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Email Archiving: To SaaS or not to SaaS? by Proofpoint, Inc.

January 31, 2012 - (Free Research)

Before implementing any cloud solution, it's critical that an organisation understand the time, effort and costs associated with it. This white paper explores the pros and cons of today's SaaS offerings, and takes an in-depth look at how they apply to email archiving as regulatory and storage requirements continue to proliferate.

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Strategies for Cisco VPN Client Large-Scale Deployments by Global Knowledge Network, Inc.

March 2006 - (Free Research)

This paper explores the tools Cisco provides to simplify mass deployments of the VPN Client. The two methods are discussed: the creation of an installation CD-ROM and network-based installations. I will explain how to reduce calls to the Help Desk by locking users out of advanced configuration functions in the user interface.

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Consolidated Storage for Virtualized Server Environments by Oracle and Intel

January 2011 - (Free Research)

This research brief is based on a recent Tech Target survey with more than 200 storage administrators and IT professionals in mid-sized and enterprise-class companies, and focuses on how these decision-makers view the storage-related challenges that result from server virtualization.

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The Future of Unified Communication: What’s in Store? by Sprint

May 2012 - (Free Research)

This expert E-Guide from SearchUnifiedCommunications.com takes a look at the coming decade and what you can expect from the world of communications and collaboration by the year 2020.

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Securing Fixed Function Devices by McAfee, Inc.

May 2012 - (Free Research)

While fixed-function devices such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, ATMs, mobile devices and more are subjected to the same threats and compliance requirements as regular endpoints, they also have their own innate security challenges. This paper uncovers a 3-pronged approach to securing fixed-function devices and how to effectively implement them.

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The State of the i by Connectria Hosting

May 2012 - (Free Research)

Access this webcast to learn about the past, present and future of IBM i. Discover, through the use of real-life examples, how organizations have benefited from this system.

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How to improve your communication with your boss

by ComputerWeekly.com

May 2012 - (Free Research)

Learn how to communicate more effectively with your boss in this guide from Dr Brian Sutton and Dr Robina Chatham.

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Five Things About Windows Server 2008 You Might Not Know by Global Knowledge

June 2009 - (Free Research)

Here five things about Windows Server 2008 that are the less obvious, more esoteric, yet useful features or quirks. The following is a brief list of some things that I tend to assume that many people know, and I am constantly amazed by clients and students who really don't know them. How many do you already know?

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Connectria's IBM i Cloud Hosting by Connectria Hosting

May 2012 - (Free Research)

Access this white paper to discover an i series cloud hosting system that provides speed and agility to your business and the ability to add workloads as it grows. Also, find out how your organization can take advantage of cloud flexibility and affordability.

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The State of the i by Connectria Hosting

May 2012 - (Free Research)

Access this white paper to learn about the developments of IBM i on Power Systems. Discover how to achieve valuable benefits like reliability, simplified installation and administration, continuing hardware innovations and much more.

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Xeon E5: Intel Integrated I/O by Dell, Inc. and Intel

May 2012 - (Free Research)

Discover how Intel Xeon E5 processors significantly improves I/O performance, reduces latency, and reduces system power usage in this brief video.

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Attention: VMware Now Caters to Storage by Dell, Inc.

March 2012 - (Free Research)

Check out this expert E-Guide to learn about new vSphere Storage 1/0 control for virtual environments, how it eliminates storage bottlenecks, and how to configure it. Also learn about VMware’s latest release – vSphere 5 –and what it means for storage administrators.

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Ensuring Security on i by Bsafe Information Systems

August 2008 - (Free Research)

This security runbook guides you through all stages of securing your system. Discover the importance of a company-wide commitment to security.

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Lights Out IBM i Automation by CCSS

March 2012 - (Free Research)

This resource explains how you can achieve a partial, selective, and even full Lights Out Automation status in an IBM i environment. The benefits include: cost efficiency, elimination of human error incidence, and improved systems management.

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A Visual Review of NAT and PAT by Global Knowledge

November 2010 - (Free Research)

Many people are confused by Cisco’s NAT/PAT naming conventions, such as “inside local”, etc. so I have put together a few diagrams that might help.

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SecurStor 2500 RAID by Excel Meridian Data, Inc.

SecurStor 2500 RAID is designed as a high-performance and high-availability solution, with multiple configuration options providing available No Single Point of Failure redundancy for up-to 64 TB of multi-host cluster-capable storage.

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Podcast: Mobilizing Your Apps and Data Confidently in a BYOD World by Symantec Corporation

June 2012 - (Free Research)

Access this podcast to learn about cutting edge technology and techniques that can not only confidently enable a BYOD strategy, but also help you find productivity and competitive advantages previously unavailable, even in highly regulated and secure industries.

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Webcast: Mobilizing Your Apps and Data Confidently in a BYOD World by Symantec Corporation

June 2012 - (Free Research)

Access this webcast to learn about cutting edge technology and techniques that can not only confidently enable a BYOD strategy, but also help you find productivity and competitive advantages previously unavailable, even in highly regulated and secure industries.

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Citrix XenDesktop Built on FlexPodDesktop virtualization from NetApp, Cisco, and Citrix for on-demand growth by NetApp

January 2012 - (Free Research)

This white paper introduces an integrated infrastructure solution designed to meet the growing demands of today's virtualized data center. With the ability to be optimized for a variety of mixed application workloads, this technology allows simplified management of your virtual infrastructure and can lower TCO. Read on for more.

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Hyper-V Server 2008 R2: Free Virtualization without a Server Operating System by Global Knowledge

February 2011 - (Free Research)

This paper examines how virtualization has become such a hot topic that the number of virtualization techniques, tools, and technologies is into the dozens, and that’s just from Microsoft. Some of the benefits of virtualization include hardware cost savings, configuration optimization, less disruption, and easier reallocation of resources.

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Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 2 by Virtual Data Center eZine

May 2008 - (Free Research)

This issue looks at two areas of pain, gain and risk in server virtualization: I/O bottlenecks and virtualizing email systems.

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Enterprise VoIP Security: Potential Threats and Best Practices by Global Knowledge Network, Inc.

March 2006 - (Free Research)

As VoIP usage becomes widespread, enterprise users will become subject to many of the same security risks that have affected data networks. This report highlights some of the potential security problems associated with VoIP and address what measures can be taken to secure enterprise VoIP deployments.

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Selecting VoIP for Your Enterprise by Global Knowledge Network, Inc.

December 2004 - (Free Research)

Voice over Internet Protocol is the future of enterprise telecommunications. Find out if VoIP is the right choice for your company right now. Discover the benefits VoIP has to offer and how to overcome potential pitfalls during deployment.

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Meeting the Requirements of I/O Intensive Workloads with the Mainframe

by CA Technologies.

July 2011 - (Free Research)

Too often, organizations choose x86-based platforms over more cost-effective mainframe alternatives. This white paper reviews the key benefits of the mainframe and discusses the savings you can expect by using these systems to support heavy I/O applications in your Linux environment.

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iTest Team - Rapid Test Automation for Equipment and Devices by Fanfare

iTest Team is an integrated test environment for developers, testers, and automation teams. It offers a unified approach for rapidly developing, automating, and maintaining test cases. iTest Team tests complex equipment and systems that are accessed through various protocols, such as command line interfaces, Web interfaces, SNMP, or command shells.

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