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Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. Partner Program Checklist
Peruse the benefits that computing and communications vendor Fujitsu offers its resellers in this standardized partner program checklist. Partner Program Checklist
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Sun Microsystems Partner Program Checklist
Peruse the benefits storage and desktop systems provider Sun offers its resellers in this standardized checklist of partner program benefits. Partner Program Checklist
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HP Partner Program Checklist
Value-added resellers (VARs) and service providers interested in becoming an HP partner can learn about the features of HP PartnerONE, the company's reseller partner program, with this standardized checklist. Partner Program Checklist
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Configure Linux Disk Drive, Task 2.5
Linux system performance and stability relies heavily on the hard drive disk configuration. Learn more here. Book Excerpt
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Virtualizing the desktop
What is desktop virtualization? Find out how desktop virtualization will free up your IT department and add flexiblity that wasn't previously realized. Executive Briefing
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Microsoft Virtual Server installation
Walk through a Microsoft Virtual Server installation in this excerpt from the book Virtualization: From the Desktop to the Enterprise. Book Excerpt
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Linux commands: Using Linux Survival Commands
Use these Linux commands with VMware ESX Server, as described in this excerpt from Virtualization: From the Desktop to the Enterprise. Book Excerpt
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Installing the VMware Management Interface
This VMware tool, the VMware Management Interface, helps you and your clients manage guest virtual machines on a local host. Learn more in this excerpt from the book Virtualization: From the Desktop to the Enterprise. Book Excerpt
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Apple resellers react to lackluster 2009 Macworld Conference and Expo
The 2009 Macworld Conference and Expo didn't generate as much buzz as in years past. Apple resellers wonder how the fallout will affect their businesses. Article | 05 Feb 2009
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Tech Watch: Desktop virtualization movement creeping into customer sites
Analysts predict desktop virtualization will be headed for the mainstream by 2010, driven by VMware, Citrix and Microsoft, among others. Find out what this trend could mean for your business. Article | 28 Nov 2007
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Citrix channel chief touts server, desktop combo for virtualization
In recent months there has been an abundance of news around virtualization vendors and their products, including VMware's initial public offering (IPO) and the announcement last month that the company intends to embed its ESX Server 3i thin hyperviso... Interview | 08 Oct 2007
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Microsoft Office faces desktop applications challenge from Google, Sun
Microsoft Office could have a viable desktop application alternative thanks to Google and Sun's partnership to distribute StarOffice for free. Article | 23 Aug 2007
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Novell signs major open source systems integrator
Novell and open source systems integrator Capgemini signed a deal under which the software vendor will help the SI develop its consulting practice for servers and desktops based on SUSE Enterprise Linux. Article | 18 Jun 2007
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Security may be a selling point for desktop virtualization
Manageability is still the top draw for virtual desktops, but security is an unintended benefit that might push other customers to sign off on otherwise untenable projects. Article | 29 May 2007
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Dell's (not-so) secret channel strategy
Dell touts its direct-to-customer approach, but big customers like EDS and others manage their purchases. So Dell direct sometimes takes a little detour. Article | 15 Jan 2007
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Virtual desktop management: HP's virtual desktop infrastructure
Hewlett-Packard is joining Wyse and ClearCube in the virtual desktop market, hoping to sell more servers to customers who want to move resource-intensive software into the data center. Article | 30 Nov 2006
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HP shows quad-core workstations, confidence in high power on the desktop
HP's new line of quad-core workstations represent a bet that, despite hardware commoditization, some users still want as much power as they can get on the desktop. Article | 16 Nov 2006
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Server virtualization opportunities for Citrix partners
Server virtualization is winning over Citrix, which has taken an 'If you can't beat 'em, join 'em attitude" toward the technology, providing Citrix partners with business opportunities involving the new Citrix Desktop Broker for Presentation Server. Column | 16 Nov 2006
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Green desktop strategies
Much green tech coverage focuses on data centers, but you can save energy on the client side, too. This webcast by channel expert Heather Clancy offers best practices to improve customers' green desktop profile. Tip
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Power management strategies
Desktop power management is an increasingly important avenue to cut down on your customers' energy use. In this podcast, PC expert Stephen J. Bigelow steps through techniques for cutting power usage on end-user computers. Tip
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Virtual vs. Vista desktop management: Calculating virtual costs, pg. 2
Estimating virtual desktop costs requires assessing server and virtualization software expenses. This tip provides a model for calculating desktop virtualization expenses and comparing them to Vista desktop management expenses. Use it to make the rig... Tip
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Cost comparison: Virtual vs. Vista desktop management
The rise of virtualization is changing the desktop upgrade equation. Up until recently, almost all shops went straight to a Windows upgrade when client PC operating systems reached end of life. Now, desktop management efficiencies are swaying the pen... Tip
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Virtual vs. Vista desktop management costs: Intangibles, pg. 3
If your customers are considering a move to virtual desktops over the standard PC/Windows upgrade path, you've done the analysis on the hard costs and found them about even. But that's not the whole picture. It's important to consider harder-to-quant... Tip
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Desktop interoperability in a mixed-platform environment
Service providers who champion mixed-platform desktop interoperability face an uphill battle because perception hasn't kept pace with reality. Unfortunately, some customers still resist running Windows-based systems alongside open source systems. Fin... Tip
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Desktop virtualization options
If your customers are considering upgrading to Vista, now's a good time to investigate desktop virtualization. Server-based computing, virtual clients and PC blades are poised for big growth in the next few years, and they're viable options for sites... Tip
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Using Remote Desktop: Five quick tips
Get tips for using Remote Desktop to bridge the distance between yourself and the machines you're helping to remotely manage. Tip
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Moka5's LivePC
Moka5's LivePC platform combines the flexibility of distributed desktop computing and the ease of management of server-centric computing. Tip
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VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
VMware's Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) allows you to run multiple operating systems (mainly Windows XP) as virtual machines on the same server hardware. Tip
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Should I recommend desktop virtualization to my SMB clients?
