Research Papers

WHITE PAPER - This guide discusses how to quickly configure the Sun Fire X4540 server as a backup server for Amanda Enterprise Edition software.
Posted: December 2, 2008 | Published: November 27, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Databases | Enterprise | Software | SQL Server | Vendors

EGUIDE - This E-Guide offers advice about the where and how of storage virtualization and option of split-path storage virtualization.
Posted: December 2, 2008 | Published: December 2, 2008


Topics:  Data Migration | SAN | Server Virtualization | Storage Virtualization | Vendors

CASE STUDY - Virgin wanted to analyze its daily operations data more quickly, and in greater depth so they used Microsoft® Windows Server System™ integrated server software and the Microsoft .NET Framework to build a business intelligence solution.
Posted: December 1, 2008 | Published: November 27, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | IT Infrastructure | Sales | Software | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This document is based on a Data Domain/TechTarget webcast entitled "De-dupe and Disk Backups--What You Need to Know Before Taking the Plunge."
Posted: November 25, 2008 | Published: November 25, 2008


Topics:  Backup Software | Databases | Disk Backups | Tape Backups | Tape Drives | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - In this paper, DCIG considers the specialized requirements of using host-based software replication in combination with data protection.
Posted: November 25, 2008 | Published: November 25, 2008


Topics:  Data Management | Data Replication | Disaster Recovery | ROBO | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - To deploy new computing resources without exceeding the thermal limits of its data center, CERN is taking a comprehensive approach to improving energy efficiency. This paper outlines key strategies, including a move to Intel Xeon processors.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 21, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Capacity | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Energy Industries | Multi-core Processors | Operating Systems | Power Supplies | Server Virtualization | Software Virtualization | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper shows a simple and effective way to develop a capacity plan for a data center or network room.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | Data Management | Storage Systems | TCO | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - An understanding of the 9 types of cooling systems and their attributes can be used to develop guidelines for when each type should be used, and such guidelines are provided in this paper for both raised floor and hard floor applications.
Posted: November 21, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Cooling Equipment | Data Center Management | Data Centers | IT Managers | LAN | Storage Systems | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper defines a multi-vendor, multi-technology platform architecture that can significantly reduce the time, cost, and effort of deploying integrated network equipment.
Posted: November 20, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Chassis | High Availability | Middleware | Operating Systems | Systems Management | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This document discusses the data and information security issues associated with personal computers.
Posted: November 20, 2008 | Published: November 20, 2008


Topics:  Backups | Data Recovery | Data Security | Databases | Enterprise | HIPAA | Vendors | VoIP

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides some information on how Dorado Software can help organizations to more efficiently and cost effectively manage the various components of their IT infrastructure.
Posted: November 19, 2008 | Published: November 19, 2008


Topics:  Configuration Management | Data Centers | Database Management | Infrastructure Management | Patch Management | Regulatory Compliance | Remote Access Security | SLA | Troubleshooting | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - This paper explains the importance of choosing the Right Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System to avoid the 7 Fatal Flaws.
Posted: November 14, 2008 | Published: November 14, 2008


Topics:  Cost Benefit Analysis | ERP | Laws | Manufacturing | Manufacturing Systems | Process Control Software | Process Manufacturing Industry | Software Selection | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - Enterprise CIOs have a variety of motivations for improving the environmental footprint of their IT operations. Read this for more.
Posted: November 13, 2008 | Published: November 13, 2008


Topics:  CIOs | Data Centers | Enterprise | Environmental Compliance | Environmental Industry | IT Infrastructure | LAN | Vendors

WHITE PAPER - On top of the new business communication capabilities that are possible with unified communications (UC), new challenges await the IT department in how to deploy and manage this integrated platform.
Posted: November 13, 2008 | Published: November 13, 2008


Topics:  IVR | LAN | ROI | Security | Unified Messaging | Unified Messaging Systems | Vendors | WAN

WHITE PAPER - Effective email management solutions provide a holistic approach that encompasses the related issues of archiving, business continuity, and security.
Posted: November 11, 2008 | Published: November 11, 2008


Topics:  Business Intelligence | Email Management | Email Security | Enterprise | Productivity | Vendors