In this transcript, cloud computing pioneer Randy Bias discusses virtual private clouds and how they work. Learn about general adoption policies for the virtual private cloud and why they are or are not being used today. Find out how this technology could develop in the future and how to enhance your cloud infrastructure. 

CARFAX receives vehicle data from thousands of public and private sources. As a result, the CARFAX database contains more than four billion records of automobiles with their histories. Read this case study to find out how CARFAX achieved an enormous reduction in annual down time, optimized workflow, and an enhanced security and compliance posture. 

This Focus profile describes Microsoft Hyper-V and VMM. It discusses Microsoft's server virtualization history, the origins of the Microsoft virtual server technologies and solutions, and the architecture of those solutions. 

Like all IP traffic, VoIP can be prone to security threats from internal and external attacks and application vulnerabilities. However, potential latency, jitter, packet loss and echo due to an underperforming firewall could significantly degrade communications. The ideal solution would provide comprehensive security that introduces no latency. 

In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet, the reasons VLANs were introduced, and the ways that VLANs can be used. 

By attending this complimentary, interactive, virtual conference, you will receive the latest independent expert insight and best practices to determine how to properly implement cloud at your organization and achieve all the benefits this technology offers... 

Register today for a Data Center of the Future live virtual event on December 15 and 16, 2009. Throughout this two-day live event, you'll be able to learn how Cisco – together with world class eco-system partners – is helping IT deliver more value to business by taking a fresh approach to the way data center infrastructure is designed and deployed. 

One barrier to the mass adoption of desktop virtualization is that users are often reluctant to surrender their highly personalized profiles. This issue of New Enterprise Desktop eZine takes a look at how user virtualization is breaking through this barrier-without taking away users' individuality. 

This paper presents the building blocks for private cloud, which include virtualization, automation and cloud service management. Read on to learn more about each building block and how they can be used to create a successful private cloud. 

Learn how you can deploy an enterprise private cloud in less than 30 days with Brian Wilson, Surgient VP of Services. 

The latest software development methodologies require a more collaborative and dynamic environment for teams to work. Short iterations and continuous integration mean results and feedback are shared continuously. This paper provides insight, examples, and tools you can use in your environment for software development in virtual private clouds. 

Yesterday's virus is today's custom malware, while denial of service attacks has been replaced with botnets. This paper examines the history of attacks of malware and the defenses needed to counter these attacks. 

This IDC white paper considers the concept of desktop virtualization, specifically as made available by VMware’s VDI and ACE. The document also considers the benefits and limitations of these technologies as well as the best use cases for each, exemplified through user case studies.