Open Systems White Papers

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking.

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2006

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how the Dell™ Management Console Powered by Altiris™ from SymantecTM centralizes multiple aspects of systems management into a single easy-to-use tool.

Posted: 19 May 2009 | Published: 19 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the current state of copper-based network cabling standards as defined by ISO and TIA. Learn the difference between category 5e, 6, 6A, 7 and 7A and Class D, E, EA, F and FA.

Posted: 20 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: The Business Process Execution Language (BPEL) Cookbook highlights SOA best practices and challenges, detailing the importance of BPEL and other standards-based technologies in accelerating the adoption of an SOA.

Posted: 16 Mar 2009 | Published: 02 Aug 2007

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details the evolution of SOA platforms from point products to second-generation architectures such as the enterprise service grid.

Posted: 13 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007

WHITE PAPER: Master data management solutions helps organizations maximize the value of postmerger integrations, manage the product lifecycle, meet regulatory requirements and improve the effectiveness of transactional and reporting systems.

Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2007

WHITE PAPER: Gain insight into ITIL's CMDB, the drivers for adoption, potential pitfalls on the road to CMDB success, and best-practices guidance to organizations undertaking a CMDB initiative.

Posted: 09 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Feb 2007

WHITE PAPER: Requirements engineering is about more than just analyzing documenting requirements. It is an important and multifaceted part of systems engineering that broadens the product development process. Companies that successfully introduce a new requirements engineering process don't just change their process and technology; they change their thinking.

Posted: 13 May 2009 | Published: 31 Mar 2009

ESG INFOGRAPHIC: Senior IT executives at banks are driving transformative initiatives to enhance customer experience using advanced technologies. This includes modernizing legacy architecture with open source solutions, accelerating innovation through CI/CD pipelines, and leveraging the Red Hat/KPMG alliance. Learn more in the Enterprise Strategy Group infographic.

Posted: 25 Oct 2024 | Published: 26 Oct 2024

INFOGRAPHIC: 95% of IT leaders label enterprise open source as important to their company’s overall enterprise infrastructure, according to a report by Red Hat. To learn about an enterprise open source operating system (OS) that can support your modern IT practices, check out this infographic.

Posted: 17 May 2024 | Published: 17 May 2024

EBOOK: In this 13-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at open source technology. Discover more about why open source has become the infrastructure choice over commercial software; the due diligence required to reap the rewards of open source and how to choose the best fit for your needs.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 23 Feb 2016

CASE STUDY: Vulnerabilities gone undetected are arguably the most dangerous threat to any organization. Contrast Assess aims to be at the forefront of the discovery process, continuously detecting and prioritizing vulnerabilities to guide dev teams on how to eliminate risks. Read this blog for a walkthrough of how they discovered an open-source system bug.

Posted: 17 Sep 2024 | Published: 17 Sep 2024

EGUIDE: Open source used to be an alternative to commercial off –the-shelf software. Today, the largest commercial software providers are big supporters of open source technologies.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Aug 2017

EGUIDE: Learn how to have a successful transition to NFV open source by gaining valuable insight on how open source for NFV applications will require service providers to adopt new ways of designing, deploying and supporting their network infrastructure.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 06 Dec 2017

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at one of the oldest pain points for IT departments – software patching – and ask how to make it less complex across the enterprise. We examine the rise of Kubernetes, the open source container system. And we look at storage strategy to support a multicloud environment. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Nov 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, 25 years after Linus Torvalds released the Linux kernel, we look at how the open source operating system has influenced modern-day IT. Our new buyer's guide covers the fast-growing technology of object storage. And we examine the rise of corporate wireless networking. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: In this e-guide: We explore how Percona have navigated themselves and the open-source industry through the pandemic. We also dive into Percona's advice about containerisation in enterprises.

