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Selling Office 365: Overcome obstacles and develop services
Microsoft partners haven't been selling Office 365 because of a historic lack of incentives, but Office 365 Open could turn the tide. Q&A
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Capitalizing on data center services, Windows 8 upgrades: Q&A
Learn about current hardware opportunities for solution providers, including data center services and the effect Windows 8 upgrades will have on Windows 7 hardware. Q&A
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Unified data center hardware: Changing the equation
Converged infrastructure is gaining momentum as the new model for data center upgrades. How should smaller specialized VARs prepare themselves for this big cultural shift? Feature
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Data center virtualization and energy-efficiency guide
Managing an energy-efficient, green data center may seem like a lot to handle, but this guide provides the expertise necessary for saving money and reducing power consumption. Guide
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Top 10 data center virtualization management tips
Read about the hottest data center management topics, including the vSphere vs. Unified Computing System battle and best practices for consolidation and cost containment. Top 10 tips
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Measuring green data center energy efficiency
This chapter excerpt explains the importance of measuring your customers' data center efficiency and outlines the key elements to measure, including energy usage and carbon. Chapter Excerpt
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Windows 7 virtual memory performance optimization
In order to ensure virtual memory performance optimization in Win 7, you need to consider page file customization techniques, location, size, how to split a page file and more. Chapter Excerpt
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Improving Windows 7 performance by optimizing the hard disk
Examining hard disk specifications, including speed and seek time, or learning to enable write caching or disable compression can help you achieve optimal Windows 7 performance. Chapter Excerpt
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Running performance analysis after server virtualization
After virtualization, you'll need tools to analyze server performance and predict data. This chapter excerpt helps you develop a performance overview and response time forecast. Chapter Excerpt
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Designing data centers for energy efficiency
This section of the chapter excerpt explains how to improve efficiency when planning out your data center by considering design features such as floor layout, server configuration and floor vent tiles. Chapter Excerpt
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'Big data' shops eye cheaper four-socket Intel Xeon servers
What once required high-end Intel E7 processors and motherboards now fits into a lower-cost E5-4600 four-socket Intel Xeon system, suitable for scale-out workloads in HPC and big data. News | 14 May 2012
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What does the server market hold in store for 2012?
Global server sales are picking up in 2012, but EMEA based channel partners are seeing slower sales. News | 07 May 2012
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AMD Opteron 3200 targets cost-conscious hosting providers
AMD’s latest server processor line is aimed at dedicated hosting providers that value price over performance and power efficiency. News | 19 Mar 2012
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News in brief: HP’s new Odyssey
HP unifies Unix and x86 architectures with its newly announced computing project roadmap, Odyssey; VMware releases its first vSphere 5 patch, fixing a bug that produced long boot times in iSCSI virtual machines; other news in brief News | 29 Nov 2011
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News in brief: Dell offers new entry-level SMB bundle
Dell is offering a new bundle to SMBs who need a server infrastructure; Cisco and Neutral Tandem will now offer a hosted collaboration service through partners; more news in brief. News | 09 Nov 2011
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Intel readies micro servers
Intel and its server forum are getting micro servers ready for release. VKernel Capacity Management Suite 2.2 offers features for the enterprise. Article | 24 Jan 2011
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AMD chips lose market share, some customers eye Intel
Some customers have cut ties with AMD chips or are eying rival Intel after a big market share drop, but others like the cost-efficient memory and performance that AMD provides. Article | 08 Oct 2010
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Data center market shift brings Cisco channel changes
The data center market is changing, and Cisco is looking to position itself as the main data center consolidation platform by strengthening partner and distributor relationships. Article | 30 Apr 2010
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Cisco, VMware, EMC form virtual coalition
The Virtual Computing Environment coalition by Cisco, EMC and VMware features preconfigured hardware and software bundles and offers new incentives to partners. Article | 06 Nov 2009
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VARs see need for device to fill the cell phone-laptop gap
VARs say the future of netbooks looks bright, but there are still big issues that these small devices need to overcome. Article | 19 Jun 2009
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Using fixed configurations to sell simplified IT solutions
Setting up simplified IT solutions using fixed configurations takes work on the front end but can pay off with faster sales cycles and easier support. Tip
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Selling Windows Intune to SMBs for mobile device management
For VARs wondering if selling Windows Intune makes sense, find out which customers benefit the most from Microsoft's cloud systems management tool. Tip
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Microsoft Sync Framework services for mobile device data management
Solutions providers can find success using the Microsoft Sync Framework to help SMBs with mobile workers that aren't constantly connected to a network. Tip
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Providing shared availability with a cold spare server
Solution providers can sell SMB customers a shared server chassis to rapidly ease server failure by providing a compatible cold spare server. Tip
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How BYOD can be an opportunity for VARs
It may seem like BYOD squeezes VARs out of the purchasing cycle, but there are opportunities to take advantage of this trend. Tip
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Mobile security services: Protecting against mobile security risks
There’s a plethora of mobile security risks, from data loss to malware to unauthorized network access. Calm your clients’ nerves by offering mobile security services. Tip
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What services can VARs offer for tablets and mobile devices?
