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SeatonCorp Delivers Low Cost, High Reliability Virtual Desktops via Quest vWorkspace sponsored by Dell Software WHITE PAPER: Read this case study to see how the benefits of Quest® Software's vWorkspace helped SeatonCorp achieve lower cost, enhanced capabilities, higher reliability, easier management and easier end-user IT support. Posted: 29 Jun 2009 \| Published: 26 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Security \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Desktop Virtualization Software \| Network Security \| Remote Network Management \| Remote Support Services \| Virtual Desktop Infrastructure \| Virtual User Interface Software

The Desktop Dilemma: Liberty vs. Lockdown sponsored by Bit9, Inc. WHITE PAPER: CIOs and IT departments are under tremendous pressure to implement better processes over how software is deployed, managed, and used by their employees on their company computers. This document will outline a nine-step methodology that can make or break your transition to a well-managed and controlled Windows environment. Posted: 09 Jun 2009 \| Published: 09 Jun 2009 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Application Monitoring \| Applications Management \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Employee Monitoring \| IT Governance \| IT Management \| Software Installation \| Windows

Proactive PC Support Improves Service and Lowers Total Cost of Ownership sponsored by Intel Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this brief paper to learn about a new IT support delivery tool that reduces response time, boosts employee satisfaction and decreases operating costs. Reduce total cost of ownership using Intel's self-service PC Health Check utility. Posted: 02 Apr 2009 \| Published: 01 Jan 2009 TOPICS: Customer Self-Service \| Customer Support Software \| Desktop Computer Support \| Desktop Management \| Diagnostic and Test Software \| Notebook Computers \| Self-Service Applications Software \| TCO

HP Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with Citrix XenDesktop sponsored by Citrix and HP WHITE PAPER: The HP and Citrix solution offers you the functionality of a stand-alone desktop, while enabling unified management of both physical and virtual infrastructures from the same centralized console. Posted: 07 Jan 2009 \| Published: 07 Jan 2009 TOPICS: Access Control \| Access Control Software \| Desktop Management \| Downtime \| Storage Devices \| User Experience

Total Economic Impact Of VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - Healthcare Industry sponsored by VMware, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Find out how a VMware healthcare customer used VMware View, formerly VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, to reduce costs, free up office space and increase worker productivity in its remote offices. Posted: 11 Dec 2008 \| Published: 11 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Backups \| Desktop Management \| Disaster Recovery \| Endpoint Security \| Health Care Industry \| Productivity \| ROI \| VMware

Agentless Application Virtualization: Enabling the Evolution of the Desktop sponsored by VMware, Inc. WHITE PAPER: In this study, IDC analyst Michael Rose discusses how VMware ThinApp, an agentless virtualization solution, addresses the challenges of desktop computing. Read this paper to learn about the pros and cons of virtualized client computing. Posted: 10 Dec 2008 \| Published: 11 Dec 2008 TOPICS: Business IT Alignment \| Data Security \| Desktop Management \| IT Managers \| Operating Systems \| Software Virtualization \| VMware

Streaming and Virtual Hosted Desktop Study sponsored by Intel WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn what Intel IT found when they compared the impact on servers and the network for both streaming software and virtually hosted computing models. Posted: 21 Nov 2008 \| Published: 21 Nov 2008 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Network Performance \| Operating Systems \| Remote Computing \| Server Virtualization \| Streaming Video Software \| Testing

Virtualization 2.0 Is All about Manageability - What You Should Look for in a Monitoring Solution sponsored by eG Innovations, Inc. WHITE PAPER: This document outlines the key management challenges that must be overcome as the use of virtualization continues to increase in production enterprise environments. Posted: 17 Nov 2008 \| Published: 14 Nov 2008 TOPICS: Dashboards \| Desktop Management \| Enterprise Systems \| IT Infrastructure \| IT Managers \| Server Virtualization \| VMware

