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10 steps to optimize Sharepoint performance
SharePoint, the fastest growing product in Microsoft's history, is used to store reams of documents, meaning application performance is a key component for successful SharePoint deployment and adoption. Here are 10 steps to improve the performance of your SharePoint Servers. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Extreme Networks

From Physical to Virtual to the Cloud
The migration from a dedicated infrastructure to a shared and outsourced cloud infrastructure is not a one-size-fits-all proposition. With Extreme Networks "Four Pillars" strategy, Enterprises and Hosting Centers of any scale can approach change in a logical and affordable, stepwise fashion. Read More

WHITE PAPER: F5 Networks

7 Key Challenges of Virtualization
While virtualization infrastructure platforms provide considerable advantages, VMs also add complexity. By planning for your migration, and recognizing the challenges, you can seamlessly optimize your virtual network and storage environment. Read Now.

Intel overclocks new Core processors for speed boost
Intel on Friday released new Core i5 and Core i7 desktop processors that can be overclocked, giving users the flexibility to ramp up the clock speed to boost application performance. Read More

Skype's new iPhone app makes calls over 3G
Skype has launched a new version of its client for Apple's iPhone that can make calls to other Skype users over a 3G network. Read More

TDE and Backup Compression…Can't have your cake and eat it too!
I was testing out some new SQL Server 2008 features recently: Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) and Backup Compression. Both are new features in SQL Server 2008. TDE will allow you to encrypt an entire database on disk without needing any changes to your applications. Backup Compression will compress your backups and speed them up too. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Brocade

Deployment Strategies for 802.11n
Many organizations are looking to reap the benefits of the new 802.11n standard, but what is the best way to deploy wireless technology while minimizing costs? Learn why understanding the "Three Cs"-context, coverage, and capacity-is critical for choosing an optimal network implementation strategy. Read More!

Using SMP with Microsoft Hyper-V and Linux
A recent post on Microsoft about Linux support under Hyper-V was interesting. The original poster asked about using Hyper-V's Linux Integration Service (LIS) with an SMP server. If you're using Hyper-V and Linux, you probably already know that Microsoft limits you to a single CPU. My first question is: Why? Read More

Getting ready for mobile video
Last week I had the opportunity to get a look at Sprint's upcoming HTC EVO 4G smartphone. Running the Android operating system, the EVO represents Sprint's first attempt to leverage its 4G network to deliver bandwidth intensive services such as streaming high definition video and even video conferencing to mobile users. Read More

Is telephony dead?
As we continue to hear about plans by the service providers to discontinue POTS (plain old telephone service), the question of whether the traditional telephone will soon become obsolete is looming on the not-too-distant horizon. And for those of use who have watched this happen over the past 25 to 30 years, it will be an amazing turn-around. So today we're doing a bit of a history lesson. Read More


WHITE PAPER: Adobe

Close the Web 2.0 Communications Gap
Web 2.0 tools have yet to reach critical mass and broad user adoption. This Forrester report identifies the key Web 2.0 gaps and offers advice to: Build a framework that extends email, Upgrade document-based data collection, and Improve email and document exchange security. Read More

IPv6 summit was a huge hit
This year was the third year of the Rocky Mountain IPv6 Summit and each year the event has grown in size and quality. This year over 260 attendees learned about the latest developments in IPv6 adoption from the industry's leading IPv6 experts. The event drew a wide range of audience members and the sponsors provided information on their IPv6-capable products and services. Read More

Intel talks technology concepts, plans Atom update
Intel plans to talk about its future technology and product plans at Computex, but doesn't have any big surprises lined up for the Taiwanese hardware show, which opened Tuesday. Read More

Hitachi touts hard drive for ultra-light PCs that's 26% thinner
Hitachi GST announced it will begin shipping three new 2.5-in wide serial ATA hard drives that are 26% slimmer than standard laptop drives. They're aimed at the emerging ultra-light PC market. Read More



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