The goal of this paper is to describe best practices for deploying Decision Support System (DSS) or Data Warehousing (DW) solutions based on Microsoft SQL Server 2008 using Dell EqualLogic storage. Download now and learn more. 

The purpose of this white paper is to offer a high-level description of the top 10 things about virtualization every system administrator needs to know; regardless whether you’re just dipping your toes in the virtualization pool or are already in the deep end. 

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) enables different programs, applications, and tools to interact via self-contained services that do not depend on the context or state of the other service. This white paper provides insight into the top-four worst practices for SOA integration, and how to avoid and/or overcome these worst practices. 

Dell can provide a holistic Windows 7 migration strategy mapped to customer requirements, underpinned by proven experience, comprehensive services, and automated tools. Find out why Windows 7 is the first OS that organizations are aggressively pushing to existing PCs as well as new PCs. 

This whitepaper explains why automated reconciliation is quickly evolving into a competitive necessity. The costs associated with manual reconciliation, the benefits from automation, and the best reconciliation workflow model will all be discussed. 

This paper explains how ERP systems based on the SaaS model meet manufacturers’ financial goals: low initial capital expense, reduced ongoing operating costs, and a short time to value. Continue reading to learn the five advantages of on-demand ERP systems, commonly referred to as SaaS. 

This document provides guidelines for configuring a standard Windows 7 image to be used within a VMware View™ environment, providing administrators with the information necessary to create a standard image of Windows 7 leveraging the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit or a script-based approach to optimize a traditionally installed Windows 7 VM. 

This white paper describes how the use of virtualization and the evolution of enterprise datacenter environments require IT infrastructure management teams to integrate and automate operations using state-of-the-art tools and best practices; and how Dell's Advanced Infrastructure Manager can help enterprise datacenters operate more efficiently. 

This case study provides details of real-world best practices in IT consolidation to turn a data center from a burdensome cost center to a strategic asset with robust security, enhanced business continuity and reduced operating expenses. 

In this expert e-guide from SearchWindowsServer.com, learn best practices for Dynamic Memory allocation with Hyper-V R2 SP1. Plus, discover RemoteFX enhancements for RDP which delivers the "perfect" Windows 7 virtual desktop experience. 

If your organization is among the many looking to implement desktop virtualization solutions, be sure to have a plan. This e-guide discusses the best practices on how to align technology with company goals, while staying focused on obtaining a sufficient ROI. 

This guide offers recommendations and best practices for assembling and integrating a range of hardware and software components for virtualized infrastructure. By following these guidelines, IT organizations can take full advantage of an optimized solution, and thereby realizing greater business benefits from their virtualized infrastructure. 

This white paper will explore some of the different approaches to client virtualization to help enterprise IT professionals determine which path makes the most sense for their organization.