Consumer technologies like tablets and smartphones are making their way into the enterprise. Find out how VARs can help customers better integrate these devices to meet their business needs. Tip
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Maximizing VMware vSphere 4 performance
Achieve optimal vSphere performance through resource allocation by using VMware tools and examining activities on a guest operating system. Tip
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Tuning vSphere 4 hardware for optimal performance
If your customers want to implement vSphere 4, this tip tells you how to advise them on hardware, achieve maximum performance per host and suggests recommendations for disk I/O. Tip
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Analyzing data in a virtualized server environment
You may know the basics of a green data center, but this chapter excerpt provides actual data that compares a virtualized server environment with a regular server environment. Tip
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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. Ask the Expert
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How to share a printer on a wireless network
While you can connect a printer to your client's wireless network using a wireless print server, learn why you should first make sure all your other connectivity options have been exhausted. Ask the Expert
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Unsigned drivers for specialized peripherals in Windows Vista
Is there a workaround for "unsigned" drivers for specialized peripherals in Windows Vista? Ask the Expert
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Apple Authorized Service Provider (Apple ASP)
An Apple Authorized Service Provider (Apple ASP) is an individual or organization that can legally service Apple products although their warranties are held by other entities. Service by anyone other than an authorized service provider (ASP) will ren... Definition
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authorized service provider (ASP)
An authorized service provider (ASP) is an individual or an organization that is permitted to service products that are covered by warranties held by another entity. Service conducted by anyone other than an authorized service provider will generally... Definition
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ion pump
An ion pump is a device that can cool, clean and filter air without the use of conventional fans or other moving parts... (Continued) Definition
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Selling peripherals with Guy Hart-Davis
Guy Hart-Davis guides you through selling peripherals to your customers in this podcast. Listen to what he has to say about hardware upgrade cycles and additional peripherals. Podcast
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Blade server virtualization FAQ podcast
Don't have time to dig into the blade server virtualization FAQ guide now? Now you can download the podcast in MP3 format. Podcast
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Apple Authorized Service Provider (Apple ASP)
An Apple Authorized Service Provider (Apple ASP) is an individual or organization that can legally service Apple products although their warranties are held by other entities. Service by anyone other than an authorized service provider (ASP) will ren... Definition
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authorized service provider (ASP)
An authorized service provider (ASP) is an individual or an organization that is permitted to service products that are covered by warranties held by another entity. Service conducted by anyone other than an authorized service provider will generally... Definition
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Using fixed configurations to sell simplified IT solutions
Setting up simplified IT solutions using fixed configurations takes work on the front end but can pay off with faster sales cycles and easier support. Tip
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Selling Windows Intune to SMBs for mobile device management
For VARs wondering if selling Windows Intune makes sense, find out which customers benefit the most from Microsoft's cloud systems management tool. Tip
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Microsoft Sync Framework services for mobile device data management
Solutions providers can find success using the Microsoft Sync Framework to help SMBs with mobile workers that aren't constantly connected to a network. Tip
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Selling Office 365: Overcome obstacles and develop services
Microsoft partners haven't been selling Office 365 because of a historic lack of incentives, but Office 365 Open could turn the tide. Q&A
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'Big data' shops eye cheaper four-socket Intel Xeon servers
What once required high-end Intel E7 processors and motherboards now fits into a lower-cost E5-4600 four-socket Intel Xeon system, suitable for scale-out workloads in HPC and big data. News
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Providing shared availability with a cold spare server
Solution providers can sell SMB customers a shared server chassis to rapidly ease server failure by providing a compatible cold spare server. Tip
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How BYOD can be an opportunity for VARs
It may seem like BYOD squeezes VARs out of the purchasing cycle, but there are opportunities to take advantage of this trend. Tip
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What does the server market hold in store for 2012?
Global server sales are picking up in 2012, but EMEA based channel partners are seeing slower sales. News
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