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<title><![CDATA[whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/Networking/Infrastructure]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[IT Infrastructure refers to the computerized networks, intelligent terminals, and accompanying applications and services people use to access, create, disseminate, and utilize digital information; the equipment, software, services, and products used in storing, processing, transmitting, and displaying all forms of information.]]></description>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/networking/networking/</link>
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<title><![CDATA[Centralized Data Center Management Software: Best Practices to Control Your Data Center]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper266/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-22 13:44:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper details best practices for achieving secure access to any server or network device from a single interface in your data center. Topics covered include centralized access and control, integrating management tools, KVM server management, serial over IP, power management over IP, and full remote access.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Reasons Every IT Organization Needs to Capitalize on IPMI]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper267/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-14 12:01:03</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Every company&#39;s computing infrastructure is getting larger and more complex, and business demands availability, performance, scalability, and adaptability of that infrastructure. This whitepaper details how IPMI can help you manage a growing infrastructure with fewer resources.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The ILM Journey: An HP StorageWorks File System Extender Business]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper361/</link>
<pubDate>2007-03-21 10:49:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Download this white paper to read about the discipline known as Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) and to learn how the efficiencies it creates can help you achieve your business goals. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Grid Computing: Extending the Boundaries of Distributed IT]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper377/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-30 12:33:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Check out this white paper to learn how Grid Computing overcomes these inevitable obstacles by enabling secure sharing of IT resources.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Turn Virtual Management Into Automated Best Practices]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper416/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-25 13:01:58</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Virtualization adds additional layers of overhead and complexity, so cost savings on hardware are often offset by the increase in time and staff that are required to manage these environments. Learn more in this descriptive white paper.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Step-by-Step Guide to Starting Up SaaS Operations]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper489/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-25 13:04:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Building a scalable, secure, and highly available SaaS infrastructure can be a daunting undertaking for a software company. This step-by-step guide lets you know what you need to consider.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Network Readiness For VoIP]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper576/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-25 08:42:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enterprises are rapidly adopting IP telephony for cost savings, productivity gains and business innovation, but delivering a high quality voice service takes more than just buying the latest IP telephony equipment. Learn more about deploying IP telephony in your enterprise.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[An Introduction to OS Server Virtualization and a Different Approach to Server Virtualization]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper609/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 11:49:35</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today&#39;s IT organizations are dealing with the consequences of exploring IT Infrastructure growth and complexity. With its growing complexity and volume, the cost of managing the infrastructure from simple patch management to skill sets requirements for IT administrators is increasing.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Server Virtualization: Virtualizing High Network I/O Environments]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper611/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 11:50:06</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This joint Intel white paper explores how to address virtualization in an environment with high I/O. The paper includes a technology overview, network concerns and explains how Virtuozzo and Intel are well suited for the high I/O environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Realizing the Business Value of Converged Applications]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper648/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:33:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This IBM white paper posits that most enterprises have yet to realize the full value of convergence and explains why the real promise of IP networks lies in converged applications. It goes on to explain how IP convergence can build real business value for today&#39;s busy contact centers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Network Faxing ROI: What You Don’t Know Could Save You Money]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper677/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:26:25</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Network fax servers take care of fax jobs more quickly, accurately and inexpensively than any standalone fax machine. Sending a fax with a network fax server takes less than one tenth of the time sending a fax manually. In fact, the higher the fax volume, the more money, time and resources computer-based, network faxing can save.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Breaking Through the Dissimilar Hardware Challenge]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper683/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:45:08</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[IT administrators need to minimize downtime for critical IT services by rapidly recovering entire systems to dissimilar hardware platforms or virtual environments. Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery Server Edition combines the speed and reliability of disk-based, bare-metal Windows system recovery with dissimilar hardware restoration and lights-out operation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Grid Computing Update: The Market Gathers Momentum]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper684/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-30 12:03:14</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the third quarter of 2004, Quocirca reported on the state of Grid Computing adoption in Europe through a set of key market indicators that collectively made up the &ldquo;Grid Index&rdquo;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Integrated Business Communications: A Force For Business Transformation]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper693/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-06 09:32:05</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many forward-thinking organizations are beginning to see the true potential of the convergence of voice, video and data.&nbsp; It has the power to transform business relationships, business processes and collaboration between employees, suppliers and customers. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ogilvy & Mather's File Transfer Solution]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper721/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-13 13:29:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Get the inside view of how Ogilvy &amp; Mather transitioned from an FTP, email, and CD burning based file transfer procedures to Accellion&#39;s Courier FTA while increasing user satisfaction and decreasing the IT management burden.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blade Computing and the Public Sector: A New Paradigm for the Future]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper729/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-25 13:27:13</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper looks at the particular challenges in public sector IT &ndash; the need to find efficiency savings at the same time as offering better service to citizens &ndash; and discusses the particular circumstances in which blade computing will be right for the public sector IT manager.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Grid Computing: The Evolution of the Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper731/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-05 16:19:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This document is aimed at providing the reader with the information required to decide if a Grid infrastructure is right for them, where it should be first implemented, and what pitfalls to look out for along the way.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Grid Computing in Europe: Laying the Foundations for an Inevitable Shift]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper737/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-05 16:38:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Grid computing was only introduced into mainstream business sector relatively recently. Nevertheless, about a quarter of the 603 members of the IT management community we spoke with were already comfortably familiar with Grid.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10 Requirements for Effective Patch Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper754/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-13 12:16:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Keeping up with the endless stream of security patches is a continuous strain on IT resources. Assessing, deploying, &amp; tracking software patches across operating systems is even more difficult. This whitepaper distills the top 10 requirements for selecting an effective patch and vulnerability management solution.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Lower The Cost of Patching Desktops: $222 to $40 per Computer]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper757/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-13 12:15:03</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper demonstrates the cost savings and the myriad of other benefits of an automated versus manual system. Learn how to reduce the cost of patching from $222 - $40 per computer - savings of over $180,000 annually for an organization with 1000 computers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Role of Ethernet in Consolidation and Virtualization]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper779/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-16 22:43:36</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper explores the technologies needed to ensure businesses are prepared to meet the new challenges and opportunities of the emerging &ldquo;answer economy&rdquo;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building Scalable, High Performance Cluster and Grid Networks: The Role of Ethernet]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper780/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-05 16:18:22</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With Grid computing, computer systems and other resources aren&rsquo;t necessarily constrained to be dedicated to individual users or applications, but can be made available for dynamic pooling or sharing to meet the changing needs of the organization.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enabling Cost Effective Global Enterprise Storage Area Networks Using 10 Gigabit Ethernet]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper782/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-24 23:01:53</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The demands on Storage Area Networks (SANs) go far beyond where they were only a few years ago. It is no longer good enough to just provide a large pool of scalable storage with good performance.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Using Neterion 10 GbE for Enterprise iSCSI Storage]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper783/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-30 13:35:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The relentless growth of data and network-intensive applications such as digital imaging, multimedia content, and broadcast/video continues to drive volumes of enterprise data and network traffic. As growth continues, IT managers are challenged with implementing solutions without interrupting critical business processes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enabling Virtualization in the Datacenter]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper784/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-24 23:03:52</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Virtualization is a key strategy for simplifying deployment of IT resources and maximizing their utilization. Specifically, virtualization refers to the concept of abstracting physical resources such as compute cycles, data storage, and network bandwidth, and then provisioning and sharing these resources amongst multiple applications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Murphy Exploration and Production Company, Improves Server Manageability and Flexibility]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper808/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-12 14:01:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When Katrina hit in 2005, Murphy Exploration and Production Company, USA was among the many companies impacted by the devastation. Challenged to implement a new infrastructure quickly with more business continuity considerations, Murphy deployed Virtuozzo across its server infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virtualization: Management Ascendant]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper815/</link>
