Vendor Management Strategies for the CIO-
Troubleshooting Windows 7
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Windows 7 tools and hardware
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Windows 7 configuration
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Windows 7 management
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Windows 7 configuration
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Windows 7 guide for solutions providers
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Installing Windows 7
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SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 features and architecture changes
There are a number of key features and architecture changes in SSRS 2008 that solutions providers can advantage of, including a higher throughput and on-demand processing. Chapter Excerpt
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SSRS 2008 ReportViewer and Report Designer enhancements
Solutions providers should use SSRS 2008 performance tools such as ReportViewer, Report Designer or Report Builder 2.0 to develop reports and data for customers. Chapter Excerpt
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SSRS 2008 RDL and SharePoint integration enhancements
This chapter excerpt offers information on SQL Server Reporting Services 2008 Report Definition Language (RDL), SharePoint integration enhancements and upgrade options. Chapter Excerpt
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VMware extends vSphere Enterprise Edition availability
VMware has cancelled its 'end of availability' date for vSphere Enterprise Edition in response to customer complaints. Article | 16 Oct 2009
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Hot channel opportunities in power and cooling
Don't give outdated power and cooling information to your clients. Contributor Barb Goldworm takes a look at some of the most current power and cooling server room trends. Article | 22 Feb 2007
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SMBs uneager to adopt Vista
Microsoft may be tooting its own horn about Vista, but SMBs are hearing the blare as babble. Only 7% of small businesses are interested in upgrading by the end of the year. Article | 01 Feb 2007
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Baird survey shows optimistic Q1, VAR kudos for HP, Sun
Financial analyst report predicts HP and Sun will do well for VARs during what looks like a positive customer-spending trend Q1 and throughout 2007. Article | 08 Jan 2007
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How VARs can help customers securely discard e-waste
The disposal of old systems provides a service opportunity for VARs that can also bring up other security issues that services can be sold around including compliance, data management and storage. Tip
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Selling Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 to SMB customers
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 is more than just an option for academic settings and there are a few ways, such as selling software licenses, that VARs can offer the product to SMB customers. Tip
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How the SQL Server Utility can make solutions providers money
For customers hesitant to upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2, the SQL Server Utility may be the remedy. Learn how to use the tool and explain to your customers how it can save them on management costs. Tip
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Planning a SharePoint 2003 to SharePoint 2007 migration
Instructor and author James Pyles outlines a step-by-step approach for developing a SharePoint 2003 to SharePoint 2007 migration plan, including testing the migration and migrating database services. Tip
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Windows Vista installation dos and don'ts
Windows Vista installations are still lagging in the enterprise, making now a good time to identify best practices (and worst practices) for inevitable Windows Vista installations. Tip
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Windows Server 2008: Delays and new features
Windows Server 2008 offers resellers easy integration and management with other Microsoft products. Training for the channel is available and will help get channel pros up to speed and prepared to roll Window's Server 2008 out to customers. Tip
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Windows Vista application compatibility update
The list of Windows Vista-compatable applications is growing, though some older products will never work with the new Microsoft operating system. Here's an update on Vista-friendly applications. Tip
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Prepare Windows 2000 clients for a Windows Server Longhorn migration
Server migrations are expensive and timely, making it all the more important that you prepare Windows 2000 clients now for a Windows Server "Longhorn" migration. Tip
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Linux partition on IBM POWER (LoP) services and best practices
Adding a Linux partition to an IBM POWER system can open your customer to new business opportunities and resources. Tip
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Run older Windows applications on Vista with Virtual PC Express
Older Windows applications can run on Vista's Enterprise Edition with Virtual PC Express. Tip
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What are some new systems channel business opportunities?
While many VARs are pursuing the same channel opportunities, savvy VARs take the road less traveled. Learn in this expert answer about two relatively overlooked systems sales opportunities that can help VARs increase their profits this year and beyon... Ask the Expert
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What opportunities are there for VARs in a SQL Server upgrade?
Which SQL Server upgrade path to recommend to customers -- either to SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server 2008 -- depends on factors such as the pricing models for SQL Server 2008 and the duration of Microsoft support for SQL Server 2005. Ask the Expert
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Ubuntu Linux 7.04 installation may ease installation pain
Ubuntu Linux 7.04 has made installation easier for VARs and may affect the virtualization market. 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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Configuring Linux servers for remote support
Configuring secure shell (SSH) on a Linux box may be the best way to provide remote server support. Ask the Expert
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How VARs can help customers securely discard e-waste
The disposal of old systems provides a service opportunity for VARs that can also bring up other security issues that services can be sold around including compliance, data management and storage. Tip
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Troubleshooting Windows 7
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Windows 7 tools and hardware
Guide
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Windows 7 configuration
Guide
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Windows 7 management
Guide
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Windows 7 configuration
Guide
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Windows 7 guide for solutions providers
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Installing Windows 7
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Selling Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 to SMB customers
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 is more than just an option for academic settings and there are a few ways, such as selling software licenses, that VARs can offer the product to SMB customers. Tip
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How the SQL Server Utility can make solutions providers money
For customers hesitant to upgrade to SQL Server 2008 R2, the SQL Server Utility may be the remedy. Learn how to use the tool and explain to your customers how it can save them on management costs. Tip
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Server management news and expert advice for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators and consultants helping clients install and upgrade servers, including Windows Server, open source servers and remote servers. You'll find tips, tutorials and best practices to help you address clients' server installation and upgrade needs.