Operating Environments White Papers

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How to Simplify Migrations with Virtualization
sponsored by AppSense
WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper takes an in-depth look at user virtualization, which allows for the management of user-specific information independent of the desktop – thus minimizing the complexity of any desktop operating system migration.
Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 16 May 2013

AppSense

Patch management: Fixing vulnerabilities before they are exploited
sponsored by GFI LanGuard
WHITE PAPER: Software updates are constant, and it's one of the most challeneging and resource-intensive tasks for an IT department. Securing vulnerabilities remains one of the most essential updates for IT pros. View this informative white paper to learn more about effective patch managment.
Posted: 05 Sep 2012 | Published: 05 Sep 2012

GFI LanGuard

IDC: Linux in the Mainstream: Growing Deployment of Business-Critical Workloads
sponsored by Red Hat & IBM
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to explore the growth of Linux as a server operating system and discover how deployment form factors have changed over time to support both workload data and the ecosystem.
Posted: 28 Sep 2011 | Published: 28 Sep 2011

Red Hat & IBM

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Datasheet
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper will help you learn how Red Hat Enterprise Linux provides a cost-effective alternative to proprietary operating systems, making it extremely attractive to those businesses that don't have a big budget but still want reliable, secure desktop for their users.
Posted: 02 Jul 2014 | Published: 02 Jul 2014

Red Hat

Why Linux Virtualization is Ready for Prime Time
sponsored by Red Hat - HPE
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover the benefits of virtualizing Linux workloads. This resource examines the historical concerns about Linux virtualization and outlines how enterprises can safely make this transition.
Posted: 20 Sep 2012 | Published: 20 Sep 2012

Red Hat - HPE

Linux in the Mainstream: Business-critical Workloads Quickly Becoming the Norm
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: Download this IDC whitepaper now to better understand the workload data and ecosystem available for Linux deployments, including application software, application development and deployment software, and infrastructure software.
Posted: 11 Dec 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

Red Hat

Why Do Techies Tell Me to Ping a Website?
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores ping commands and flags, and how those flags vary from one operating system to another. With a better understanding of ping, organizations and home users can easily troubleshoot a network.
Posted: 30 Dec 2013 | Published: 30 Dec 2013

Global Knowledge

Preparing for Your Windows 7 Migration - Analyze, Plan, Deliver, Optimize
sponsored by Centrix Software
WHITE PAPER: Explore some of the key considerations for organizations seeking to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 desktops, and get several key recommendations to ensure a smooth migration.
Posted: 30 Sep 2011 | Published: 30 Sep 2011

Centrix Software

What are your options when performing a Windows migration?
sponsored by AppSense
WHITE PAPER: This crucial resource takes an in-depth look at the options that you have for planning and deploying a Windows 7 migration, detailing the benefits and drawbacks of each approach so you can create a strategy that will satisfy your specific needs and requirements.
Posted: 17 May 2013 | Published: 17 May 2013

AppSense

Why Dell and Windows 8 for Business
sponsored by DELL TECHNOLOGIES AND MICROSOFT
WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper examines how tech titan Dell is releasing mobile devices that are designed for Windows 7 and 8 to provide a seamless experience, enhancing enterprise mobility, employee productivity, and overall operational efficiency.
Posted: 22 Jul 2013 | Published: 22 Jul 2013

DELL TECHNOLOGIES AND MICROSOFT