<pubDate>2007-03-21 10:57:38</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Using virtualization to ease IT chores requires more than virtual machines (VM), it requires their effective management. Check out this independent report on how HP&rsquo;s SIM provides management in a virtualization environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enterprise Video Communications]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper832/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-13 13:43:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper summarizes Enterprise Video Communications (EVC) and includes a high level plan to perform an EVC assessment helping ensure deployment success.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Practical Power Guidelines for VoIP and Internet Telephony Applications]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper838/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-29 16:47:59</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  Voice over IP (VoIP) is exploding in popularity as an application for business  data networks. As a result, a company can lower its hardware and service costs  while raising productivity through the use of more customizable telephony  applications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Develop an Asset Management Program]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper885/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-10 13:20:34</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper explores the definition of IT asset management and the business case for developing an asset management program.&nbsp; Motivations for developing a program are discussed, most notable being the development of a centralized repository for IT assets in preparation for developing a configuration management systems and a CMDB.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Guide to SOA Implementation]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper932/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The information overload on SOA is largely on describing its merits, its principles and the vast variety of products intended to address its needs. This document is written to identify the factors to be considered, and articulate the principles and questions to be asked that will drive the decisions within each enterprise towards creating a road map for implementation. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Technical White Paper on Application Virtualization]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper941/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-23 15:20:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This technical white paper reviews the principal tenets of application virtualization; freeing application configurations from OS and infrastructure; gaining centralized command and control over system resources; and dynamically allocating resources to applications based on demand.&nbsp; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Implementing Energy Efficient Data Centers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper981/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-21 10:28:11</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is possible to dramatically reduce the electrical consumption of typical data centers through appropriate design of the network-critical physical infrastructure and through the design of the IT architecture. This paper explains how to quantify the electricity savings and provides examples of methods that can greatly reduce electrical power consumption for optimal data center efficiency.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Essential Power System Requirements for Next Generation Data Centers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper983/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 14:45:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Effective mission critical installations must address the known problems and challenges relating to current and past data center designs. This paper presents a categorized and prioritized collection of power system challenges and requirements as obtained through systematic user interviews.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reducing the Hidden Costs Associated with Upgrades of Data Center Power Capacity]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper986/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 14:46:20</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper describes the drawbacks of scaling legacy UPS systems and how scalable rack-based systems address these drawbacks. The cost factors of both methods are described, quantified and compared.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Next Chapter in IT Service Management ITIL v3]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper993/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 14:11:48</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This 10-page paper discusses why ITIL is important, why it was time for an update and what changes are introduced in ITIL V3.&nbsp; It also provides the inside story of ITIL v3 in the making and an introduction to the HP authors.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Putting a Price on Document-Based Business Processes]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1007/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 15:06:21</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Read this white paper to learn how you can automate document-based business processes to reduce the costs associated with them, from hard costs for printers and supplies to less-tangible costs for producing, filing, storing, indexing, and finding printed documents.&nbsp; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Achieve Predictable Return on Investment with an End-to-End Tank Monitoring Solution]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1020/</link>
<pubDate>2007-03-26 10:41:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Corporate managers responsible for multiple fuel tank locations need remote technology applications to maximize their information use and increase the reach of their resources. Success when planning new remote technology projects can be measured in terms of increased profitability or ROI if the planners adequately address the build vs. buy decisions required when choosing the necessary hardware, software, deployment and integration strategy.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Change Control: Learn How to Address the Insider Threat]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1034/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-22 13:45:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn why organizations need to limit IT administrator power to ensure operational integrity and assure compliance and how to implement robust change control processes and tools with this white paper.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CIO Executive Viewpoint: Compliance Bonus]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1051/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:33:05</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn from their CIO how Lucent Technologies met Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance requirements while simultaneously transforming its global IT infrastructure, which spans 26 countries.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Value of HP's ITSM for IT Consolidation]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1057/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:44:57</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[IDC analyzes HP&rsquo;s ITSM portfolio of software and services and discusses how it is designed to help customers with complex IT consolidation projects.&nbsp; It examines cases in which customers adopted this approach to ITC.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transforming the IT Infrastructure: Lucent Turns Compliance Challenge into a Business Victory]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1059/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:45:17</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Regulatory compliance can be overwhelming for global enterprises with diverse IT environments and disparate IT processes. See how Lucent Technologies addressed compliance requirements and aligned IT with the business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Benefits to the ITIL Approach to Service Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1060/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:32:35</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This guide includes a series of articles from CIO.com, providing an overview of ITIL and how organizations are applying it to improve service delivery processes and drive business success. Includes an HP ad and links to HP resources.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HP ITSM Assessment Services]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1061/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:35:52</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HP ITSM Assessment Services are designed to help you achieve the IT service levels your business requires by reducing operational risks from all sources, including people, processes, and technologies. HP ITSM Assessment Services address everything from strategic business/IT alignment and operational process effectiveness to management of technology and the IT environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ITSM Overview]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1062/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:39:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This high-level white paper provides an overview of the benefits of ITSM, the HP ITSM Reference Model, IT transformation and ITSM solution components.&nbsp; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BLUETRACK Slashes Phone Expenses and Gains Flexibility]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1065/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-11 10:39:29</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[BLUESTREAK, Inc., a New Jersey-based promotional items manufacturer and distributor, needed to reduce telephone expenses to help maintain competitive advantage. Find out how VocalocityPBX, a hosted PBX voice communications solution helped them to achieve their goal and even exceed expectations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Impact Management: Measuring the Financial and Business Impact from Process to Packet]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1078/</link>
<pubDate>2007-04-23 09:41:28</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The need to understand how the performance and problems within the technical infrastructure impacts the capabilities of the business is massive.&nbsp; However, the majority of companies can only measure application and specific asset performance, whereas many issues within the infrastructure lie at the transport level, where packet switching presents both great opportunities and major issues.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Predict Server TCO - Learn How with this Free White Paper]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1092/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From a capital expenditure perspective, hundreds of independent rack servers require thousands of repetitive parts. Blade server systems do not. Learn more with this complimentary white paper.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving Storage Infrastructure Utilization]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1096/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:23:05</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Endless capital requests for additional storage resources are the bane of existence for many storage directors and infrastructure VPs. This white paper proposes a more effective approach to solving the utilization challenge in complex SANs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Tips for Selecting an Internet Fax Service]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1099/</link>
<pubDate>2007-05-15 08:34:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If faxing is a critical component to your business, you want to be sure you make a wise decision on how to do it. This paper offers 10 tips to help you sort through the myriad of choices in order to get the best combination of features and flexibility. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Comparing Fax Servers to Outsourced Messaging Services]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1100/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fax servers promise easier administration and cheaper faxing but most deployments fail to meet their goals because of unexpected, ongoing costs and unpredictable capacity needs. This paper offers information on why outsourced fax services eliminate the time, effort and cost issues associated with fax servers, but retain all of the same functionality. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Making the Move to Internet Faxing]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1101/</link>
<pubDate>2007-05-15 08:35:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Organization seeking to reduce expense while improve the reliability and capacity of their business faxing are adopting Internet fax service at a record rate. Find out how Internet-based fax solutions enable you to send and receive faxes using your existing e-mail infrastructure and the Web.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Datacenter Power & Cooling Problems? Here are 3 Innovations]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1102/</link>
<pubDate>2007-05-21 12:30:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Download this IDC white paper from HP, that cites 3 new technologies designed to quickly identify and address the key TCO operating expense issues facing today&#39;s data centers, including server management costs, interconnect complexity, power and cooling.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enabling Technologies for Blade Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1103/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today&#39;s data center management and administrative costs continue to eclipse all other cost categories. Is your budget under scrutiny? Get quick answers with this white paper.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Enabling Technology by Blade I/O Virtualization]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1104/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Next generation, complimentary IDC white paper from HP cites relatively new, &quot;simpler&quot; solutions for IT managers. Discover how to quickly identify more cost effective and scaleable ways to manage bandwidth problems caused by the increased complexity of servers and their associated LAN and SAN environments.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[9 Steps to Implement a Successful CMDB Project]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1114/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-10 13:20:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Simply click the title to receive this whitepaper which lays out a prescriptive nine-step plan describing how to implement a CMDB, including best practices that may be used to educate staff and design an effective CMDB project plan.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Impact of Disk Fragmentation]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1129/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-21 10:40:23</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While there is little dispute among IT professionals regarding the impact of disk fragmentation on system performance, no independent guidelines exist to recommend the frequency of defragmentation across an infrastructure. This white paper will outline the results of testing, draw conclusions, and make recommendations regarding managing fragmentation across your infrastructure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Benefits of Integrating an Onsite Appliance and Hosted Services for Network Monitoring]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1130/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-21 13:15:22</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Network monitoring software packages require complex installation, ongoing maintenance and additional costs for servers and third-party applications. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) network monitoring alternatives greatly simplify implementation and maintenance, but they rely on uninterrupted Internet access to function, often require complex VPNs or firewall modifications, and typically provide limited access to historical data.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Integrated Network Faxing Key to Improved Productivity and Information Security]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1143/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper details how integrated network faxing remains a relevant technology that can give you a business edge in an ever competitive marketplace, providing higher productivity and helping you save thousands of dollars in labor costs alone.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP 12: Architecture and Deployment Options]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1145/</link>
