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Linux in the Mainstream: Business-critical Workloads Quickly Becoming the Norm
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: Download this IDC whitepaper now to better understand the workload data and ecosystem available for Linux deployments, including application software, application development and deployment software, and infrastructure software.
Posted: 11 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

Red Hat

The Migration Equation: Making Sense of the Move to Windows 7
sponsored by AppSense
WHITE PAPER: Although the official deadline to migrate to Windows 7 isn’t for another few years, your transition should already be under way to minimise the potential problems that may occur. In this resource, discover how user virtualisation can be the key to solving the many challenges you may face when transitioning to Windows 7.
Posted: 16 Aug 2011 | Published: 16 Aug 2011

AppSense

Migrating from UNIX*/RISC* to Red Hat Enterprise Linux®on Intel® processor-based Servers
sponsored by Red Hat - HPE
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides high-level guidelines for assessing cost and complexity of a Linux migration and provides tips for planning a smooth, successful and strategic transition. Discover how your organization can add value to its IT infrastructure with the use of open source software.
Posted: 18 Jul 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2009

Red Hat - HPE

Overview: Endpoint Management: 7 Steps to Windows 7 with Symantec
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Symantec can help you meet the migration challenge—and capture the opportunity. Read this overview to learn more.
Posted: 19 Jan 2011 | Published: 19 Jan 2011

Symantec Corporation

Virtual Applications and Virtual Desktops, Decision Criteria
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This document will explain how to look at an environment and identify the best solution, a virtual desktop or a server-hosted applications, for each user.
Posted: 20 Oct 2009 | Published: 25 Aug 2009

Citrix

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 Scalability
sponsored by DLT Solutions.
WHITE PAPER: Scalability is one of the areas of focus in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6. The importance of scalability is driven by the convergence of several factors, which have combined to create a strong customer demand for a high performance, production ready Linux infrastructure. Read this paper to learn more about scalability and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.
Posted: 10 Mar 2011 | Published: 10 Mar 2011

DLT Solutions.

Power Management in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 and 11th-Generation Dell PowerEdge Servers
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: The Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 R2 OS incorporates enhanced power management tools that can complement 11th-generation Dell™ PowerEdge™ server capabilities such as the Dell Active Power Controller feature to help control power consumption and increase energy efficiency in enterprise data centers.
Posted: 22 Nov 2010 | Published: 22 Nov 2010

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Rewriting the Rules of Patch Management
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In the following white paper, you'll find the information you need to spearhead your patch automation initiatives. Read now and discover a fresh approach to patch management that deploys patches organization-wide in hours.
Posted: 01 Jul 2011 | Published: 01 Jul 2011

IBM

Editor's Choice: Dell KACE Rocks for Windows 7 Deployment
sponsored by Dell KACE
WHITE PAPER: Many IT pros are eager to get started with their Windows 7 rollouts, but not sure which software to use in the process. This article reviews one OS deployment/client management tool and examines its pros, cons, and key features.
Posted: 08 Aug 2011 | Published: 08 Aug 2011

Dell KACE

Red Hat Enterprise Linux: The Original Cloud Operating System
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will help you understand how Linux, unlike competing OSes, is the natural fit for cloud computing.
Posted: 04 Sep 2013 | Published: 04 Sep 2013

Red Hat