"Database Activity Monitoring" chapter from "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g"  by Guardium

July 06, 2009 - Read the "Database Activity Monitoring (DAM)" chapter from "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press, 2009) and learn how to leverage DAM to prevent SQL injection attacks, monitor privileged users and track access to sensitive data.

'Lights Out' IT Management -- Automate Problem Identification & Resolution  by Dorado Software

September 16, 2008 - Lights-Out IT Management refers to the automation of both problem identification and problem resolution. The successful implementation of Lights-Out IT Management is built upon an integrated system that provides three key management functions: find, configure, and monitor. Read on to learn more.

10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Evaluating Security Information Management (SIM) Solutions  by netForensics

September 10, 2009 - This paper was created to help companies searching for a SIM solution narrow their options and determine which technology is the right one for their IT environment and security objectives.

10 Hot Skills for 2009  by Global Knowledge

May 01, 2009 - With spending on cost-saving technologies such as virtualization rising, and the maintenance of networking and enterprise Microsoft software keeping IT professionals constantly in demand, here's our top 10 hot skills that will take us from a down economy and beyond.

10 Quick Wins for Sales & Marketing  by ZoomInfo

November 09, 2009 - In this e-book, we examine ten ways sales organizations can accelerate the progression from cold to close. From improving marketing results through pinpoint prospecting to making sure sales and marketing are on the same page, here are some tangible steps you can take to move faster from cold to close.

10 Red Hat® Linux™ Tips and Tricks  by Global Knowledge

December 10, 2008 - Global Knowledge and Red Hat have assembled 10 Tips and Tricks from Red Hat Certified Engineers® (RHCEs) to give you a quick reference guide to help you navigate Red Hat® Linux™ systems.

10 steps to evaluate Google Apps for Lotus Domino users  by Google Apps

November 17, 2009 - This expert webcast provides you with 10 steps for organizations that currently use Lotus Notes/Domino to determine if Google Apps is a good fit. Learn how to select a pilot project, calculate ROI and estimate training requirement to assist you in your decision making.

10 Ways to Reduce Your Email Costs Using Mimecast  by Mimecast

October 06, 2009 - If you’re considering cutting costs by switching to email archiving and management in the cloud, this white paper contains useful information and best practices. Download it and learn 10 ways MimeCast can save you time and money using cloud-based email management.

100% Electronic AR Invoicing with SAP® Solutions  by Esker Inc.

October 05, 2009 - This paper examines solutions, both traditional software and Software as a Service models, with a proven track record in helping companies make the transition to 100% electronic AR invoicing.

12 Best Practices for Data Backup and Recovery  by i365, A Seagate Company

September 30, 2009 - With disk-to-disk technology, your backup data resides on disk drives, proven to be far more reliable than tapes. When your backup completes, you know the data is secure and accessible on the disk drive. Read this paper to learn other best practices on disk-to-disk technology and more.

15 Reasons why Desktop Virtualization Projects Fail  by Dell, Inc. and Intel

October 09, 2009 - This videocast sponsored by Dell and Intel featuring virtualization experts, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, discusses the top 15 reasons why virtual desktop projects fail. Discover the considerations to make when virtualizing desktops, like hidden costs, implementation planning and user needs.

2009 and Beyond: Managing Security and the New Compliance Landscape  by IBM

September 18, 2009 - Learn how to successfully safeguard your enterprise and manage the burden of compliance with Kristin Lovejoy, Director, IBM Corporate Security Strategy and Scott Crawford of analyst firm EMA. This webcast discusses how to protect company data and meet compliance needs on a restricted budget.

2009 Annual Study: U.S. Enterprise Encryption Trends  by PGP Corporation

September 17, 2009 - Check out this study, which analyzes survey results from 997 U.S. business and IT managers about their current and future needs, motivations, uses, budgets, and strategies for enterprise data protection.

2009 ERP Report: Hospitality and Entertainment  by Panorama Consulting Group

November 03, 2009 - This part of Panorama’s ERP Report outlines the use of ERP software at companies in the hospitality and entertainment industry, including a comparison of ERP results to other industries. This study includes ERP implementation results surrounding average budget, duration, actual costs, and implementation variables.

2009 Security Mega Trends Survey  by Lumension

February 02, 2009 - This survey was conducted by the Ponemon Institute to better understand if certain publicized IT risks to personal and confidential data are or should be more or less of a concern for organizations. Learn what respondents in IT operations and IT security think about eight Security Mega Trends affecting organizations during the next 12 to 24 months.

2010 E-discovery Best Practices from Real-World Cases  by Clearwell Systems

October 15, 2009 - This paper details several best practices derived from real-world cases and explains how Clearwell customers have met their e-discovery challenges and achieved a significant return on investment (ROI) -- often within a single case.

3 Steps To Securing Your Network And Preventing Common Security Mistakes  by Global Knowledge

August 27, 2009 - Securing an organization's assets requires work, but there are some basic steps that can simplify the task by taking a one-two-three approach. In this whitepaper, you'll learn how you can sort your security controls by categorizing and grouping them in order to help prevent common security problems.

30% faster performance seen at CareerBuilder using Dell PowerEdge servers and Microsoft SQL Server  by Dell, Inc.

March 01, 2008 - In this case study learn how Dell and Microsoft partnered to provide a new business intelligence solution based on Microsoft® SQL Server®, Microsoft business intelligence software, Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers, and a Dell/EMC storage system.

