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  • Simplify Your Migration to Windows Server 2008: Key Tips

    Implementing and deploying any new platform can be difficult the first few times around, but by the time we're done, we’ve learned some key "tips and tricks" that make the job easier. If you want to learn from the experiences of others, check out the tips and pointers that Dell and Microsoft experts have developed for you. They'll help shorten your learning curve and make your migration smoother and more productive.

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  • Windows Server 2008 and Cloud Solutions

    As more and more organizations start to plan and deploy their first cloud solutions, there are a number of platform choices, and one of those that is getting more attention is Windows Server 2008. There are a number of important issues that every IT professional is considering in making the decisions on Cloud platforms

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  • Desktop Virtualization: The Right Solution for Efficiency, Security, and Unparalleled Flexibility

    The cost and time associated with managing desktops is rising at a time when budgets are being tightened and IT staffing is strained. Dell offers a complete desktop virtualization solution that includes server and desktop hardware, software, and services.

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  • Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V - Expert Panel on How to Migrate, Deploy, Virtualize and Manage

    The benefits of migrating to Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V are numerous: improved management, lower costs for day-to-day operations, and of course, strong virtualization tools. As a result, the vast majority of Windows Server users are going to undertake the migration to the new version.

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  • Virtualization Use Cases: How to Optimize Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V in the Datacenter

    Microsoft® Windows® The benefits of migrating to Windows Server2008 R2 with Hyper-V are numerous: improved management, lower costs for day-to-day operations, and of course, strong virtualization tools. As a result, the vast majority of Windows Server users are going to undertake the migration to the new version. As IT professionals know, a migration can drive costs and problems during the switchover. This is the reason why the Dell TechCenter and their engineering team have invested a great deal in simplifying your migration with Reference Architectures and Business Ready Configurations that eliminate many of the tasks that are commonly put on the IT professional during the migration

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  • YES Prep saves $500,000 and a year of IT staff time by virtualizing on Dell systems and Microsoft Hyper-V

    Charter school district YES Prep Public Schools faced growing pains when it tried to replicate successful strategies between campuses. Teachers needed communication tools, as well as a system for managing and sharing student data. The district implemented Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers supported by a Dell EqualLogic™ iSCSI SAN, to run collaboration and performance management software in an environment that includes both physical and virtual servers. It also rolled out Dell OptiPlex™ desktop computers and Dell Latitude™ netbooks to improve the reliability of student computers and enhance their computing experience

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  • Server Virtualization: Expert Overview of Cost, Trends and More

    Successful virtualization initiatives require IT pros to have a comprehensive understanding of both the software and hardware costs involved, as well as the disaster recovery efforts required. This expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com and Dell, provides an overview of the expenses associated with virtualization and highlights the virtual server trends expected for 2010. Gain insight into the tangible virtualization costs, and learn how to keep pace with the changing server virtualization market. Explore the pivotal role of virtual hardware platforms in your business

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  • Penn State Realizes Cost Avoidance and Enhances Learning with Dell Servers and Microsoft Hyper-V

    By deploying Dell PowerEdge servers with Intel Xeon processors and Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technology, Penn State's Jason Long, the IST Program Leader for the DuBois campus, was able to reduce server footprint, improve performance and create a virtual "sandbox" environment for students to learn in real-world situations without real-world impact

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  • Desktop Virtualization - The Right Solution for Efficiency, Security, Resiliency & Data Protection

    Desktop virtualization, in particular VDI, have become very important concepts, tactics and approaches that from an IT infrastructure perspective have gained a lot of popularity in assessing whether VDI can be a big help to your organization and whether it can solve some key problems

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  • Making Desktop Virtualization Real And Easy to Implement

    Windows 7 will substantially improve productivity and manageability within your organization. The first step is to assess and plan this migration which will impact nearly every aspect of your PC environment. Skipping this step leads to complications, cost overruns, and issues with your internal customers. Dell's experience in OS migrations and PC deployment drives a best practices approach to designing your rollout. Watch this video to learn more

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  • Addressing Public Sector IT Pressures with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2

    Like their counterparts in private companies, IT organizations in local, state, and federal governments and government agencies face many of the same challenges, including the need to provide ever-more services and the need to protect data

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  • Bringing Windows Server Virtualization to Your Production Environment

    Virtualization technology is fast becoming the strategy of choice for companies that want to reap the benefits of cost-effective, flexible, and easy-to-manage server environments

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  • Enterprise-Class Hyper-V: Dell PRO and Microsoft Get it Done!

    The value of Windows Server 2008 R2 is impossible to contest. And the migration to this critical infrastructure component is beginning in earnest, therefore developing the right plan and approach for this migration is an essential task for IT professionals

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  • Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V: A New Solution Provides You with High Efficiency Virtualization

    With the availability of Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V, IT decision makers have access to new features and functionality that make now the time to implement it in their data centers

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  • Get The Benefits of Windows Server® 2008 With Simple Migration and ROI in Months from Dell!

