The security of SQL Server database servers has become a top priority for database administrators. This article examines best practices that can be employed to secure Microsoft SQL Server 2000 databases. It provides an overview of the security model in SQL Server 2000 and discusses best practices you can employ to secure yours. 

This case study describes how Alegent, a large healthcare system in Nebraska, implemented Courion Solutions to assist with their access assurance needs. Read on to learn what was changed and the benefits that were attained. 

<p>To enjoy the flexibility and resource savings of a private cloud, you need to know where to begin with building one. In this issue of <em>Cloud Development Digest, </em>find best practices and expert recommendations for implementing a private cloud.</p> 

Access this webcast to learn more about the core foundational elements of a strong, successful information governance program and how you can implement these strategies to become a best-run business. 

What do you need to consider before purchasing and implementing an application performance monitoring (APM) solution? Read this paper to gain insight into the many considerations you should be aware of before selecting an APM option. Also discover details on solution in particular and how it is designed to fit the needs of any size organization. 

There may be a lot of recent innovations to data technologies but the best approach is to determine whether you can utilize these new tools for your current BI, analytics and data management strategies. This issue of BI Trends + Strategies features advice from industry experts including, Claudia Imhoff, Colin White, and Lyndsay Wise. 

This white paper discusses the issues associated with decision services in an SOA strategy, highlighting how business rule management systems can be used to overcome these challenges. 

As users demand more remote access using a variety of endpoints, organizations must implement advanced authentication solutions to ensure the protection of their business. This webcast explores the importance of implementing risk appropriate, multi-layered authentication, and the key factors to consider when selecting an approach. 

This expert e-guide explains which issues you should keep in mind when implementing a virtual desktop infrastructure. Find out how VDI can simplify desktop management and deliver anywhere, anytime access to desktops, and gain access to insider's tips from a virtual desktop architect for making your VDI deployment a success. 

In this video, Platinum Group IT Project Manager Thom Vandenberg discusses the issues they faced when they decided to implement a single sign-on solution for their SaaS applications to enhance the user’s experience, improve security and reduce IT administrative costs. 

Many companies seek the connectivity benefits of 10 Gigabit Ethernet but lack the resources to build a new infrastructure. This case study showcases an affordable 10 Gigabit Ethernet design and its key characteristics that address virtualization performance issues. 

View this webcast to learn about the various types of attacks every data center should plan against, how these targeted and unknown attacks are infiltrating data center networks, and best practices for implementing data center network security against modern threats. 

This white paper provides a general overview of SAM benefits, and then addresses the specific issues involved in getting SAM up and running in your organization.