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Configuration Audit and Control: 10 Critical Factors to Change and Configuration Management Success by Tripwire, Inc. October 2008 - (Free Research) As businesses have instituted internal, industry, and government mandated regulatory compliance, the need for audit data to prove conformity has also become a necessity. Read this white paper to learn how configuration audit and control provides a single, independent source for enforcing and reporting on a change policy across an organization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Changing Face of Network Management by CA Technologies. April 2008 - (Free Research) Automated network change and configuration management tools provide numerous benefits. Independent NCCM tools, however, are not enough on their own. Read this white paper to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Total Economic Impact™ of Oracle Enterprise Manager Configuration Management Pack, and Provisioning and Patch Automation Pack by Oracle Corporation March 2009 - (Free Research) Learn how Oracle's comprehensive industry leading configuration management and provisioning automation solutions help you reduce application management costs while delivering greater control and compliance.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Automated Network Lifecycle Management-- Unifying Fault, Performance, and Configuration Management to Increase Uptime, Reduce Costs, and Minimize Human Error by Hewlett-Packard Company December 2008 - (Free Research) Learn about the benefits of state-of-the-art network fault management, performance management, and configuration management systems and the integration that brings them together.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Configuration and Change Management for IT Compliance and Risk Management by Tripwire, Inc. November 2007 - (Free Research) This white paper discusses key issues surrounding configuration management and compliance, such as the IT department's need to lower costs, increase management flexibility and control, and increase responsiveness to business needs and requirements.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

White Paper: SCM: The "Blocking and Tackling" of IT Security by Tripwire, Inc. November 2011 - (Free Research) In IT security, obvious weaknesses like weak configurations often get overlooked. Yet for hackers, they’re an open door into networks and systems. Learn how security configuration management (SCM), a critical security control, hardens configurations to prevent breaches, and immediately detects and corrects any subsequent changes that weaken them.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Reduce Network Firefighting: Integrate Fault, Performance, and Configuration Management by SolarWinds, Inc. May 2009 - (Free Research) Join SolarWinds Head Geek, Josh Stephens, as he discuss best practices for combining fault, performance, and configuration management into a single, unified approach for improving the overall health and efficiency of your network.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

Proving Your Vulnerability Compliance: Patches, Configuration, Reports and More by Lumension January 2013 - (Free Research) This whitepaper explores your strategies for simplifying and streamlining your vulnerability compliance efforts. Read on to see how you can make patch management and configuration auditing consistent and automated, allowing you to save both time and money.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Dell DX Object Storage Platform - Advanced Storage Node Configuration by Dell, Inc. April 2011 - (Free Research) The Dell DX Object Storage Platform provides configuration of cluster-wide parameters through the web-based management console on the DX Cluster Services Node (CSN). This white paper provides instructions on configuring advanced configurations through the node configuration files.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Presentation Transcript: Automating Virtual Machine Configuration by ePlus Technology May 2009 - (Free Research) Learn the different methods for automating virtual machine configuration in this expert webcast transcript. Edward L. Haletky also reviews the different automation tools available for automating virtual machine installation and patch management.  (PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT) READ ABSTRACT |

Virtual Chassis Performance: Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches by Juniper Networks, Inc. December 2010 - (Free Research) Juniper Networks commissioned Network Test to assess the performance of Virtual Chassis technology on its EX Series Ethernet switches, especially in the areas of latency and high availability. The key objectives were to determine whether Virtual Chassis configurations would provide low latency and fast recovery from network failures.  (CASE STUDY) READ ABSTRACT |

What's Good for Security Is Good for Operations: Why Configuration Assessment Followed by Change Auditing Is Key to Operational Stability by Tripwire, Inc. July 2008 - (Free Research) Discover why configuration assessment followed by change auditing is key for operational stability, and that gaining visibility into all change to IT systems is the first step toward employing best practices across the organization.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Transforming Operations Management Through Service Assurance with EMC by EMC Corporation August 2012 - (Free Research) This video describes the key capabilities of service assurance and how it can help your organization transform your operational management and ensure the availability and performance of your business applications and services.  (WEBCAST) READ ABSTRACT |

HP LoadRunner Software Tips and Tricks for Configuration Scripting and Execution by Hewlett-Packard Company August 2008 - (Free Research) This guide is intended to help new users and seasoned professionals learn new ways to design and implement successful load testing initiatives using HP LoadRunner.  (ARTICLE) READ ABSTRACT |

Sun Reference Configurations for Oracle Data Warehouses by Sun Microsystems, Inc. September 2009 - (Free Research) Sun and Oracle Optimized Data Warehousing Solutions combine the Oracle Database with industry-leading Sun servers, Sun StorageTek arrays, and the Solaris OS. These solutions include both the Oracle Optimized Reference Configurations for Sun and Oracle Optimized Warehouses for Sun. Read on to learn more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Effective Security with a Continuous Approach to ISO 27001 Compliance by Tripwire, Inc. July 2008 - (Free Research) In this white paper, learn how with Tripwire Enterprise, organizations can quickly achieve IT configuration integrity by proactively assessing how their current configurations measure up to specifications as given in ISO 27001.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Orchestrating Mainframe and Distributed SCCM and Release Management by SERENA Software, Inc. May 2012 - (Free Research) <p>Read this white paper to find an integrated approach to software change and configuration management. Learn how to effectively balance the need for change v. availability of resources and make rational business decisions without disrupting your audit trail.</p>  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 12 by Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 12 July 2009 - (Free Research) Virtualization has changed the concept of configuration management in data centers. In this month's issue, find out what to look for when shopping for the perfect configuration management tool. Virtualization has also had an impact on system security. Learn how to keep your virtual environment safe.  (EZINE)

NetMRI -- Take Control of Network Configurations and Changes by Netcordia September 2009 - (Free Research) Network change is the number one cause of performance related issues. NetMRI helps reduce cost by automating network change, improve service quality by managing network configurations and mitigate risk by ensuring a compliant network. Check out this free trial download to learn more.  (TRIAL SOFTWARE)

Make Group Policies Do More and Reach Further by Quest Software, now a part of Dell June 2012 - (Free Research) This white paper introduces the latest desktop management platform that can help expand the benefits of Group Policy and overcome its various deficiencies. Explore the advantages it can provide and review the advanced features it offers.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Epicor's IT Service Management - Expert IT Help Desk Software by Epicor Software Corporation   (SOFTWARE PRODUCT)

Applying ITIL Best Practice Principles to IPAM by BT Diamond IP December 2010 - (Free Research) This white paper will explain how each of the main ITIL areas can be applied specifically to IP address management (IPAM), and the benefits that can be accrued from using this management framework.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

IBM PureFlex System Configurations by IBM April 2012 - (Free Research) This paper outlines the specs and details of an option that encompasses server, storage, networking and software resources. Read on to learn how these deeply integrated resources can be deployed in hours rather than days, how its optimized configurations can accelerate purchases and time to value, and so much more.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

Configuration Auditing – The Next Critical Step in Compliance by nCircle August 2010 - (Free Research) In this paper learn what Configuration auditing entails verifying the configurations of all assets in the environment to make sure they have the correct settings. This includes auditing new assets, monitoring for changes and verifying that planned changes are carried out properly.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

The Freedom to Run Your Business Your Way: Eliminate the Risk and Expense of Customizing ERP by Workday April 2013 - (Free Research) Customization of legacy ERP applications is an expensive and complex nightmare of patches, regression coding, and headaches. Read this free whitepaper to learn how Workday can help free IT from the burden of maintaining legacy ERP.  (WHITE PAPER) READ ABSTRACT |

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