<pubDate>2007-06-14 12:10:21</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This technical white paper describes the different ways in which GFI FAXmaker for Exchange/SMTP 12 can be deployed, depending on your mail server type/version and network infrastructure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SIP Trunking Benefits and Best Practices]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1158/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A complete guide to SIP trunks, this whitepaper provides a comprehensive overview on the basics of SIP trunking, including a discussion of infrastructure needs and deployment issues and solutions. In-depth sections dedicated to interoperability, security as well as quality and reliability issues are also included. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HP XP 'Bulletproof Software' for High Availability - ESG Lab Validation Report]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1178/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:38:18</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you still think of disaster recovery only in terms of data redundancy you&#39;re only getting half the story. True &quot;bulletproof&quot; disaster recovery requires both data stability and application availability for business continuance. Read why one independent lab gave HP XP disaster recovery software systems glowing marks for its ability to reliably deliver both requirements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Disaster Recovery Solutions in a VMware Environment]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1179/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:34:30</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everybody is discovering the significant benefits of virtualization, but it shouldn&#39;t come at the expense of business continuity. Read on to find out why HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array is the perfect accompaniment to a VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 solution.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[McKesson Uses HP Technologies to Maintain High Availability for Essential Databases]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1180/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:41:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When outages became routine on its 4TB mission-critical Oracle 10g database system, health technology provider McKesson ported the system to HP Integrity Itanium servers and the HP ServiceGuard Storage Management Suite, resulting in a three-to-one performance gain and 75% less downtime. McKesson executives give you a detailed look at the full HP solution that is saving their bottom line.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IT Management for Small Businesses]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1194/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Operating and maintaining a complex IT infrastructure requires the necessary skills and investment but getting the right staff at an affordable price can be a problem. Finding ways around this can give SMBs a competitive edge leaving them free to focus on new business opportunities.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Configuration Audit and Control: 10 Critical Factors for CCM Success]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1200/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-10 14:22:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this whitepaper, you will learn how configuration audit and control can be used effectively to ensure system management productivity, and help reduce costs and sustain configuration viability within the bounds of operational, security and regulatory standards.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CA SiteMinder 100 Million User Project: Cost-Effective Access Management for Large-Scale Enterprise]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1229/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-21 09:09:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper describes CA SiteMinder performance and scalability in a 100 million user deployment, the test environment, tests conducted and their results, and important conclusions and recommendations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Learn About Network Attached Storage and Integrating Storage into Datacenter Operations]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1242/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:23:20</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[VPs of Infrastructure and Operations are under constant pressure to more rapidly provision infrastructure to support applications, hit cost reduction targets, and maintain or improve application availability for network attached storage. To meet these goals, they are the directors of a carefully orchestrated dance of network, server, storage and datacenter operation teams.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managing Small Data Centers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1251/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A sound IT infrastructure is fundamental to today&rsquo;s businesses and when that infrastructure fails the consequences can be far reaching. Whether it is business-to-business, business-to-consumer or public sector organizations serving citizens, applications and the services they drive increasingly need to be available all day, every day. Many organizations find it hard to achieve such service levels. This briefing looks at some possible solutions.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Positive Role IT Can Play in the Greening of Business]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1253/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-21 10:31:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The general public is becoming increasingly cynical about the environment claims of businesses and with much bad press around data centers, information technology (IT) is in the front line. But data centers are actually the easiest bit of IT to control and consolidating infrastructure into them can help reduce the overall energy usage of IT and, if used well, IT itself can help businesses reduce their overall carbon footprint.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Mercury SiteScope Web Script Monitor Demo]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1260/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:41:21</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mercury SiteScope Web Script Monitor&trade; proactively monitors the performance and availability of your web applications &ndash; from an end-user perspective. You can &quot;record&quot; end-users&#39; actions within a web application, and then replay the recording to gauge the application&#39;s performance and availability. This reply acts as a synthetic user simulating the current experience of your end users.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[End-to-End Strategies for Reducing Imaging and Printing Costs]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1264/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 15:00:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to reducing imaging and printing costs, hardware isn&rsquo;t the half of it. In fact, it&rsquo;s only about 5%, according to this white paper from HP. Read it to learn more about the operating costs and support costs that account for the other 95% &ndash; and how you can devise more-effective imaging and printing management strategies to help bring down all of your imaging and printing costs across the board.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DNS Best Practices]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1265/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-09 15:15:18</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper introduces and describes the principal concepts and techniques involved with DNS best practices.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Future of B2B Leaders: The Transition from Operations to Business Value Drivers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1272/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-30 09:10:02</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper provides an overview of the growing opportunities for EDI managers and coordinators. It highlights how their role can change from being responsible for implementation of technologies for operational activities to being infrastructure leaders. It shows how they can deliver increased efficiencies and velocity for value chain automation, which increases visibility, control and agility for a business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 5 Most Common Hidden Infrastructure Costs]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1299/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 15:07:30</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this paper, HP uncovers the worst culprits, from too many devices to not enough energy efficiency &ndash; and everything in between. You&rsquo;ll also learn about the steps you can take to eliminate the problem in your imaging and printing environment, such as device consolidation and standardization, balanced deployment, and replacement of older devices with new, more energy-efficient models.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ITIL Version 3 Frequently Asked Questions]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1301/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-29 12:21:09</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This list of Frequently Asked Questions provides answers to important questions affecting ITIL professionals, including the significant differences between version 2 and 3, the impact on investments in publications and training, and how other standards align with version 3.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ITIL Version 3 Quick Reference Card]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1302/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-29 11:20:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This quick reference guide provides an easy to use snap shot of key ITIL version 3 practices and concepts.&nbsp; In addition, it provides a visual map between ITIL Version Service Delivery and Support books to the new ITIL Version 3.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Data Center Consolidation: Management Foundation Based on Service-Driven Operations]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1317/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-15 14:58:20</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Planning to consolidate your data centers?&nbsp; The focus of your consolidation strategy is providing value as well as decreasing your cost structure.&nbsp; We invite you to read the Butler Group/DataMonitor white paper on this topic and see how this approach can help you set a solid yet flexible foundation for your IT operation going forward. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Leveraging Agent and Agentless Technology for Effective Operations Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1318/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-14 16:38:27</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) analyst Dennis Drogseth provides insight on the how a solution approach to network lifecycle management can address infrastructure performance and availability challenges. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Network Lifecycle Management - A Solution Approach to Managing Networks: A Perspective by EMA]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1319/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-12 14:41:34</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) provides insight challenges facing network engineering and operations team.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HP Software SiteScope and Operations Manager Software Demo]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1320/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:37:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[View this demo and learn how the combination of HP Software Operations Manager and SiteScope can give you local monitoring for business critical infrastructure services plus remote, agentless monitoring of your overall infrastructure. Mercury SiteScope&reg; is an agent-less system monitoring solution designed to ensure the availability and performance of distributed IT infrastructures. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[T4G Case Study: Open Source and Standards SIP/IAX-Based Solution]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1329/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-03 11:21:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By 2003, T4G was experiencing significant growth, adding offices, and increasing telecommunication expenses. This case study will show how Taridium&#39;s ipbx enterprise VoIP platform offered T4G all the advantages of an open standards solution with the reliability of non-stop hardware, 24x7 monitoring and software support.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Voicemail System Is More Than 5 Years Old. Now What?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1330/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-12 13:42:46</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For many organizations, the decision process behind replacing an end-of-life voicemail system can include weighing the benefits of unified messaging, unified communications, and VoIP. This whitepaper looks at the messaging issues businesses face and the options the Communit&eacute;(r) solution gives them.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Juicy IT Story: How IT Outsourcing Helped Sunny Delight Beverages]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1339/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When he joined SDBC in May of 2004, SunnyD&#39;s Chief Information Officer and Global Controller was faced with a classic build-or-buy decision, although the circumstances were less than typical. Despite the company just being carved out from Procter &amp; Gamble with an experienced management team and a well-known brand name, it was missing a crucial operational element &mdash; an entire information technology infrastructure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Effective Data Collection for Enterprise Monitoring]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1342/</link>
<pubDate>2007-08-24 11:41:59</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn about agent-based versus agentless monitoring approaches to enterprise management, and how a combination of data collection technologies can realize the benefits of both.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monitor, Access and Control CPE Telecom Equipment]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1357/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:47:04</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today&rsquo;s service providers face more pressure than ever to keep remote equipment up and running as customers continue to demand higher levels of reliable service while keeping costs competitive. Thus, there is a growing need for remote site management solutions that can help service providers monitor, access and control telecom equipment located at customer sites.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Remote Site Management Solutions Address SNMP Weakness]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1358/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:54:38</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is an industry standard network management protocol for managing wide area and local area networks. It is easy to use, cost-effective, and is built into most networking devices. One of SNMP&rsquo;s best assets is its use of in-band management, yet, this is also its biggest weakness.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Remote Monitors: Putting Yourself on Notice]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1359/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:53:22</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The proliferation of remote and unmanned facilities is exposing many enterprises to devastating events. The need is to not only detect a threatening condition, but to also get a precise message to the person who is prepared to do something about it.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Monitoring Devices Help Protect Princeton Computer Science Facilities Against Intrusion]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1360/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:50:31</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More than ever before, IT managers need to secure equipment and facilities against a variety of intrusive conditions that could cripple critical operations, resulting in system malfunctions, loss of data or intellectual property, damage to mission critical hardware or even theft of valuable physical assets. Such conditions often include environmental events, failure of air conditioning systems, power outages, and untoward human actions. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Plugging the Holes in a Telecom Network]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1361/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:51:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Telecom operations typically have sophisticated network and systems management (NSM) software in place to monitor their servers, workstations and routers. Such systems often utilize Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) as a means of transmitting and receiving network monitoring information. Great - if you run only modern equipment.