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Troubleshooting Windows 7
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Windows 7 tools and hardware
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Windows 7 configuration
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Windows 7 configuration
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Installing Windows 7
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Using AuditPol to audit Windows users and set policies
Solution providers may find value in the AuditPol utility for auditing and organizing Windows users, setting policies and configuring system settings such as user privileges. Chapter Excerpt
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Virtualization high availability architecture guide for VARs
Although implementing a virtualization high availability (HA) architecture may seem like an enticing option for cash-strapped customers, solution providers should know the HA requirements and its potential drawbacks. Feature
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Creating, viewing and installing Oracle Solaris 10 into a domain
Check out the proper commands to create a guest domain, view its devices and install Oracle Solaris 10 into it while monitoring the domain's activity. Chapter Excerpt
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Logical Domains migration tips for VARs in Oracle Solaris 10
Read the differences between Logical Domains’ warm and cold migration to CMT servers and how to use the Logical Domains Physical to Virtual (P2V) tool and Configuration Assistant. Chapter Excerpt
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Configuring, implementing Logical Domains in Oracle Solaris 10
Learn what separates Logical Domains from other hypervisors and use this excerpt to find out all the relevant information for VARs on domain implementation and configuration. Chapter Excerpt
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VM sprawl brings virtual infrastructure management solutions opportunities
Customers are turning to the channel for virtual infrastructure management solutions that address VM sprawl and provide more business visibility. News | 29 Feb 2012
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Dell-SecureWorks deal: Will it boost MSSP security opportunities?
Dell's acquisition of SecureWorks brings Dell into the MSSP market, which is good news for solution providers. Article | 13 Jan 2011
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Avnet's HealthPath: Healthcare IT training for solution providers
Before planning to offer healthcare networking services, it's important that you understand the market. But how can you fully educate yourself? Avnet's HealthPath University provides hands-on healthcare IT training and seminars for partners looking t... Article | 18 Oct 2010
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VMware extends vSphere Enterprise Edition availability
VMware has cancelled its 'end of availability' date for vSphere Enterprise Edition in response to customer complaints. Article | 16 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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Red Hat, Synnex form Open Source Channel Alliance
News Roundup: Red Hat, Synnex partner on open source; Cisco reveals more info on Unified Computing System; other systems channel news. Article | 20 Apr 2009
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Systems Channel News Roundup, Jan. 26-30
This week's headlines: VMware surprises on Wall Street as Citrix announces layoffs, and the data center networking battle heats up. Article | 29 Jan 2009
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Cutting data center power consumption isn't enough, report says
PCs, monitors and other peripherals use more energy than data centers, according to Forrester Research. Get the truth about data center power consumption. Article | 06 Jan 2009
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Evolving power supplies, batteries address energy management concerns
Improved efficiency in power supplies and batteries could have a huge impact on customers' energy use. Find out which vendors are getting on board with energy management in the effort to cut power usage in desktop and server adapters. Article | 27 Jun 2008
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Windows Server 2008: What's new?
Windows Server 2008 is slated for release this coming February and recent reviews have given Microsoft's newest server gold stars. According to Mitch Tulloch, the author of "Introducing Windows Server 2008," the new features make Microsoft's newest ... Interview | 23 Jul 2007
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The risk of using Windows kernel-mode drivers in systems management
Windows kernel-mode drivers can pose risks if used in IT efficiency systems management tools. Tip
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Using VMM 2012 to add Hyper-V servers to trusted and untrusted domains
Learn how to add Hyper-V servers to trusted and untrusted domains using Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager 2012 in this chapter excerpt. Tip
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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 Red Hat virtualization to SMBs
Red Hat virtualization can be a great tool to get small and medium-sized businesses into virtualization and can win VARs customer trust. Tip
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Creating a virtual machine template in vCenter Server
Learn how to create a virtual machine template, update the template and deploy a VM from a template in vCenter Server. Chapter Excerpt
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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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Linux HA cluster tool evolution in SUSE and Red Hat
The pool of Linux HA cluster options is narrowing as Pacemaker becomes the preferred choice for SUSE, Ubuntu and Red Hat. Tip
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Virtualizing small business customers with vSphere Hypervisor
Upgrading SMB customers to a virtualized server using vSphere Hypervisor can improve performance and stability, but there are some limitations. Tip
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Cloning virtual machines in vCenter Server
Learn how to identify and clone virtual machines in vCenter Server, from the parameter selection in vSphere 5 to the actual steps to creating the clone. 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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What are some new systems channel business opportunities?
