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whitepaper Shaping the Linux OS Desktop Strategy2005-09-01 Red Hat
  This paper explains why there's a growing demand for PC architectures that are fully supported by the Linux kernel and how a collaborative relationship between Intel® and Red Hat is satisfying that demand. Find out why the two companies are so intent on optimizing Intel processor-based PCs for the Linux OS environment and what Intel Virtualization Technology and Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) mean for the performance, reliability, and security of Red Hat Desktop.

Tags: Customer Support Services, Processors, Desktop Systems - PCs, Workstations, Linux - Open Source, OS Interoperability, Procurement - Purchasing, Upgrades and Migration		   
whitepaper Windows Terminal Server Software Licensing Control With AppSense Application Manager2005-08-12 AppSense
  By preventing users from running unauthorized applications, AppSense Application Manager is already known to guarantee application integrity across Personal Computers, laptops and servers delivering improved security, reduced downtime and lower support costs. But a key question often asked is, "Can AppSense Application Manager be used to provide effective and efficient software license management in a Windows Terminal Server environment?". The answer is 'yes', and this paper explains how.

Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs, Network Security, 		  
whitepaper Timekeeping in VMware Virtual Machines2005-07-29 EMC
  Because virtual machines work by time-sharing host physical hardware, a virtual machine cannot exactly duplicate the timing behavior of a physical machine. VMware virtual machines use several techniques to minimize and conceal differences in timing behavior, but the differences can still sometimes cause timekeeping inaccuracies and other problems in guest software. This white paper describes how timekeeping hardware works in physical machines, how typical guest operating systems use this hardware to keep time, and how VMware products virtualize the hardware. The paper also describes several known timekeeping issues you may encounter and how to correct or work around them.   
whitepaper The Legislative Issues Surrounding PC Disposal2005-07-01 CSI Leasing
  The flurry of activity in both state and federal governments surrounding the topic of computer disposal has made it one of today's hot legislative issues and attractive to politicians on a bipartisan basis. But for IT managers who must apply the law to their own practices, it's become one big area of uncertainty. The laws are hard to keep up with, and are often too vague to know exactly how to comply. Legislation regarding the disposal of computers is changing at a dizzying pace. This paper provides a look at the laws, what they mean to organizations, and advice on how to adequately protect the organization while keeping costs in check.

Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs, Data Recovery - Security		   
whitepaper ZDNet Make The Case: Business Case Template For Updating And Replacing Notebook PCs2005-06-01 ZDNet
  Regularly replacing notebook computer inventory is an important decision for all organizations. Increased computing power, operating system improvements and application software enhancements all work together to make employees more productive. However, these improvements must be balanced against the costs associated with refreshing notebook PC inventory. ZDNet's Make The Case: Business Case Template For Updating And Replacing Notebook PCs helps identify the business benefits, productivity advantages and cost savings that result from updating and replacing mobile PCs. The template also helps identify stakeholders needing to be involved in selecting, deploying and maintaining new systems and determine the business and ROI values of upgrading existing notebook PCs and purchasing new laptops..

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Tags: Workstations, Procurement - Purchasing, Laptops, ROI - TCO		   
whitepaper XP SP2: How Secure Will Your Company Be?2005-05-01 Global Knowledge
  Windows XP Service Pack 2 is a major security update effort from Microsoft. In this review, you will learn what SP2 does well and what needs further improvement.

Tags: Windows 3.1 - 95 - 98 - Me, Windows XP, Upgrades and Migration		   
whitepaper BEA WebLogic Portal: Designing Portals for Optimal Performance2004-12-09 BEA Systems
  This paper investigates some of the reasons for inadequate portal performance and offers suggestions and best practices for avoiding those problems. The paper explores how portal taxonomy affects performance and describes some of the latest features included in BEA WebLogic Portal 8.1 with service pack 4 that leverage this taxonomy to improve performance. The paper also explores other performance-enhancing portal concepts, such as the use of entitlements, streaming portals, remote portals, and optimizing page flow sessions.

Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs, 		  
whitepaper Managing Dell Client Systems With Enterprise Management Solutions2005-02-01 Dell
  By using enterprise management solutions, administrators can readily deploy additional desktop systems - changing the BIOS, setting security options, and installing and deploying security software. This paper provides examples and step-by-step procedures to help administrators create packages with the Dell Client Configuration Utility and to distribute packages using the Dell OpenManage Client Administrator.

Tags: Network Design		   
whitepaper Intel Multi-Core Processor Architecture Development Backgrounder0000-00-00 Insight Direct
  Intel Dual Core technology increases productivity and lowers TCO by doubling processing and computing speed while allowing more users to utilize the same PC. Insight delivers affordable prices on Intel® technology plus expert services to bring IT together. Download this informative white paper from Intel and Insight to discover how Dual Core technology can benefit your business.

Tags: Processors, Workstations, ROI - TCO		   
whitepaper Memory Bottlenecks Are Holding Operating Systems Hostage2005-03-15 OS Research
  The key reason for the slowdown in system performance is due to the design limitations of modern operating systems that have key components that were created prior to the demanding load requirements necessary to conduct business today. Today, more effective memory management is critical to support the complex and demanding applications that operating systems must run. By updating the techniques and algorithms used for memory management, dramatic performance gains can be realized.

Tags: Memory Components, 		  


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