Whether you’re a first-time user of NAS or deploying advanced storage solutions, Microsoft Windows Storage Server R2 on IBM System x delivers enterprise-class storage management technology in an affordable, all-in-one solution. Check out this 2-page white paper to learn more. 

This expert e-guide examines the top ten Windows Server 2008 R2 enhancements that organizations should consider before deciding to upgrade to this new operating system. Plus, learn how to leverage Hyper-V to monitor memory in your virtual server environment. 

This strategy guide will help IT decision-makers understand how converged infrastructure will facilitate such essential tasks as network support, stretching data storage resources, automating operations and streamlining systems management. 

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. 

This virtual guide delves into the tools and practices you need to deal with today's social customer. 

This paper from the Open Group reveals how banks can benefit from combining complementary industry frameworks on enterprise architecture. 

<p>This book, “Network Intrusion Prevention Design Guide: Using IBM Security Network IPS,” contains information pertaining to enterprise integration for network intrusion prevention, complete information about architecture and component, deployment scenarios with hands-on details, and much more.</p> 

Proper security of data backups doesn’t just happen. It requires thoughtful planning and careful controls. Given the implications of failure – reputational damage, direct costs, compliance issues, and sub-optimal business operations - companies owe it to themselves to take data backup security seriously. 

This week’s Computer Weekly examines research that suggests CEOs want to invest in IT more than ever, but still see CIOs as technical experts and not business people. We review SQL Server 2012 and ask if Microsoft's database software is catching its competitors as well as concluding our Buyer's Guide to data security. 

This week’s Computer Weekly kicks off our Buyer's Guide to data security by looking at the changing role of the IT security chief. We also examine why flexible working is proving so slow to roll out and we talk to the UK's air traffic control operator about its ambitious desktop virtualisation project.