Cloud Computing Strategies for the CIO
Windows Server 2008 R2 White Papers
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Mastering Mergers and Acquisitions
Sponsored by: Quest Software, now a part of DellWhen businesses are faced with mergers and acquisitions, IT must undertake the burden of migrating Exchange and AD systems. Inside this resource explore the top approaches for tackling this complex task to determine a best-suited strategy for organization.
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Mastering AD Migrations
Sponsored by: Quest Software, now a part of DellThis resource outlines the four key steps for effective Active Directory migration and reviews migration tools specifically designed to help smooth the transition process for your organization.
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Virtualization Security: Protecting Virtualized Environments
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThis extract from the book Virtualization Security, includes a 30% discount for Computer Weekly readers.
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Unix Migration Alternatives
Sponsored by: Red Hat and Dell Inc.Access this white paper to discover whether Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Windows Server is the best UNIX migration alternative for your business.
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Under the Hood: Updates and Improvements in Active Directory Tools for Windows Server 2012
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeRead this in-depth resource to learn the ins and outs of the updates in active directory tools for Windows Server 2012
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Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2012: What's New and What's Different
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeThis essential resource highlights the newest features and improvements in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) 2012. Discover how admins can benefit from better performance, enhanced information and greater control over the infrastructure.
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Leveraging Microsoft's System Center 2012 Suite in the Private Cloud
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeDiscover how you can leverage Microsoft’s System Center (SC) 2012 to gain the flexibility of private cloud in this essential resource. Learn about the 7 components of SC 2012 that can simplify and automate the management of virtual environments.
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New Features and Benefits of XenApp 6.5
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeWhy should you upgrade to XenApp 6.5? This resource presents new features and benefits organizations stand to gain from upgrading to the latest version of XenApp, including a single management console, policies and GPO integration, HDX capabilities and more.
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Windows Server 2008: Object Accidental Deletion Protection
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeDisaster prevention is often better and easier to implement than disaster recovery. In Microsoft Server 2008, there are several new built-in disaster prevention capabilities to help you avoid trouble. One of these is accidental object deletion protection.
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Sysinternals: Free Windows Server 2008 Utilities You Should Know About
Sponsored by: Global KnowledgeThere are many free or inexpensive third-party tools available to help server and Active Directory administrators manage their environments. Learn about 5 free tools that are worth your time here.
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Microsoft Roadmap: Server Based Platforms Ch3
Sponsored by: SearchWindowsServer.comAccess this expert resource to get an in-depth and independent look at Windows Server 2012 and learn how it can boost IT capabilities, from running data centers to accessing the cloud.
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E-Guide: Best practices to achieve optimal memory allocation and remote desktop user experience
Sponsored by: Dell WyseIn this expert e-guide from SearchWindowsServer.com, learn best practices for Dynamic Memory allocation with Hyper-V R2 SP1. Plus, discover RemoteFX enhancements for RDP which delivers the "perfect" Windows 7 virtual desktop experience.
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E-guide: Windows Server 2012
Sponsored by: Dell and VMwareThis expert guide discusses the latest features of Server Message Block 3.0 (SMB 3.0) for Windows Server 2012. Additionally, learn how to set up scale-out file servers and ensure you receive the maximum benefits of this Microsoft upgrade.
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IT Handbook: The Microsoft Product Update Roundup
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftMicrosoft will release new versions of 12 of its products with an eye toward better integration of systems and applications that will brace environments for the cloud era. This special supplement covers the feature updates that could make a difference for your IT environment.
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Dell EqualLogic PS Series and Microsoft WS2008 Hyper-V: Enabling the Next Generation Virtualized Data Center
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftThis resource outlines a virtualization technology to optimize storage on Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V environments offering capacity and efficiency benefits for your VM workloads.
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Windows Application and Server Backup 2.0: Chapter 2- 12 Horror Stories—We Thought We Had a Backup!
Sponsored by: Dell AppAssure Backup, Replication and Recovery SoftwareThis e-book offers key lessons learned from 12 real-life backup and recovery mistakes, and examines how a modernized backup approach can help your organization steer clear of each of these pitfalls.
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Windows Application and Server Backup 2.0: Chapter 1
Sponsored by: Dell AppAssure Backup, Replication and Recovery SoftwareThis e-book explores how businesses can adapt traditional backup and recovery processes to meet growing IT and business demand. Find out why backup 1.0 methods are no longer sufficient for enterprise storage needs, and what backup 2.0 has in store for your organization.
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Enterprise Storage Solution for Hyper-V Private Cloud and VDI Deployments using Sanbolic’s Melio Cloud Software Suite
Sponsored by: Sanbolic Inc.Explore how an advanced, host-based storage fabric solution can provide the highly scalable and available storage necessary to support Hyper-V private cloud or VDI deployments.
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Simplifying and Securing Group Policy Management
Sponsored by: Quest Software, now a part of DellDiscover key tips for protecting, maintaining and recovering your Group Policy infrastructure in this essential resource. Find out how you can secure every desktop and server in your Windows environment with these best practices.
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7 Tips for Achieving Active Directory Compliance
Sponsored by: Quest Software, now a part of DellDiscover 7 key tips to help you achieve and maintain compliance in Active Directory, including what to keep an eye on, warning signs to look out for and how to leverage auditing tools to simplify the process in this essential resource.
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Top 10 Best Practices for Windows Server Backup on Virtual and Physical Servers
Sponsored by: AppAssure Software, Inc.A good backup plan for your Windows Server is absolutely essential. Find out the top 10 best practices to ensure a comprehensive backup and recovery plan.
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Presentation Transcript: Dell Compellent and Microsoft Integration: Automating and creating efficiency for the dynamic data center
Sponsored by: Dell CompellentDell Compellent storage virtualization can provide the perfect complement to Hyper-V environments. Learn how a PowerShell command set, thin provisioning, free space recovery and VSS integration combine with Windows Server 2008 R2 to deliver a new level of automation and efficiency.
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Presentation Transcript: How Windows Server 2008 R2 Can Lower Your TCO
Sponsored by: Dell and MicrosoftThis presentation transcript explores the business benefits of Windows Server 2008 R2, with a specific focus on Service pack 1. Read about the risks of delaying upgrades and learn about new opportunities for cost savings.
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Hyper-V: Microsoft's Approach to Server Virtualization
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.Both Hyper-V and VMware support virtualization initiatives, but IT pros must select the best suited hypervisor to meet today’s high availability requirements. This expert e-guide discusses the growing trend toward virtualization and compares Hyper-V to VMware and other market options.
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Tips for evaluating Microsoft Hyper-V
Sponsored by: Dell, Inc.This expert e-guide is designed to help IT pros assess the benefits of Hyper-V. Read about the advantages of Server Core and obtain tips and best practices for deployment success.
