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When should a client use XP SP3 rather than upgrading to Vista or another OS?
Learn the new components of Windows XP SP3 including black hole router detection and network access protection. Compare XP SP3 features to Vista and decide whether upgrading to Vista or another ope...
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Why would I recommend Oracle VM to a client instead of Hyper-V or VMware?
Learn why Oracle VM would be chosen over Hyper-V or VMware and read an expert's recommendations for implementing Oracle VM.
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Why should service providers pay attention to SOA?
SOA depicts how two services or programs can communicate with each other. Learn why SOA should catch the attention of service providers and the benefits that SOA has on internal applications.
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Can enterprises place too much emphasis on security regulatory compliance?
Learn why companies that place too much emphasis on security regulatory compliance run the risk of neglecting a full-orbed structured assessment methodology that takes business impact into consider...
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What's the channel impact of Cisco's Data Center 3.0?
Cisco Data Center 3.0 is an integration framework for the data center. Learn how it can benefit your clients by saving them money on space, cooling and power consumption.
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What are the best data leakage prevention strategies for my clients?
Data leakage prevention (DLP) has become a feature of much larger information-centric lifecycle management suites of large companies with expansive portfolios. Learn how to choose the right DLP tec...
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How is Linux changing the systems landscape, and how can you benefit?
Learn why cost is only one reason why Linux is gaining ground in the enterprise, plus discover how service providers can profit from the trend.
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How will the planned changes in PCI-DSS affect the channel?
Learn why the upcoming changes to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS), designed to prevent further corporate data breaches, still represents only a minimal security standard....
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How can we reduce time spent troubleshooting networks?
Learn how making the right choices at the beginning of a networking project can reduce the amount of time troubleshooting networks later.
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What's the best way to enter the hosted services market?
While many clients are initially skeptical about hosted services, there are steps you can take to make the case. Learn how cost and failure events can be two powerful motivators for corporate adopt...
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Why is Cisco adopting the SIP protocol?
Learn why Cisco is supporting the open SIP protocol for its new networking devices.
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How can service providers ensure that PoE problems don't hamper 802.11n adoption?
Learn how to help customers determine whether now is the time to use Power over Ethernet with 802.11n Wi-Fi.
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What is the future of antivirus or antimalware software?
Antivirus software has become antimalware software, and as such it has become more popular than ever. However, to address future threats it will have to evolve to encompass distributed and multi-ti...
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What are Web services, and how can they benefit my clients?
Learn how Web services, as the latest incarnation of service-oriented computing, can offer numerous benefits to you and your clients.
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What are the top reasons for network upgrades?
Learn why performance, reliability and security are the three most important reasons for recommending a network upgrade to your clients.
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What accounts for the trend toward SMB security?
Learn why many security vendors are offering SMB security products – and how UTM is a result of this trend.
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When to recommend a PBX replacement vs. adding VoIP to PBX?
VoIP phone systems offer a wide range of features that can enhance productivity, reach-ability and efficiency for a business. Some of these features, such as unified communications and sophisticate...
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Where do I start in discussing virtual security with my customers?
Learn about the architectural and security ramifications of virtualization and discover how to discuss virtual security with your customers. To ensure virtual security, work with your customers to ...
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Which customers will benefit from desktop virtualization and server virtualization?
Discover which customer IT environments are most appropriate for server virtualization and desktop virtualization. Learn why the trend toward the mobile workforce may cause some rethinking about vi...
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Why is it important to use security metrics with my clients?
When looking at security metrics, it's important to understand what is measured, why and for whom. Learn why it is not always easy to quantify ROI for security expenditures.
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Can a VPN slow down a network with a T1 connection?
Expert Matt Vlasach discusses whether or not a VPN can slow down a client's network with a T1 connection. Find out if additional bandwidth is wort...
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What's the difference between broadband WiMax and WiFi?
WiMax is considered the replacement for the wire line Internet connectivity method. Learn the differences between broadband WiMax and WiFi and how ...
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Is there a way to save network bandwidth by improvin...
TCP maintains a constant connection between a client and server. Learn about moving data by using TCP or EDP and find out if there's a way to sav...
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