The Simple Network Management Protocol can help you get a clear view into your network. Network visibility is one of the most important ways you can quickly find and eliminate issues and ensure that your network is doing everything it’s supposed to. 

Collaboration Oriented Architectures (COA) describes information architectures that comply with the COA framework, which in turn is described in the associated COA Framework paper1. 

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. 

The second installment of this series, our conversation expands on the use of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 in virtualizing and consolidating data centers utilizing Cisco Unified Computing System.  Our discussion includes specific benefits derived from the joint integration and development work across Red Hat, Cisco, and Intel. 

This e-book provides expert best practices for small and midsized businesses (SMBs) to follow when evaluating enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Read more to learn how to avoid speed bumps along the way and make the process as smooth as possible. 

Migrating to Exchange Server 2010 from the 2007 edition is becoming a must, as the 2010 edition offers improved email archiving, high-availability, and optimal storage features. But as you begin to explore the possibilities of upgrading to Exchange 2010, do you have a proper plan in place? 

Read this case study to learn how a research and development company used Sage Fixed Assets to manage their inventory and to: increase productivity with faster access to data; maximize depreciation and tax savings; and gain flexible features that ensure accuracy and timely reports. 

Read this white paper to learn how fixed asset management software can benefit your company by increasing compliance, saving your accounting staff time, reducing theft and loss, responding more effectively to disasters, and improving tax planning and budgeting. 

Access this whitepaper to learn more about Windows Management Instrumentation – a platform-specific service – and how it can be effective for network monitoring. 

This resource explains how you can lower costs and improve flexibility by migrating your mainframe to open system servers. Discover the three major factors driving organizations to consider migrating application workloads off mainframe environments to open systems solutions. 

While underutilized data centers waste valuable resources, overly used infrastructures can subject organizations to potential hardware failures. This expert tip provides best practices for properly managing your IT environment and the physical, virtual, and cloud resources that comprise it. 

Read this expert e-guide to discover five lesser-known benefits of virtualizing SQL Server and learn best practices for keeping your data safe in a virtualized environment. 

This white paper discusses a gradual approach to building a new server room. Find out key factors to consider as you proceed with your initiative, such as site selection and size, energy, backup, and more.