August 2009
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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
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 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
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 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
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 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 24, 2009
24
Aug'09
Top 10 SaaS implementation considerations
Once you go through this list of the top 10 considerations for implementing Software as a Service (SaaS), you will be ready to tackle SaaS implementation head on. These tasks are meant to ensure that there are no surprises in the implementation ... Continue Reading
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August 24, 2009
24
Aug'09
Common SaaS problems that occur after implementation
There are still a few problems you can run into after implementing Software as a Service and this list can help you prepare clients for connection or software application issues. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2009
24
Aug'09
Migrating to a Software as a Service environment
The transition to Software as a Service (SaaS) isn't always a smooth one. Knowing the dos and don'ts of SaaS migration and implementation is essential when using SaaS offerings to meet clients' needs. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2009
24
Aug'09
Scenarios for meeting customer network design requirements
Test your skill at fulfilling customer network design requirements and prepare for the CCDA exam with chapter 17 from 'CCDA Official Exam Certification Guide, 3rd ed.' by Bruno & Jordan. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2009
24
Aug'09
Ingram Micro to sell Veeam; other news
Veeam signs Ingram Micro; Google Apps sync with BlackBerry. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2009
24
Aug'09
Top 10 pitfalls when implementing Software as a Service
Reading about the common issues that occur when implementing Software as a Service can save you time and money. Find out what these pitfalls are and how you can avoid them. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2009
24
Aug'09
Web gateway security products, cloud services supplant URL filtering
URL filtering has long been an IT security staple, but that market is barely recognizable now, having given way to Web gateway security, a new generation of tools and services focusing on antimalware, near real-time evaluation of site content and ... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2009
20
Aug'09
Nortel bankruptcy: Timeline of a hard fall
The century-old Canadian telecom equipment maker announced last week further sales of its assets, killing off what little hope remained for the company's resuscitation. Trace back Nortel's rocky road to collapse, from the recent sale of its CDMA/LTE... Continue Reading
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August 20, 2009
20
Aug'09
Solid-state drive prices still hinder adoption
Customers want the space savings and fast speed of solid-state drives, but high SSD prices and lack of widespread testing hurt adoption, VARs say. Continue Reading
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August 20, 2009
20
Aug'09
FCoE: How to prepare customers for it
Find out which customers are better suited for Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) and how you should prepare them for the specification, now that it's been ratified. Continue Reading
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August 19, 2009
19
Aug'09
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. Continue Reading
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August 19, 2009
19
Aug'09
Cisco announces new CCNA security certification
Cisco Systems Inc. has launched a new CCNA Security course which will be administered through its Cisco Networking Academy. Continue Reading