When preparing to conduct a site survey for a Cisco® wireless LAN (WLAN) installation, follow the Cisco network design methodology: Prepare, Plan, Design, Implement, Operate, and Optimize (PPDIOO). PPDIOO addresses network implementation in phases. This paper will address the first four phases of this methodology. 

As an IT Professional, it's a priority to centralize data to make it more available, redundant and secure; but, at the same time, you've got to meet the needs of increasingly demanding remote users. Join this webcast now to hear from industry experts on how you can overcome these challenges with the 5 golden rules for branch collaboration. 

Get a firsthand look at the next-gen routers that will enable you to create a truly borderless network, while giving you the convenient, powerful network management features you crave in today’s resource-challenged IT environment. 

Designing an enterprise-level desktop delivery solution must take into account users, applications, desktops and the underlying infrastructure design. This document creates a recommended solution for an organization based on their unique requirements and workforce characteristics, although generalized to remove any confidential information. 

This white paper provides an overview of recommended servers, storage, software, and services. It can be used to plan, scope, and procure the required components to set up a virtualization infrastructure. 

GFT focuses on providing their customers an exceptional experience with a best-in-class online interface. GFT needs to stay more accessible, more reliable, and more secure than their competitors. To optimize their IT environment, GFT engaged CDW for consulting, design, and implementation of multiple IT solutions. Read on to learn more. 

Requirements management is critical to the successful development of today's modern products. Read this Analyst Report from the Aberdeen Group, including a case study on Intrapace's use of Jama Contour, to find out how requirements management helps companies accelerate development cycles, improve profit margins and design great products. 

The XenDesktop Design Handbook contains a collection of the best practices for designing a XenDesktop solution. The handbook is meant to be used by consultants and architects in the designing of an appropriate XenDesktop solution. 

On the cusp of this century's second decade, the data center finds itself balancing efficiency and availability while computing demand and energy costs are increasing and IT budgets are contracting. This paper will review 4 trends that will drive companies to improve availability while implementing cost cutting and energy efficient technologies. 

Telephony design requires a solid understanding of the drivers for Voice over IP, corporate policies for infrastructure design, and telephone components. 

Learn about an integrated set of user interface commands and defaults that incorporate automatic presentation into a visual analysis system. Explore best practices for graphic design and visual analysis that will enhance the user experience. 

The concept of BAM revolved around the notion that data could be gathered at critical points and information produced that could give businesses the ability to make better decisions on a near-real-time basis.