    As one of the core server software platforms in many organizations, Microsoft Windows Server is a key part of IT infrastructure. And the newest release, Windows Server 2008, not only improves functionality, but provides a number of on-going cost savings as compared to prior versions

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  • Meet Today's Business Challenges with Microsoft Windows Server 2008

    Dell™ PowerVault™ and Dell EqualLogic™ storage and CommVault® Simpana® data management software enable flexible data migration and transparent, release-specific data object recovery and backup to help simplify upgrades in enterprise environments

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  • How Well Is Your Data Protected?

    Windows Server 2008 provides enhanced and new security features that protect information while simplifying security management. Out of the box, Windows Server 2008 reduces the number of management chores such as patch management and increases the control the IT has over file access and access to Web content

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  • How to Accurately Plan for Windows Server 2008 Hardware

    Microsoft Windows Server 2008 promises to deliver simplified server management and enhanced security, as well as resource optimization and server consolidation through support of built in virtualization technology

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  • How Security Features in Windows Server 2008 Can Save You Money

    Data theft is on the rise, and so too are the penalties for exposing personal information. In fact, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions reported 50 percent more data breaches in 2008 than in 2007, exposing the personal records of at least 35.7 million Americans, according to the non-profit Internet Theft Resource Center

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  • Simplifying Windows Server 2008 Deployment

    Windows 7 will substantially improve productivity and manageability within your organization. The first step is to assess and plan this migration which will impact nearly every aspect of your PC environment. Skipping this step leads to complications, cost overruns, and issues with your internal customers. Dell's experience in OS migrations and PC deployment drives a best practices approach to designing your rollout. Watch this video to learn more

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  • Dell Virtualization Advisor

    This tool is designed as a guide for customers with a comfortable knowledge of virtualization and their server/storage environment. For those customers who prefer a more customized solution, Dell offers a full range of Infrastructure Consulting Services to analyze your specific needs and operational considerations to provide recommendations including future growth

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  • Top 10 Reasons to Migrate to Windows Server 2008

    Windows Server 2008 is designed to provide increased reliability and control over your server infrastructure. New virtualization tools, web technologies, and security enhancements help save time and reduce costs, and provide you with high availability and increased flexibility for your changing business needs

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  • Dell - Microsoft Hyper-V and SCVMM

    Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V™, Microsoft's next generation hypervisor technology, adds an exciting new dimension to the server virtualization market. With Hyper-V and Microsoft’s integrated Server Management suite, you can take advantage of a powerful set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management and better utilize your hardware investments

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  • Maxol: Oil Firm Grows Business While Trimming Servers by 80 Percent

    The Maxol markets a comprehensive range of oil and petroleum products to all sectors of the Irish market. Always trying to trim costs, Maxol wanted to curb the rate of server growth and the costs associated with server proliferation

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  • NetBenefit: Hosting Provider Uses Virtualization to Expand Services and Reduce Costs

    NetBenefit is a leading provider of managed hosting services in the United Kingdom. Faced with ever more expensive London data center costs, the company was looking for ways to expand the hosting solutions it offered its clients while maximizing data center space

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  • HotSchedules: Workforce Scheduling Provider Increases Capacity & Competitiveness with Virtualization

    HotSchedules needed an agile and scalable IT environment that could respond quickly to growth opportunities. The company deployed the Windows Server 2008 operating system with Hyper-V virtualization technology to consolidate its server environment, reduce costs, and maximize network performance

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  • Dell Storage and CommVault Simpana Ease Ad Option of Microsoft Windows Server 2008

    Dell™ PowerVault™ and Dell EqualLogic™ storage and CommVault® Simpana® data management software enable flexible data migration and transparent, release-specific data object recovery and backup to help simplify upgrades in enterprise environments

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  • HotSchedules Video

    HotSchedules expansion was about to overrun their data center with needs for more power and space than they had available. Learn how virtualization services from Dell Hyper-V helped HotSchedules scale their business

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  • Accelerating OS Deployment with Microsoft Windows Deployment Services

    Microsoft® Windows® Deployment Services (WDS) provides an accessible, flexible way to perform mass deployments of current and legacy Windows operating systems

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  • Installing Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Drivers on Dell PowerEdge Servers

    Upgrading Dell™ PowerEdge™ servers to the Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 OS also typically requires selecting, installing, and troubleshooting device drivers. Using tested and validated drivers and following best practices can help administrators ensure optimal performance in their environments

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  • Migrating Dell PowerEdge Servers to Microsoft Windows Server 2008

    Upgrading to the Microsoft® Windows Server® 2008 OS can offer myriad advantages, including enhanced performance, security, and stability

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Product Spotlight

Latitude™ ST: practical, productive and secure

Built for professionals who spend more time standing than sitting at a desk, the lightweight Latitude™ ST offers an ideal balance between tablet convenience and PC productivity so you can get more done anytime, anywhere. For professionals working in the field, the office might be a busy parking lot, a hospital bedside or a hectic classroom and with the Latitude ST slate, you get Windows power wherever the workday takes you. Integrate seamlessly with your existing Microsoft environment. The Latitude ST features Windows® 7 OS for real computing power and business apps so you can handle work on the go.

