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Network Monitoring: You Need It BEFORE You Need It

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

Network monitoring is a bit like going to the dentist: it isn't much fun to think about, and it's pretty easy to ignore, until a problem arises. Once that problem does arise, however, you're in a...

Provided by: Quest Software, now a part of Dell

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Planning for and Managing the Future of Your Network

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

When it comes to planning your network, you need to take into account the network design, security and best practices for network management. In this white paper, you’ll learn the ins and outs of...

Provided by: Quest Software, now a part of Dell

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Organized, Hybridized Network Monitoring

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

In the world of network monitoring, agents that install locally on servers and other computers and Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) are typically used to gather information. Now, there’s...

Provided by: Quest Software, now a part of Dell

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A Tale of Two Networks: How the Right Network Monitoring System Can Save the Day

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

Almost anyone in IT would rather know about a problem before the users (not to mention the boss) realize that a problem has occurred. When you know about the problem first, you can minimize the...

Provided by: Quest Software, now a part of Dell

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User Experience Mgmt. & Business Impact – An IT Transformation Cornerstone

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

This paper details the business impact, customer experience and user experience responses in a User Experience Management (UEM) survey conducted by ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES®. Discover why...

Provided by: Quest Software, now a part of Dell

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How Foglight Makes User Experience Management a Reality: Three Case Studies

May 1, 2013 12:00am PDT

Extensive research on User Experience Management (UEM) by ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES® (EMA™) reveals that UEM is a multi-faceted requirement that includes performance management, business...

Provided by: Quest Software, now a part of Dell

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Apps for the data center technician's iPhone

April 30, 2013 9:09am PDT

Take a look at some iPhone data center apps, plus peers into the future of the iPhone in the data center.

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Monitor System Based on GSM Short Message for Unmanned Computer Room

April 30, 2013 12:00am PDT

Based on the limitation of the traditional alarming system, the authors propose a monitor system based on GSM short message for unmanned computer room. Firstly, they design the monitor system...

Provided by: JATIT

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SMB 21st century data center: VCE Vblock System 100

April 29, 2013 1:27pm PDT

Watch this demo of VCE's Vblock System 100, which is a converged infrastructure solution geared toward the SMB market.

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Data center management on the go with ICM Mobile

April 29, 2013 12:50pm PDT

ICM Mobile from TE Connectivity can help data center workers complete work orders on the go. Find out how.

Discussion Threads

Connect the Thunderbird email client to your Exchange server

April 29, 2013 11:57am PDT

Connect the Thunderbird email client to your Exchange server article root Check company email from home computer? I want to use thunder bird on my home computer to check my company email at the...

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BoxCryptor vs. DropSmack: The battle to secure Dropbox

April 29, 2013 10:30am PDT

Can DropSmack malware be stopped? Michael P. Kassner asks the creators of BoxCryptor if it is up to the task of securing the Dropbox file-synchronization service.

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Flexibility with pod design for virtualized data centers

April 29, 2013 6:00am PDT

Containerized virtualization isn't new, but it's flexible enough for any requirement and price point. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shares some perspective on this new practice.

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The advantages of a private network implementation (Spanish)

April 29, 2013 12:00am PDT

Before you start your journey to the cloud, discover the barriers to successful implementation. This white paper from Cisco CIO ™, you get a breakdown of IDG Research survey in 2012 in which they...

Provided by: Cisco

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Avoid making major mistakes in data center virtualization (Spanish)

April 29, 2013 12:00am PDT

With increasing demand for data centers, network infrastructure may become more complex and more costly. Cisco In this article, you'll discover how to avoid the five major errors during...

Provided by: Cisco

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A comprehensive guide to the data center transformation (Spanish)

April 29, 2013 12:00am PDT

Allow the data center more efficient and agile. Domain TenSM Cisco provides a holistic framework that allows you to identify gaps and create an architectural plan for consolidation, virtualization...

Provided by: Cisco

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Data Center Temperature Rise During a Cooling System Outage

April 29, 2013 12:00am PDT

The data center architecture and its IT load significantly affect the amount of time available for continued IT operation following a loss of cooling. Some data center trends such as increasing...

Provided by: APC by Schneider Electric

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Tech Brief (FAQ): Windows Server 2012 Recycle Bin

April 29, 2013 12:00am PDT

Although Recycle Bin functionality is now available in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows Server 2012, it is not the solution to the AD recovery concerns and potential issues that most...

Provided by: Quest Software, now a part of Dell

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Allocating data center energy costs and carbon to IT users

April 29, 2013 12:00am PDT

Are complicated software and instrumentation needed to measure and allocate energy costs and carbon to IT users? Or can we get by with simple, low cost methods for energy cost and carbon...

Provided by: APC by Schneider Electric

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Monitoring Physical Threats in the Data Center

April 29, 2013 12:00am PDT

Traditional methodologies for monitoring the data center environment are no longer sufficient. With technologies such as blade servers driving up cooling demands and regulations such as...

Provided by: APC by Schneider Electric