3PAR Thin Technologies  by 3PAR

November 12, 2009 - 3PAR Thin Provisioning software improves storage system efficiency and optimizes capacity utilization system-wide. No more up-front capacity allocation. No more dedicating resources for each application. No more paying to power, house, and cool disks you may not need for months or years to come, or may never actually need.

4 Simple Steps for Preventing Downtime  by Marathon Technologies

October 08, 2009 - In this webcast, gain insight into IT processes and procedures that can ensure continuous business operations in your organization. Discover how to prevent downtime by conducting a gap analysis, identifying weaknesses and simplifying IT processes.

49 Do's, Don'ts, and Customer Lessons for SAP Upgrades: Going beyond the SAP Upgrade Clichés  by Panaya, Inc.

November 10, 2009 - In this article, the best advice on upgrading to SAP ERP 6.0 is compiled into a list of SAP upgrade do’s and don’ts for your reading enjoyment and practical use. Also included are some customer lessons from those who have upgraded to ERP 6.0 and have stories to tell.

5 Best Practices for Telling Great Stories with Data  by Tableau Software

February 01, 2008 - Data doesn't have to be only fact driven and metric. Learn these five best practices to help you make sense and order out of a disparate collection of facts.

5 Key Considerations for Long Term Data Retention  by Quantum Corporation

October 23, 2008 - Managing backup and recovery in today's environment is a multi-dimensional challenge with both near and long term business requirements. This paper explains 5 topics to think about as you design your long-term data retention plans.

5 Levels of Agile Planning: From Enterprise Product Vision to Team Stand-up  by Rally Software Development Corp.

August 15, 2008 - Existing agile methods often focus on small, single-team projects, overlooking the broader impact of large programs. This paper outlines a distinct planning framework that has been successful in large-scale agile software development projects and relies..

5 Myths on Direct-To-Net  by Blue Coat

December 28, 2007 - Read this brief paper to see common myths about Direct-to-Net dispelled.

5 Reasons Why You Need Better Visibility of Your Network  by Blue Coat

April 20, 2009 - If you can't see what's happening, then you can't even begin to attack what's wrong with the network. Here are 5 concrete reasons why you should contact Blue Coat today and start working towards greater visibility of your network.

5 Secrets to SQL Server Availability  by Marathon Technologies

September 28, 2009 - The following five secrets to affordable SQL availability will help you to implement a SQL environment with little or no downtime, zero data loss, and no added IT complexity.

5 Steps to Reducing Downtime: Best Practices for Windows Server Application High Availability  by Marathon Technologies

September 28, 2009 - This white paper discusses five steps for protecting Windows Server applications from downtime, offering established best practices to reduce potential single points of failure and ensure rapid recovery or continued operations in the event of failure.

6 Steps to Enterprise Resource Planning Implementation Success  by IFS

January 01, 2007 - Implementing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Contact Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) is complicated. Here are six simple steps to take to manage that complexity.

60 TB of Savings in 4 Days: EMC IT’s Informatica Data Archive Proof of Concept  by EMC Corporation

November 19, 2009 - This paper illustrates the ability to reduce the data growth challenge seen with EMC’s Oracle Applications CRM implementation via a Proof of Concept (POC) sponsored by the EMC IT organization.

7 Habits of Highly Successful Surveys  by Vovici

October 20, 2009 - Understanding your customer is vital to maintaining and improving loyalty. Learn how to measure customer experience so you can build customer loyalty. Download a copy of the latest Vovici whitepaper 'The Customer Satisfaction Survey' to learn how to understand the major customer experience metrics and more!

7 Tactics For Smart Businesses to Increase Revenues and Decrease Expenses in Any Economy  by SAP BusinessObjects

June 17, 2009 - Every organization faces its own unique challenges in getting the job done. But at the end of the day, it all comes down to increasing revenue while decreasing expenses. See how Business Objects reporting solutions allow you to do just that.

7 Undeniable Truths of IT Governance  by Innotas

September 01, 2009 - To be successful, your organization needs the ability to see what happened, what’s happening now and what is going to happen. In this paper, learn how leading companies taking the ambiguity out of managing their organizations and are now leading their businesses into the next business boom.

7 Ways to Inspire Customer Loyalty with Voice of the Customer (VOC) Initiatives  by Vovici

October 20, 2009 - In the most challenging economic environment in generations, organizations are more focused than ever on retaining customers and maintaining existing revenue. Many businesses have put significant resources into implementing CEM and VOC programs. Read on to learn seven ways to inspire customer loyalty using these VOC initiatives.

8 Problems of Keyword Search in E-Discovery – A Guide for Fortune 1000 Companies  by FTI Technology

November 04, 2009 - In this paper – first in a three part series - we will examine the difficulties of working with keywords during a matter, the many challenges associated with relying on keyword search, and the cost and risk associated with attempting to “guess” one’s way to a relevant document set.

8 Steps to Holistic Database Security  by Guardium

April 03, 2009 - Authored by Ron Ben Natan, Ph.D., author of "HOWTO Secure and Audit Oracle 10g and 11g" (CRC Press, March 2009), this white paper describes 8 essential best practices that provide a holistic approach to safeguarding databases and achieving compliance.

Storage magazine Online June 2009: Heal Thyself  by SearchStorage.com

May 28, 2009 - A trend in storage product messaging these days is the theme of self-healing storage - the ability of a system to detect and repair hard disk problems automatically. In this month's cover story, independent storage expert Marc Staimer explains how and how well they work. This electronic issue also includes features on storage efficiency...