July 2009 - (Free Research) This paper sets out a framework for evaluating a data center. It considers the special factors that apply to an on-demand infrastructure, many of which go well beyond the standards applicable to the average enterprise data center.
March 2009 - (Free Research) This white paper provides an overview of the Authentication Decision Tree; examines the five factors critical to selecting an authentication solution; and offers a clear guide to selecting the right solution that effectively balances risk, cost and end user convenience.
February 2009 - (Free Research) The accelerated pace of doing business in today's world puts organizations under tremendous pressure. They need to be fleet and flexible, able to rapidly respond to opportunities, make decisions, and deploy resources. Critical to this is the way information is managed and stored.
May 2009 - (Free Research) The more you know about built-in functionality in the .NET framework and ASP.NET, the less code you have to write, which ultimately makes your applications more maintainable. This white paper outlines several different tips to enhance developer productivity and reduce the amount of code that needs to be written in many cases.
July 2009 - (Free Research) IBM has created a pair of complementary views to bridge the communication gap between the business and the technical perspectives of security to enable convergence in thought and process. The IBM Security Framework addresses the business view, and the IBM Security Blueprint addresses the technical view.
October 2009 - (Free Research) In one neat package, the Web Platform Installer gives you the frameworks, web server, database, tools and applications you need to quickly build and run Web applications and solutions on Windows.
November 2008 - (Free Research) As more and more IT shops deploy multitier middleware platforms and frameworks for the delivery of business-critical application services, they are expecting to garner the benefits of the service-oriented architecture (SOA) or composite application development approach: agility, flexibility, productivity, and extensibility.
May 2007 - (Free Research) This white paper presents IDC’s framework for implementing operational excellence (opex) and helps the reader move toward an effective op ex implementation while avoiding potential pitfalls.
October 2008 - (Free Research) This paper explains ITIL by describing its benefits, where it comes from, why you need to know about it, which types of IT organization can benefit from using it, and how to get started.
December 2008 - (Free Research) LINQ is an acronym which stands for Language Integrated Query. This new technology comes built into the .NET Framework 3.5 and can be used with any of the different languages that run under .NET. This paper serves as an introduction.
July 2008 - (Free Research) Successful execution of an SOA strategy, combined with the release of the business value contained in legacy systems, can bring five proven benefits to the enterprise. Functioning as both a software development environment and a delivery framework, SOA provides a mechanism for defining business services and operating models.
November 2009 - (Free Research) Presented by SearchCompliance.com and ISACA, the GRC and IT Virtual Seminar will provide you with everything needed to create and optimize GRC strategies and unique perspectives on the future of risk management. Register to access this virtual event on demand.
January 2006 - (Free Research) This white paper provides an overview of the PMBOK® and the key process areas and functions within the IT Infrastructure Library.
November 2009 - (Free Research) Learn how the new IBM Performance management and measurement solution automatically provides real-time information from across the entire development lifecycle for complete visibility into progress.
July 2009 - (Free Research) The purpose of this paper is to describe the attributes of a true customer-centric converged solution. From these attributes, a framework to measure and compare providers' converged solutions emerges. We will conclude with a review of Sprint's approach to offering true convergence to business and government customers.
January 2007 - (Free Research) Enterprise businesses require the control framework involved in the PCI DSS to help improve internal operational, security and audit performance. This white paper details how alignment of business and PCI goals is important to ensure continuity and meet all internal security standards.
May 2009 - (Free Research) The Federal Desktop Core Configuration (FDCC) is an OMB mandated security configuration set applicable within United States Federal Government agencies. Learn how you can address each of the FDCC requirements with Lumension Vulnerability Management.
February 2009 - (Free Research) This whitepaper will demonstrate why Data Services are a foundation requirement for enterprise SOA deployments by describing how just how valuable, and complex,
business data is for the businesses that rely on it.
August 2009 - (Free Research) This paper addresses the challenges and drawbacks of in-the-cloud storage, addressing such issues as control, security, compliance, data availability, and overall management. It also shows how storage can work within a private or internal cloud framework.
April 2009 - (Free Research) This guide describes seven typical mistakes of IT security compliance and how you can use these lessons to help your organization achieve its compliance goals.
May 2009 - (Free Research) ECI's 1Net architecture helps service providers converge core Ethernet and DWDM networks for increased service flexibility while lowering operating and capital expenses. ECI's converged network not only addresses the needs of operators, but also sets a new standard for network efficiency and service quality. Read this whitepaper to find out more.
January 2009 - (Free Research) This document describes concepts and definitions for governance, elements of governance, distinguishing myth from reality, approaches that go beyond "just good enough", control frameworks etc.
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