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Vista SP1: What You Need to Know before You Deploy
WHITE PAPER: The release of Windows Vista SP1 enables customers to take advantage of improvements that Microsoft and its partners have developed. It's a continuation of Microsoft and its partners' drive to provide the best experience possible.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


Windows Server 2008 "Starter" GPOs
WHITE PAPER: An old Chinese proverb advises us to "preserve the old, but know the new." Microsoft's old template concept has been preserved in the Windows Server 2008 operating system, in the form of what Microsoft calls the starter GPO (Group Policy Object).
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


Introduction to Requirements - The Critical Details That Make or Break a Project
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will discuss the various kinds of information technology requirements, their importance, the different requirement types, the concept of requirements engineering and the process for gathering requirements.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


User's Guide to Office 2007 - No Need to Wait, Deploy It Now
WHITE PAPER: It seems we're always dragged kicking and screaming into the newest operating system, programs, or hardware systems. Office 2007 is quite an initial adjustment yet it is one the most functional products from Microsoft in a while.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


The Case for Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs)
WHITE PAPER: In this whitepaper you will learn about the evolution of Ethernet, the reasons VLANs were introduced, and the ways that VLANs can be used.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


ITIL V3 and the PMBOK® - Distinct but Complementary
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the IT Infrastructure Library Version 3® (ITIL V3®) and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


SQL Server 2008: What to Expect
WHITE PAPER: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 has many great new features that will allow you to develop higher performing, more scalable next-generation applications using more than just relational data.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


7 Things Every System Administrator Should Know about OpenSSH
WHITE PAPER: This paper will focus on the OpenSSH implementation, which was initially developed as part of the OpenBSD project and is installed by default on most modern BSD and Linux-based operating systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Fedora.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


Benefits of Unified Messaging in Exchange Server 2007
WHITE PAPER: Unified Messaging integrates different streams of communication (e-mail, fax, video, SMS, voice, etc.) into a single, or, unified message store, that is accessible from a wide range of different devices.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008


Ethical Hacking and Risk Assessments
WEBCAST: Attend this webcast to learn about risk assessment process and tools used by ethical hackers.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Dec 10, 2008


TCP/IP Sleuthing--Troubleshooting TCP/IP Using Your Toolbox
WHITE PAPER: Troubleshooting is a necessary part of supporting any network installation. This paper will explain how to consider troubleshooting different problems that could exist in network.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2006


Implementing ITIL Using the PMBOK Guide in Four Repeatable Steps
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides an overview of the PMBOK® and the key process areas and functions within the IT Infrastructure Library.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2006


Solving the Mysteries of Subnetting
WHITE PAPER: Subnetting is a complicated topic that has confused students for a very long time, however, subnetting is an important topic for many different certifications with various vendors, including Cisco.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008


The OSI Model: Understanding the Seven Layers of Computer Networks
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains each of the seven layers of OSI model, including their functions and their relationships, also it provide with an overview of the network process, which can act as a framework for understanding the details of computer networking.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jul 2006


Managing SharePoint in an Enterprise Environment
WHITE PAPER: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and other SharePoint technologies are excellent tools for a modern, web-based office environment. This white paper gives pointers on managing them.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008


How Does Ping Really Work?
WHITE PAPER: The purpose of this paper is to resolve any lingering questions you may have about ping and to take your understanding to the next level.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008


Virtualization Overview
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains an approach to virtualization software that relies on the host operating system to provide the service to talk directly to the underlying hardware.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008


Exchange Server 2007: What to Expect
WHITE PAPER: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 has been designed to meet the tough challenges for a corporate communication solution and provides a rich feature set that users can access through a variety of different interfaces and devices.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jan 2006


Router Essentials
WHITE PAPER: Build a basic foundation of knowledge about routers, the devices that allow you to move packets between networks, by reading this white paper.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008


Switching Essentials: An Introduction to Network Switching
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, we will address the basics of this Layer 2 technology and help you get your network switch up and running. For our examples, we will use Cisco's 2950 switch.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008


ITIL® v3: What It Is and Why You Should Care
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains ITIL by describing its benefits, where it comes from, why you need to know about it, which types of IT organization can benefit from using it, and how to get started.
Posted: 14 Oct 2008 | Published: 11 Oct 2008


Troubleshooting SQL 2005: Opening the Database Administrator's Toolbox
WHITE PAPER: This white paper guides you through troubleshooting using some of SQL 2005's built-in features to diagnose issues with your database.
Posted: 02 Jan 2008 | Published: 01 Dec 2007


Longhorn Server and New Group Policy Settings
WHITE PAPER: With the advent of Microsoft's "Longhorn" technologies comes a wealth of new and improved Group Policy settings. This paper takes an introductory look at the new categories as well as changes and additions to the existing policy categories.
Posted: 14 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007


Hardware Neutral Imaging with ImageX: The Ghost Killer
WHITE PAPER: Learn how ImageX can help facilitate successful image management and lower the total cost of ownership of your Vista implementation.
Posted: 14 Mar 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007


Ten Ways Hackers Breach Security
WHITE PAPER: Hacking, cracking, and cyber crimes can wreak havoc on an organization. This white paper discusses ten common methods hackers use to breach your existing security, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Posted: 09 Feb 2007 | Published: 01 Jan 2007