&nbsp; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[County Leverages Telecom Accounting Into Far-Reaching Network Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1362/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:44:47</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The use of pollable remote access units enable integration of phone systems with telecommunications management, plus system-wide access, monitoring and alarm notification that includes unmanned remote sites. Few telephone networks connect a user base that is involved in such a multitude of vital services as local government.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Burlington Telecom Looks to Asentria for Custom Integrated Monitoring Capabilities]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1363/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:42:23</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As a provider of cable television, telephone, and high-speed Internet for the City of Burlington, Vermont, Burlington Telecom (BT) offers communication services to more than 16,000 homes. By the end of 2008, BT&rsquo;s communications infrastructure will allow every home and business in the city to have access to its fiber optic network. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transcom Corporation Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1364/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-12 14:07:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As an equipment provider for worldwide, national and regional radio and television facilities, Transcom Corporation, headquartered in Huntingdon Valley, Pa., has been meeting the broadcasting capability needs of stations worldwide since 1978. Transcom specializes in distributing new TV transmitters, antenna, cable, Studio Transmitter Link (STL) and audio equipment that enable television and radio stations to transmit sound and video from the studio to the antenna.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving Reliability for WiMAX Antenna Sites]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1365/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:45:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In the high-stakes battle of Internet providers, WiMAX represents the latest up-and-comer to challenge DSL and cable technologies. This new wireless technology is gaining attention for its ability to provide high-speed, high-throughput broadband connections over distances of up to 30 miles instead of a few hundred feet. Exhibiting a surprising amount of utility, WiMAX can be used for a number of different applications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Common Holes in an SNMP Network Management System]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1366/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:43:48</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Budgets are tight in today&#39;s business environment. You may be asked to do more with less. Take a look through your equipment room. You may have several devices that work just fine, but they are not visible via your network management system (NMS).]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Asentria within the Service Provider Ecosystem]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1367/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:41:17</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Organizations today depend upon their networks to increase productivity and reduce network infrastructure and maintenance costs. Accordingly, these networks must be secure and perform reliably in order to accommodate geographically dispersed users. Unplanned remote site downtime due to equipment failure or adverse environmental conditions can severely impair network service.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Voice Still Matters]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1368/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-04 10:56:56</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Simple voicemail has evolved into complex integrated messaging platforms and the generic black handset has been replaced by a plethora of devices. Service providers can become critical partners for companies looking to ensure availability of their voice network.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Deploying LAN Security and NAC]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1375/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Companies are yearning for a solution to guard their network from security risks such as external or untrusted users, and unmanaged endpoints on their internal LAN. NAC technology works well, but a strategic solution is required to fully address the problem of the dissolving network perimeter. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Data Center Automation: Enabling the Agile Enterprise]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1380/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-04 16:30:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[From humble roots in basic provisioning, data center automation has grown in response to years of unbridled server proliferation, and is now transforming the enterprise data center.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How HP Helps IT, Facilities and Procurement Do More Together for Less]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1384/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 15:04:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Once upon a time, printers and computers were entirely different things, handled by entirely different departments within the enterprise. This HP white paper explains how technologies have converged to blur the lines between office equipment and computer systems &ndash; as well as the lines between IT, facilities and purchasing.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Delivering Software As Appliances: Expert Advice]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1417/</link>
<pubDate>2007-09-21 09:43:50</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Enterprise customers want software applications delivered as server appliances because they help to reduce IT costs and complexity. Appliances provide better performance, security and manageability. Learn from experts, about factors to consider and things to avoid with the appliance delivery model.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Top 5 Open Source Security Myths]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1473/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-02 10:55:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Open source is just a method to reaching a goal, not a goal in itself. In this overview, &quot;The Top 5 Open Source Security Myths,&quot; you will be introduced to some of the largest misconceptions regarding open source security. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Secure By Design]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1474/</link>
<pubDate>2007-10-02 10:55:35</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Guardian Digital&#39;s EnGarde Secure Linux is the world&#39;s premier secure operating platform engineered from Open Source Technologies.&nbsp; Written in an easy to read, plain-language format, you will get introduced to the full range of benefits that makes EnGarde &quot;Secure By Design.&quot;]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automated Server Provisioning: What Every CIO Needs to Know]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1477/</link>
<pubDate>2008-05-21 17:27:31</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[IT organizations are looking to leverage automation to improve the delivery of business services across the enterprise, while reducing costs. Automation can be implemented in many ways; however, today&rsquo;s enterprise demands a higher level of sophistication than simple scripts. This whitepaper from Stratavia discusses the key aspects of automated server provisioning that every CIO should know.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Google Improved Application Scalability and Agility with a Virtualized Grid Environment]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1485/</link>
<pubDate>2007-11-14 09:44:19</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper describes how software-based, real-time grid environments -- i.e. application fabrics -- are successfully meeting the requirements of today&#39;s most demanding applications, delivering scalability, manageability and affordability.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Appistry EAF for Intelligence Applications]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1486/</link>
<pubDate>2007-11-14 09:44:05</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Organizations serving the intelligence &amp; defense community rely on the performance of their applications for more than revenue - national security depends upon those applications for mission-critical operations. This industry profile details how Appistry provides the reliability and performance demanded by intelligence &amp; defense organizations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Implementing a Next-Generation Platform for Geospatial Intelligence at GeoEye]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1487/</link>
<pubDate>2007-11-14 09:46:20</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn why GeoEye chose Appistry EAF to reduce development and operational cost and complexity, and enhance the company&#39;s agility in meeting the evolving needs of its customers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[4 Ways HP Productivity Tools Can Help Increase IT Availability]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1509/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 14:59:31</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So many IT projects, so little staff. That&#39;s the problem for an increasing number of IT teams as they work to meet the growing demand for their services &ndash; all too often without a corresponding increase in budget for staffing. This paper explores how HP resources such as device self-maintenance, Web-based printer management and consolidated print drivers can help take the pressure off.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How HP Can Help IT, Facilities and Procurement Work To Maximize Productivity and Minimize Costs]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1512/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 15:04:18</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It takes three to develop a solid strategy for running an efficient printing environment: IT, facilities and procurement. This HP white paper explains how a cooperative strategy involving all three of these departments can help increase staff productivity in the IT department, lower total operational costs for the enterprise, and improve operational effectiveness and business process efficiency.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What You Should Know to Get the Most From Built-In Security Protection]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1514/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-14 09:25:10</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The good news is, today&#39;s enterprise has gotten very good at making sure its PCs and servers are secure. The bad news is, security threats are finding other ways into the enterprise &ndash; like through the printers. It&#39;s a serious risk in today&#39;s network printing environment, where devices often have all the complex functionality of computers. Think about it: Today&#39;s network printers have more vulnerable services running on them than network PCs do.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Quick Look at Print Authentication]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1515/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 15:00:03</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When security threats try to worm their way into your enterprise through network printers, you can use print authentication to make it a lot tougher for them to succeed. As this new HP white paper explains, print authentication is a cost-effective, relatively non-disruptive means of verifying that the people who want access to network printers are who they say they are &ndash; and that they have the access privileges they claim they do. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How HP Helps IT Secure Printing and Imaging Environments]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1517/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 15:04:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Your printing and imaging environment could be the next battleground in the fight against network security threats. HP is ready to help, with an arsenal of print security controls including MFP user authentication, erase security, secure printing based on PIN authorization, secure printing to remote printers, and password-protected printing enabled by HP Web Jetadmin remote management software.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Avoiding Costs From Oversizing Data Center and Network Room Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1525/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 15:03:19</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The physical and power infrastructure of data centers and network rooms is typically oversized by more than 100%. Statistics related to oversizing are presented. The costs associated with oversizing are quantified. The fundamental reasons why oversizing occurs are discussed. An architecture and method for avoiding oversizing is described. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Determining Total Cost of Ownership for Data Center and Network Room Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1526/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-05 12:28:58</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An improved method for measuring Total Cost of Ownership of data center and network room physical infrastructure and relating these costs to the overall Information Technology infrastructure is described, with examples. The cost drivers of TCO are quantified. The largest cost driver is shown to be unnecessary unabsorbed costs resulting from the oversizing of the infrastructure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Increasing Data Center Efficiency by Using Improved High Density Power Distribution]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1527/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-23 14:58:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A new approach to power distribution for high density server installations saves floor space, simplifies power cabling, saves capital cost, reduces weight, and increases electrical efficiency. This paper describes this distribution architecture and quantifies the benefits.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Making Large UPS Systems More Efficient]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1528/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-21 10:28:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As energy resources become scarcer and more expensive, electrical efficiency is becoming a more important performance factor in the specification and selection of large UPS systems. There are three subtle but significant factors that can materially affect a company&#39;s cost of operating a UPS system and particularly the electrical bill.&nbsp; ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Reconsider Your Network: Get Our POE and Edge Networking Market Buyer's Guide]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1559/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-11 12:03:22</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[ITManagement delivers the critical information you need quickly, easily and concisely. We know you don&#39;t have time to spend researching the latest innovations in data network solutions and finding free third party information is near impossible... we have done it for you.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[POE and Edge Networking: Compare the Leading Solutions on the Market]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1560/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-11 12:03:11</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our handy comparison chart lines up the vendors in the market and compares the most important factors in a networking equipment decision.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moving Toward More Effective Print Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1561/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-10 15:05:35</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HP&rsquo;s been telling you for years that optimizing the printing and imaging environment can save a company money. A new InfoTrends white paper says that&#39;s &quot;just the tip of the iceberg.&quot; We couldn&#39;t agree more. Successful optimization isn&#39;t just about optimizing the printer fleet.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Moving to a Blade World: How Blade Computing Improves Your Business]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1571/</link>
