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Value Proposition for IBM DB2 9.7 -- Cost Savings Potential Compared to Oracle 11g; International Technology Group; July 2009
sponsored by IBM
 | White Paper: | Posted: 20 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 20 Aug 2009 | |
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Informational applications have become one of the most critical areas of IT activity. How will these challenges be met? This report examines an option -– use of IBM DB2 9.7 as an alternative to Oracle 11g -– that represents a major new opportunity for organizations to meet escalating demand while reducing IT costs.
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Sun Oracle Database Machine
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
| Data Sheet: | Posted: 19 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 09 Sep 2009 | |
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This data sheet highlights the features and facts for the Sun Oracle Database Machine, the world's fastest for any type of database workload, and the only database machine that runs transaction processing applications.
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Data Deduplication -- Different Approaches for Different Environments
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
 | Video: | Posted: 19 Oct 2009
| | Premiered: | 19 Oct 2009 | |
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As storage capacity needs grow in SMBs, disk is increasingly being used as a backup storage target. In this FAQ, backup expert W. Curtis Preston, discusses the role of disk-based backup in the SMB space. Curtis takes a closer look at the benefits and cost differentiators of moving from tape to disk for data backup.
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Essential Guide To Storage Networking
sponsored by Double-Take Software
| eGuide: | Posted: 19 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 01 Oct 2009 | |
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In this e-guide, storage networking experts and technologists spotlight the advancements that will have the most significant impact in storage networking to help you prepare for the future.
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Desktop Virtualization Strategy – Choosing the Right Solution for Your Needs
sponsored by SHI
| White Paper: | Posted: 16 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 01 Oct 2009 | |
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This white paper describes how to create a virtualization strategy that improves mobility, flexibility, security, and compliance. It also introduces comprehensive desktop-virtualization solutions from Microsoft. Finally, it provides high-level guidance to help companies develop a desktop-virtualization strategy.
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How an SRM Tool can Improve and Centralize Storage Technologies
sponsored by Northern Parklife
| White Paper: | Posted: 16 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 16 Oct 2009 | |
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Massive data growth and long retention periods of fixed-content data is changing the landscape of enterprise data storage and is challenging storage administrators to deliver a cost effective storage strategy. A Storage Resource Management [SRM] tool can help manage the flow/volume of data.
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Business Critical Cloud Storage: Best Practices for Archiving Customer Data
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
| White Paper: | Posted: 15 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 15 Oct 2009 | |
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Profiled in this whitepaper are two examples of ISVs that have turned to Iron Mountain's Archive Services Platform API solution to help their customers better manage their data. Read this Whitepaper from Iron Mountain to learn more.
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The Importance of a Cloud Storage API - New Information Management Capabilities and Revenue Streams for ISVs
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
| White Paper: | Posted: 15 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 15 Oct 2009 | |
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As Storage Switzerland writes, APIs such as Iron Mountain’s Archive Services Platform API allow ISVs greater control than do cloud NAS gateways over how and where data is stored. Read this Technology Brief from Storage Switzerland to learn more.
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Intelligent Secure Cloud Archiving for Application Data
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
| Data Sheet: | Posted: 15 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 15 Oct 2009 | |
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Iron Mountain’s Archive Services Platform API provides developers with the ideal remedy to take control of their data archiving challenges. A Web services interface allows developers to easily integrate their data-intensive applications, using almost any programming language, with Iron Mountain’s ultra-secure, highly scalable archive.
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Storage for Virtual Desktops - an optimized approach - Vendor Webcast
sponsored by HP, Citrix, and Intel
 | Webcast: | Posted: 15 Oct 2009
| | Premiered: | Available On Demand | | | Speakers: |
Dennis Arnold, Solution Architect, Citrix Systems
Clyde Hedrick, Marketing Manager, Digital Office Platform Division, Intel Corporation
Dave Glatfelter, HP Storageworks (LeftHand)
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In this webcast, discover how application and desktop virtualization together with blade servers and SAN technology provide the most cost-effective virtual desktop tools for everyone in your organization. Gain insight into how to leverage this approach to simplify your IT systems while improving the productivity of your users.
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Building the Cloud - It takes more than an API - Secure, Reputable Support for ISVs and Application Developers
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
| Analyst Report: | Posted: 15 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 14 Oct 2009 | |
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ISVs eager to unlock the potential of cloud technology have latched onto APIs that allow them to integrate cloud technology with their own applications. Ultimate success depends on choosing the right cloud storage provider. Read this Opinion Paper from the Taneja Group to learn more.
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Key Considerations in Building an E-mail Archiving and Compliance Strategy - Webcast - Vendor Webcast
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
| Webcast: | Posted: 14 Oct 2009
| | Premiered: | Available On Demand | | | Speakers: |
Masha Khmartseva, Senior Analyst, The Radicati Group, Inc.
Lisa Dali, Worldwide Product Marketing Manager (E-mail Archiving), HP Software
Iain Liddell, Policy Development & Quality Manager, Brunel University – West London
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In this webcast, learn how Brunel University solved their email management challenges of massive email growth, lengthy tape backups and long searches. Discover how to develop an email archiving strategy that automatically captures, preserves and manages all corporate emails for compliance regulations.
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HP StorageWorks SAN Virtualisation Services Platform: Simplifying Heterogeneous Storage Virtualisation
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
| White Paper: | Posted: 14 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 22 Dec 2008 | |
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This report documents the results of ESG Lab testing of the HP StorageWorks SAN Virtualization Services Platform (SVSP). The enhanced high availability and disaster recovery capabilities of asynchronous remote mirroring are also presented.
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Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
| White Paper: | Posted: 13 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 13 Oct 2009 | |
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Windows Server® 2008 R2 is the newest Windows Server operating system from Microsoft. Designed to help organizations reduce operating costs and increase efficiencies, Windows Server 2008 R2 provides enhanced management control over resources across the enterprise. Read the top 10 reasons why you should upgrade to Windows Server 2008 R2.
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Power Efficiency and Management in Windows Server 2008 R2
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
| White Paper: | Posted: 13 Oct 2009
| | Published: | 01 Apr 2009 | |
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Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2, like its predecessor Windows Server 2008, has been designed with energy efficiency in mind. Recent tests found that Windows Server 2008 R2 improved power efficiency by up to 18 percent over Windows Server 2003, out of the box.
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