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Take an Interactive Tour of SAP Business Objects In today's complex business environment, even the smallest decisions can lead to big opportunities. How do you proactively ensure that every decision is smart, strategic, and timely? Watch this interactive video to find out how SAP Business Objects can help you access business-wide information from a single source, giving you the visibility, insight, and agility you need to be a best-run business. Check out these additional resources: Technology Report: Energy-Efficient Cooling for Data Centers Beat the heat in your data center. Compare the efficiency benefits of row-based cooling with other common cooling architectures. Download Now   How to Protect Sensitive Information in the New Cloud Infrastructure Read this white paper to discover what's driving data centers to the cloud, explore the role of virtualization in both private and public cloud infrastructures, and get insight into the security and compliance implications of cloud computing. Learn more   A New Strategy for Today's Information Archiving Challenges Transition from short-term archiving decisions to a longer-term, simpler approach that helps you retain crucial information for business and compliance purposes. This white paper shows you how IBM's Smart Archive can overhaul your archiving strategy. View this now   Time to Virtualize: Get Started With this Guide Read this guide to learn the range of great benefits virtualization has to offer and get off to a quick start with VMware. Create a more robust, highly available infrastructure at a low cost that's simple to deploy and manage. Learn more

Upcoming Webcasts... Year-in-review Guide to Cloud Computing Essentials As cloud computing popularity continues to rise, IT must keep up with the developments that are re-shaping the industry. Find out how cloud computing providers are preparing for the next wave of innovations and what means for you. Date:Thursday, December 2, 2010 Time:1:00pm ET | 10:00am PT | 6:00pm GMT Secrets of a Successful Cloud Data Protection Strategy Cloud computing represents an unprecedented opportunity to efficiently manage data in your organization. But is it safe? In this TechRepublic webcast, learn about the primary features and benefits of cloud-based data protection. Date:Thursday, December 2, 2010 Time:2:00pm ET | 11:00am PT | 7:00pm GMT Recommended Downloads Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment Keeping customers happy is critical. However, effective customer retention strategies can be difficult to quantify. Listen and see how one company is able to effectively identify relevant factors affecting retention and respond in real-time. Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication Think increasing productivity is difficult? Join this live webcast as we review how one company's migration to Google Apps was successful for employees and profitable to the organization. Virtualization Essentials for Maximum IT Efficiency Now's the time to consider virtualization. To help you get started, listen to this TechRepublic webcast and take a look at the most important considerations for planning, implementing, and managing a virtualized server and storage solution.

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[TechRepublic] Disable Windows Update for device driver installation

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Disable Windows Update for device driver installation Installing devices in Windows Server may need to be a very controlled process. Rick Vanover instructs on how to ensure consistent behavior for Windows Server device installation. Read more Resource of the day Increase innovation with Google Apps Businesses see Google Apps as an affordable solution for effective business communication and collaboration. Join this TechRepublic Webcast to learn why IT and business decision makers are making transition to Google Apps. Create a resource mailbox in Exchange 2010 Exchange 2010's resource capability is not as full-featured as many third-party utilities, but it will suffice for many organizations. Get step-by-step instructions on creating a resource mailbox in Exchange 2010. Read more Enable a distribution list's moderation features in Exchange 2010 IT pros can better control message proliferation in their organization by enabling a group for moderation in Exchange 2010. Scott Lowe walks you through the process of enabling moderation features. Read more Additional TechRepublic resources   Quick Tip: Improve your SATA disk performance by converting from IDE to AHCI In this Windows Quick Tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to improve the performance of a SATA hard drive using a Windows Registry tweak. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting VPN connections Targeting the cause of a VPN problem requires a systematic troubleshooting process. Brien Posey explains steps you can follow to zero in on the culprit. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting DNS problems Figuring out what's wrong with DNS will go faster if you have a set of troubleshooting steps to follow. Brien Posey shares his approach to isolating the cause of DNS problems. Read more Featured multimedia   Slideshow: Samsung Focus, a Windows Phone 7 powerhouse Get an in-depth look at the Samsung Focus, one of the leading Windows Phone 7 devices, in this gallery of hands-on photos and screenshots. View on site NASA galleries NASA images: Desktop wallpaper from outer space NASA images: More desktop wallpaper from the space program A retrospective of NASA experimental planes NASA spacecraft and aircraft in flight Today's recommended downloads IT Pain Relief for Mid-Market Businesses through End-to-End Infrastructure Virtualization (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Increase innovation with Google Apps (Google) Transform Your Data Center: How Next-Generation Servers Deliver Radical ROI (Hewlett-Packard (HP)) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Learn How Dell Helped One Leading Firm Migrate to Windows 7 (Dell, Inc. & Intel, Inc.) Perennial favorites   Netstat tips and tricks for Windows Server admins Five pleasant surprises in Exchange 2010 Real-world server room nightmares Apache vs. Oracle: A new front in the Java war Oracle has already picked a fight with Google over Java implementations, and it seems to have its sights set on Apache now. Both seem ready and willing to fight back. What is Oracle's endgame? TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Featured training courses   Configuring, Managing, and Maintaining Server 2008 MCITP: Server and Enterprise Administrator Combo Boot Camp Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Domain Services Implementing and Administering Windows 7 in the Enterprise Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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[TechRepublic] Five tips for getting a good price on a laptop

