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Migrating From UNIX/ RISC To Red Hat Enterprise Linux® On Intel® Processor-Based Servers
sponsored by Red Hat and Intel
WHITE PAPER: Red Hat Enterprise Linux running on Intel® processor-based servers is helping companies cut TCO by up to 50 percent and more versus comparable UNIX/RISC solutions, while providing a better foundation for growth. This white paper outlines the key benefits of migration and provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a successful transition.
Posted: 10 Aug 2009 | Published: 10 Aug 2009

Red Hat and Intel

How Dell Services Help Simplify the Migration Path to Microsoft Windows 7
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Hardware and application compatibility, peripheral compatibility, staff training, and the planning and deployment timeline are all key issues to consider before beginning a Windows 7 migration. This paper details Dell’s ability to help organizations simplify this transition.
Posted: 11 Oct 2010 | Published: 08 Oct 2010

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.
Posted: 19 Nov 2010 | Published: 19 Nov 2010

Dell EMC and Microsoft

IDC: Linux in the Mainstream: Growing Deployment of Business-Critical Workloads
sponsored by Red Hat & IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to explore the growth of Linux as a server operating system and discover how deployment form factors have changed over time to support both workload data and the ecosystem.
Posted: 28 Sep 2011 | Published: 28 Sep 2011

Red Hat & IBM

Look at Linux, the operating system and universal platform
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: When it comes to IT, Linux is everywhere. From smart phones to powerful computer systems, this flexible operating system addresses a significant number of usage models. Read this white paper to learn more about the universal platform and discover all the computer segments that it plays a role in.
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 | Published: 13 Mar 2012

IBM

Making Desktop Virtualization Part of Your Windows 7 Migration
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: Most organizations are migrating to Windows 7 – it’s powerful and full of new functionality. However, this migration promises to be complex, time-consuming, expensive and create downtime for users. In this white paper, see how adopting desktop virtualization simplifies your Windows 7 migration – while reducing costs and increasing security.
Posted: 28 Jun 2011 | Published: 28 Jun 2011

Dell Software

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 on Next-Generation Servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc., Intel and Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the defining reliability, availability, and serviceability characteristics of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Learn how they enable the addition and removal of physical and logical devices while improving system availability and increasing capacity.
Posted: 27 Apr 2011 | Published: 26 Apr 2011

Dell, Inc., Intel and Red Hat

The State of the i
sponsored by Connectria
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to learn about the developments of IBM i on Power Systems. Discover how to achieve valuable benefits like reliability, simplified installation and administration, continuing hardware innovations and much more.
Posted: 18 May 2012 | Published: 18 May 2012

Connectria

How to Simplify Migrations with Virtualization
sponsored by AppSense
WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper takes an in-depth look at user virtualization, which allows for the management of user-specific information independent of the desktop – thus minimizing the complexity of any desktop operating system migration.
Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 16 May 2013

AppSense

Windows 7 Application Migration Checklist
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This resource provides a step-by-stop guide to a successful migration to Windows 7 including hints from your peers who have completed the upgrade. Get a checklist for optimizing your migration plan to avoid potential errors.
Posted: 25 Sep 2012 | Published: 25 Sep 2012

Citrix