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VAR concerns and considerations for handling vSphere security: FAQ
Dealing vSphere security is a different animal for VARs than their customer’s physical environments. Our expert explains the various products, concerns and recommendations involved with vSphere security in this FAQ. FAQ
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Soluto Windows monitoring software may add to VAR business
Windows monitoring software from Soluto, now in beta, may help solution providers’ customers collect new types of data and drive future business opportunities. Report
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Systems channel tutorials
SearchSystemsChannel.com’s tutorials offer comprehensive systems management guides for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators, information technology consultants and other information technology resellers. Tutorial
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Upgrading SMS 2003 sites to System Center Configuration Manager 2007
From accessing the initial splash screen to ensuring the installation and configuration processes are completed, every step of upgrading primary and secondary SMS sites is crucial. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 in-place upgrade
By running the prerequisite checker and finding out the site requirements for SMS 2003, conducting an in-place upgrade is a smooth process. Chapter Excerpt
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Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 and SC Configuration Manager 2007
Use these steps to test a SCCM 2007 database upgrade, and run Upgrade Advisor to learn how to set up and prepare for a SQL Server 2005 upgrade. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to SC Configuration Manager 2007 post-upgrade considerations
Solutions providers need to know the best methods when upgrading SMS 2003 clients as well as post-upgrade considerations, including site boundaries and the SMS SQL Monitor. Chapter Excerpt
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SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 migration
There are a few different strategies to take into consideration when migrating from Systems Management Server 2003 to SCCM 2007, including the side-by-side and in-place approaches. Chapter Excerpt
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Windows 7 performance monitoring tools
Use updated tools such as Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor or Task Manager to focus on specific performance aspects and capabilities while enhancing and measuring system performance. Chapter Excerpt
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System Recovery and Diagnostic Tricks: Problem Reports and Solutions
Vista's Problem Reports and Solutions tool provides a client with an error report log on unexpected program failures. Learn how to interpret and access this data and how to understand Corporate Error Reporting in this chapter excerpt from "Tricks of ... Chapter Excerpt
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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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Rescuing customers from bad hardware decisions can mean happy customers, good business
It's easy for customers to buy complex hardware on their own; making it work is another thing, the VAR's thing. Article | 11 Oct 2006
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Using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 tools
Solutions providers can put the SCCM toolkit to work -- as well as available community tools -- helping them with installations, troubleshooting and performing updates. Tip
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Best practices for securing domain controllers at the branch office
Companies that implement domain controllers at branch offices face a number of challenges, security-related and otherwise. Follow these best practices to keep branch-office domain controllers secure and effective. Tip
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Top three system monitoring tools
Choosing a system monitoring tool to recommend to your customers is complex, made more so by the number of products on the market. To help speed up the selection process, we chose the top three products for you to consider. Tip
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Reliable desktop performance tools equal better enterprise services
With an increasingly dispersed user base, desktop performance tools can provide valuable data about overall enterprise system performance. Tip
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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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RDBMS performance monitoring tools
Offer RDBMS performance monitoring services to your clients; catch performance problems early and become a trusted advisor. Tip
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ITSM and ITIL basics: Understanding ITIL and service support
IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) forces you to view information technology from an IT service management (ITSM) approach, rather than a product approach. Find out why and how to align your IT services with the ITIL framework. Tip
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Windows Vista security tips for resellers
Learn about Windows Vista security enhancements and sales considerations in this collection of resources from SearchSecurityChannel.com's Vista Security Project Guide. Tip
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Apple Xserve storage benefits and functionality
Apple Xserve combines hardware and software for a storage offering worthy of consideration by just about any end customer. Get an overview of Xserve's components and functionality in part one of this three-part series. Tip
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What's the channel impact of Cisco's Data Center 3.0?
Cisco Data Center 3.0 is an integration framework for the data center. Learn how it can benefit your clients by saving them money on space, cooling and power consumption. Ask the Expert
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What's the best way to enter the hosted services market?
While many clients are initially skeptical about hosted services, there are steps you can take to make the case. Learn how cost and failure events can be two powerful motivators for corporate adoption of hosted services. Ask the Expert
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How secure is Windows Vista?
Windows Vista is proving itself to be secure. But VARs may still confuse Vista with another OS. 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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Unsigned drivers for specialized peripherals in Windows Vista
Is there a workaround for "unsigned" drivers for specialized peripherals in Windows Vista? Ask the Expert
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Windows Vista security may still not live up to Linux
Windows Vista has new security features that will help improve functionality. But how does it compare to Linux? Our expert discusses the differences. Ask the Expert
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User Account Control: Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista
Find out how User Account Control in Windows 7 is improved over Windows Vista in this video with Windows expert J. Peter Bruzzese. Video
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VAR concerns and considerations for handling vSphere security: FAQ
Dealing vSphere security is a different animal for VARs than their customer’s physical environments. Our expert explains the various products, concerns and recommendations involved with vSphere security in this FAQ. FAQ
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Soluto Windows monitoring software may add to VAR business
Windows monitoring software from Soluto, now in beta, may help solution providers’ customers collect new types of data and drive future business opportunities. Report
-
Systems channel tutorials
SearchSystemsChannel.com’s tutorials offer comprehensive systems management guides for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators, information technology consultants and other information technology resellers. Tutorial
-
Upgrading SMS 2003 sites to System Center Configuration Manager 2007
From accessing the initial splash screen to ensuring the installation and configuration processes are completed, every step of upgrading primary and secondary SMS sites is crucial. Chapter Excerpt
-
SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 in-place upgrade
By running the prerequisite checker and finding out the site requirements for SMS 2003, conducting an in-place upgrade is a smooth process. Chapter Excerpt
-
Upgrading to SQL Server 2005 and SC Configuration Manager 2007
Use these steps to test a SCCM 2007 database upgrade, and run Upgrade Advisor to learn how to set up and prepare for a SQL Server 2005 upgrade. Chapter Excerpt
-
SMS 2003 to SC Configuration Manager 2007 post-upgrade considerations
Solutions providers need to know the best methods when upgrading SMS 2003 clients as well as post-upgrade considerations, including site boundaries and the SMS SQL Monitor. Chapter Excerpt
-
SMS 2003 to System Center Configuration Manager 2007 migration
There are a few different strategies to take into consideration when migrating from Systems Management Server 2003 to SCCM 2007, including the side-by-side and in-place approaches. Chapter Excerpt
-
Windows 7 performance monitoring tools
Use updated tools such as Performance Monitor, Resource Monitor or Task Manager to focus on specific performance aspects and capabilities while enhancing and measuring system performance. Chapter Excerpt
-
Using System Center Configuration Manager 2007 tools
Solutions providers can put the SCCM toolkit to work -- as well as available community tools -- helping them with installations, troubleshooting and performing updates. Tip
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About Information Systems Security and Monitoring
Information systems security and monitoring services can be lucrative for value-added resellers (VARs) and IT solutions providers. These news articles, tips and tutorials on information technology security systems and performance monitoring tools will help you improve your information systems security and monitoring service offerings.
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