<pubDate>2007-11-13 09:53:34</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The evolution of Blade Computing has moved from mere server consolidation to a way of managing IT assets which brings significant business benefits. This paper aims to explain those benefits to the business and IT manager, and show how blade computing can be implemented to save money and improve the way IT serves the business needs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Intelligence: The Strategic Imperative for CIOs]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1586/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-27 13:51:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The CIO&#39;s role becomes more strategic as organizations use information to create a competitive advantage. This paper &ndash; using evidence from benchmarks created with IBM to test WebFOCUS&#39; performance on System z running z/OS and Linux &ndash; helps CIOs to balance demands for information accessibility and processing power.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Worst Practices in SOA Implementation]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1588/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-27 13:50:39</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Designed to help organizations learn from the mistakes of others, this paper provides insight into the top-four worst practices for SOA integration. It also provides guidance on how to avoid and/or overcome these worst practices in order to realize the true value of an open, reusable integration architecture. By reading this paper, you will have a solid understanding of how to avoid SOA integration failure and achieve success with your initiatives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Manage Your Servers with Group Policy]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1608/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to successfully extend your deployment of Group Policy to your servers by implementing end-to-end management of this pervasive technology, including advanced offline management and real-time monitoring of authorized and unauthorized changes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 10 Strategies to Fortify Your IT Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1619/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-10 14:58:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ten straightforward, proactive strategies to optimize your computers, network and systems for their best possible performance -- ensuring that your IT operation doesn&#39;t fail.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Blade Server and Storage]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1624/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With the introduction of blade products - like the HP BladeSystem c3000 and the new All-in-One SB600c storage blade - customers are more likely to turn to blades for their day-to-day server infrastructure needs. Learn more today.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Comparison Guide: Bandwidth Suppliers for Small- to Medium-Sized Businesses]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1628/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-15 09:00:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This Comparison Guide to Bandwidth Suppliers for Small- to Medium-Sized Business should help take some of that headache away. It looks at nine of the largest providers and covers a wide range of bandwidth types, including mobile broadband. This chart should help you narrow down your search and clarify your available options as you make a decision about what bandwidth provider to select and what level of service you need.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Tips for Cutting Server Downtime by 50%]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1634/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-15 16:06:15</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the three key reasons that lead to enterprise downtime and how you can cut your downtime by 50%. See how you can use proactive strategies to avoid these tips in your organization.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The 12 Pitfalls of IT Systems Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1636/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-24 10:27:58</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;ll learn what the 12 pitfalls of IT Systems Management really are, as well as the bridges you need to cross them. Learn what the big framework solutions don&#39;t want you to know, and why they might not be the answer for your IT Department. Learn to leverage what you have and your limited budget to get you the Systems Management tools and Solutions you need.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Truth Behind Agent vs. Agentless Monitoring]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1637/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-15 16:37:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Monitoring servers, applications, and services has become an essential part of the IT department over the past 10 years. However, it can be a daunting task to find the right solution for your Enterprise. This brief paper will examine the differences between Agent and Agentless monitoring, so you can make the right decision based on your company&#39;s needs, the metrics you need, your budget range, your resource availability, and your management&#39;s reporting needs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Combining the Best of Agent and Agentless Monitoring Webinar]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1639/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-14 09:22:59</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HP offers a solution that combines the best of both management worlds - intelligent agents providing more in-depth monitoring of servers and agentless monitoring of less critical servers for easy and cost efficient management.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gartner Report: Agentless NSM Technology: Panacea or Problem?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1640/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-14 16:37:53</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The decision for an agentless, an agent-based or a mixed environment has little to do with approach and everything to do with the data needed to support the bigger IT operations initiatives, IT elements being managed and IT infrastructure architecture. This research provides a comparison and an understanding of the approaches, advantages and challenges for agent-based and agentless monitoring solutions for IT operations availability and performance monitoring.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CMDB Adoption in the Real World: Just How Real Is It?]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1659/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-15 10:46:21</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This report provided by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) is developed around research that&#39;s focused on showing the many faces of the CMDB &ndash; as a central point for governance, asset, inventory, change and configuration control, and as a core system, in many cases for more effective service assurance. Designated for IT adopters and planners &ndash; read by executives, as well as, architects, and technical influencers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TeraCloud Storage Analytics: The Power of Knowledge]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1660/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-11 14:24:14</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Storage spawns where it is needed. This leaves IT to manage many islands of storage devices scattered across the enterprise. Compliance requirements, multimedia-rich applications, unstructured content and a proliferation of databases are pushing IT departments to increase the size and complexity of their storage networks. All of this is occurring at a time when the need for centralized storage management has never been greater.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Technical Sheet: TeraCloud Storage Framework]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1661/</link>
<pubDate>2007-12-11 14:44:27</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[TSF delivers the first Java-enabled enterprise Storage Resource Management (SRM) solution that simplifies the administration and management of distributed and mainframe storage resources across the entire enterprise, from a single point of control. TSF helps you plan more effectively, lower administration costs, and puts you in control of your storage environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Change Management + Control = Higher Availability]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1750/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-24 15:48:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is widely acknowledged that unauthorized changes made to an IT Infrastructure cause up to 80% of system unavailability.&nbsp; Learn how adding change control to your existing or planned change management infrastructure can help improve IT service availability, lower compliance costs, and accelerate your ITIL implementations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Identifying Critical Change Control Failure Points]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1751/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-24 16:12:27</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Identifying critical change control failure points in your infrastructure can help reduce the threat of costly downtime, potential security breaches, and compliance weaknesses. Read this paper for guidelines on how to identify and categorize systems that have characteristics which heighten risk. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Physical Servers and VMs While Preserving Uptime]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1764/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-07 19:08:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Quantros&rsquo; business&mdash;an ASP for the health care industry&mdash;requires a secure network and maximal uptime&mdash;all with a small IT department and a small budget. Quantros was challenged to implement and enforce sound security policies and to keep up with the continuous stream of vendor patches. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Information Security for SMBs: Ensuring End-to-End Care of Data Assets]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1775/</link>
<pubDate>2008-01-11 09:14:34</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can benefit from the expansive use of information technology (IT) just as much as their larger counterparts. Indeed, in many cases they have to, because to trade they need to interact with business partners of all sizes and IT failure affects not just internal users but those of third parties.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Distributed Enterprise: Access and Management of Remote Office IT Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1778/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-26 13:17:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While the proliferation of branch and remote offices is a positive sign of company growth, it can be a challenge for IT staffers. While many IT staffers use remote access software to diagnose and repair branch office problems, these tools are only useful if the OS and network are functioning. If the network or OS is down, additional costs in travel, time, and lost business might be incurred.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Best Practices When Enabling Smart Card Authentication in a KVM System]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1779/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-26 13:16:51</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[While many organizations have employed smart card identification to enhance their physical security infrastructure, data centers in particular can benefit greatly from the two-factor authentication that a smart card inherently provides to the logical realm. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Data Center Transformation: Simplify data Center Build Outs, Consolidations and Acquisitions]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1780/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-26 13:17:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Changes in information technology (IT) can be split into two broad categories. Moves, additions and changes (MAC) are day-to-day IT activities which involve adding and removing end-user personnel, changing end-user locations such as when an employee moves to a different cubicle and upgrades services. Build outs, consolidations and acquisitions (BOCA) are large-scale projects which can be very disruptive and require careful planning and implementation to maintain operations.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[AIC Reduces Costs and Boosts Productivity with VMware Infrastructure 3]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1871/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[AIC, Canada&rsquo;s largest privately held mutual fund company, aimed to shrink their data center footprint and manage IT infrastructure more effectively. With the VMware Infrastructure 3 suite, AIC has been able to handily address its IT challenges and create a scalable, manageable IT infrastructure. Find out how much they saved, and how VMware impacted their organization&#39;s workload and productivity.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Aternity Streamlines Software Testing and Deployment with VMware]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1872/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Aternity, Inc. is the leader in Frontline Performance Intelligence for Global 1000 enterprises. Two of the biggest challenges Aternity faces as a software developer are: 1) testing its software in different IT environments; and 2) deploying its software at customer sites.&nbsp; Fortunately, VMware software was able to address both these challenges.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Advances in Wireless LAN Architecture: The Aerohive Cooperative Control Architecture]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1949/</link>
