In this expert e-guide, find out how to optimize SQL Server with the right choices for hardware, storage devices, and virtualization. Inside, find articles on: what not to do when purchasing hardware; if solid-state storage devices are worth the cost; hardware and risk considerations for an inevitable virtualization initiative. 

Storage systems are severely susceptible to attack and it is time for organizations to rethink their security tactics. Read this eGuide to learn about concepts regarding storage security and solutions like encryption that can help defend against attack. 

The inaugural issue of BI Trends & Strategies offers sound advice to help you in ensuring your organization is on track to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of BI and analytics. In this issue, readers will learn about a big data definition and the impact it will have on BI and data warehousing, agile development methodology and more. 

Content provided by Google. This paper examines whether cloud computing makes good business sense for your company. Ultimately, you may find that moving your data to the cloud actually improves security, scalability, access, and disaster recovery. 

Query performance three times faster is just one item in this top-10 list from the analysts at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA). Download this article to read the full top 10 and learn why Cognos 10 holds "strong value for upgrading customers and prospects." 

Programming is a journey between the real world and a computer. This article explains why object orientation is currently the best way we have of making the journey. 

This chapter from the SearchDataBackup.com Backup best practices guide explores the key backup technologies in today’s storage environment. This article identifies specific points of interest for disk backup. Download this chapter to learn all about disk storage as well as specific considerations of enterprise-class disk arrays to keep in mind. 

Stay informed about the most important cybersecurity issues facing the IT community today. This special December 2011 Global threat report offers a review of what we’ve seen throughout the year, including the essential Top Ten Threats lists of 2011. 

Check out this first 2012 issue of Storage Magazine for in-depth analysis of the factors you need to consider when choosing the best type of DR site for your organization, including balancing costs against risks. 

This latest issue of Storage magazine offers an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and technologies in storage today. 

This report from Deloitte argues businesses are again investing in IT to provide the differentiation and innovation critical from their competitors despite the downturn. 

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Access this report to read about an IDC study that found the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) to have a 438% ROI over three years, improving both IT and end-user productivity.