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What is the best way to set up the customer's monitors?
Now that you're ready to set up your customer's monitors, you have to make sure that your setup is efficient and maximizes monitor position. Find out the best way to set up your customer's monitors.FAQ
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What are some common obstacles when implementing peripherals?
Implementing peripherals can create obstacles for you as a solution provider. Learn how to tackle these obstacles to maintain a smooth implementation, from dealing with a lack of drivers to user resistance.FAQ
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Selling peripherals with Guy Hart-Davis
Guy Hart-Davis guides you through selling peripherals to your customers in this podcast. Listen to what he has to say about hardware upgrade cycles and additional peripherals.Podcast
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What types of monitors does your workforce need?
It's important to understand what types of monitors your customers need. Find out why you should ask about the types of monitors that would be most efficient in your customer's environment.FAQ
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How many processor types will your company buy?
Your customer can save money by standardizing on processor type, but the processors should be tailored to user tasks. Find out how you can guide your customer to the right processor type for different user groups.FAQ
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What is your company's hardware upgrade cycle?
Your customer's hardware upgrade cycle can affect your scheduling for implementing peripherals. Find out why it's important to ask about the hardware upgrade cycle before selling peripherals to your customer.FAQ
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Printer services
Change is afoot in the printer services market as managed services take hold and vendors nudge their way in. Find out how to stay competitive in this increasingly commoditized space.IT Channel Explained
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Troubleshooting Vista file and print services
Windows Vista introduces some tricks to file and print services. In this tip, Windows expert Jonathan Hassell offers practical step-by-step guidance for some of the most common file and print problems in Microsoft's newest operating system.Tip
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How to share a printer on a wireless network
While you can connect a printer to your client's wireless network using a wireless print server, learn why you should first make sure all your other connectivity options have been exhausted.Ask the Expert
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Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor tests your drivers
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor tests crucial software drivers and peripherals for potential obstacles -- for example devices that are not Vista supported. Learn more about it in this chapter excerpt from "Windows Vista Secrets."Chapter Excerpt
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IBM takes another stab with low-priced PowerLinux systems
IBM’s new low-priced Power servers compete with x86 for Linux workloads and may help IBM gain “big data” market share.News | 25 Apr 2012
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Capitalizing on data center services, Windows 8 upgrades: Q&A
Learn about current hardware opportunities for solution providers, including data center services and the effect Windows 8 upgrades will have on Windows 7 hardware.Q&A
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Upgrading to energy-efficient servers
This chapter excerpt has information on consolidating servers, using power management tools and choosing energy-efficient servers and power supplies.Chapter Excerpt
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Novell offers SUSE Enterprise Linux 11 partner training
Novell partners can take advantage of new training for SUSE 11, which was released this week. Read all about it, plus IDC's server market forecast, in the weekly news roundup.Article | 27 Mar 2009
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Dell profits drop by 48% as IT hardware market suffers
Dell profits plummeted for the quarter, just a week after Hewlett-Packard also posted a loss. Read all about it, plus the latest from VMworld Europe, in our weekly news roundup.Article | 27 Feb 2009
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Factors to consider when using blade servers for virtualization
Using blade servers for server virtualization can be a great way to cut your customers' data center space requirements as well as their power and cooling costs. But virtualizing on blade servers introduces issues that don't exist on standard rack-mount servers. Find out what factors you need to consider and how to guide customers toward the right choice.Tip
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Procedures for cooling blade servers
Cooling blade servers can be expensive, demanding advanced technology and specialized skills. Learn about the various methods and solutions for cooling blade servers.Feature
