Security World: Windows 7 - Network Management - Desktop Virtualization

Friday, February 18, 2011

Windows 7 - Network Management - Desktop Virtualization - Cloud Security

Prepare for Windows 7 Migration

Manage Networks in a Complex Environment

Reap Desktop Virtualization Benefits

Handle Cloud Computing Security Issues

Welcome to your weekly Friday newsletter. This week you'll find papers on network management, desktop virtualization and cloud security. Plus, you'll learn how to prepare for operating system migration to Windows 7. You can debate all the IT issues that matter to you on the North American Roundup, a subgroup of the Global Roundup on LinkedIn.

Windows 7: Embracing Migration

Now that mainstream support for Windows XP has ended, the next step for most organizations is deploying the Windows 7 operating system. Many deployments are being undertaken in an accelerated timeframe. This paper discusses the factors driving that urgency and the practical and operational benefits of upgrading. Download the paper now and learn how to embrace a new operating system.

Network Management: Simplifying Complexity

Due to an incredible rate of change in business, network management is more complex than ever before. This on-demand webcast discusses flexible solutions for simplifying network management in a challenging IT environment. Watch the webcast today and learn how to cope with an increasing amount of challenges from change and complexity, despite limited resources to manage it all.

Desktop Virtualization: Efficiency, Security and Unparalleled Flexibility

Managing desktop PCs has always been a time-consuming and challenging task. Recently, it has become ever more daunting as companies have had to deal with new security risks and support increasing numbers of remote users. With desktop virtualization, staff can manage, update, and patch the systems, as well as back up user data centrally within the data center. Discover a complete desktop virtualization solution that includes server and desktop hardware, software, and services. Download this tech brief to learn more.

Cloud Computing: Securing the Benefits

Although the benefits of cloud computing are clear, so is the need to develop proper security for cloud implementations. This paper provides an overview of key security issues related to cloud computing, concluding with the IBM Point of View on a secure cloud architecture and environment. Read the paper now to learn about resilient cloud validation and the changing role of the data center.