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How the consumerization of the enterprise has affected two firms
The consumerization of the enterprise looks different in every company. Some firms are more open to new technologies and ways of working than others. Q&A
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Mobile data management in spotlight as SMB tablet use grows
The best way to secure data in the tablet age is to establish centralized data policies and implement mobile data management, solution providers say. Feature
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Intel Tri-Gate 3D processor aims to beat the heat, boost performance
The new Intel Tri-Gate chip is designed to use less energy and provides faster speeds. This 3D processor line may help VARs solve clients’ data center problems. Tech Tip
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Cloud service orchestration management
Cloud computing service providers can benefit from a service strategy, including service catalogue management and SLA development. Feature
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Virtual disaster recovery best practices guide for VARs
Separate yourself from competitors by knowing how to produce a disaster recovery (DR) plan for your customers, including how to cut costs for them, and the best approaches for a virtual DR environment. Guide
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Shaping a solution provider's ESX DR plan: Disaster types
Solution providers can avoid surprises late in the ESX disaster recovery (DR) game by forming a solid DR plan and knowing how to deal with different disaster types such as chassis failure or rack disaster. Chapter Excerpt
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VAR concerns and considerations for handling vSphere security: FAQ
Dealing vSphere security is a different animal for VARs than their customer’s physical environments. Our expert explains the various products, concerns and recommendations involved with vSphere security in this FAQ. FAQ
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Soluto Windows monitoring software may add to VAR business
Windows monitoring software from Soluto, now in beta, may help solution providers’ customers collect new types of data and drive future business opportunities. Report
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Systems channel tutorials
SearchSystemsChannel.com’s tutorials offer comprehensive systems management guides for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators, information technology consultants and other information technology resellers. Tutorial
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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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Citrix Summit 2013: Citrix tells partners how to compete in mobility market
One Citrix Summit 2013 presentation focuses on mobile device management (MDM) and mobile app management (MAM) and competitors' strengths, weaknesses. News | 22 May 2013
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Dell Premier partners to get stronger deal protection
Dell's new Premier partner designation targets top tier, certification-heavy VARs with enterprise technology savvy. News | 08 May 2011
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Cisco Unified Computing System integrates CA tools
To improve data center performance and simplify cloud computing management, the Cisco Unified Computing System and new CA tools are now integrated. Article | 21 May 2010
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Oracle VirtualBox 3.2 beta improves VM performance
The release of Oracle VirtualBox 3.2 beta provides solutions providers with new features, such as memory ballooning and CPU hot plugging, as well as a number of fixes for crashes. Article | 07 May 2010
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Partner Engage 2009: VARs dish on DLP implementation and the cloud
Data leakage prevention (DLP) implementation is front of mind for VARs both nationally and internationally. Most VARs, however, are not as jazzed about the cloud computing model, and are slow to adopt the new trend. Article | 11 Nov 2009
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Microsoft's Azure and Eclipse combo wins partner praise
Microsoft's attempt to bring non-Windows developers and VARs to its Azure cloud computing platform has garnered positive reviews -- even from Linux and Mac loyalists. Article | 02 Nov 2009
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Symantec launches file platform for cloud storage; Former EMC exec Atkinson becomes Xiotech CEO
Headlines: Symantec looks to push deeper into cloud storage with FileStore for file storage and an upcoming object file system due to ship next year; Former EMC exec and WysDM CEO Alan Atkinson, who is taking the helm of Xiotech, talks about plans fo... Article | 07 Oct 2009
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IBM, Microsoft and Zend partner for PHP cloud API
Zend Technologies has gathered an impressive list of industry leaders to help develop its PHP cloud interface. Article | 02 Oct 2009
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TuCloud, IBM fight for Desktop as a Service cloud
IBM says it is the first to launch a Desktop as a Service cloud infrastructure, but tuCloud might already have the service in place. Article | 18 Sep 2009
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LTech adds Google Apps Power Panel to cloud repertoire
The LTech Power Panel is hosted on the Google App Engine cloud platform and gives solutions providers advanced management options for Google Apps deployments. Article | 11 Sep 2009
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Apple AirPrint and iOS printing alternatives: An IT overview
Getting a document from a mobile device to paper is a hassle, but there are many options to help with iOS printing, including Apple AirPrint. Tip
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Windows Phone 8 security should be part of any mobile device strategy
Windows Phone 8 security is yet another thing for IT admins to consider, but mobile device management policies and systems should include it. Tip
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Mobile device management best practices for the connected organization
Mobile devices force reexamination of many data processes. In this tip, learn mobile device management best practices for the consumerized workplace. Tip
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PUE metric helps keep data center energy use in check
The PUE metric helps smaller enterprises measure data center energy use to determine if various efficiency initiatives are worth pursuing. Tip
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Overcoming the data governance and security implications of BYOD
In this tip, learn the data governance and security obstacles businesses must consider when implementing a BYOD policy, and how to overcome them. 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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Using Hyper-V Replica to help SMBs with disaster recovery
The Hyper-V Replica feature in Hyper-V 3.0 provides an opportunity for VARs to offer disaster recovery and business continuity services to SMBs. 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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Four desktop virtualization thought leadership opportunities for MSPs
Certification, writing and speaking can help MSPs establish a reputable desktop virtualization consultancy. Tip
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MSP Tip: Strategies for guiding customers to make better technology choices
While one-size-fits all doesn’t work for managed services, some customers need incentives to use better technology options to accomplish their business. A pay-as-you-go model can help guide customers with difficult storage requests. 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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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 adoption of hosted services. Ask the Expert
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How secure is Windows Vista?