<pubDate>2008-02-11 09:14:13</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Craig Mathias, Principal of the Farpoint Group, explores the advent of cooperative control, an innovative new class of wireless infrastructure from Aerohive Networks. Aerohive&rsquo;s cooperative control architecture gives you all of the benefits of autonomous access points and controller-based infrastructures, without the high OPEX or CAPEX associated with either approach. Cooperative control architecture represents an innovative approach to wireless LAN systems, one that incorporates a number of interesting features and corresponding benefits.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Compete More Effectively by Acting as Your Own Supply Chain]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1988/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-10 09:04:39</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We&rsquo;ve heard it over and again: mid-sized manufacturers need to increase efficiencies while protecting their existing infrastructure and boosting profits. IBM can help, with tailored solutions. Click for the complimentary report, &quot;Ten Insights for Success in an On Demand World&quot;.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Panic Slowly: Integrated Disaster Response and Built-In Business Continuity]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper1989/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-10 09:04:16</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unexpected disasters threaten organizations across the globe daily. Surprisingly, many businesses are not prepared for such disasters. They lack business continuity plans which can provide both proactive and reactive strategies to minimize the impact of unforeseen setbacks.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Going Beyond HA for Business-Critical Virtualization]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2025/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper details how VMware and Stratus together address the full spectrum of planned and unplanned downtime challenges: server hardware failures, operating system failures, server maintenance, operating system maintenance, disaster recovery, support and services. Also presented are scenarios describing how you can use VMware&reg;&nbsp; Infrastructure 3 and Stratus ftServer&reg; systems at your data center and remote sites.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Page Cost Calculator for HP MultiFunction Products]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2062/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-30 13:05:11</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know you need a multifunction product, but which to choose? Printer-based or copier-based? There are two sides to every story &ndash; we&rsquo;ll help you find your way through the woods to your happy ending with this new informative video whitepaper sponsored by HP.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Better Management of Printing Can Create Business Value]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2075/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-21 10:27:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whilst many organizations have invested resources in managing their IT infrastructure, few apply the same strategic focus to the document output environment. This can represent a huge cost drain, estimated to represent between 1% and 3% of total revenue. A managed and optimized print environment will lead to significant cost reductions whilst improving productivity and boosting any organization&rsquo;s green credentials.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[An Examination of Server Consolidation: Trends that Can Drive Efficiencies]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2086/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-15 11:44:57</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An organization&rsquo;s success and ability to react to market and environmental changes are now more dependent than ever on an effective and efficient IT infrastructure. This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. Download this guide for an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques, plus guidance on methodologies that should be employed.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Make Sure You Have Answers to IT Questions After Major Disasters Strike]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2088/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-18 08:47:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In preparation for disasters, it&rsquo;s critical to have a backup site that can be used if your primary location goes down. Does your business have the right procedures and equipment to recover after a disaster? Get answers. Download this article about a new enterprise data center and learn more about protecting your IT infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Site and Facilities Services from IBM: Success Stories]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2092/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-15 11:45:48</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This reference guide can help you understand IBM&rsquo;s capabilities in the site and facilities services area through real-world scenarios that demonstrate those services in action. Download this guide now and use it to quickly find stories that illustrate how IBM has delivered high-quality, value-add services for the site and facilities needs of companies of all sizes in a variety of industries around the world.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Roadmap to Virtual Infrastructure: Practical Implementation Strategies]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2097/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-18 08:44:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Virtualization provides opportunities to reduce complexity, improve service levels to the business and lower capital and operating costs to provide and maintain IT infrastructure. This paper for senior IT managers is intended as a starter guide for virtual infrastructure technical design, project planning, scoping, and implementation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Changing Face of Network Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2100/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 13:08:01</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Managing your network is serious business. It is absolutely essential that it is up and running since your critical business services depend on it &mdash; and so does your revenue stream. At the same time, your network continues to grow in size and complexity, with the addition of more devices and new technologies, in response to business growth and demands.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Rightsizing Blades for the Midmarket]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2120/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-11 17:04:47</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Blades are one of the fastest-growing segments in the IT industry. This white paper examines the requirements for servers, storage, and blade systems in the midmarket; describes the features and capabilities of the HP c3000; and outlines some of the challenges and opportunities HP will face as it seeks to extend its innovative HP BladeSystem c-Class product line to serve the needs of the midmarket.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[VMware Infrastructure 3 Planning]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2122/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-11 17:05:05</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper, created for solutions architects, engineers, and project managers, contains planning information to help customers effectively plan a VMware Infrastructure running on HP ProLiant servers, HP StorageWorks storage solutions, and HP ProLiant Essentials management software components.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Average, Inc.: How It Can Improve Its Use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2191/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Average Inc. could do quite a lot to improve the ways it uses technology in order to reduce risk, ensuring business continuity, and to cut unnecessary cost. If Average Inc. needs to improve its use and management of its ICT infrastructure, then that means most real companies do as well. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building a Virtual Infrastructure from Server to Storage]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2215/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-17 11:45:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This technical report discusses the virtual storage solutions that reduce cost, increase storage utilization, increase fault tolerance, and address the challenges of backing up and restoring VMware ESX Server environments by using NetApp technologies. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BladeCenter S: Sharpening Blade for Small Businesses]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2227/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-11 12:09:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Smaller businesses represent the entrepreneurial engine of the U.S. economy - that&#39;s why IBM has extended the BladeCenter value proposition to smaller businesses and organizations in a compact, affordable package. Read more about how BladeCenter can benefit your business in this report by Pund-IT.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM BladeCenter—Integrate Servers, Storage and Networking]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2228/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-19 10:02:32</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[By doing more with less, you can realize savings and reduce complexity at the same time. IBM BladeCenter is a complete, compact and integrated system designed to simplify IT in small and mid-sized offices and distributed environments. It&#39;s packed with energy-saving features that lower operating costs and it&#39;s flexible enough to grow with your business. Learn about the features and options of the IBM BladeCenter and see why it&rsquo;s the right choice for your diverse business needs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM BladeCenter and HP BladeSystem Power System]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2230/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-17 17:09:03</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This report presents the results of tests conducted by Edison Group to compare the power consumption of the IBM BladeCenter blade server system with a comparable BladeSystem blade server configuration from HP. It provides background, configuration details, and methodology by which Edison reached its conclusion: that IBM BladeCenter H requires nearly 10 percent less power than the equivalently configured HP BladeSystem c7000.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BlueLock: On-Demand Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2297/</link>
<pubDate>2008-03-24 16:33:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bluelock LLC (Bluelock) is a managed technology services provider that is redefining how companies provision and manage their technology infrastructures. As a leading provider of infrastructure as a service (IaaS), Bluelock delivers pre-configured, virtual IT environments that are secure, resilient and scale on-demand. VMware&reg; Infrastructure 3 works with LeftHand Network&rsquo;s iSCSI SAN architecture to create a highly available and flexible IT environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Transforming the IT Infrastructure to Generate Business Advantage]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2331/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With ever increasing pressure to drive higher operating efficiencies, fuel business growth and enhance shareholder value, executives today are rethinking their traditional strategies. Few areas of the business are being more challenged than information technology (IT). Increasingly, CIO&#39;s are exploring alternative IT infrastructure sourcing and delivery strategies.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) Impacts Your IT Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2332/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-28 12:27:58</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[More than likely you&rsquo;ve heard quite a bit about service-oriented architecture (SOA) and how it holds the promises of quicker response to market trends, improved customer services and lower application development costs. From an infrastructure perspective, an SOA implementation contains all the same pieces and parts as your traditional environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Business Flexibility: Removing Dependencies Between Business Process and Technical Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2335/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many of today&rsquo;s businesses have already moved from rigid siloed application approaches to more flexible business process focused solutions. This is driving the need for transparency in the underlying technologies, and for better levels of standardization and virtualization of the infrastructure, along with consideration of the value chain that includes a company&rsquo;s suppliers and customers.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation Keeps Up with Growth and Keeps the Markets on Firm Ground]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2338/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The dominant provider of investment processing services in the U.S., DTCC sought to parlay its record of service innovation and cost leadership by expanding globally. DTCC teamed with IBM to re-architect its core processing infrastructure to enable it to push its already world-leading transaction capabilities even further to accommodate DTCC&#39;s global growth vision.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Advanced Meter Infrastructure: Composite Technologies to Meet New Demands in Sales and Service]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2355/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-18 10:41:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Find out how advanced meter infrastructure (AMI) helps utilities innovate business processes for sales and customer service. Discover what benefits AMI brings and why, and learn how the SAP NetWeaver platform and enterprise service-oriented architecture can support your AMI implementation.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ITIL and CMDB Synergy: Enhanced Service Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2393/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[IT organizations that want to achieve the full business value from their service management initiatives need consistent, current, accurate, and secure information. That&rsquo;s why an increasing number of these organizations are seriously looking at how a configuration management database (CMDB) can help them manage their infrastructure more effectively.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Manage IT from a Business Perspective:  Latest Best Practices from ITIL]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2394/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is the standard for IT best practices. One of the core books, entitled Business Perspective: The IS View on Delivering Services to the Business, focuses on the importance of managing IT resources based on what is important to the business. Business Service Management (BSM) solutions from BMC Software enable the key concepts of this business perspective approach and help IT organizations identify the best technology solution to support the business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[High Availability for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Utilizing CCR with HP StorageWorks]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2445/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-13 09:53:54</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper provides technical best practices that enable customers to streamline their CCR planning and deployment process in order to build infrastructures that perform predictably.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HyperOffice's State-of-the-Art Hosting Facility]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2455/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-21 12:22:08</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A detailed description of our facilities and security systems, underlining how you can trust HyperOffice with your mission critical data &amp; systems. From state-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure, to controlled environment and around the clock guards, to multiple backup systems, there is no contingency we are not prepared for.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Learn How Virtualization Solutions Increase Efficiency and Reduce IT Costs]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2479/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-24 10:49:23</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This IBM white paper discusses how virtualization tools can help you build an infrastructure that is simpler, more cost efficient and more flexible. It covers the basics of virtualization &ndash; how it works, how the technologies relate to each other and how they are commonly implemented, including real-world examples.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Too Many Servers, Too Much Cost? The Answer is Virtualization]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2480/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-18 08:43:19</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In this podcast, you&rsquo;ll hear Tom Ready, Vice President of World Wide Server Services talk about the problems caused by server sprawl, such as increased hardware costs, decreased IT staff efficiency and excessive power consumption. You&rsquo;ll learn how server virtualization produces marked gains in productivity and efficiency, and impressive reductions in cost.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Building a Reliable Data Center That’s Energy Efficient and Extra Secure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2481/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-18 09:02:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This InformationWeek article delves into the details of some of today&rsquo;s most innovative data centers. You&rsquo;ll read about data centers that cool with winter air, run on solar power, provision services without human involvement, and are virtually impenetrable. Any one of the tips &ndash; and there are dozens &ndash; could be a major breakthrough for your company.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Controlling Your Data Center Thermometer To Become More Energy Efficient]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2482/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-24 10:56:26</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[With their increased processing power, today&rsquo;s data centers can generate up to 10 times more heat than those built a decade ago. This IBM white paper helps you to understand what&rsquo;s happening in an overheated system and to see if yours is at risk. It also explains how the IBM Rear Door Heat eXchanger helps to dramatically reduce data center power consumption.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Controlling, Even Reducing, Energy Costs in Data Centers]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2483/</link>
