August 2010
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August 31, 2010
31
Aug'10
All VMworld all the time: vCloud Director debuts
VMware pitches vCloud Director; Citrix buys VMLogix; other news. Continue Reading
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August 30, 2010
30
Aug'10
CompTIA's foundation work shifts to emphasize community partnerships
Been running so fast since I attended the CompTIA Breakaway conference earlier this month that I haven't had time to report on my conversation with the executive director of the organization's ... Continue Reading
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August 30, 2010
30
Aug'10
Dell partners see opportunity in possible 3Par buy
If anyone doubted Dell as an enterprise player, its high-stakes battle for 3Par should erase them. Continue Reading
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August 30, 2010
30
Aug'10
Weighing Hyper-V R2 task automation options
Hyper-V R2's built-in task automation suffices for simple tasks, but more complex ones require alternative tools. Here's how to educate customers on their options. Continue Reading
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August 28, 2010
28
Aug'10
Offering wireless security services: Opportunities with 802.11n security
Wireless networking services are on the rise, and resellers that offer these services can profit from offering wireless security services. 802.11n security issues present unique opportunities for VARs to win new customers and increase existing ... Continue Reading
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August 27, 2010
27
Aug'10
3Par picks Dell
3Par said it has accepted Dell's $1.8 billion dollar buyout offer. No word from Hewlett-Packard on whether it will take no for an answer. HP had an offer on the table for 3Par but last week 3Par ... Continue Reading
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August 27, 2010
27
Aug'10
Converged data center goal sparks HP bid for 3Par
Hewlett-Packard's offer for 3Par, because of 3Par's data storage know-how, goes along with HP's effort to speed up its converged data center movement. Continue Reading
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August 26, 2010
26
Aug'10
HP counters Dell's counter for 3Par
This is getting tiresome. HP just bid $27 per share counter offer for 3Par. This $1.8 billion offer counters Dell's $24.50 counteroffer to HP's earlier counteroffer to Dell's original $18 offer to ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2010
26
Aug'10
Most burning questions for Oracle
There are so many questions about what Oracle is doing with its new Sun franchise, it's hard to suss out the top few, but here's a try. 1: What's really going on with Sparc? While John Fowler ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2010
26
Aug'10
Take that HP! Dell ups the ante on 3Par
Today it's Dell offering mo' money for 3Par. Dell sweetened its previous $18 per share bid to $24.50 and helpfully posted to its Web site that 3Par has accepted that offer. Earlier this week, HP ... Continue Reading
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August 26, 2010
26
Aug'10
Visa issues payment application security best practices for integrators, resellers
New guidance helps avoid configuration issues, improve secure software development and help merchants securely install payment system software. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2010
25
Aug'10
EMC rolls out Clariion, Celerra enhancements; HP offers $1.6B for 3PAR
Headlines: EMC rolled out a range of enhancements to its midrange Clariion and Celerra storage array platforms. It also shipped primary data reduction and FAST for SSDs. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2010
25
Aug'10
Hybrid cloud can help MSPs with cloud transition
The hybrid cloud model may be an important asset to managed service providers with customers who aren't willing to fully commit to the cloud but want to use it for backup. Continue Reading
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August 25, 2010
25
Aug'10
FAQ: Installing Windows 7 hardware devices and drivers
Solutions providers need to be aware of potential roadblocks during a Windows 7 hardware installation, including being unable to find a Windows 7 driver for an older device. Continue Reading
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August 24, 2010
24
Aug'10
PCIe SSD pros and cons, use cases, and VAR recommendations
Learn the pros and cons of PCIe SSD, how NAND flash works, typical use cases for PCIe SSD, as well as the vendors and products in this space. Plus, get recommendations for VARs interested in selling PCIe-based SSD to customers. Continue Reading
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August 23, 2010
23
Aug'10
HP promises to bring 3Par goods to the channel
One of Hewlett-Packard’s stated goals for its proposed $1.6 billion buyout of 3Par is to broaden and deepen distribution of 3Par’s storage technologies. Whereas the independent 3Par was a ... Continue Reading
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August 23, 2010
23
Aug'10
New templates for running your MSP business better
If you're looking for some help in bringing discipline to your managed services business, CompTIA and the MSP Partners organization have created four new templates that cover various aspects of ... Continue Reading
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August 23, 2010
23
Aug'10
It's on! HP outbids Dell for 3Par
This morning, Hewlett-Packard launched a $24 per share cash bid for 3Par and its data storage expertise. The offer touches off a bidding war against Dell, which offered $18 per share for 3Par last ... Continue Reading
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August 23, 2010
23
Aug'10
Exchange 2010 upgrades: Top 10 resources for providers
Solutions providers can attract new customers by making sure they're up to date on Exchange 2010 high availability features and upgrade and installation requirements. Continue Reading
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August 23, 2010
23
Aug'10
VAR guide: Breaking into the cloud services market
With cloud computing taking hold, it's time for resellers to learn how to offer cloud computing services. This VAR guide shows resellers how to offer cloud services. Continue Reading