Learn how your SMB clients, especially those with remote workers and a decentralized IT infrastructure, can benefit from desktop virtualization. Ask the Expert
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Hardening Linux as part of your client's network security policy
Even Linux is not immune to security threats, particularly in heterogeneous computing environments, and therefore securing your client's Linux servers and desktops should be an essential part of your client's network security policy. Learn how to use... Ask the Expert
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Microsoft WIndows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop provides security
Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop can help VARs lock up customer environments that demand high levels of security. Ask the Expert
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Microsfot Windows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop performance capabilities
Installing Microsfot Windows Vista Enterprise Centralized Desktop in a customer's shop takes due dilligence from a VAR to determine whether it will function properly. Ask the Expert
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The VAR business case for virtual desktop hosting
Virtual desktop hosting can be big business for VARs if they are willing to get into the market. Ask the Expert
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Linux simplified with Portland Version 1.0
Portland Version 1.0 is designed to help the adoption of Linux to the desktop. By easing the desktop offerings of your clients, VARs are able to make Linux a more attractive option for use. Ask the Expert
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Apple resellers react to lackluster 2009 Macworld Conference and Expo
The 2009 Macworld Conference and Expo didn't generate as much buzz as in years past. Apple resellers wonder how the fallout will affect their businesses. Article
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Fujitsu Computer Products of America, Inc. Partner Program Checklist
Peruse the benefits that computing and communications vendor Fujitsu offers its resellers in this standardized partner program checklist. Partner Program Checklist
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Sun Microsystems Partner Program Checklist
Peruse the benefits storage and desktop systems provider Sun offers its resellers in this standardized checklist of partner program benefits. Partner Program Checklist
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Green desktop strategies
Much green tech coverage focuses on data centers, but you can save energy on the client side, too. This webcast by channel expert Heather Clancy offers best practices to improve customers' green desktop profile. Tip
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Power management strategies
Desktop power management is an increasingly important avenue to cut down on your customers' energy use. In this podcast, PC expert Stephen J. Bigelow steps through techniques for cutting power usage on end-user computers. Tip
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Virtual vs. Vista desktop management: Calculating virtual costs, pg. 2
Estimating virtual desktop costs requires assessing server and virtualization software expenses. This tip provides a model for calculating desktop virtualization expenses and comparing them to Vista desktop management expenses. Use it to make the rig... Tip
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Cost comparison: Virtual vs. Vista desktop management
The rise of virtualization is changing the desktop upgrade equation. Up until recently, almost all shops went straight to a Windows upgrade when client PC operating systems reached end of life. Now, desktop management efficiencies are swaying the pen... Tip
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Virtual vs. Vista desktop management costs: Intangibles, pg. 3
If your customers are considering a move to virtual desktops over the standard PC/Windows upgrade path, you've done the analysis on the hard costs and found them about even. But that's not the whole picture. It's important to consider harder-to-quant... Tip
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Desktop interoperability in a mixed-platform environment
Service providers who champion mixed-platform desktop interoperability face an uphill battle because perception hasn't kept pace with reality. Unfortunately, some customers still resist running Windows-based systems alongside open source systems. Fin... Tip
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Should I recommend desktop virtualization to my SMB clients?
Learn how your SMB clients, especially those with remote workers and a decentralized IT infrastructure, can benefit from desktop virtualization. Ask the Expert
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About Desktop Computer Workstations
Read desktop computer workstation news, tips, best practices and technical advice for value-added resellers (VARs) and systems integrators offering customers desktop computer hardware products and services. You'll find information on desktop products from vendors including Dell, Hewlett-Packard (HP), Apple, Microsoft, IBM, Red Hat Linux, Novell and other desktop vendors, as well as tips on desktop hardware configuration, desktop virtualization, desktop management, desktop interoperability and building computer workstations.