<pubDate>2008-04-22 14:24:33</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you&#39;re looking to decrease power consumption in your existing data center (and who isn&#39;t?), the first step should be a detailed diagnosis. If, on the other hand, you&rsquo;re constructing a new data center, or expanding or upgrading your current center, it&rsquo;s critical that energy efficiency is built in from the start. This short IBM video addresses both.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Get More Data Capacity - Quickly, Efficiently and Affordably]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2485/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-18 08:55:09</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Energy costs are rising. Floor space is shrinking. And demand for IT capacity continues to grow. In this white paper, IBM reveals the next generation data center: scalable, modular data centers (SMDC). Brief case studies illustrate how specific SMDC solutions helped solve critical business issues, such as outdated infrastructure and scalability. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[More Capacity, Less Cost. Scalable, Modular Data Centers Have Arrived]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2491/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-18 08:45:53</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When you need to add IT capacity yesterday, but there&#39;s no more space and no more budget, what can you do? This IBM white paper has the answer: a new concept known as scalable, modular data centers. You&#39;ll learn how and where they work, the substantial cost benefits they deliver, and how eight different firms are using them to meet various business challenges.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automation: Improving Business Services]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2517/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 13:05:33</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The road to a highly automated data center is a long one- complete with IT infrastructure and management tasks- that ultimately leads to improved and interconnected business services. This webcast includes recent research results about how CIOs are moving their organizations toward automation, as well as advice and commentary from CAEMs EVP and CTO Al Nugent.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Automation: Key to Business Service Improvement]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2538/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 13:05:40</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When it comes to real estate, it&rsquo;s all about location, location, location. When it comes to your data center, it&rsquo;s all about automation, automation, automation. The most mature IT organizations are those that strive to bring new levels of intelligent automation to their data centers, offloading as many support tasks as possible in order to enable their staff to focus on their core competencies. Read this paper and find out how to automate your data center as effectively as possible.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting Real About Virtual Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2543/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 13:06:48</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Virtualization and clustering can bring many benefits to your business &mdash; better IT asset utilization, improved business continuity, and improved operational efficiency. At the same time, virtualization can create a new level of complexity for IT. This paper discusses the technical management challenges inherent in these complex infrastructures including virtual sprawl, honoring service level agreements, resource allocation and the prioritization of resources. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Infrastructure Optimization Drives Efficient Service Delivery]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2544/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 13:06:55</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[IT organizations face relentless pressure to continuously improve service levels and address ever-changing business priorities, all on a flat or shrinking budget. To balance these conflicting demands and develop the agility to become a true strategic partner in the business, the processes by which you monitor and manage the IT infrastructure must be fully optimized and automated by policy. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Interpreting Events With Intelligence to Find Root Cause]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2545/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 13:07:02</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today&rsquo;s complex IT infrastructures are dynamic, multi vendor engines made of frequently changing components and technologies. The complexity of the infrastructure and the continual changes caused by business demands often lead to faults within the infrastructure. A fault in a single device can have a ripple effect that causes performance and availability problems for many users. The ripple effect also makes it difficult to pinpoint the root cause of the fault.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Technology Integration Directions: Network and Systems Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2549/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-14 13:07:47</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper will review the CA, Concord and Aprisma product lines to give customers and the market a clear view into CA&#39;s strategy for network and systems management. We will examine the offerings from CA, Concord and Aprisma and show how they map to varying aspects of functional network and systems management requirements regarded as being the most valuable by both our customers and the market.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SARCOM Simplifies Storage]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2625/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-16 13:29:29</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how SARCOM, a leading IT services provider, used a virtualized HP-based SAN infrastructure linked to server blades, with point-in-time replication (full data set snapclones) and backup to tape libraries to improve storage performance, flexibility, and reliability while reducing costs and protecting data.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[WDS Whitepaper]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2632/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-23 09:06:19</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Finally &ndash; some clarity in the application acceleration and WAN optimization space. Find out how WAFS, WAN optimization, compression, and Web acceleration technologies have come together into one powerful solution: Wide-area Data Services (WDS) in the white paper. Download today and dive into the technical specifics of WDS and understand how it can accelerate and simplify your IT infrastructure.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Buy Pre-Owned? Buyer's Guide 2008]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2634/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[An incredible array of organizations from both the public and private sector are buying pre-owned. These organizations include global public commercial enterprises, small businesses, ISP&#39;s, telecoms, non-profits, local and US government, military and educational institutions of all kinds. An overwhelming majority of the customers we&#39;ve surveyed mention the same fact - they just didn&#39;t know pre-owned was a real, safe and viable option. In this guide, we&#39;ll present you with critical information you need to make the switch.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Case Study Golder Associates]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2636/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-23 09:04:25</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Want to better support global collaboration within your organization?&nbsp; In the case study, you&rsquo;ll discover how Golder Associates deployed a centralized Intranet portal with a wide-area acceleration solution that delivered LAN-like speed across the WAN. By deploying Riverbed Steelhead appliances into their existing Cisco-based network, they ensured their vast mobile workforce access to the same resources workers had at headquarters.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Appliance Update Management]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2674/</link>
<pubDate>2008-05-16 16:37:28</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Appliances are complex combinations of hardware and software that enterprises put into production environments to meet specific &ndash; and often critical &ndash; computing needs. Offering high performance and reliability with minimal IT involvement, appliances are the delivery vehicle of choice in several key segments of the technology industry, including security, storage and telecommunications. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Stratavia’s Data Center Automation Value Proposition]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2688/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper provides an overview of current challenges in the modern data center, the impact those challenges have on the business, and Stratavia&rsquo;s approach to solving those problems.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Data Center Consolidation with Stratavia’s Data Palette]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2689/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This document provides an overview of data center consolidation methodologies, the general impact of each method, and how Stratavia&rsquo;s Data Palette helps data center consolidation initiatives.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[VMware Customer Success: World Wildlife Fund UK]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2850/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-17 15:57:21</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[WWF is the world&rsquo;s largest independent conservation organization. As part of its IT department&rsquo;s contribution to environmentally-friendly business practices, WWF-UK deployed VMware virtualization into its live production environment. They decreased server count, lessened cooling requirements, minimized the space needed to house their datacenter and significantly reduced their overall carbon footprint.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Virtualizing Microsoft Exchange Server 2007: Building a Better Platform with VMware Infrastructure 3]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2858/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-06 12:08:50</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today&#39;s messaging environments must be highly available, disaster tolerant, &amp; cost efficient. Download this white paper based on real customer experiences running Microsoft Exchange on virtual machines. Exchange administrators who read this white paper will learn how to simplify disaster recovery &amp; decrease downtime, increase availability of applications &amp; processes, and more.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[5 Steps to Successful IT Consolidation]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2861/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-23 09:03:44</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Has your Enterprise made the strategic decision to consolidate remote site IT infrastructure into central data centers? Then you have probably discovered that consolidation projects are fraught with technical, organization, and implementation challenges that require a well thought-out strategy. Download this paper by Riverbed and discover a clear 5-step approach to making sure every consolidation project is successful.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Magic Quadrant for Integrated SOA Governance Technology Sets]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2878/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-28 12:28:47</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Good governance of a service-oriented architecture is becoming a core competency. This Magic Quadrant report by Gartner examines the market for SOA governance through a set of integrated technologies. It evaluates leaders, challengers and innovators in the SOA governance technology market, providing feature information and strengths and cautions for each.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Server Consolidation and Containment with Virtual Infrastructure]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2900/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-17 10:32:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[IT departments constantly face demands to deploy, maintain and grow a broad array of services and applications, but this has lead to server sprawl and high energy costs. Consolidation and containment solutions implemented with a virtual infrastructure meet the challenges of server sprawl and underutilization by reducing hardware and operating costs by as much as 50%. ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[United Bank and Trust: A VMware Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2904/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-27 09:33:19</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Faced with an aging set of servers within its IT infrastructure, United Bank and Trust decided to embrace virtualization as way to move forward. United deployed the VMware Infrastructure 3 solution together with an EqualLogic PS Series virtualized iSCSI SAN, which established an enterprise storage platform to achieve the high availability, data protection and performance required for United&rsquo;s new generation, virtualized IT environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kane County: a VMware Case Study]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2905/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-27 09:33:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just west of Chicago&#39;s Cook County lies Kane County, the fourth largest in Illinois. Kane County is using VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) to help manage their dispersed desktop user base, lower IT staff costs and increase user satisfaction.