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• Details for implementing iPad and iPhone security policy

  In this excerpt from Enterprise iPhone and iPad Administrator’s Guide, author Charles Edge covers iPhone security policy and third-party products for Apple device security. Continue Reading

• Storage management and maintenance: Virtual servers vs. physical servers

  There are multiple differences when it comes to storage management of virtual servers vs. physical servers. Learn which areas could or should be handled differently. Continue Reading

• Associa revamps data storage management for virtual server environment

  Headlines: Community management association firm switches to Pillar Data SAN, thin provisioning and QoS to cope with storage challenges after rapid growth and server virtualization project. Continue Reading

• Why VARs should get over fear of systems management

  Once thought of as a category to avoid, systems management software might be the next wave of opportunity for VARs. Continue Reading

• Soluto Windows monitoring software may add to VAR business

  Windows monitoring software from Soluto, now in beta, may help solution providers’ customers collect new types of data and drive future business opportunities. Continue Reading

• Logical Domains migration tips for VARs in Oracle Solaris 10

  Read the differences between Logical Domains’ warm and cold migration to CMT servers and how to use the Logical Domains Physical to Virtual (P2V) tool and Configuration Assistant.Continue Reading

• Configuring, implementing Logical Domains in Oracle Solaris 10

  Learn what separates Logical Domains from other hypervisors and use this excerpt to find out all the relevant information for VARs on domain implementation and configuration.Continue Reading

• Hyper-V R2 migration tricks for solution providers

  To smoothly transition customers to Hyper-V R2, you’ll need to become familiar with the best ways to relocate, import and export virtual machines.Continue Reading

• Managed services maturation increases pressure to differentiate

  Tech Watch: Managed print, VoIP and other services will set apart an MSP from the rest of the pack.Continue Reading

• SCVMM 2008 R2: Resources for Hyper-V management

  See how SCVMM 2008 R2 compares with other Hyper-V management tools, determine if it fits your customers' environments and learn some implementation tips.Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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