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Five tips for getting a good price on a laptop If you're looking for a laptop, there are deals to be had -- as well as inflated prices, hidden costs, and outright scams. Brien Posey shares some shopping do's and don'ts to help you get your money's worth. Read more Resource of the day Small Business Protection Guide Secure your computers and information against threats, both internal and external. Download this guide to review your options for a strong defense, and learn how to safeguard your customers, employees, and business future. New at TechRepublic   10 tips for troubleshooting VPN connections Targeting the cause of a VPN problem requires a systematic troubleshooting process. Brien Posey explains steps you can follow to zero in on the culprit. Read more 10 ways to screw up your VBA code It's easy to get enticed into cutting corners when you write VBA code -- but that's likely to create problems down the road. Susan Harkins looks at some misconceptions that lead to bad practices, flawed code, and buggy apps. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting DNS problems Figuring out what's wrong with DNS will go faster if you have a set of troubleshooting steps to follow. Brien Posey shares his approach to isolating the cause of DNS problems. Read more Quick Tip: Improve your SATA disk performance by converting from IDE to AHCI In this Windows Quick Tip, Jack Wallen shows you how to improve the performance of a SATA hard drive using a Windows Registry tweak. Read more Video: Safely edit the Windows Registry with these five tips The Windows registry is a powerful tool, but one wrong edit can make a PC unusable. Bill Detwiler shares five tips for safely editing the registry. Read more Apache vs. Oracle: A new front in the Java war Oracle has already picked a fight with Google over Java implementations, and it seems to have its sights set on Apache now. Both seem ready and willing to fight back. What is Oracle's endgame? Read more Change Outlook's Calendar color to better highlight the current day The highlight Outlook uses to for the current day in Month view is often too subtle. Fortunately, changing the Calendar color can help. Read more Featured multimedia   Shopping apps for iPhone, Android, and BlackBerry (screenshots) Looking for a way to make shopping even easier this holiday season? One of these apps for your iOS, Android, or BlackBerry device could help. View on site Today's recommended downloads Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment (Tableau Software) IT Infrastructure Protection Strategies for Midsize Companies (Symantec) Increase innovation with Google Apps (Google) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Enabling Cost Reductions Through Convergence (Alcatel-Lucent) IT skill sets in demand for 2011 Time to hone up on your business skills since that is something firms will be looking for in IT job candidates. TechRepublic newsletters   Get smartphones news, product reviews, and need-to-know lists in the following TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Smartphones Product Spotlight Five Tips 10 Things Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s

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[TechRepublic] LiveAction tool demystifies Cisco device management

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LiveAction QoS tool demystifies the management of Cisco devices The LiveAction QoS tool deconstructs and reassembles Cisco CLI, Hollywood-style, by providing centralized access to devices and policies. Mark Underwood takes a look and identifies the benefits. Read more Resource of the day Battery Technology for Data Centers and Network Rooms: Safety Codes Review fire safety regulations and their application to UPS battery installations. Fire codes don't always keep up with changing battery technology. Proper interpretation of fire codes is an integral part of designing and implementing data centers. Additional TechRepublic resources   Will copper always be the networking standard? Copper cabling has been the venerable media for IT for a long time. In this blog post, IT pro Rick Vanover shows reasons why copper will remain as the standard for a while. Read more Enable a distribution list's moderation features in Exchange 2010 IT pros can better control message proliferation in their organization by enabling a group for moderation in Exchange 2010. Scott Lowe walks you through the process of enabling moderation features. Read more 10 tips for troubleshooting VPN connections Targeting the cause of a VPN problem requires a systematic troubleshooting process. Brien Posey explains steps you can follow to zero in on the culprit. Read more Apache vs. Oracle: A new front in the Java war Oracle has already picked a fight with Google over Java implementations, and it seems to have its sights set on Apache now. Both seem ready and willing to fight back. What is Oracle's endgame? Read more Easy printer sharing in GNOME Do you need to share out printers from your Linux machine? If so, Jack Wallen has a simple set up that will have you printing from remote machines in no time. Read more Five tips for a smooth migration to Ubuntu's Unity desktop When Ubuntu 11.04 is released next year, it will have a new default interface in tow: Unity. Jack Wallen explains what you can expect and how to prepare for the transition. Read more Featured multimedia   Take a tour of Webroot Internet Security Complete 2011 Webroot's updates for 2011 needed to overhaul the program to keep it relevant, and on that count the company succeeded. Tour the new features in this slideshow of Webroot Internet Security Complete 2011. View on site Admin's Guide to Active Directory   Have extra budget to spend? Then order our Administrator's Guide to Active Directory, 2nd Edition. From planning to implementation to troubleshooting, you'll have the resources, templates, and checklists to meet every Active Directory challenge. Order it today! Today's recommended downloads Keeping Customers Happy in a Highly Competitive Environment (Tableau Software) Real-World Advice for Converged Network Success (Alcatel-Lucent) Improve productivity through real-time collaboration and communication (Google) Increase innovation with Google Apps (Google) Moving to Google Apps in 3 Days (Google) IT skill sets in demand for 2011 Time to hone up on your business skills since that is something firms will be looking for in IT job candidates. TechRepublic newsletters   Get IT advice and techniques, mobile news, Mac tips, and product reviews in these TechRepublic newsletters. Automatically sign up today! Five Tips 10 Things Smartphones Macs in Business Product Spotlight Dinosaur Sightings galleries Computers from the 1970s Computers from 1980-1983 Computers from 1984-1989 Photo memories of 18 first computers Vintage Computer Festival showcases technology from the 1970s and 1980s Featured training courses   CCNA Boot Camp v2.0 ICND1 - Interconnecting Cisco Network Devices 1 VMware vSphere: Install, Configure, Manage [V4] Understanding Networking Fundamentals SNAF - Securing Networks with ASA Fundamentals Browse all training courses Presented by Global Knowledge

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