiative, including licensing, memory capabilities, and more. Hear about one company's virtualization roadmap and determine whether it aligns with your own virtualization plans. 

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. 

Organisations have been under pressure to make savings wherever possible and have consolidated their IT during the recession. However, along with the opportunities consolidation presents there are also challenges, and experts warn that any form of consolidation needs to be undertaken carefully. 

This week’s Computer Weekly, we talk exclusively to Tesco CIO Mike McNamara about why the UK's biggest retailer is spending £150m on its online business. And, with the London 2012 Olympics only weeks away; we look at how IT testing is progressing. 

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. 

Read this article to discover the procurement software licensing and deployment options available and learn what business factors will help you determine the best approach for your company. 

In this videocast, senior enterprise IT architect Nelson Ruest breaks down some of these scenarios, with details on how Hyper-V can provide benefits in test and development situations and business continuity. 

When it comes to virtualization, budget planning is the key to success for any organization. This e-guide reviews why no matter what kind of cost saving benefits virtualization promises, having an established budget is essential to help with new purchases, ongoing support and software licensing costs. 

If you're considering a migration to Windows Server 2008 R2, there are several key points you should keep in mind. This expert IT handbook, brought to you by SearchWindowsServer.com, explores the primary reasons why many organizations are moving to this new operating system and offers advice to guide IT pros through the transition. 

End-user computing is changing dramatically. New challenges in productivity, security and licensing are happening simultaneously. Access this white paper to learn why a centralized, end-user computing model is the most effective way for handling this growing set of changes. 

Inside this white paper, learn how to meet the necessary compliance requirements that will ensure a smooth transition when planning for the succession of your advisory firm.