In this videocast, get expert advice on selecting a cost-effective server to fit your IT needs. Discover how blade and rack servers compare and learn the pros and cons of unified compute system (UCS) servers. Also, determine which hardware options to choose and decide whether it is better to scale-up or scale-out your virtualization project. 

Tune into this podcast for expert insight into the impact of cloud computing on your IT infrastructure. Hear from cloud computing expert, Jeff Kaplan, as he explains the basic pressures driving cloud computing. Learn about Amazon's influence on the cloud market and discover the 3 elements that attract enterprises to the cloud. 

In this mediacast, learn how to utilize virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) technology to enhance desktop flexibility and IT agility. Discover how to deploy and manage your desktop infrastructure effectively. Learn how VDI technology enables you to consolidate virtual desktops while managing your entire desktop not just applications. 

TechWiseTV will show you how you can actually take control of the mobility revolution and even shape it to your advantage. Discover the technologies and the tools that will enable you to extend the power of your network far beyond the desktop and empower your mobile users. 

Active Directory becomes very complex to manage in Windows networks. Administrators leave, users are given elevated privileges, applications require special accounts - very soon you have an Active Directory full of security weaknesses. 

Human error and hardware or software failures can easily corrupt Active Directory. AD objects can often be modified or deleted by mistake and faulty scripts can overwrite attributes. The result is unplanned system downtime and lost user productivity. 

Windows Server 2008 R2 offers a number of exciting new features, including an expanded Server Core offering, new Active Directory features, and - of special interest to anyone who has ever wished Active Directory had an “undo” button - a sort of recycle bin for Active Directory objects. 

Virtualization has kicked off an incredible level of interest and yet most network pros have not been involved in the proliferation of virtualization and don’t fully grasp the network opportunity for unleashing the power of virtualization. Watch this webinar to learn about the dynamics of virtualization and the critical importance of the network. 

In this expert Podcast, Nik Simpson, analyst with The Burton Group, discusses trends in green storage, distinguishing industry hype from what storage managers are actually doing in the real world. 

A complete desktop management solution needs to be one that not only meets the standardization requirements of the computer, but simultaneously meets the personalized needs of the user. Desktop Authority 8 comprehensively manages the Windows desktop throughout the desktop lifecycle, reducing the total cost of desktop and application ownership. 

This webcast explores the key changes made to Windows Server 2008 R2 in Active Directory, Group Policy and Terminal Services. Discover how your organization can leverage these improvements for reduced costs, increased control and improved efficiency. 

Active Directory certainly gets plenty of attention when it comes to high-profile issues like security, compliance, auditing, and so forth—but what about all of the work you do managing AD on a day-to-day basis? Learn how Quest ActiveRoles Server (ARS)makes AD administration more efficient, automated, consistent, powerful and faster.