Configuration Management Research
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Configuration Management for Virtual and Cloud Infrastructures
Sponsored by: ComputerWeekly.comThe top seven things to consider when managing configuration for virtual and cloud infrastructures.
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Choose an ALM solution that meets your strategic requirements
Sponsored by: IBMThis buyer's guide describes the key criteria for application lifecycle management (ALM) solutions for today's high-performance teams. It includes key considerations for enhancing your single- or multi-vendor ALM environment.
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Buying Guide: Virtualization Management Tools
Sponsored by: SearchServerVirtualizationVirtualization management has evolved significantly as products mature and IT shops become more savvy. This expert buying guide explores third-party tools in five key areas of virtualization management. Gain insights on what you should consider, whether you're a first-time purchaser or looking to upgrade.
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VMware vSphere™ Reference Architecture for Small Medium Business
Sponsored by: VMware and DellLearn about Dell solutions that are optimally configured to run virtualized workloads while providing maximum redundancy, scalability, and manageability. This document covers network architecture, storage configurations, and best practices for configuration and deployment.
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Tracking changes to requirements in Agile development
Sponsored by: IBMAgile environments encourage and embrace requirements changes. However, knowing how to effectively manage those changes can be a challenge. This tip guide provides Agile best practices that will ensure requirements are managed effectively through the development cycle.
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Effective ALM Planning; How to Appoint a New Management Team
Sponsored by: IBMProper application lifecycle management (ALM) planning and the appointment of a change and configuration team can help align business goals with application development goals, explain concepts to management, and improve quality. In this e-book, readers will learn keys to ALM planning and effective ways to introduce ALM to the organization.
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Change control councils for successful software releases
Sponsored by: IBMProper application lifecycle management (ALM) planning and the appointment of a change and configuration team can help align business goals with development goals, explain concepts to management, and improve quality throughout the lifecycle. In this e-book, readers will learn best practices for a timely, organized and strong product release.
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Forecast: Cloudy! Efficient Software Delivery Leveraging Cloud
Sponsored by: IBMThis webcast looks at development and test workloads that lend themselves particularly well to leveraging the cloud, such as large scale load testing, and deployment planning and automation, and offers guidance and best practices for organizations interested in cloud-based solutions.
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Agile ALM Q & A
Sponsored by: Arrow and HPFrom this interview with Michael Hüttermann, readers will learn how software configuration management (SCM) ties in with application lifecycle management (ALM) tools, what exactly constitutes an agile ALM tool, what automation means in an agile ALM context, and finally, tradeoffs between flexibility and configurability.
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SAP Implementation and Operation in Integrated Environments
Sponsored by: VMware, Inc.Access this detailed technical brief to learn how creating a dynamic infrastructure can advance business performance and reduce operational efforts.
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E-Guide: Exploring Configuration Changes to Reduce Attacks
Sponsored by: Tripwire, Inc.Configuration changes help organizations with limited IT staff and resources not only mitigate against known threats, but also future attacks. This expert e-guide explains why firms continue to struggle with zero-day vulnerabilities and offers advice on how to lock down systems to eliminate threats posed by high-profile attacks.
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Best Practices for Preparing for SharePoint Migrations
Sponsored by: Dell SoftwareImprove the efficiency and manageability of your SharePoint 2010 migration — while reducing the stress on IT! Learn how in this new white paper by Quest Software.
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Taking Enterprise Application Integration Into The Cloud
Sponsored by: DellEMC and Intel®Of all the advancements to enterprise computing, the cloud is the latest, coming with an assortment of promises to totally reshape your organization's computing approach. Access this brief and exclusive resource for an overview of cloud computing, specifically software-as-a-service.
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Virtual Systems and Server Resource Management Best Practices
Sponsored by: IBMAlthough virtualization brings a variety of infrastructure improvements, without key resource management, many of the improvements remain unrealized. Take a look at this e-guide from the editors at SearchSystemsChannel.com for expert advice on making the absolute most out of the virtualized environment.
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Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g Configuration Management Pack
Sponsored by: Oracle CorporationThis white paper takes a three-pronged approach to configuration management: simplifying the management of your IT infrastructure; improving the level of service you provide your end users; and enforcing compliance with real-time change detection for files, database objects, users, and processes.
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IBM Rapid Deployment Services - RDS
Sponsored by: IBMWatch this video featuring Stephen Barnes, IBM RDS Global Delivery Manager, to find out how RDS can help generate a quicker return on investment.
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Dispelling Myths & Revealing Truths about Email Management with SharePoint
Sponsored by: Colligo Networks Inc.This white paper outlines five things you need to know before developing an email management solution. It also seeks to dispel myths about SharePoint and Exchange.
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Dell DX Object Storage Platform - Advanced Storage Node Configuration
Sponsored by: DellEMC and Intel®The Dell DX Object Storage Platform provides configuration of cluster-wide parameters through the web-based management console on the DX Cluster Services Node (CSN). This white paper provides instructions on configuring advanced configurations through the node configuration files.
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ALM Everyware ekit
Sponsored by: IBMThe IBM ALM Everyware e-Kit contains the new Gartner MarketScope for Application Life Cycle Management that rated IBM Rational "strong, positive", the highest available vendor rating. Get it and other materials in this kit showing how IBM ALM technology, practices and expertise can help your organization.
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E-Zine: Software Testing Vol.3: This Issue of Software Testing Delves Into Mobile Application and Regression Testing
Sponsored by: IBMThis e-zine covers the topic of testing and retesting defects and cites the Blackberry blackouts of 2007 and 2008 as examples of issues that could have been detected by regressing testing.
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Debunking the Myth of the Single-Vendor Network
Sponsored by: Juniper Networks, Inc.Read this analyst report to see why most organizations should consider a dual-vendor or multivendor solution as a viable approach to building their network. Not only are significant cost savings achievable with no increase in network complexity, but there is also an improvement in focus on meeting business requirements.
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Discovering Novell ZENworks 11
Sponsored by: Novell, Inc.Novell is taking its family of systems-management products to the next level with ZENworks 11—by integrating them all into a single policy-based platform; providing unified management for a wider range of Windows and Linux devices; and making it easy to extend automated device management across physical, virtual and cloud environments.
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Presentation Transcript: Overcoming the Challenges with Configuration and Patch Mgmt
Sponsored by: BigFixIn this presentation transcript, you’ll gain insight on how to improve your asset discovery processes, determine the patch level of the machines in your environment, and improve testing and deployment processes to keep pace with Patch Tuesday and quarterly Oracle and Adobe releases.
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Enterprise Management Associates Report-- The Power of AppScan: A Hands-On Review of IBM Rational AppScan Standard Edition
Sponsored by: IBMIn a hands-on look at IBM Rational AppScan Standard Edition, the Enterprise Management Associates® (EMA™) team finds in the product an easily implemented, highly configurable utility that addresses multiple application security pain points.
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IBM System x iDataPlex
Sponsored by: IBMIn today’s fast-paced IT environment, overcrowded data centers are becoming more and more common—which means IT managers are simply running out of room to expand. An iDataPlex solution can help with these problems because its unique rack design is optimized to save floor space. Read this paper to find out more.
