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The Three Stages of Preparation for Optimizing Parallel Software
sponsored by Intel Software Network
WHITE PAPER: Improving software performance on parallel software requires a structured approach that makes good use of development resources, obtaining good results quickly. This paper breaks down such an approach into three distinct stages. Read on to find out what the stages are.
Posted: 14 Aug 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009

Intel Software Network

Guide to Consolidating SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server 2005 Databases to SQL Server 2008
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper for an informative guide to helping you consolidate your Microsoft® SQL Server® 2000 and SQL Server 2005 databases from multiple machines onto a single SQL Server 2008 server system.
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Published: 30 Oct 2008

Dell and Microsoft SQL

Applying Updates for Dell PowerEdge Servers Using Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Part 1
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Managing hardware updates is a key aspect of the MS Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 with the introduction of the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Dell Update. This article provides guidelines for the process and is the first segment of a two part series.
Posted: 27 Jul 2006 | Published: 01 Jul 2006

DellEMC and Intel®

Memory Performance Optimization for the IBM System x3850 X5 x3690 X5 and BladeCenter HX5 Platforms Using Intel Xeon 7500 and 6500 Series Processors
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the architecture and performance of the Intel Xeon processor 7500 and 6500 Series. The analysis covers latency to main memory, memory bandwidth and application performance, and addresses performance issues related to memory speed and population of memory.
Posted: 20 Jan 2011 | Published: 20 Jan 2011

IBM

BlackBerry Wireless Enterprise Activation
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: This document describes how administrators can enable wireless enterprise activation for users on the BlackBerry Enterprise Server™, and how users can initiate wireless enterprise activation from their handhelds.
Posted: 11 Aug 2006 | Published: 01 Jan 2004

BlackBerry

Strategies for Solving the Datacenter Space, Power, and Cooling Crunch: Sun Server and Storage Optimization Techniques
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Limited space, power, and cooling capacity have led many organizations to recognize that capital and operating expenses for datacenters have become an increasing part of their budgets. Read this paper to learn about the range of technologies that can help you drive more efficiency in your datacenter.
Posted: 05 Oct 2010 | Published: 01 Mar 2010

Oracle Corporation

Maximizing Smartphone Value: Standardize and Simplify
sponsored by BlackBerry
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, learn how your midsize organization can build a comprehensive mobile strategy and stay head of the competition.
Posted: 05 Apr 2010 | Published: 05 Apr 2010

BlackBerry

Lync Server 2010 Solution Architectures
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This Microsoft Lync Server 2010 solution architecture manual contains possible configurations that can be used to architect your Lync 2010 infrastructure. Samples can serve as a blueprint for organizations with similar requirements. Each organization’s requirements can differ greatly and include items not accounted for in these configurations.
Posted: 15 Jun 2011 | Published: 15 Jun 2011

DellEMC and Intel®

Reduce Costs & Increase Microsoft SQL Server OLTP Workload Service Levels: PowerEdge 2850 Consolidation to PowerEdge 11th Generation
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft SQL
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper for an exploration of how organizations can gain significant performance and cost benefits by upgrading legacy 2-socket servers to new Dell PowerEdge 11th generation 4/2-socket servers.
Posted: 12 Jul 2010 | Published: 23 Apr 2010

Dell and Microsoft SQL

White Paper: Virtualizing IBM Lotus Domino 8.5.1 on VMware vSphere 4 - Testing Performance, Functionality and Benefits
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: IT pros have been virtualizing Notes and Domino on VMware virtual infrastructures for a while now. With recent product releases from IBM, VMware, Intel, and AMD, it is important to understand how these updates can benefit your Domino environment. Explore the top benefits here.
Posted: 29 Apr 2011 | Published: 29 Apr 2011

VMware, Inc.