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• A guide to selling managed services: VoIP and unified communications

  In this guide to selling managed services in VoIP and hosted unified communications and collaboration, VARs can learn how to capitalize on these fast-growing markets by becoming service providers. Continue Reading

• ITIL guide: Best practices, implementation and training

  This Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) guide has all you need to know about ITIL best practices, implementation, certification, training and tools. Learn about the ITIL framework and IT change management from our compilation of ... Continue Reading

• FAQ: Pacemaker high-availability cluster technology

  Get the answers to frequently asked questions about Pacemaker -- a high-availability cluster technology -- with this expert Project FAQ from Sander van Vugt. Continue Reading

• release management

  Release management is a software engineering process intended to oversee the development, testing, deployment and support of software releases. The practice of release management combines the general business emphasis of traditional project ... Continue Reading

• FAQ: Desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure

  Learn about the pros and cons of desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure and when you should recommend these services to clients. Continue Reading

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• Microsoft SQL Server 2008 guide

  This Microsoft SQL Server 2008 guide covers new features and tools, security considerations and product comparisons.Continue Reading

• Service-oriented architecture study guide

  Use this service-oriented architecture study guide to test your knowledge on governance, business process management and more. Take the quiz to get additional learning resources.Continue Reading

• Data migration services FAQ

  Learn why data migration services are becoming more important to customers, what the biggest problems are in data migration projects and why storage virtualization hasn't eased the data migration challenge.Continue Reading

• Selling advanced VPN technology FAQ

  Lisa Phifer answers frequently asked questions about selling advanced VPN technology. Check out the best advice on selling advanced VPN technologies that can secure endpoints and ensure protection for mobile workers.Continue Reading

• Oracle Database 11g study guide

  Use this Oracle Database 11g study guide to test your knowledge of the features, software tools and upgrades available in Oracle 11g.Continue Reading

• FAQ: SQL Server 2008 high-availability services

  Microsoft MVP Ross Mistry answers frequently asked questions about using SQL Server 2008 to offer high-availability services to customers.Continue Reading

• Cloud storage services FAQ

  Solution providers who are interested in participating in the burgeoning cloud storage services market are faced with a number of questions, covering issues such as reliability, security and which business model makes sense. Executive Editor W. ...Continue Reading

• VoIP implementation and management study guide

  Use our VoIP implementation and management study guide to quiz yourself and bolster your knowledge of IP voice.Continue Reading

• FAQ: Green IT services and virtualization technology in the data center

  Expert Greg Schulz answers questions about green IT services and virtualization technology in the data center in this FAQ and podcast.Continue Reading

• Green IT security services guide: Overcoming challenges in the market

  This green IT security services guide offers resources including blogs, news and tips that will help clients to conserve energy and cut costs.Continue Reading

• Offering network analysis in virtualized environments

  Offering network analysis and network monitoring services can be a lucrative business, but needs change when network analysis meets network virtualization. Learn the best practices for offering network analysis services in virtualized environments.Continue Reading

• Data center power and cooling study guide

  Use this study guide to test your data center power and cooling knowledge.Continue Reading

• VMware data protection FAQ

  Find out about the options for VMware data protection and how to decide which approach is best for a particular customer. And, learn about other techniques and tools for VMware backup.Continue Reading

• Cisco Study Guide: CCNA certification part 3

  This study guide consists of test questions from "CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide." Test your knowledge of Cisco CCNA security in our study guide, compiled from questions from part 3 of the book, to see which topics you know and ...Continue Reading

• Green IT solutions guide

  Use our green IT solutions guide to find tips for recommending green networking, security, storage and systems services to your clients.Continue Reading

• Parallel NAS FAQ

  Offering parallel NAS services can bolster your enterprise storage services portfolio. Learn how to decide if parallel NAS is right for a customer, as well as how to prepare for a parallel NAS deployment.Continue Reading

• Remote backup services FAQ

  Learn about offering remote backup services, including the challenges and the best options for your customers.Continue Reading

• Host-based IDS/IPS Partner Program Directory

  Use our Partner Program Directory to choose a host-based IDS/IPS vendor partner. Whether you are looking for a new partner program or want to see what your competition's partner programs are like, our easy-to-read checklists will help you weigh the ...Continue Reading

• Routers study guide

  Before you begin selling and configuring routers, test your knowledge and understanding of routers with this routers study guide, and explore our related links to learn more.Continue Reading

• Data center cost containment FAQ

  When embarking on data center cost containment projects, solution providers need to ensure that they are prepared every step of the way. Our Project FAQ examines the most frequently asked questions about data center cost containment, from green data...Continue Reading

