This paper shows how next-generation Sun servers, based on the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series, allow IT organizations to meet these challenges by delivering game-changing performance and virtualization improvements that help enable companies to leverage best practices for IT management, application deployment, work processes, and cost control. 

There is no question that the successful implementation of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) relies on a careful and holistic approach to business planning. One of the most important tools in the evaluation, purchase, and ongoing use of SOA is this body of best practices that vendors, consultants, and customers have compiled. 

In this e-book, find out what you need to know before embarking on a global SAP upgrade project. Learn best practices and tips for global SAP upgrades. Read a real-world case study about an SAP upgrade for a major multinational - and discover insider advice about the most common pitfalls of global upgrades - and how to avoid them. 

Service Operation, the fourth book in the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Version 3 publications, assists readers in developing management practices to ensure customers are satisfied and receive the value they expect. BMC experts have compiled an overview based on Service Operation, including valuable commentary, practical guidance and examples. 

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. 

Learn about an integrated set of user interface commands and defaults that incorporate automatic presentation into a visual analysis system. Explore best practices for graphic design and visual analysis that will enhance the user experience. 

This reference document will provide you with detailed information on how to effectively manage your BlackBerry Enterprise Server architecture. 

Examine the comprehensive strategies, solutions, and best practices for the aerospace and defense (A&D) manufacturing industry based on technical and business expertise. Learn best practices and strategies for profitable growth in your business. 

VMware offers benefits, but it can cost you extra storage, backup resources and administrative challenges. This paper reviews the best practices for architecting a backup/recovery/DR approach for VMware using Data Domain storage. 

Virtualized server environments or infrastructures have varying functionalities and interfaces for application aware integration to enable complete and comprehensive data protection with data and transactional integrity. 

The goal of this paper is to paint the EIM landscape, noting its components but focusing on the importance of an overarching EIM strategy that focuses on corporate objectives while at the same time offering cross-functional support. 

As organizations address the implementation of fixed video surveillance solutions, they must carefully consider the most important factors, in particular the Big Three issues concerning the infrastructure required to support cameras at selected locations: cost, deployment time and performance. Read this white paper to learn more.