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The ROI of Defragmenting the Windows Enterprise
- Source:
- Diskeeper Corporation
- Posted:
- Jun 01, 2009
Why is defragmentation so important? This paper covers disk fragmentation, the problems it creates, and how that translates to lost time and productivity on a massive scale. IDC conducted lab tests to find the actual performance and productivity losses caused by fragmentation and analyzed the costs vs. ROI for different methods of dealing with the problem. Read this white paper and see why defragmentation is vital to maintaining productivity and controlling costs.
PDF DownloadWindows 7 migration made easier
- Source:
- Citrix
- Posted:
- Nov 15, 2010
The migration to Microsoft's latest operating system (OS) Windows 7 will bring dramatic improvements in security, data protection, management, and end user experience. But the process of shifting from an existing OS to Windows 7 comes with cost and complexities of implementation.
PDF DownloadWhite paper sponsored by CitrixA Single Network OS: Maximizing Operational Efficiency and Flexibility – Why Cutting Costs and Supporting New Apps Require a Single Network OS
- Source:
- Juniper
- Posted:
- May 04, 2009
Do you work in the Internal IT department of a Service Provider, responsible for inter/intra office networks, LAN's, Datacentres or network security? If so, read on. Our approach to solving complex Ethernet, IP and Network security challenges is unique, so unique you may not have heard about us! It's called the Power of one - a single operating system approach to Routing, Ethernet switching and Network Security. You may be thinking that can't be done - your current vendors approach is a Network OS per platform. Well, we have done it and have been doing it for many years, it's just that we have not talked to you about it. The benefit? Don't just listen to us, download this key report from Forrester Consulting on the benefits of a Single Network Operating System Approach.
PDF DownloadSecuring Virtualized Infrastructure: From Static Security to Virtual Shields
- Source:
- BlueLane
- Posted:
- Apr 13, 2009
Data centers have undergone tremendous transformation in the past five years. Virtualization has changed the architecture for servers, storage and networks. IT organizations are using management and provisioning automation to reduce operational cost, and increase responsiveness to business demands. But security is becoming more and more challenging. While virtualization has impacted every part of IT, security lags. As a result, most security products today do not easily support a virtualized infrastructure.
PDF DownloadLaptop Durability and Security Center
- Source:
- Microsoft
- Posted:
- Apr 13, 2009
To effectively combat the various kinds of security threats, IT decision-makers should consider a multi-tiered approach to security that includes physical theft, system access and intrusion, and data encryption. Toshiba contracted with the PC World Test Center to test the security of its EasyGuard security on its Tecra A8 model line installed with Microsoft Vista. PC World tested several facets of Toshiba's EasyGuard security-multi-level password, fingerprint reader, trusted platform module and SD token utility. The "EasyGuard Report" also includes IDC analysis that recommends a tiered approach to security that includes the physical, system access and authentication, and data encryption.
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The Impact of Virtualization Software on Environments
- Source:
- IDC
- Posted:
- Apr 13, 2009
Virtualization of system resources aboard x86 servers is one technology that has the distinct potential to really change the dynamics of the industry in many ways as it quickly becomes a de facto component of modern computing. Today's use of virtualization technology allows IT professionals to automatically manage the resources of the physical server to efficiently support multiple operating systems, each supporting different applications. This IDC Technology Assessment presents IDC's view of how virtualization technologies are impacting and will continue to impact operating environments and the operating
environment market near- and long-term.
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