While many VARs are pursuing the same channel opportunities, savvy VARs take the road less traveled. Learn in this expert answer about two relatively overlooked systems sales opportunities that can help VARs increase their profits this year and beyon... Ask the Expert
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How can I help clients meet service-level requirements?
Learn how to help your clients meet their service-level requirements in the face of a difficult budgetary situation. Ask the Expert
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What skill sets do I need to support a fault-tolerant, high-availability system?
Learn about the skill sets your staff needs to be able to install and maintain your client's high-availability systems. Ask the Expert
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What opportunities are there for VARs in a SQL Server upgrade?
Which SQL Server upgrade path to recommend to customers -- either to SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 -- depends on factors such as the pricing models for SQL Server 2008 and the duration of Microsoft support for SQL Server 2005. Ask the Expert
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Ubuntu Linux 7.04 installation may ease installation pain
Ubuntu Linux 7.04 has made installation easier for VARs and may affect the virtualization market. Ask the Expert
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Linux on POWER5 integration
Linux on POWER5 allows VARs to partition customer's boxes to run both Linux and IBM on the same machine, which can reduce the need for full scale migrations from one platform to another. Ask the Expert
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The VAR business case for virtual desktop hosting
Virtual desktop hosting can be big business for VARs if they are willing to get into the market. Ask the Expert
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Configuring Linux servers for remote support
Configuring secure shell (SSH) on a Linux box may be the best way to provide remote server support. Ask the Expert
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What is a kernel-based virtual machine for Linux, and how can VARs sell and support it?
Kernel-based virtual machines for Linux give VARs the opportunity to help a product find its place while benefiting their customers. Ask the Expert
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Virtualization vendors
Microsoft, VMware and others are the key players in the server virtualization field. Expert Harley Stagner breaks down what each vendor offers and how it can help VARs support their customers. Ask the Expert
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Battle of the channel chiefs
Check out our interviews with channel chiefs from each major networking vendor about their respective partner programs. Podcasts
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FAQ: How to offer high-availability solutions with SQL Server 2008
Expert Ross Mistry discusses the different ways that SQL Server 2008 can provide high-availability solutions in this FAQ podcast. Podcast
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FAQs: Green IT strategies for solutions providers
Expert Greg Schulz discusses the green IT strategies you can use to grow your business, even in a down economy, in this FAQ podcast. 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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The risk of using Windows kernel-mode drivers in systems management
Windows kernel-mode drivers can pose risks if used in IT efficiency systems management tools. Tip
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Using VMM 2012 to add Hyper-V servers to trusted and untrusted domains
Learn how to add Hyper-V servers to trusted and untrusted domains using Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager 2012 in this chapter excerpt. Tip
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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 Red Hat virtualization to SMBs
Red Hat virtualization can be a great tool to get small and medium-sized businesses into virtualization and can win VARs customer trust. Tip
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Creating a virtual machine template in vCenter Server
Learn how to create a virtual machine template, update the template and deploy a VM from a template in vCenter Server. Chapter Excerpt
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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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Linux HA cluster tool evolution in SUSE and Red Hat
The pool of Linux HA cluster options is narrowing as Pacemaker becomes the preferred choice for SUSE, Ubuntu and Red Hat. Tip
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Virtualizing small business customers with vSphere Hypervisor
Upgrading SMB customers to a virtualized server using vSphere Hypervisor can improve performance and stability, but there are some limitations. Tip
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Cloning virtual machines in vCenter Server
Learn how to identify and clone virtual machines in vCenter Server, from the parameter selection in vSphere 5 to the actual steps to creating the clone. 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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About Server Management, Monitoring Tools and Services
Use server management monitoring tools and services to create new business opportunities around server installations, upgrades and migrations. These news articles, tips and tutorials show value-added resellers (VARs) and IT solutions providers how to use server management monitoring tools and services to address customers' server scalability and deployment issues.