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure sponsored by VMware, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Learn about the benefits of desktop virtualization: administrative and management tasks are reduced; applications can quickly be added, deleted, upgraded, and patched; security is centralized; and data is easier to safeguard and back up. Posted: 07 Oct 2008 \| Published: 03 Oct 2008 TOPICS: Applications Management \| Backups \| Data Centers \| Desktop Management \| Operating Systems \| Security \| Server Virtualization \| VMware

Security Vs. Flexibility: Must IT Management Choose? sponsored by Faronics WHITE PAPER: This white paper focuses on how IT Managers can leverage Centralized Configuration Management (CCM) tools along with other techniques and tools to have it all: security, a uniform standard, and flexibility when needed. Posted: 22 Aug 2008 \| Published: 22 Aug 2008 TOPICS: Best Practices \| Configuration Management \| Desktop Management \| IT Managers \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Patch Management Software \| Portfolio Management (IT Management) \| Security \| Troubleshooting

Reducing Desktop Power Consumption: How IT and Facilities Can Both Win sponsored by Faronics WHITE PAPER: This paper examines how Power Save helps companies meet their environmental objectives. It uses intelligent energy management to ensure workstations are available when system resources are required, while conserving power during downtimes. Posted: 07 Aug 2008 \| Published: 08 Apr 2008 TOPICS: Data Centers \| Desktop Management \| Enterprise Asset Management Software \| IT Asset Management Software \| IT Best Practices \| Power Supplies

Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 3 sponsored by Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 3 WHITE PAPER: This third issue of the Virtual Data Center e-zine sifts through the maze of products and technologies that make up VMware's virtualization ecosystem. It then takes a comprehensive look at the new world of virtual desktop delivery and management Posted: 19 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Jun 2008 TOPICS: Backups \| Data Centers \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Disaster Recovery \| High Availability \| IT Service Management \| ITIL \| Server Consolidation \| Server Virtualization \| VMware	All resources sponsored by Virtual Data Center eZine - Volume 3

Virtualization in Education sponsored by IBM Line of Business WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how virtualization technology can help connect educators and students to applications and information from almost any device. Posted: 12 Jun 2008 \| Published: 01 Oct 2007 TOPICS: Data Security \| Desktop Management \| Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| Software Licensing \| TCO \| Workstations

Focus Research Series: Desktop and Application Delivery Landscape Report with All Profiles sponsored by Focus WHITE PAPER: This excerpt of the Focus Landscape Research Series covers the drivers, trends, technical approaches and available solutions involved in evaluating and implementing desktop and application virtualization and delivery alternatives. Posted: 18 Apr 2008 \| Published: 30 Mar 2008 TOPICS: Application Management \| Blade Servers \| Data Center Management \| Desktop Management \| Server Consolidation \| Server Virtualization \| Server Virtualization Software \| Software Virtualization

Transforming the Business Desktop: PC-over-IP Technology Reinvents Computing sponsored by Teradici Corporation WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives IT administrators a brief look at the best ways to transform their current desktop environments into an alternative desktop model. Posted: 10 Mar 2008 \| Published: 01 Jan 2007 TOPICS: Deployment \| Desktop Management \| IP Networks \| Productivity

Automating Group Policy Management sponsored by SDM Software WHITE PAPER: Group policy objects (GPOs) are used to secure and lockdown your Windows environment. Learn how you can ensure that GPOs are available, manageable and automated. Posted: 03 Mar 2008 \| Published: 27 Feb 2008 TOPICS: Active Directory \| Desktop Management \| Endpoint Security \| Group Policy \| Windows Server Software \| Windows Vista	All resources sponsored by SDM Software

Intel Centrino Pro and Intel vPro Processor Technology sponsored by Intel Corporation WHITE PAPER: Learn how to improve security and management capabilities with Intel vPro processor technology. This white paper discusses how remote management can simplify systems management and save time for IT administrators. Posted: 21 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 TOPICS: Desktop Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Operating Systems \| Patch Management \| Remote Network Management \| Security Threats \| Server Hardware \| Server Virtualization \| Virus Protection \| Vulnerability Management