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gartner Paper: US Data Centers – The Calm Before the Storm]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2906/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-08 10:16:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to Gartner, the majority of existing US datacenters have not been designed to handle future energy demands. Strategic decisions, including the implementation of virtualization, must be made quickly. This research outlines why energy and floor space constraints will cause considerable disruption to U.S. datacenters during the next three years.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Gartner Paper: How IT Management Can 'Green' the Data Center]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2907/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-08 10:17:42</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Datacenters consume large amounts of energy, so it is imperative that IT management establishes energy efficiency goals and an integrated approach to energy-saving initiatives. This Gartner research provides IT managers with an outline of the trends affecting datacenters and offers strategies with which to address these changes.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The IBM System Storage DS Family Offers Flexible, Scalable Storage Options]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2917/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Storage infrastructure simplification is an important step a business can take toward meeting the needs of an on-demand business environment. The IBM System Storage DS Family can support business continuity and improve information lifecycle management with competitively priced storage options. Learn more about all the features and products in the IBM System Storage DS Family lineup.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM System Storage DS: Reliable Data Storage for Financial Institutions]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2918/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Storage infrastructure simplification is an important step a financial institution can take toward meeting the needs of an on-demand business environment. The IBM System Storage DS Family can support business continuity and improve information lifecycle management with competitively priced storage options.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM System Storage DS: Reliable Data Storage for the Telecom Industry]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2919/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-19 10:54:49</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Storage infrastructure simplification is an important step a telecommunications business can take toward meeting the needs of an on-demand business environment. The IBM System Storage DS Family can support business continuity and improve information lifecycle management with competitively priced storage options. Learn how the IBM Systems Storage DS Family is an ideal partner for businesses in the telecom industry looking for secure and resilient data storage]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM System Storage DS: Reliable Data Storage for the Electronics Industry]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2920/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Storage infrastructure simplification is an important step an electronics business can take toward meeting the needs of an on-demand business environment. The IBM System Storage DS Family can support business continuity and improve information lifecycle management with competitively priced storage options. Learn how the IBM Systems Storage DS Family is an ideal partner for businesses in the electronics industry looking for secure and resilient data storage.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM System x servers: Open. Easy. Green.]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2921/</link>
<pubDate>2008-06-19 11:42:12</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Reliable IBM System x servers help businesses stand apart from their competition. Scalable systems and proactive tools help you simplify your IT so you can manage complexity, growth and risk. In addition, energy efficiency, consolidation and virtualization help you lower costs. Discover the features, functions and benefits of the family of IBM System x servers and find out which one is the right choice for your business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Explore the Benefits of the IBM BladeCenter S from the Inside Out]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2927/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The perfect mix of performance and energy savings, the IBM BladeCenter S is ideal for the small to mid-sized office and the remote office. It neatly consolidates your storage, servers and networking into a single chassis that plugs into a standard electrical outlet, supports virtually all applications, and uses less energy than comparable systems. Get inside the IBM BladeCenter S with this 3D Virtual Tour that lets you dissect the BladeCenter chassis and look through its components.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Extend the Benefits of BladeCenter Beyond the Data Center]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2928/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Don&#39;t let your servers take over your office. The cost-effective IBM BladeCenter HS12 and JS12 blades enable you to neatly consolidate multiple servers into a single IBM BladeCenter S chassis. And they&rsquo;ll make your IT easier to manage as you grow, at a price that maximizes ROI. Find out how the IBM BladeCenter HS12 and JS12 deliver availability, scalability and redundancy by watching this video.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM System x3550 Express Rack-Mounted Server Saves Space, Energy and Cost]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2930/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lower your data center energy needs with the advanced power management of the IBM System x3550 Express rack-mount server. It helps manage risk by providing 24/7 access to your business-critical data. In addition, it&#39;s budget-friendly with a dense yet powerful design that maximizes your IT investment. Look inside the IBM System x3550 Express and see the high-performance components for yourself in this interactive tour.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM System x3550 Express Server Keeps Costs Down and Reliability Up]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2931/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover the high performance, flexibility and extreme availability of IBM System x3550 Express rack-mount server. IBM PowerExecutive software manages energy usage to keep costs and heat output down. And advanced predictive failure analysis and Light Path Diagnostics keep you up and running, reduce down time and service costs. Watch this video demo of the IBM System x3550 Express to see how it compares to competitive products and how it can bring savings, power and reliability to your business.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Calculate Your Energy Savings with IBM Power Configurator Tool]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2932/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Energy costs keep going up, and IT departments must find new ways to save. The IBM Power Configurator tool is designed to show you how IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter servers offer high-performance and flexibility businesses need, plus advanced power management that keeps energy costs as low as possible. Download the Power Configurator tool and see how much savings IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter can deliver for you.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[IBM Systems Advisor Tool]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2933/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We&#39;re dedicated to helping small and medium-sized businesses find the right systems hardware while protecting their investments with flexible, scalable products that can grow as business grows. The Systems advisor tool can help you, too. By answering a few quick questions, we&#39;ll identify products that can help meet your business needs. Let&#39;s get started.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Superior Enterprise-Class Storage with HP StorageWorks XP Disk Array Mainframe Solutions]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper2953/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-29 11:55:17</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[HP StorageWorks XP Disk Arrays are enterprise-class storage systems that deliver dependable performance for environments where downtime is not an option. Complete redundancy throughout the architecture provides non-disruptive online upgrades and no single point of failure so you can count on your data being available.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[DSL or Cable: Points to Consider]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3003/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When evaluating the pros and cons of DSL and cable modem Internet access, enterprises should factor speed, cost, installation, consistency and security into the decision-making process. While the right access choice is a function of location, availability and service offerings, DSL is often the better option for remote workers, satellite offices and traveling employees.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Managed Print Services: Reducing the Complexity and Cost of the Print Environment]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3055/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As enterprises recognize the costs associated with an uncontrolled printing environment, many are turning to specialist managed print services (MPS) providers. MPS services encompass the assessment, optimization and management of the print environment. Increasingly, MPS providers are now adopting a partnered out-tasking approach by delivering flexible services that can be tailored to individual customer requirements.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[No Free Lunch White Paper]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3062/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-23 09:06:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This white paper discusses the CAP theorem (consistency, availability, partition-tolerance), the incongruities of the claims that competitors make against this theorem, and the pareto-optimal approach Riverbed takes to reconciling the CAP theorem. Download this white paper now.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Optimizing Infrastructure Control]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3064/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-08 12:36:25</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper outlines the nature of infrastructure integrity, change auditing, and compliance solutions. It describes how an investment in configuration assessment and change auditing solutions can stabilize IT operations, lowering the operational costs associated with the IT infrastructure; be a force multiplier; and provide a solid foundation that increases the effectiveness of the investment in information security.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Configuration Assessment: Choosing the Right Solution]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3065/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-10 14:22:24</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Configuration assessment lets businesses proactively secure their IT infrastructure and achieve compliance with important industry standards and regulations. Learn why configuration assessment is so important, why organizations find it difficult to control system configurations, and what types of configuration assessment solutions are available.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Right-Sizing a Security Management Appliance: Why Intellitactics Chose NEI]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3075/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-09 14:45:37</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[NEI, a leading provider of server appliance products and services for storage, security and communications software vendors, was selected by Intellitactics, an innovative provider of enterprise security management software and appliances, to develop a new line of products. This paper describes NEI&rsquo;s holistic approach to integrating hardware, OS, management software and services, which enabled Intellitactics to accelerate the development and launch of their SAFE appliances.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Easing the Migration to Microsoft SQL Server 2005]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3101/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Countless companies want to take advantage of Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and its notable business and technology benefits. However, with the prevalence of large, complex and sprawling information technology (IT) infrastructures, many organizations are wary of - or avoid altogether - the time, expense and effort required for a mass overhaul of their database environment.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[HP PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL Server: A Simple Approach to SQL Server Consolidation]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3102/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The success of SQL Server in recent years has produced a phenomenon of SQL Server sprawl - the uncoordinated deployment of tens, hundreds or even thousands of database servers. The result has been low levels of utilization, poor availability and, most importantly, an enormous management burden inflicted on many IT departments. There is an acute need for a way to deploy SQL Server that allows capacity to be matched appropriately to need, that provides high availability without introducing extra complexity and extra cost, and that actually simplifies the life of administrators.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Consolidating Microsoft SQL Server with HP PolyServe: The User View]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3103/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-25 12:51:07</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper discusses how HP&#39;s PolyServe Software for Microsoft SQL Server combats SQL Server sprawl and compares HP PolyServe to alternative approaches. Download the complete document here.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Application Platform Optimization]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3104/</link>
<pubDate>0000-00-00 00:00:00</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This paper outlines a ready-made solution that delivers comprehensive infrastructure optimization in accordance with Microsoft&rsquo;s APO model. Using HP PolyServe software in conjunction with HP BladeSystem c-Class products and Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Edition, organizations can attain Dynamic Infrastructure capabilities while reducing server counts by 50%, decreasing configuration and management time by up to 75%, and providing high availability to all servers and SQL Server-based applications.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Availability Digest: Fault Tolerance for Virtualized Environments]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3105/</link>
<pubDate>2008-07-25 14:44:43</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The need for reliable hardware that can maintain continuous uptime 24/7 is even more important in a virtual infrastructure. If you are planning to use virtualization to implement business continuity or disaster recovery, ensuring you have the most reliable hardware is essential.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Optimizing Web and Application Infrastructure on a Limited IT Budget]]></title>
<link>http://whitepapers.windowsnetworking.com/whitepaper3148/</link>
<pubDate>2008-08-06 10:18:45</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today&rsquo;s web and application infrastructure continues to expand applications for e-commerce, and communications with customers, partners and internal employees. For those responsible for deploying, maintaining and supporting these networked applications, there is an increasing need to get the highest performance out of datacenter equipment, while simplifying the complexity that causes excess overhead and unnecessary costs.]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Entrepreneurs & Managed IT:  Putting Big Compan