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Prepare for Vendor Audits and Improve Software Asset Management with Integrated IBM Solutions
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read how effective software asset management supports both cost effectiveness and cost efficiency by matching inventory with actual deployments, thereby helping to reduce over- and under-licensing.
Posted: 25 Oct 2010 | Published: 15 Jan 2010

IBM

Considering Software Licensing and Entitlement Management: SafeNet's Life-Cycle Approach
sponsored by SafeNet, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: As a continuation of prior research, this white paper, commissioned by SafeNet, discusses IDC's findings on the best practices for the deployment of software licensing and entitlement management technologies.
Posted: 15 Jul 2010 | Published: 15 Jul 2010

SafeNet, Inc.

SQL Server 2008 R2: Licensing Quick Reference Guide
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: This Quick Reference Guide is for people who need to understand the basics of how Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is licensed and sold. This guide does not supersede or replace any of the legal documentation covering SQL Server use rights.
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Published: 12 Jul 2010

Dell and Microsoft SQL

Moving Up the Software License Optimization Maturity Curve to Drive Business Value
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: Defining and implementing a strategy for software asset management (SAM) and license optimization isn't easy -- but with the right tools and processes, it's definitely possible. Access this informative resource to explore the common challenges of SAM, and how you can ensure your software license optimization program is on its way to full maturity.
Posted: 18 Oct 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

Flexera Software

Upgrade Strategies and Third-Party Support: Taking Back Control of Your Enterprise Applications Road Map
sponsored by Rimini Street, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: How to use third-party support to get information on enterprise application software licensing renewels.
Posted: 13 Jun 2011 | Published: 09 Jun 2011

Rimini Street, Inc.

Virtualization Licensing and Support Lethargy: Curing the Disease That Stalls Virtualization Adoption
sponsored by Burton Group
WHITE PAPER: Today, most applications can efficiently run inside virtual machines (VMs), and application vendors have a responsibility to develop licensing and support policies offering virtualization compatibility without the expense of added management to...
Posted: 18 Jul 2008 | Published: 22 Jan 2008

Burton Group

FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises: Complete Desktop-to-Datacenter Enterprise License Optimization Solution
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: Lacking a strategic solution for Enterprise License Optimization most organizations are greatly overspending on some licenses and out of compliance on others, putting them at risk of costly software license audits. FlexNet Manager Suite is a comprehensive and proven solution for Enterprise License Optimization and license compliance management.
Posted: 11 Mar 2011 | Published: 11 Mar 2011

Flexera Software

10 Reasons to Buy a Software Licensing & Entitlement Management Solution
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the top 10 reasons why most software vendors and high-tech manufacturers choose to buy a COTS software licensing and entitlement management solution.
Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011

Flexera Software

Accelerating Database Test and Development
sponsored by Oracle and IntelĀ®
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the benefits of a solution that can easily be added to an existing Data Guard configuration to provide an industry leading low-cost, time and space efficient solution to enterprise requirements for snapshots and clones.
Posted: 12 Jun 2014 | Published: 12 Jun 2014

Oracle and IntelĀ®

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers: Competitive Pricing Guide
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This paper compares the pricing of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization with VMware vSphere5 for server virtualization. Both the Red Hat subscription pricing and the VMware license and support pricing are explained along with detailed comparisons.
Posted: 20 Jan 2012 | Published: 20 Jan 2012

Red Hat