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• Server Virtualization

  • How the evolution of virtualization redefined efficient data centers

    The evolution of virtualization has promoted more efficient data centers. Now IT shops can reduce power and hardware costs while increasing performance.

  • VMware vCenter Operations 5 ships, but will IT shops pay the price?

    VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite 5.0 gives customers advanced features, but the price tag has some customers eyeing less expensive options from VKernel and Microsoft.

  • What will the future hold for multi-hypervisor management?

    Multi-hypervisor management sounds great, but the tools lack critical features. Our advisory board members discuss this market’s future and potential.

• Cloud computing

  • The rise of the non-Amazon IaaS cloud provider

    Amazon isn’t the only vendor in the IaaS universe. With several other large vendors out there and niche providers cropping up, enterprises have choices.

  • Microsoft cloud service lets citizen developers crunch big data

    Microsoft’s "Data Explorer" cloud service puts coding power into the hands citizen developers. It remains to be seen how deep into big data users get.

  • AWS' DynamoDB improves on SimpleDB, but does it threaten SQL Azure?

    Frustrated by Amazon's SimpleDB? DynamoDB offers an improved non-relational database that stores terabytes at a lower cost. Will it catch on?

• Exchange

  • Custom email filtering with Forefront Protection 2010 for Exchange

    ForeFront Protection 2010 for Exchange helps keep spam and viruses at bay. But did you know you can also use its custom email filters to enforce corporate email policies?

  • Don’t overlook security add-ons when troubleshooting Outlook issues

    Third-party add-ons are supposed to aid and protect Outlook, right? They may be hurting more than they’re helping if not properly configured.

  • Why you should consider SCOM for Exchange Server monitoring

    Are you relying on complicated performance monitor counters to track your Exchange servers’ health? If so, you may want to give SCOM a try.

• SQL Server

  • When up isn’t enough: Techniques for scaling SQL Server out

    Scaling SQL Server out is not easy; that’s why most businesses choose to scale up their databases instead. But some applications give you no choice: You’ve got to look at options for scaling out.

  • SQL Server stored procedures supercharged in recent, upcoming versions

    Microsoft is forever tinkering with SQL Server stored procedures to give queries more thrust. Find out what’s new in SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2 and the next-generation 2012 release.

  • Cost, proliferation power rise of SQL Server data warehousing

    SQL Server data warehousing may have seemed a misnomer a few years ago. But many Microsoft shops with growing data needs are seeing the benefits of native products.

• Windows IT

  • Building a self-assessment plan for IT pros

    Take a step back to reflect on where you’ve been and where your career is going. Annual self-assessment can boost your professional profile and help prepare you for an uncertain future.

  • SharePoint 2010: Much more than document sharing

    Is your company just using SharePoint 2010 for document sharing? Check out some of the features you may be missing out on and make the most of your investment.

  • Our top five IT career tips of 2011

    We’ve compiled our top IT career tips of 2011 as a treat to our readers. You’ll learn about various methods you can use to improve your career trajectory -- and save money at the same time.

• Enterprise Desktop

  • Desktop audit checklist: Five steps to a successful desktop audit

    Now that 2012 has begun, consider doing a desktop audit to get your IT house in order. A strong desktop audit checklist can help you manage hardware, software and applications better.

  • Don't ignore mobile security effects on enterprise desktop management

    Mobile devices are the new endpoints, so they must be protected as well as -- or better than -- stationary endpoints. Read some advice on boosting enterprise mobile security.

  • With Microsoft server software, desktop licensing costs can add up

    Licensing Microsoft server software per desktop is tempting, but do the math. The desktop licensing costs can sneak up on you if you're not careful.

• Virtual Desktop

  • VMware shops using View 5 for BYOD realize VDI challenges

    Desktop virtualization and BYOD go hand-in-hand. But both are cultural changes and VMware View has its share of challenges, starting with the profile management feature.

  • IGEL thin clients provide HP, Wyse alternative

    IGEL thin clients support nearly every major desktop virtualization product and remote desktop protocol, providing an alternative to HP and Wyse.

  • Mobile virtualization is here, but limitations may hinder adoption

    There's no question surrounding the viability of desktop virtualization, but that isn't the case with mobile virtualization. IT pros wonder whether the technology has a place in the enterprise.

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