• NetScout Systems Partner Program Checklist

  Learn the benefits of becoming a NetScout Systems reseller partner with our Partner Program Checklist.Continue Reading

• Hitachi Data Systems Partner Program Checklist

  Learn the benefits of becoming a Hitachi Data Systems reseller partner with our Partner Program Checklist.Continue Reading

• Partner Program Directory: Authentication vendors

  The market offers a wide range of authentication vendors. Use our Partner Program Directory to compare the benefits of various vendors' programs.Continue Reading

• Websense Partner Program

  Learn about bandwidth management vendor Websense's partner program in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• Partner Program Directory: Bandwidth management vendors

  Need help choosing among the many bandwidth management vendors in the market? Use our Partner Program Directory to compare the benefits of each vendor's program.Continue Reading

• PCI compliance services FAQ

  The PCI compliance standard must be met by every company who accepts credit cards as a form of payment. But what exactly does it mean to be PCI-compliant? Andrew Plato, president and principal consultant of Anitian Enterprise Security, answers ...Continue Reading

• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) FAQ

  When deploying virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) projects, solution providers need to ensure that they've got the best information about the technology. Our Project FAQ examines the most frequently asked questions about desktop virtualization ...Continue Reading

• Network infrastructure FAQ

  There are many components involved in a network infrastructure project. In this FAQ, Allen Zuk discusses how to manage a network infrastructure project, what kinds of technologies and equipment you'll need and how to deal with long-term operational ...Continue Reading

• Wireless LAN (WLAN) troubleshooting study guide

  Do you know enough about common wireless LAN problems to troubleshoot them for your customer? Test your knowledge of WLAN troubleshooting, from security to planning, with this study guide.Continue Reading

• CommVault, Inc. Partner Program

  Learn about data management software vendor CommVault, Inc.'s partner program in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• Partner Program Directory: Application performance management vendors

  There's a wide range of application performance management vendors. Use our partner program directory to compare the benefits of various vendors' programs.Continue Reading

• Tripwire, Inc. Partner Program

  Learn more about configuration control software vendor Tripwire, Inc.'s partner program in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• Cisco Study Guide: CCNA certification part 1

  This study guide consists of test questions from "CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide." Test your knowledge of Cisco CCNA security in our study guide, compiled from questions from part 1 of the book, to see which topics you know and ...Continue Reading

• Exinda Partner Program

  Learn about network optimization vendor Exinda's partner program in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• Nimsoft Partner Program

  Learn about monitoring software Nimsoft's partner program in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• Imprivata Partner Program

  Learn about authentication management software vendor Imprivata's partner program in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• Quest Software Partner Program

  Learn about applications and systems software vendor Quest Software's partner program in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• Aladdin Partner Program

  Learn about security software vendor Aladdin's partner program in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• How easy is it to transition existing customers to managed services?

  Moving your existing customers to managed services may prove to be more difficult than signing up new customers. Find out how you can make your customer's transition to managed services go smoothly.Continue Reading

• Why are solution providers shifting to managed services models?

  Managed service providers are more proactive in addressing customers' issues and therefore experience increased profits and monthly compounded annuity-based revenues. Learn about the benefits of offering managed services and how to stand out from ...Continue Reading

• What should be included in a managed services agreement?

  A well-written managed services agreement should provide a common understanding of the services to be performed by the managed services provider for the client. Learn why the managed services agreement is often the first step taken by MSPs, the ...Continue Reading

• How can managed services be marketed?

  To boost business, managed services providers must carry out specific marketing campaigns. Find out the best way to market yourself as a managed services provider.Continue Reading

• What is your perception of green data storage?

  Green data storage means different things to different companies. By finding out what green data storage means to your potential customer, you can better meet their storage needs.Continue Reading

• Does the customer need a multi-factor authentication solution?

  Multi-factor authentication might be the right choice for your customers, depending on their needs. Learn about common multi-factor authentication solutions in this FAQ.Continue Reading

• What current authentication methods are in use on the network?

  Your customer's network probably utilizes some sort of authentication method already. Find out how knowing the current authentication method can affect the authentication project ahead of you.Continue Reading

• What operating systems are used at the customer organization?

  Your customer's OS preference might not be the same as yours. Learn how to work within your customer's OS and provide an authentication solution that works best within their network architecture.Continue Reading

• Have you considered multiple levels of authentication?

