WhatIs: Enterprise IT tips and expert advice

What type of server would have the capacity to service an SMB office of 50 people, and how would I back up that server?

Greg Schulz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:22:24 EST

Greg Schulz explains what type of server suits a small office of 50 people, and what steps to take to back up that server in this ATE response.

Effective compliance document management in five days

John Weathington — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:38:01 EST

Effective compliance document management can be simple or really complex and costly. Here are some steps to get your priorities in place to help survive those audits.

Key features in SQL Server 2008 Reporting Services editions

Sams Publishing — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:04:51 EST

Solutions providers can use this chapter excerpt to learn about the components of SQL Server Reporting Services that are available in the various SQL Server 2008 editions.

From manufacturing to retail: A CIO's career change

Anil Patrick R — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 02:56:02 EST

Vinay Hinge, the new vice president of IT at Avenues Supermarts (P) Ltd (D-Mart) moved to retail after a successful stint at Raymond Ltd. Hinge shares his plans for D-Mart.

How virtual desktop infrastructure can benefit business

Cam Merrett, Contributor — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:17:11 EST

Virtual desktop infrastructure implementation can provide significant TCO savings, and deliver a more secure and flexible service, according to Cam Merrett, director of consultancy Pulsar.

Part 2: Maintaining your place in the race -- ERP project management

Shayna Garlick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:40:00 EST

Get tips on ERP project management for an R12 implementation, including ERP organization and staffing, in this second installment of a three-part series on ERP project success.

Microsoft reverses support plan for Exchange 2007 on Windows Server 2008 R2

Bridget Botelho, News Writer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:14:00 EST

Microsoft really does listen to its customers – especially when they are mad. The company changed course on its Exchange Server 2007 support policy this week.

Three ways Lean processes can improve your BPM effort

Karen Guglielmo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:11:08 EST

By using Lean processes, such as minimizing waste and maximizing value, midmarket CIOs can get more out of their BPM tools and technologies. Learn three ways to make this happen.

Hardening Linux with Bastille UNIX

Kevin Beaver, CISSP — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:50:49 EST

Ensure your security by hardening the Linux operating system with either Bastille UNIX or through manual hardening best practices.

Exploring Microsoft Windows clustering and high-availability tools in disaster recovery

Dave Raffo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:07:46 EST

Microsoft has beefed up high availability for Windows, Exchange and Hyper-V, but organizations still turn to third-party tools to reduce complexity and cost.