Hadoop is a software framework for running apps on large clusters of commodity hardware, providing a distributed file system that can store data across hundreds or thousands of servers. Hadoop handles big data, fast. This paper outlines the business benefits of Hadoop and why it should become a part of your big data strategy today. 

View this white paper to learn more about how you can get control over the devices in your enterprise. The bring your own device (BYOD) trend is on the rise, so be sure you have the right security to protect your sensitive data. 

This white paper discusses the tips and tricks that might make file copying quicker for your network. 

In this presentation transcript featuring best-selling author, Len Silverston, learn how to implement universal patterns for data modeling to improve management flexibility. Gain insight into various modeling choices to meet your organization's needs. Discover how to improve quality and reduce management costs by re-using patterns. 

Reporting speed and accuracy are vital today. But it would be wrong to assume that you have to spend more to go faster and do a competent job. This white paper illustrates how some organizations achieved top-tier results in financial reporting and why some did not. 

In this webcast, get expert advice for implementing or optimizing Extract Transform Load (ETL) processes, and learn how to choose the best ETL software tools for your requirements and budget. 

This paper guides IT professionals through the steps necessary to implement a practical data loss prevention (DLP) strategy. It starts off by looking at what’s driving data loss prevention, the consequences of data loss, and a possible solution. It then moves on to practical implementation advice and examples. Read on to learn more. 

To supplement the growth in iSCSI SANs, Dell has introduced an iSCSI-to-SAS bridge card for the TL-series of tape libraries. This allows a customer to directly attach a tape backup target to their iSCSI 1Gb Ethernet SAN with little to no degradation in transfer speed. This white paper explores this setup and configuration. 

This white paper provides an overview of the PMBOK® and the key process areas and functions within the IT Infrastructure Library. 

Compliance is indeed a conscientious effort toward securing corpo­rate assets. IT organizations have committed much time and money to the cause. Despite security breaches still happening many still fly under the radar. This paper outlines what precautions need to be taken to avoid future security breaches. 

Every day, millions of files are exchanged all over the world by corporations, government entities and other organizations. Most file transfers use the popular protocol known as FTP. This paper will examine how FTP has become the standard for business-to-business file transfers and the key pitfalls that face management using this open protocol. 

This white paper presents an example configuration and best practices for deploying and configuring a highly available architecture using an example solution configuration and then discussing how the configuration helps in maximizing uptime.