Case Studies with Intel vPro Processor Technology sponsored by Intel Corporation WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for an analysis of early testing for Intel vPro processor technology in IT departments. See real-world examples of how Intel vPro technology improves security due to the hardware based capabilities not possible with software a... Posted: 21 Nov 2007 \| Published: 21 Nov 2007 TOPICS: Change Management \| Desktop Management \| Downtime \| High Availability \| Microprocessors \| Security Threats \| Server Hardware \| Server Software \| Software Upgrades \| Vulnerability Management

Building a Secure and Compliant Windows Desktop sponsored by BeyondTrust Corporation WHITE PAPER: Removing administrator rights from end users when they log into their desktop is the Holy Grail of desktop security, but its implementation has been difficult. Read this white paper to discover the benefits of removing admin rights. Posted: 16 Nov 2007 \| Published: 01 Nov 2007 TOPICS: Access Control Software \| Access Rights \| Authentication \| Desktop Management \| Regulatory Compliance \| Security Best Practices \| Security Policies \| Security Threats

Four ways HP productivity tools can help increase IT availability sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise WHITE PAPER: Learn how to save IT admins time and effort by reducing general maintenance demands. This white paper discusses ways minimize help desk calls and simplify application deployment processes. Posted: 25 Oct 2007 \| Published: 01 Oct 2007 TOPICS: Application Deployment \| Business Processes \| Cost Benefit Analysis \| Desktop Management \| Downtime \| Help Desk Management \| High Availability \| IT Infrastructure \| RAS (Reliability, Availability, Serviceability)

Green Computing beyond the Data Center - IT Briefing sponsored by Faronics WHITE PAPER: Organizations considering green computing initiatives start in the data center but the truth is that in many organizations more power and heat waste is generated outside of the data center. This white paper discusses seven actions that address the prob... Posted: 28 Sep 2007 \| Published: 01 Sep 2007 TOPICS: Cooling Equipment \| Data Centers \| Desktop Management \| Peripheral Hardware \| Power Generation Equipment \| Server Consolidation

SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop: Decreasing Your Total Cost of Ownership sponsored by Novell, Inc. WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and find out how it stacks up against Windows Vista. Posted: 19 Sep 2007 \| Published: 01 Apr 2007 TOPICS: Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Linux \| Linux Desktop Environment \| Open Source \| Open Source Software \| Software Licensing \| Windows Vista

Infosys-Microsoft Alliance: Delivering Business Value with Windows VISTA sponsored by Infosys Technologies Limited WHITE PAPER: IT execs are under pressure to identify methods that enhance productivity, achieve agility and reduce costs. Read this paper to learn how your organization can cost-effectively address infrastructure with an easy to manage desktop environment. Posted: 14 May 2007 \| Published: 01 Feb 2007 TOPICS: Business Intelligence Software \| Business Process Management \| Desktop Applications Management \| Desktop Management \| Infrastructure Management \| IT Infrastructure \| Regulatory Compliance \| TCO

Virtualization Performance Study sponsored by ClearCube Technology WHITE PAPER: Managing desktop virtualization environments has been extremely challenging as the industry lacks a standard method of measuring performance. Read this white paper to read the results of a recent study that attempts to evaluate virtualization performance. Posted: 08 May 2007 \| Published: 01 May 2007 TOPICS: Application Performance Management \| Blade Servers \| Desktop Management \| Hardware Configuration Management \| Server Virtualization \| Software Configuration Management \| VMware

VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure sponsored by VMware and Fujitsu WHITE PAPER: The virtual desktop infrastructure model (VDI) is covered in this white paper along with how to benefit from utilizing desktops, complete hardware independence, remote access, quick desktop recovery and efficient provisioning. Posted: 29 Mar 2007 \| Published: 01 Dec 2006 TOPICS: Blade Servers \| Desktop Management \| Server Provisioning \| Server Virtualization \| VMware