WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses how and why to design SQL that will reduce the number of times calls are made to DB2. We'll look at how to write SMART applications rather than writing applications that act like generic I/O modules to DB2, properly tune SMART SQL, and how to exploit SQL and application features in DB2 on z/OS version 8 and 9.
Posted: November 30, 2009 | Published: November 30, 2009


Topics:  Code Management | Data Centers | Database Design | Database Performance Management | DB2 | Network Performance | SQL | SQL Server | z/OS

WEBCAST - Virtualization has kicked off an incredible level of interest and yet most network pros have not been involved in the proliferation of virtualization and don’t fully grasp the network opportunity for unleashing the power of virtualization. Watch this webinar to learn about the dynamics of virtualization and the critical importance of the network.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Premiered: September 23, 2009


Topics:  Network Architectures | Network Design | Network Infrastructure | Network Management | Network Performance | Network Performance Management Software | Network Traffic Analysis | Network Traffic Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - SQL Server 2008 has many compelling features, but not all of them are necessary. See what's a good fit for your enterprise and what can wait.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: November 23, 2009


Topics:  Cost Benefit Analysis | Data Warehouses | Network Performance | Reporting Software | Service Packs | SQL | SQL Server

WHITE PAPER - In this report, we examine the pressing need within organizations and businesses for migration to advanced platforms, as well as the businessbuilding opportunities companies can leverage from the transition.
Posted: November 23, 2009 | Published: November 23, 2009


Topics:  Applications Management | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Centers | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | Network Performance | Operating Systems | Server Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - Connecting virtual desktop technology with the disaster recovery process has probably not been a major focus for organizations; however, integrating a disaster recovery plan for the virtual desktop is moving up organizational priority lists for a multitude of reasons.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: November 20, 2009


Topics:  Access Control | Desktop Virtualization | Disaster Recovery | High Availability | Network Analyzer Software | Network Performance | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - This presentation transcript details an approach to optimize your virtualized infrastructure performance. Learn how to leverage key performance indicators and cross-domain analytics to plan for future capacity demands and improve service levels. Discover the secret to managing your VMware infrastructure performance for optimal resource utilization.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Published: November 18, 2009


Topics:  Capacity Planning | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | High Availability | Network Management | Network Performance | Server Virtualization | Service Level Management | Storage Capacity | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper discusses ten common problems encountered by network technicians today and their symptoms, causes, and resolutions.
Posted: November 18, 2009 | Published: February 1, 2009


Topics:  Network Appliances | Network Best Practices | Network Configuration Management | Network Infrastructure | Network Management | Network Managers | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | Network Provisioning | Network Testing | Networking

WHITE PAPER - Read this white paper to learn the four key initiatives for attacking network management inefficiency and how automation solutions from HP can help.
Posted: November 13, 2009 | Published: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Business Process Automation | Business Processes | Change Management | Configuration Management | IT Management | Network Configuration Management | Network Management | Network Performance

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - Read this transcript of the "Mission Critical Computing" webcast to learn about changing trends in the data center infrastructure. Discover tools to ensure high availability at a low cost to improve IT performance and find out more about innovations to data center operations to help you remain competitive.
Posted: November 13, 2009 | Published: November 13, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | High Availability | Network Performance | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - The very same virtualization infrastructure you use for your servers today can be naturally extended to support the hosting of desktops as well. As a result, users gain the flexibility of connecting to a well-managed desktop from virtually any network endpoint. But how do you get there?
Posted: November 13, 2009 | Published: November 12, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Network Performance | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

CASE STUDY - Isaac Agnew (Holdings) Ltd is one of the largest car retailers in Northern Ireland. When they needed a fast backup and recovery solution for their VMware ESX environment that didn’t require hours of rebuilding data, they turned to the Veeam Backup & Replication solution.
Posted: November 10, 2009 | Published: November 10, 2009


Topics:  Backup Software | Data Management | Data Replication | Data Security | Disaster Recovery | File Recovery Programs | Network Performance | VMware | VMware ESX | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - This document describes an end-to-end solution for monitoring and managing VMware vSphere or Virtual Infrastructure 3 using a full integration with Microsoft Systems Center Operations Manager (Ops Mgr) to produce a comprehensive image of system health with minimal impact on your operations staff.
Posted: November 10, 2009 | Published: November 10, 2009


Topics:  Enterprise Systems | Microsoft Operations Manager | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | Server Virtualization | VMware | VMware ESX | VMware Infrastructure 3

WEBCAST - This webcast will explain how you can gain visibility into the performance and availability of your critical business applications, no matter where they are running. By monitoring all computing resources, you will be able to make better decisions as your enterprise transitions to a combination of internal and external environments.
Posted: November 5, 2009 | Premiered: November 1, 2009


Topics:  Cloud Computing | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | IT Services | Network Management | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | Network Service Providers | Network Traffic Management | Software as a Service

PRODUCT DEMO - First responders to network emergencies rely on the EtherScope Series II Network Assistant when it's time for action -- a handheld network analyzer combining essential tools that help network professionals quickly solve the wide range of problems they encounter. Take advantage of our free 5-day trial. Click “View Now” to request your free trial.
Posted: November 4, 2009 | Published: November 4, 2009


Topics:  IT Systems | Network Analyzer Hardware | Network Forensics | Network Management | Network Performance | Network Testing | Systems Maintenance | Systems Operations

PRODUCT DEMO - The Service Availability Tool helps network technicians and administrators verify and troubleshoot network services quickly and easily. With the Service Availability Tool you can quickly verify service port status, measure response time, run TCP trace routes, and more.
Posted: November 4, 2009 | Published: November 4, 2009


Topics:  Network Forensics | Network Management | Network Performance | Network Testing | Systems Operations | Systems Testing