Windows Vista is proving itself to be secure. But VARs may still confuse Vista with another OS. Ask the Expert
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How to decide which disaster recovery strategy is right for customers?
Learn the two questions VARs must ask before they can recommend the appropriate disaster recovery strategy to their customers. Ask the Expert
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Virtualization as a disaster recovery solution
Virtualization can provide a disaster recovery solution given that its infrastructure is solid. Learn more about it in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft WIndows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop provides security
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop can help VARs lock up customer environments that demand high levels of security. 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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Windows Vista security may still not live up to Linux
Windows Vista has new security features that will help improve functionality. But how does it compare to Linux? Our expert discusses the differences. Ask the Expert
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managed IT service
A managed IT service is an information technology (IT) task provided by a third-party contractor. Definition
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User Account Control: Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista
Find out how User Account Control in Windows 7 is improved over Windows Vista in this video with Windows expert J. Peter Bruzzese. Video
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Podcast Series: ITIL support services
Identify ITIL support services to offer customers in part two of our three-part ITSM and ITIL podcast series. Podcast
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Podcast Series: ITSM and ITIL basics
Adelle McIlroy of GTSI Corp. identifies ITSM and ITIL services you could be offering to customers in part one of SearchSystemsChannel.com's three-part ITSM and ITIL podcast series. Podcast
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Podcast Series: ITSM and ITIL FAQ
How can you justify ITSM spending? What should your ITSM and ITIL priorities be? How can you involve customers in the project? Get answers to these ITSM and ITIL FAQs and more in part three of ITSM and ITIL podcast series with Pink Elephant's George ... Podcast
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Citrix Summit 2013: Citrix tells partners how to compete in mobility market
One Citrix Summit 2013 presentation focuses on mobile device management (MDM) and mobile app management (MAM) and competitors' strengths, weaknesses. News
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How the consumerization of the enterprise has affected two firms
The consumerization of the enterprise looks different in every company. Some firms are more open to new technologies and ways of working than others. Q&A
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Apple AirPrint and iOS printing alternatives: An IT overview
Getting a document from a mobile device to paper is a hassle, but there are many options to help with iOS printing, including Apple AirPrint. Tip
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Windows Phone 8 security should be part of any mobile device strategy
Windows Phone 8 security is yet another thing for IT admins to consider, but mobile device management policies and systems should include it. Tip
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Mobile device management best practices for the connected organization
Mobile devices force reexamination of many data processes. In this tip, learn mobile device management best practices for the consumerized workplace. Tip
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PUE metric helps keep data center energy use in check
The PUE metric helps smaller enterprises measure data center energy use to determine if various efficiency initiatives are worth pursuing. Tip
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Overcoming the data governance and security implications of BYOD
In this tip, learn the data governance and security obstacles businesses must consider when implementing a BYOD policy, and how to overcome them. Tip
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managed IT service
A managed IT service is an information technology (IT) task provided by a third-party contractor. Definition
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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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Using Hyper-V Replica to help SMBs with disaster recovery
The Hyper-V Replica feature in Hyper-V 3.0 provides an opportunity for VARs to offer disaster recovery and business continuity services to SMBs. Tip
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