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• Storage management requires better collaboration in virtual world

  Headlines: The rise of server virtualization in the data center impacts the way storage is managed, and requires greater cooperation between storage and server teams. Continue Reading

• Converged management, not infrastructure, holds appeal

  Despite the vendor push for converged data center infrastructures, customers see more appeal in unified management, not hardware. Continue Reading

• Enterprise mobility services: VARs offer mobile device management

  There’s money for VARs in offering enterprise mobility services, but it’s probably not in equipment sales. Instead, partners should expect to provide a host of enterprise mobile device management services, including asset tracking and contract ... Continue Reading

• XenServer VM and CPU resource sharing: FAQ

  Delve into XenServer VM and CPU resource sharing management for your customer’s environment in this FAQ. Continue Reading

• Syncplicity opens cloud file management software to channel partners

  Cloud-based file management provider Syncplicity unveiled its channel program with discounted pricing for initial orders and renewals, and admin controls. Continue Reading

• Windows 7 migration options for enterprise VARs

  Learn the factors to consider, such as application library volume, when making recommendations for Windows XP-to-Windows 7 migration tools for your enterprise customer.Continue Reading

• VSphere license options for solution providers: FAQ

  Become familiar with the different VSphere license options that will appeal to both SMB and enterprise customers, as well as possible license limitations to keep in mind.Continue Reading

• Offering managed WAN services: A case study

  One VAR offers retail clients managed WAN services that include high-performance nationwide networks, VPN, PCI compliance and hosted cloud security.Continue Reading

• What's new with vSphere editions, features for VARs?

  Take a look at the major differences and new changes in vSphere editions and get information on the advanced vSphere features in this FAQ.Continue Reading

• SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services implementation

  Solution providers can create business revenue by convincing customers plagued by inconsistent data to use SQL Server 2008 R2 Master Data Services.Continue Reading

• More managed service providers forge into cloud

  More MSPs run private clouds and conscript Amazon Web Services to be part of their services offerings.Continue Reading

• Thin provisioning driven by technology advances, best practices

  Headlines: Thin provisioning gains in popularity as tech advances help alleviate de-allocation and reclamation issues; admins say best practices key to ensuring thin volumes remain thin.Continue Reading

• How the Best Practices Analyzer helps VARs deploy Hyper-V R2

  Deploying Hyper-V R2 for your customers isn't as simple as it may initially appear. Learn how to use the Best Practices Analyzer and the environment tests that you can run with it.Continue Reading

• Dell buys SAN array vendor Compellent for $820 million, seeks data management

  Headlines: Dell aquired Compellent Technologies for $820 million, and is now looking for more storage acquisitions, with data management the top priority.Continue Reading

• Global deduplication implementation varies by product

  Find out about the different types of global deduplication – in software and in hardware -- and why its definition and functionality vary from product to product.Continue Reading