  Information sensitivity can dictate the level of authentication for said data. Find out why multiple levels of authentication, based on the sensitivity of the information in use, could be the right authentication solution for your customer.Continue Reading

• What is the price point cut-off for the customer?

  Budget is a big aspect of planning an authentication project. Learn how to work with your customer's budget and ensure that they stay within their limits when implementing an authentication solution.Continue Reading

• Storage array vendors' partner programs

  Use our Partner Program Directory to choose a storage array vendor partner. Whether you are looking for a new partner program or want to see what your competition's partner programs are like, our easy-to-read checklists will help you weigh the ...Continue Reading

• Radware Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits integrated applications vendor Radware offers its reseller partners in this standardized partner program checklist.Continue Reading

• VAR-to-VAR

  VAR-to-VAR is a business model based on cooperation between value-added resellers (VARs) that allows the companies to obtain professional services and solutions outside their specialties or geographic areas... (Continued)Continue Reading

• Access control study guide

  Find out how much you know about access control and what you need to study up on with this quiz.Continue Reading

• freemium

  Freemium is a way of promoting services by offering the basic features at no cost, charging a premium only for supplemental features. The term, which is a combination of the words 'free' and 'premium,' was coined by Jarid Lukin of Alacra in 2006 ...Continue Reading

• Sourcefire Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the features that IDS/IPS provider Sourcefire provides its partners in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• Windows Server 2008 study guide

  Before you can profit from Windows Server 2008 and related services, you'd better know how the operating system differs from its predecessors. Make sure your knowledge of Windows Server 2008 measures up with our study guide.Continue Reading

• Partner Program Directory: Virtual private network vendors

  Use our Partner Program Directory to choose a VPN vendor partner. Whether you are looking for a new partner program or want to see what your competition's partner programs are like, our easy-to-read checklists will help you weigh the benefits of ...Continue Reading

• How much UPS power do you need in the event of a power outage?

  In an outage, your customer could lose systems function and data. Find out why it's important to know how much UPS power your customer would need to save vital functions and data in the event of a power outage.Continue Reading

• How many processor types will your company buy?

  Your customer can save money by standardizing on processor type, but the processors should be tailored to user tasks. Find out how you can guide your customer to the right processor type for different user groups.Continue Reading

• What is your company's hardware upgrade cycle?

  Your customer's hardware upgrade cycle can affect your scheduling for implementing peripherals. Find out why it's important to ask about the hardware upgrade cycle before selling peripherals to your customer.Continue Reading

• Broadberry Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits storage server and workstation vendor Broadberry offers its resellers in this standardized checklist.Continue Reading

• What are the disadvantages of high-performance NAS technology?

  High-performance NAS is not appropriate for every client. IT solution providers must understand the disadvantages of the technology and know when to recommend an alternative to the client.Continue Reading

• What is the definition of high-performance NAS?

  Vendors often define high-performance NAS to reflect their particular strengths, but the actual definition must focus objectively on repeatable and sustained performance levels.Continue Reading

• Sun Microsystems Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits storage and desktop systems provider Sun offers its resellers in this standardized checklist of partner program benefits.Continue Reading

• Vendors: How to get your company listed in our Partner Program Directories

  Learn how technology manufacturers can get their company listed in our Partner Program Directories.Continue Reading

• Wireless LAN study guide

  With more and more companies turning to wireless LANs (WLANs) for their networking needs, channel professionals must be up to speed on this ever-changing technology. Before choosing a WLAN solution, you'll need to evaluate what kind of capacity ...Continue Reading

• Business continuity, disaster recovery plan best practices: CISSP Study Guide

  Test your knowledge of business continuity and learn about disaster recoverry plan best practices in this part of our CISSP Study Guide, geared towards the CISSP certification exam.Continue Reading

• How to leverage the remote management platform architecture to demonstrate effective controls

  Leveraging the architecture of the security network with the remote management platform processes is an important step towards gaining your customer's trust. Find how you can demonstrate to your customers' the effectiveness of the program.Continue Reading

• What managed services opportunities are emerging for VARs?

  While there are many possible managed services opportunities for solution providers, monitoring and backup seem particularly noteworthy, along with managed security and managed networks. Managed services are most relevant for smaller clients without...Continue Reading

• How can solution providers differentiate themselves from competition?

  Solution providers need to attract new business by standing apart from competitors with new and unique solutions to important business problems. This often includes a knowledge of important new technologies like virtualization or green initiatives.Continue Reading

• What are the biggest pitfalls of managed services to avoid?

