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whitepaper The Information Perspective of SOA Design, Part 7: The Execution Approach for the Data Quality Analysis Pattern in SOA2008-05-08 IBM
  This is the seventh paper in a series called the "The Information Aspect of SOA Design." The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate to an architect community the execution approach of detailed data quality analysis in the context of an SOA environment. This paper focuses on the implementation of data quality analysis regardless of the specific technology in use, and will be followed by a related paper that describes in more detail how the related IBM products (WebSphere Information Analyzer) can be used in this context.

Tags: Web Services, Service-Oriented Architecture		   
whitepaper Key Questions From an Enterprise Data Architect: Plan for Project Success by Taking Measurements of the Relevant Data2008-05-06 IBM
  Data is the lifeblood of the enterprise, and the best way to prepare for a development and integration project is to document the characteristics of the data that drive the target applications. Learn the key questions that an enterprise data architect should explore in order to effectively document the characteristics of relevant data and take the most important first step towards project success. There are many software development methodologies, but all of them emphasize the importance of the analysis portion of the life cycle. During analysis, one looks to clearly understand the problem and create use cases. One documents requirements and user-acceptance criteria. One documents the social and technological environment in which the software is to be used.

Tags: Software Engineering		   
whitepaper Learn the benefits of a SharePoint migration2008-05-05 Quest Software
  It's costly to manage and maintain multiple data platforms. By reducing the amount of supported systems, you'll save money - but is there a single platform you can trust to consolidate and manage all of your information?

In the Quest Software white paper, "Why Migrate to SharePoint? The Case For Consolidating Your Ever-Growing Data," Adam Woodruff talks about the challenges and benefits of migrating data to Microsoft SharePoint, and why consolidation saves time, money and headaches.

Learn how your company can benefit from consolidating data on SharePoint. Read the white paper today.

Tags: Database Management, Resources Mgmt., Strategic Planning, Database Applications		   
whitepaper Windows Server 2008 Backup Tool - A Review of Its Features2008-05-02 Global Knowledge
  This white paper presents some of the more significant pros and cons of the Microsoft Windows Server 2008 version of the backup tool that debuted in Windows Vista. It will help you decide whether you think the supplied software is a step forward or a step backward for your organization - and, more importantly, whether you will need to turn to a third-party solution for the features you need. The paper reviews the features used in the following funcational areas: installation and use; backup scenarios; flexibility; performance; robustness; and manageability.

Tags: Back-up, Data Recovery - Security, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Forefront Security for SharePoint Services2008-05-02 Global Knowledge
  SharePoint is a family of Microsoft technologies that provides a server infrastructure to support collaboration, document storage, and time/task management needs. This platform connects employees, groups, and departments together with vital search and connection features, enabling everyone to stay informed and in touch. This Microsoft training white paper introduces you to the security aspects of SharePoint.

Tags: Anti-Virus, Security Management, Data Recovery - Security, Collaborative Web		   
whitepaper Create and Deliver Reports with SQL Server Reporting Services 20082008-05-02 Global Knowledge
  If you work with report design or administration, this white paper is especially beneficial for you. You will learn how you can use the new tools available to create and deploy reports in Microsoft SQL Server 2008. You will also discover the options available to you when delivering reports. If you are planning an upgrade from an earlier version of SSRS, this white paper can also help you to understand some of the new options and features to better plan your deployment.

Tags: Data Visualization, Database Management, Database Applications, 		  
whitepaper Outbound Email and Data Loss Prevention in Today's Enterprise, 20082008-05-01 Proofpoint
  How concerned are companies about the content of email leaving their organizations? And how do companies manage the legal and financial risks associated with outbound email? To find out, Proofpoint and Forrester Consulting (a division of leading analyst firm Forrester) conducted an online survey of technology decision makers at 424 large companies ? in the US, UK, Germany, France and Australia ? during March 2008.

This report summarizes the findings of Proofpoint's fifth-annual email security and data loss prevention study, including surprising statistics about how large companies manage the risks associated with outbound email, blog postings, media sharing sites, social networking sites, mobile Internet-connected devices and other electronic communications streams.

Tags: Email, Security Standards, Security Management, Data Recovery - Security		   
whitepaper Managing SharePoint in an Enterprise Environment2008-04-29 Global Knowledge
  Planning is a very important part of any project. Without a good plan, you could find yourself without essential components, leaving you with a poorly performing infrastructure that is hard to manage. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and other SharePoint technologies are excellent tools for a modern, web-based office environment. This white paper will show you how, through proper planning and implementation, it can be a high-performing, easy-to-maintain platform that will grow with your needs.

Tags: Storage Management, Database Management, Collaborative Web, Database Applications		   
whitepaper An Introduction to the Master Data Management Reference Architecture2008-04-24 IBM
  In many relevant business processes, entities like customers, products, accounts, contracts and locations play a central role. These entities are known as master data and many companies suffer today from low-quality master data scattered across the enterprise in various application silos. Improving master data quality and managing it more efficiently to optimize business processes is known as Master Data Management (MDM). An example would be the optimization of the New Product Introduction (NPI) business process by applying MDM for the product master data domain. A great deal of material is available that describes what MDM is and why it is useful. Therefore the paper shifts the attention to something which is of particular relevance for IT architects designing a MDM solution: The MDM Reference Architecture.   
whitepaper The new collaboration: Enabling innovation, changing the workplace2008-04-23 IBM
 

While companies see the value of innovation, they frequently fail to put the right tools in place to support those goals. The new collaboration will be built on technologies that enable easy knowledge sharing outside the firewall.

Read this white paper to find how to collaborate and utilise these technologies



Tags: Collaboration Tools