This article describes and discusses benefits of a research prototype, P-MAPS, a processor-measured service layer that dynamically reduces the trusted computing base (TCB) and verifiably improves the runtime security of user's applications, without interrupting the typical operation of the user OS. 

This article, we presents an overview of the state of the art of botnets and stealthy malware, then develops and presents several promising anti-botnet defense strategies that specifically target current and emerging trends in botnet development. 

LINQ is an acronym which stands for Language Integrated Query. This new technology comes built into the .NET Framework 3.5 and can be used with any of the different languages that run under .NET. This paper serves as an introduction. 

In this product review, Benefitfocus IT professionals discuss their experiences with DataDirect XML Converters 4.0. They rate the product using several criteria and detail how the implemented the product into their IT enterprise. 

SearchWinIT.com's SharePoint e-zine – is a monthly Web magazine packed with in-depth articles and tips written by SharePoint to make you a SharePoint master. Our editorial focuses on three main areas: governance, management and implementation. 

BPEL is an XML-based language that defines the execution of a business process. It is used to implement a particular flow through computer services. Now an OASIS standard, BPEL grew out of separate initiatives at IBM, Microsoft, and BEA to create an orchestration language for business processes. 

Participants at industry conferences and events often ask where the right place to start implementing security is. This is similar to starting off a talk with a doctor by asking “What medicine should I take?” The answer is going to be more questions. This article presents three questions to ask yourself before starting a security implementation. 

In planning storage solutions for Oracle database applications, Sun Storage 7000 Unified Storage Systems offer a range of performance and scalability options, and can be configured to meet specific application requirements for capacity, performance, and reliability. 

Optimizing the benefits of a data grid built with Oracle Coherence relies upon creating a modular, balanced architecture. Matching the number of application servers, memory capacity, and quantity of processing nodes to the target workload characteristics is important to achieving the best performance. 

This document highlights what you need to know about power consumption, server virtualization and outfitting data centers to make the most of the new technologies. 

This whitepaper discusses the various reasons to archive email and other elctronic content, and it provides some guidance about how to select the appropriate archiving system that will meet an organization's requirements. 

This videocast gives an in-depth explanation of archiving practices, and explains how various approaches can maximize specific areas of archiving, from eDiscovery optimization to meeting compliance regulations.