  Managed services can provide recurring revenue for a solution provider, but this can also become a difficult endeavor without the proper organizational makeup, technical infrastructure, financial setup or sales effort in place.Continue Reading

• What is your business and what are the data risks?

  To fully understand and appreciate the possible data threats and vulnerabilities that could impact business, it is important to develop an astute understanding of not only the customers' business, but the industry as well. Learn why it's important ...Continue Reading

• Have you created a map of the to-be architecture?

  Before implementing the remote platform management service, it is imperative to create a map of the architecture to-be, which includes creation of a network documentation that will foster better understanding of the security framework and needs. ...Continue Reading

• eEye Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits security and vulnerability vendor eEye offers its partners in this standardized checklist of partner program features.Continue Reading

• Network IDS/IPS vendors

  Before deciding on a network intrusion detection or intrusion prevention system (IDS/IPS), check out this Partner Program Directory. Use these checklists to compare partner programs of network IDS/IPS vendors.Continue Reading

• Webroot Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits antispyware and antivirus security vendor Webroot offers its reseller partners in this standardized partner program checklist.Continue Reading

• Channel Tech Watch

  Our Tech Watch series is designed to keep channel partners in the loop on emerging technologies and possible business opportunities. Check out our series in whole, ranging from an in-depth examination of desktop virtualization to a three-part series...Continue Reading

• Study Guide: New technology trends

  Test your knowledge of the latest and greatest new technology trends -- in networking, security, storage and systems -- that you told us are big priorities in the coming year.Continue Reading

• How to connect a Vista workstation to a VPN server

  Learn how to establish a connection from a Windows Vista PC or workstation to a VPN server in this VPN setup guide.Continue Reading

• How to install a certificate on a Windows Vista client

  Learn how to install a certificate onto a Windows Vista client after downloading the certificate from the enterprise certificate authority.Continue Reading

• Archiving vendors

  Our Partner Program Directory is built to aid you in selecting an archiving vendor partner. Use the easy-to-read checklists to compare the benefits of various vendors or to review your competition's partner programs.Continue Reading

• Trend Micro Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits antivirus and content security vendor Trend Micro offers its reseller partners in this standardized partner program checklist.Continue Reading

• Xceedium Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits security and automation vendor Xceedium offers its reseller partners in this standardized partner program checklist.Continue Reading

• Oracle Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits database management vendor Oracle offers its reseller partners in this standardized partner program checklist.Continue Reading

• Aptare Partner Program Checklist

  Peruse the benefits Web 2.0 storage reporting vendor Aptare offers its reseller partners in this standardized partner program checklist.Continue Reading

• Neverfail Partner Program Checklist

  Learn the benefits of becoming a Neverfail reseller partner.Continue Reading

• Qualys Partner Program Checklist

  Solution providers and value-added resellers offering vulnerability management and policy compliance solutions may be interested in learning more about Qualys and it's reseller program, outlined here.Continue Reading

• Law, investigations, ethics: Security incident response management

  The CISSP exam covers 10 domains, one of which is law, investigations and ethics. In this section of the SearchSecurityChannel.com CISSP Study Guide, you will ensure your knowledge of law, investigations and ethics and security incident response ...Continue Reading

• EMC Partner Program Checklist

  Learn the benefits of becoming an EMC reseller partner with our standardized checklist that allows you to compare programs.Continue Reading

• What are the criteria for successful network performance management?

  Network performance management must meet the client's goals, and every client is different. Solution providers must understand the client's definition of success and apply those criteria to the current project.Continue Reading

• AirMagnet Partner Program Checklist

  Value-added resellers and solution providers offering wireless LAN security solutions can review the benefits of becoming an AirMagnet reseller partner.Continue Reading

• What are the challenges of a network performance management project?

  Ultimately the solution provider is responsible for effective and efficient deployments, and verifying that the client's network performance management project meets their expectations. A solution provider should take the time to master a particular...Continue Reading

• What is the budget for the network performance management project?

  A client won't pay for a solution that's more expensive than the problem, so understand the client's budget constraints early in the network performance management project. Money will limit the technology and services you offer the client.Continue Reading

• ESET Partner Program Checklist

  Solution providers seeking an antivirus vendor partner can get an overview of ESET's reseller partner program.Continue Reading

• WatchGuard Partner Program Checklist

  Solution providers interested in selling UTM and remote access appliances can learn about WatchGuard's reseller and MSP partner programs in this standardized partner program checklist.Continue Reading

• Network firewall vendors

  Before deciding on a network firewall vendor, check out this Partner Program Directory. Use these checklists to compare partner programs of network firewall vendors.Continue Reading