Posted: 13 May 2021 | Published: 13 May 2021

WHITE PAPER: Monitoring can be done in various environments and can create a plethora of metrics relating to any level of the IT stack depending on the tools used, but in this article, GreySpark and ITRS explain a concept that is growing increasingly important in the capital markets, Application Production Monitoring.

Posted: 12 Jul 2024 | Published: 13 Jul 2024

ESG SHOWCASE: Banks are modernizing legacy architectures with open source and cloud-native technologies to enhance customer experiences, increase agility, and accelerate innovation. Learn how Red Hat and KPMG can help your organization navigate this transformation in this ESG Showcase.

Posted: 07 Nov 2024 | Published: 08 Nov 2024

EBOOK: To learn about how Dell Technologies and AMD are helping businesses across the globe accelerate AI outcomes with a system that will set developers up for success, download this exclusive e-book.

Posted: 13 Nov 2024 | Published: 13 Nov 2024

EBOOK: In this e-book, discover an extensive overview of why the operating system—and specifically the Linux operating system—still matters today and how it meets modern IT and business demands.

Posted: 26 Jun 2024 | Published: 26 Jun 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how consumer goods giant Unilever has changed its thinking about IT to support a global digital transformation. The UK boss of Hewlett Packard Enterprise assesses progress after the first year since HP split in two. And we examine how software development is changing in the enterprise. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 22 Nov 2016

EZINE: The Netherlands is seen as a pioneering country which often takes different approaches to solving problems. It is a small country with limited resources and often finds itself using innovative methods to keep up.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 09 Nov 2017

EZINE: After the recent hastily held general election, the former Cabinet Office minster Ben Gummer lost his Ipswich seat to one of Theresa May's close allies, leaving many wondering if a digital future is still a top priority in the new government. Find the answer to this question, as well as information on the cause of the British Airways IT failure.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Jun 2017

EZINE: Unified collaboration (UC) is transforming the way business is done globally. In this issue of CW ASEAN, we take a closer look at how ASEAN enterprises are embracing UC tools, factors that organizations should consider when developing a UC strategy, and the emergence of startups that have been shaking up the marketplace.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 11 May 2018

WHITE PAPER: This paper describes how Red Hat and Intel combine leading microprocessor hardware and open source software to address edge computing challenges. Read the paper here.

Posted: 26 Mar 2024 | Published: 26 Mar 2024

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we look at how businesses are adapting to the challenges of perimeterless network security. We examine how digital transformation is bringing increased complications for identity and access management. And we ask if public cloud providers are a threat to the funding model for open source software. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 18 Jan 2019

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how the Met Office is using its vast stores of weather data to create innovative new products. Our latest buyer's guide looks into identity and access management systems. And we examine the geopolitical threats that could curb the openness of open source. Read the issue now.

Posted: 11 Nov 2024 | Published: 12 Nov 2024

EBOOK: There's a lot of data out there, much of which doesn't need to be stored in heavyweight relational databases complete with complex query languages. In this 13-page buyer's guide, Computer Weekly looks at a new category of NoSQL data stores and how they are being used.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 28 Jul 2016

EZINE: Imperial College London is embarking on a three-year project with an Abu Dhabi-based group of researchers to find ways for datacentre operators and cloud providers to secure their infrastructure. Also read how Dubai is positioning itself to reap the benefits of a promising global market for drone technology.

Posted: 22 Mar 2022 | Published: 07 Apr 2022

WHITE PAPER: Preparing this resource to be approved and published when we do the switch to the new publishing system.

Posted: 15 Mar 2021 | Published: 15 Mar 2021

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: In this essential guide, we examine the key security considerations for infrastructure, networks, data and hybrid cloud.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Nov 2017

EBOOK: Open-source software offers many benefits, but also introduces new security risks. This guide covers best practices for managing open-source packages, dependencies, and vulnerabilities to secure your Python and R software supply chain. Access the e-book now to learn more.

Posted: 19 Jul 2024 | Published: 22 Jul 2024