August 2009
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August 31, 2009
31
Aug'09
Backup design: Source-side considerations
Proper backup design involves a lot more than just the backup target. Find out how the backup source, the network connection, backup software and the backup server impact backup design. Continue Reading
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August 31, 2009
31
Aug'09
VMware to ride Intel system builder program
VMware will parlay Intel deal as a way to boost vSphere mind and market share in SMBs, where Microsoft will push Hyper-V -- hard. Continue Reading
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August 31, 2009
31
Aug'09
SQL Server 2008 features study guide
Reading this guide will help you become the SQL Server 2008 features guru. Take the quiz and get more resources on key features, including high availability and data encryption. Continue Reading
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August 31, 2009
31
Aug'09
Data protection services guide: A resource for solution providers
Data protection is a major concern for any customer company, regardless of what vertical they're in or the size of their company. This data protection guide will get solution providers prepared to work with customers on data protection. Continue Reading
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August 28, 2009
28
Aug'09
Recession squeezes DR spending; other news
DR budgets under pressure; IBM to end Domino 7X support; other news. Continue Reading
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August 28, 2009
28
Aug'09
Details on new Red Hat hypervisor released
Get a preview of the features and capabilities in Red Hat's new virtualization offering based on KVM. Continue Reading
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August 27, 2009
27
Aug'09
Partnerpedia merges community, PRM features
A company called Constructive has created a sort of hybrid between traditional high-tech partner relationship management (PRM) systems and partner community portals. Its free open platform, called ... Continue Reading
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August 27, 2009
27
Aug'09
Appliances, open source software give VARs systems management options
Appliances and low- and no-cost open source options open up systems management opportunities for SMBs and the VARs that support them. Continue Reading
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August 27, 2009
27
Aug'09
EMC remakes 8 Gbps FC/10 GbE Clariion; Georgens named CEO of NetApp, says Data Ontap 8 is soon
Headlines: EMC RecoverPoint, Replication Manager and Navisphere will now allow provisioning and replication by virtual machine rather than by physical server or LUN; Tom Georgens replaces Dan Warmenhoven as NetApp CEO, says a release of scale-out ... Continue Reading
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August 27, 2009
27
Aug'09
Channel partners have many WAN optimization vendors to choose from
Cisco Systems isn't the only game in town for WAN optimization solutions. There are several viable independent vendors on the market that channel partners should consider. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2009
26
Aug'09
Salesforce.com cuts VARs in on recurring revenue
The new Force.com VAR program lets resellers that build custom apps atop Salesforce.com's cloud infrastructure charge for their own work on an ongoing basis. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2009
26
Aug'09
Dirty data hurts businesses; other news
Dirty data costs big bucks; Salesforce.com snags Cisco exec to head sales; more headlines. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2009
26
Aug'09
A guide to selling managed WAN services
WAN services offerings provide a revenue opportunity for MSPs and VARs as more companies seek reliable service to branch offices while fighting staff shortages and reduced budgets. In this guide to WAN services for the channel, you'll learn about ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2009
26
Aug'09
Google reseller guide to Apps, Chrome and Android
If you're thinking about becoming a Google reseller, use this guide to learn the pros and cons of working with Google Apps and the Chrome and Android operating systems. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2009
26
Aug'09
The intersection of security and disaster recovery
Security and disaster recovery go hand in hand, and solution providers should consider getting involved in this potentially lucrative business venture. Learn exactly what you need to know about security and disaster recovery in this edition of ... Continue Reading
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August 25, 2009
25
Aug'09
Top IT channel news for August 2009
Check out the top news stories for August, including headlines from Cisco Systems and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2009
25
Aug'09
Channel Expert Podcast, Part 1: Defining storage virtualization for customers
In this Channel Expert Podcast with consultant Tory Skyers and Irwin Teodoro from Laurus Technologies, find out what customers want to know about storage virtualization, how to define it for customers, how to pitch its benefits and how to determine ... Continue Reading
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August 25, 2009
25
Aug'09
Upgrading from Exchange Server 2007 to 2010
Performing Exchange Server 2010 upgrades can create new business opportunities for solutions providers and deliver new features to customers. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2009
25
Aug'09
VirtenSys I/O virtualization switches hit the channel
VirtenSys releases two models of its VIO 4000 I/O virtualization switch that connect to servers though QLogic Fibre Channel HBAs, Intel and Neterion 10 Gigabit Ethernet NICs and LSI's MegaRAID SAS/SATA controllers. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2009
24
Aug'09
Next for Oracle: Red Hat?
Everytime you think Oracle has had its fill of M&A, Larry Ellison whips out the corporate checkbook and buys something new. So why not Red Hat? Among the company's big-ticket purchases, Siebel ... Continue Reading