VIDEO - When it comes to server virtualization performance, not all processing cores are created equal.  Learn why choosing servers with greater performance per core can be more important than choosing the server with the highest core count. Discover how higher performance cores can help you save on licenses and provide greater responsiveness.
Posted: February 6, 2012 | Premiered: February 6, 2012


Topics:  Data Center Management | IT Infrastructure | Licensing | Processor Architectures | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides an in-depth comparison of two of the top private cloud solutions available in the market using industry standard concepts and examining both licensing models. Review the pros and cons of each and discover which one outperforms the other.
Posted: January 23, 2012 | Published: January 23, 2012


Topics:  Applications Management | Cloud Computing | Cloud Management | IT Infrastructure | Licensing | Private Cloud | Private cloud computing

WHITE PAPER - This paper compares the pricing of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization with VMware vSphere5 for server virtualization. Both the Red Hat subscription pricing and the VMware license and support pricing are explained along with detailed comparisons.
Posted: January 20, 2012 | Published: January 20, 2012


Topics:  Data Center Management | Licensing | ROI | Server Management | Server Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This white paper compares private cloud solutions from Microsoft and VMware by using private cloud industry standard concepts and defining the technology benefits of Microsoft private cloud solutions.
Posted: January 10, 2012 | Published: January 10, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Cloud Management | IT Management | IT Service Management | Licensing | Private Cloud | ROI

ANALYST BRIEF - This research from Freeform Dynamics, based on a survey of end users,  identifies the challenges faced by IT departments and suppliers on software licensing, and offers advice to organisations on dealing with software licensing.
Posted: January 5, 2012 | Published: August 5, 2011


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Compliance Audits | Compliance Best Practices | Licensing | Software | Software Asset Management | Software Best Practices | Supplier Management | Supplier Relationship Management

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - This expert presentation transcript explores key management factors you should consider as you navigate your virtualization initiative, including licensing, memory capabilities, and more. Hear about one company's virtualization roadmap and determine whether it aligns with your own virtualization plans.
Posted: October 10, 2011 | Published: October 10, 2011


Topics:  Data Center Networking | Licensing | Memory | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | Standards | Storage for Virtualized Servers

CASE STUDY - Access this case study to learn how one company deployed BlackBerry® Enterprise Server Express to provide the company with many of the same BlackBerry® smartphone features that employees were accustomed to using, without additional software or user license fees.
Posted: September 16, 2011 | Published: September 16, 2011


Topics:  Communications Systems | Email | Licensing | Mobile Device Management | Smart Phones | Unified Messaging Systems | Wireless Computing

EBOOK - This handbook will cover best practices for moving to Microsoft Windows 7, including assessing Windows 7 to determine if it’s a good move for your organization, which applications in your organization should move over, what help is out there for your migration project and licensing.
Posted: May 23, 2011 | Published: May 23, 2011


Topics:  Applications Management | Best Practices | Legacy Applications Software | Licensing | ROI | Windows | Windows 7 | Windows XP

WHITE PAPER - This white paper introduces you to the different models within the 5500-series family of Cisco ASAs and gives you an idea of how each would best be used. This guide will also give a brief overview of the licensing considerations for each of the models discussed.
Posted: January 19, 2011 | Published: January 19, 2011


Topics:  Licensing | Remote Access Security | Remote Network Management | Security | Security Industry | Security Infrastructure | Security Management | VPN | VPN Appliances

WHITE PAPER - This Quick Reference Guide is for people who need to understand the basics of how Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is licensed and sold. This guide does not supersede or replace any of the legal documentation covering SQL Server use rights.
Posted: July 12, 2010 | Published: July 12, 2010


Topics:  Licensing | Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 | Microsoft Virtual Server | Server Software | Server Virtualization | SQL | SQL Server