EGUIDE - This Pocket E-Guide discusses the steps essential for balancing Windows security requirements with the needs and priorities of IT administrators. Gain insight into the common mindset of many of today's IT administrators and learn how to reasonably manage security risks while ensuring consistent usability and user convenience.
Posted: November 16, 2009 | Published: November 16, 2009


Topics:  Desktop Management | Endpoint Security | Operating Systems | Security | Security Management | Security Policies | Systems Management | Windows Security

PODCAST - Considering migrating to Windows 7 but don't how to best approach the project? These podcasts explore the essential tools and management techniques for a successful transition to this operating system. Discover an integrated tool that can improve your data protection.
Posted: November 11, 2009 | Premiered: November 11, 2009


Topics:  Data Migration | Desktop Management | Operating Systems | Software Migration | Windows | Windows Security

PODCAST - Considering migrating to Windows 7 but don't how to best approach the project? These podcasts explore the essential tools and management techniques for a successful transition to this operating system. Discover an integrated tool that can improve your data protection.
Posted: November 11, 2009 | Premiered: November 11, 2009


Topics:  Data Migration | Desktop Management | Operating Systems | Software Migration | Windows | Windows Security

PODCAST - Considering migrating to Windows 7 but don't how to best approach the project? These podcasts explore the essential tools and management techniques for a successful transition to this operating system. Discover an integrated tool that can improve your data protection.
Posted: November 11, 2009 | Premiered: November 11, 2009


Topics:  IT Infrastructure | Operating Systems | Software Migration | Systems Management | Windows | Windows Security

WHITE PAPER - Exchange Server 2010. There are many new and improved features in the new version. This white paper outlines ten items to consider when planning and deploying an Exchange Server 2010 infrastructure, as well as some considerations to keep in mind when making the decision to move on to the "latest and greatest" iteration.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  Exchange Virtualization | Microsoft Exchange | Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Windows | Windows Server Software

WHITE PAPER - The Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Toolkit is a powerful inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that can securely inventory small or large IT environments without requiring the installation of any agent software. This paper explains how to utilize it to "map" your infrastructure for Windows 7 and Server 2008.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Windows | Windows NT Advanced Servers | Windows Server Software | Windows Vista | Windows XP

WHITE PAPER - So you’re an XP shop and your organization skipped Vista, but is considering taking the plunge to the latest revision of the Longhorn platform: Windows 7. Here are ten things that you should probably know as you get familiar with this new Windows client.
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  IT Management | IT Systems | Operating Systems | Windows | Windows Security | Windows Vista | Windows XP

WHITE PAPER - There are some helpful things we can do with Cisco’s IOS to make our lives easier. This white paper will present some useful commands, followed (in parentheses) by their most concise shortcuts (at the time of this writing).
Posted: November 6, 2009 | Published: November 5, 2009


Topics:  Internet | Internet Applications Software | Operating System Virtualization | Operating Systems | Routing | Routing Protocols | Switching | Telecommunications Networks

WEBCAST - Attend this webcast to get insights into Windows 7 and find out how Sophos can help you extend protection against the increasingly complex malware threats; we can help you control your users’ environment, and most of all protect what you value.
Posted: November 4, 2009 | Premiered: November 17, 2009


Topics:  Data Security | Malware | Microsoft Office | Operating Systems | Security Management | Security Software | Windows

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - Using OS lock down scripts can be time consuming and error prone. Keeping those scripts up-to-date as new guidelines are published requires a continuous cycle of research, interpretation, and script revision. Do you really have time for this? Security Blanket automates the process of locking down Linux and Solaris operating systems.
Posted: October 29, 2009 | Published: October 29, 2009


Topics:  Linux | Operating Systems | Scripting | Security | Security Audits | Security Event Management | Security Management

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper discusses the issues involved in sharing files between Macs and Windows servers and compares the options for successful integration. It is intended for systems administrators, technical evaluators and decision-makers who are considering upgrading or purchasing a Mac/Windows integration solution.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: October 27, 2009


Topics:  Application Integration | Integration Server Software | IT Infrastructure | Mac OS | Network Infrastructure | Operating Systems | Server Software | Windows Server Software

WHITE PAPER - This Forrester Research paper will show you how analyzing your options for upgrading to Windows 7 can save you down the road. One of the first steps IT managers should take is to determine their firm's Windows 7 licensing strategy and how it fits into their broader Microsoft relationship.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: July 22, 2009


Topics:  Licensing | Operating Systems | Software | Software Licensing | Software Migration | Software Upgrades | Windows | Windows Vista | Windows XP

EDITORIAL RESOURCE GUIDE - Many of today's businesses rely on Unix for their highest workloads, limiting their ability to execute effective transaction processing. In this expert E-Guide you will discover how Linux can be used to perform high transaction rates at a low cost. Read on to learn more.
Posted: October 23, 2009 | Published: October 23, 2009


Topics:  Database Management | Database Performance Management | Linux | OLTP | Open Source | Operating Systems | System p | UNIX

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper provides an overview of using the operating systems deployment capabilities of Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2007™ to deploy a customized OS image on Dell client systems in a heterogeneous environment.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  IT Management | IT Managers | Network Managers | Operating Systems | Systems Management | Systems Operations

CASE STUDY - Dell is planning to upgrade its 100,000 desktop and portable computers to the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system to help reduce desktop management costs and enhance data security. Read this case study to learn how upgrading to Microsoft Windows 7 helps Dell reduce desktop management costs and enhance data security.
Posted: October 20, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2009


Topics:  Data Migration | Data Security | Desktop Computer Support | Desktop Management | Operating Systems | Windows | Windows Vista | Windows XP