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Using blade servers for virtualization, clustering
While blade servers are similar to standard servers in many ways, companies are increasingly turning to blade servers for advanced functions such as virtualization and clustering.Feature
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Pros and cons of blade server technology
While certain businesses will derive great benefits from the compact size of blade server technology, consolidating computing resources and keeping costs low, this technology isn't necessarily the right choice for everyone. Learn the pros and cons and figure out where your customers can put blades to good use.Feature
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Choosing a Unix-based blade server
Get details on offering Unix-based blade servers from the big Unix vendors on the market, including HP, Sun and IBM.Tip
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Providing shared availability with a cold spare server
Solution providers can sell SMB customers a shared server chassis to rapidly ease server failure by providing a compatible cold spare server.Tip
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HP previews ProLiant refresh as users eye Cisco UCS
HP touts new management capabilities for the forthcoming Generation 8 of its ProLiant servers, but some users say they are already looking elsewhere.News | 13 Feb 2012
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Capitalizing on data center services, Windows 8 upgrades: Q&A
Learn about current hardware opportunities for solution providers, including data center services and the effect Windows 8 upgrades will have on Windows 7 hardware.Q&A
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Unified data center hardware: Changing the equation
Converged infrastructure is gaining momentum as the new model for data center upgrades. How should smaller specialized VARs prepare themselves for this big cultural shift?Feature
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Data center virtualization and energy-efficiency guide
Managing an energy-efficient, green data center may seem like a lot to handle, but this guide provides the expertise necessary for saving money and reducing power consumption.Guide
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Top 10 data center virtualization management tips
Read about the hottest data center management topics, including the vSphere vs. Unified Computing System battle and best practices for consolidation and cost containment.Top 10 tips
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Measuring green data center energy efficiency
This chapter excerpt explains the importance of measuring your customers' data center efficiency and outlines the key elements to measure, including energy usage and carbon.Chapter Excerpt
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Maximizing VMware vSphere 4 performance
Achieve optimal vSphere performance through resource allocation by using VMware tools and examining activities on a guest operating system.Tip
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Tuning vSphere 4 hardware for optimal performance
If your customers want to implement vSphere 4, this tip tells you how to advise them on hardware, achieve maximum performance per host and suggests recommendations for disk I/O.Tip
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Running performance analysis after server virtualization
After virtualization, you'll need tools to analyze server performance and predict data. This chapter excerpt helps you develop a performance overview and response time forecast.Chapter Excerpt
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Unified data center hardware: Changing the equation
Converged infrastructure is gaining momentum as the new model for data center upgrades. How should smaller specialized VARs prepare themselves for this big cultural shift?Feature
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RFID market is prime for VARs
Help a customer build a viable business case for RFID and you'll help yourself build a significant revenue stream.Article | 07 Feb 2007
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RFID: It's rationalization time
It may only be a matter of time before RFID is accepted universally across the market. Or is it? Find out why adopted RFID may or may not be the best option for your business.Executive Briefing
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Location-based services (LBS) for keeping tabs
The location-based services (LBS) market is growing and helping to address RFID needs.Executive Briefing
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How BYOD can be an opportunity for VARs
It may seem like BYOD squeezes VARs out of the purchasing cycle, but there are opportunities to take advantage of this trend.Tip
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Mobile data management in spotlight as SMB tablet use grows
The best way to secure data in the tablet age is to establish centralized data policies and implement mobile data management, solution providers say.Feature
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What services can VARs offer for tablets and mobile devices?