 
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Why Dell

  • Microsoft Windows 7 and Office Key Initiative Overview

    To avoid disruptions, CIOs and IT leaders must position their organizations to complete a migration to Windows 7 in a timely and cost-effective manner. But, as they work through the preparation and deployment processes, they will be confronted by a host of challenges and risk. In this research paper, Gartner research presents tools, best practices and policies to reduce Windows 7 and Office 2010 migration costs by as much as 50%.

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  • Dell ProConsult Windows 7 Readiness Assessment

    To capitalize on the benefits of Windows 7, you must make sure your computing environment is ready for the upgrade. The Dell Windows 7 Readiness Assessment is designed to identify application compatibility, hardware compatibility and migration readiness, and to provide the recommendations needed to help make your transition to Windows 7 as smooth as possible.

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  • CIO Strategies for End User Computing: Maximizing Productivity without Sacrificing Security

    Advances in mobility and client computing technology combined with the ubiquity of social media are creating a culture of constant connectivity and anywhere access to information. As these trends extend into the work place Dell recommends CIOs proactively respond by creating a cost effective 3-5 year strategic plan for end user computing that enables increased end user productivity while maintaining IT control, and helps mitigate security threats.

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  • Windows 7 migration challenges and best practices for large enterprise and public sector - Dell Whitepaper from Forrester Research

    Today, IT managers worldwide are accelerating their efforts toward planning for and migrating to Windows 7, and the next 12 to 18 months will be critical. In fact, Forrester Consulting recently completed an online survey of 200 large enterprise and public sector organizations in the US, Canada, and the UK with 1,000 or more employees, commissioned by Dell, concerning their migration plans for Windows 7, and the study found that 93% of firms planned on completing their enterprise-wide migrations before 2014. But firms are facing a number of migration challenges. To learn more about ways to overcome these challenges and to find out what the study revealed about how to increase chances for a better Windows 7 migration, read this whitepaper.

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  • CIO Strategies for Consumerization: The Future of Enterprise Mobile Computing

    IT consumerization, workforce mobility and flexible computing are changing the relationship between enterprise IT, knowledge workers and end users. For the CIO, IT consumerization represents the confluence of a difficult set of challenges (security, technology policy, data protection, end-user technology) and business strategy (new business models, talent strategy, corporate brand and identity). Learn about five trends that are shaping the future of enterprise mobility, and get nine recommendations for the new era of enterprise mobility. Finally, learn how Dell is uniquely prepared to help customers embrace and manage consumerization and the challenges and risks that come with consumerization-related changes.

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  • Avoiding the 8 Common Mistakes of Windows 7 Migration

    The recession put important things on hold for many organizations, like upgrading to new client systems. Now organizations such as yours are ready to upgrade and gain from better performance and efficiency by purchasing new laptops and notebooks with Windows 7 factory-installed. Before you move dozens - or hundreds - of important business applications into a new environment, find out how other organizations tackled this challenge. Download "Avoiding the 8 common mistakes of Windows 7 migration," an informative white paper that explains how to make the most of a Windows 7 migration and PC refresh to enhance performance, security and manageability.

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  • Corporate Desktop Operating System and Browser Trends

    In this report, Forrester analyzes more than 400,000 client PCs to determine the latest corporate OS and browser trends. What did we find? Windows 7 has quickly become the standard for new hardware, and IE's corporate dominance is slowly eroding in favor of Firefox, Google's Chrome, and Apple's Safari.

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  • SAS Strengthens Sales and Streamlines Global Operations with Windows 7 on Dell Client Systems

    SAS, a leader in business intelligence and data analytics solutions, wanted to increase sales and enhance the efficiency of its worldwide operations. It decided to deploy Windows 7 on Dell client systems to meet the needs of developers and sales teams. Find out how SAS used Dell™ Premier Global Portal and Windows® 7 Enterprise 64-bit to improve performance factors of not only the IT staffers, but also of the developers and the sales people.

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  • Rogue Peripherals & Applications – Controlling the Chaos

    One of the most vexing management problems for end-user support staff is when an unauthorized application or peripheral causes a conflict or malfunction. In the past, there was little that could be done proactively. Windows 7, however, changes the whole game. See how you can rein in the "outliers."

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