Consumer technologies like tablets and smartphones are making their way into the enterprise. Find out how VARs can help customers better integrate these devices to meet their business needs.Tip
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VARs see need for device to fill the cell phone-laptop gap
VARs say the future of netbooks looks bright, but there are still big issues that these small devices need to overcome.Article | 19 Jun 2009
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Profiting from iPhone application development
Apple's iPhone brings business opportunities for resellers. Learn how to generate profit by developing Web and client iPhone applications for your customers.Tip
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iPhone Exchange ActiveSync makes iPhone viable for businesses
Apple's support for Exchange ActiveSync on the iPhone will improve the viability of the device for business users. Find out how iPhone 2.0 will measure up against BlackBerry and Palm.Tip
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.NET Compact Framework
The .Net Compact Framework provides you with the tools to build managed applications and access to Web services for handheld devices. Get started with an excerpt from Pocket PC Network Programming by Steve Makofsky.Book Excerpt
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Pocket PC and P/Invoke
Learn how to call into unmanaged code with a Pocket PC using the P/Invoke platform.Book Excerpt
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Consuming Web Services and the Handheld Device
.Net Web Service enables consumers to create rich applications that can access Web Service data--such as GPS--from a Pocket PC. To learn more read on.Book Excerpt
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Winsock, .NET and the Compact Framework
Getting started using Winsock Interface is outlined in this book excerpt from Steve Makofsky's Pocket PC Network Programming.Book Excerpt
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Windows 7 virtual memory performance optimization
In order to ensure virtual memory performance optimization in Win 7, you need to consider page file customization techniques, location, size, how to split a page file and more.Chapter Excerpt
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Improving Windows 7 performance by optimizing the hard disk
Examining hard disk specifications, including speed and seek time, or learning to enable write caching or disable compression can help you achieve optimal Windows 7 performance.Chapter Excerpt
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VARs: Nehalem will boost server market, the question is when
Intel's Nehalem processor may boost server sales, but VARs don't expect it to happen in the near future.Article | 20 May 2009
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Windows Vista Study Guide
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of Windows Vista and make sure you're on top of your Vista game.Study Guide
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Five benefits of Microsoft's 64-bit Windows outlay
Microsoft is building a lot of support for 64-bit platforms into Windows. Here are five benefits of that investment for your customers.Tip
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Configure USB devices to Linux: task 2.4
Configuring USB devices to a Linux system important because most accessories now interface through computers with them. Learn more here.Book Excerpt
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Vista hardware -- How little can customers afford to spend?
Windows Vista is releasing to the public. Just how much (or little) will your customers have to spend on hardware to upgrade to the new Microsoft operating system?Column | 25 Jan 2007
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ion pump
An ion pump is a device that can cool, clean and filter air without the use of conventional fans or other moving parts... (Continued)Definition
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Windows Vista hardware: Investing now or later
To provide your customers with quality products and services, you want the computers you select for them to be as useful for as long as possible. But it doesn't help your bottom line to integrate the latest and greatest, overpriced workstation hardware. So should you be pushing Windows Vista and its associated hardware purchases now or later? Brien Posey offers his take on the current IT market transition period and why Vista needs to be on your radar now.Column | 02 Nov 2006
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Windows Vista: Hardware buying considerations
64-bit workstations, dual-core processors and extra memory are a few of the hardware considerations to take into account when preparing customers for Windows Vista upgrades.Tip
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Citrix desktop virtualization hypervisor garners partner interest
Solutions providers say the desktop hypervisor will give Citrix a leg up in the desktop virtualization market.Article | 02 Feb 2009
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Choosing a processor: Multi-core and 64-bit considerations
Multi-core, 64-bit or 32-bit processor -- what's best for your client's shop? This guide gives channel professionals the information they need to help clients choose a processor.Learning Guide
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Licensing requirements for multi-core processors and server virtualization
Multi-core processors and server virtualization advancements have left licensing doors open to interpretation by vendors. Know your licensing requirements and limitations.Commentary
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Multi-core processor benefits and trends
Dual-core success has paved the way for quad-core or many-more-core processors. Author Barb Goldworm highlights the benefits of using multi-core processors in customer shops.Commentary
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Technology trends in processors and servers
Quad-core pushes, virtualization advances and licensing turmoils are just a few of the trends to consider in today's competitive server processor landscape. Blade Servers and Virtualization author Barb Goldworm presents channel considerations in servers and processors.Column | 26 Mar 2007
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Multi-core processors: When and where to use them
Installing a multi-core processor in an SMB shop may be a smart decision. Get help deciding when and where to use multi-core processors.Tip
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Unsigned drivers for specialized peripherals in Windows Vista
Is there a workaround for "unsigned" drivers for specialized peripherals in Windows Vista?Ask the Expert