[TechRepublic] Network and storage protocol options: Choose wisely

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Network and storage protocol options: Choose wisely There are a plethora of network and storage protocols available today, each with their own benefits. IT pro Rick Vanover explains that these are important decisions today and also in the future. Read more Resource of the day Prepare an ERM classification scheme Classification is a key aspect of the record-keeping framework; links between classification, access, and disposal are important for both control and automation. Download whitepaper here Additional TechRepublic resources   Use Resource Monitor to monitor network performance Scott Lowe drills down on the network-related metrics you can see in the Microsoft Windows Resource Monitor tool. Read more Upgrade vs. replace a client server: Tips on making the call Erik Eckel provides five guidelines IT consultancies can adopt to help clients maximize their server investments. Read more Three things Chromebooks need to fix to win buyers Google's Chromebooks showed some early sales momentum among consumers, but in order to capture business users and consumers in the long term, three things will have to be fixed. Read more Personalize Windows 7 by creating new user-defined Libraries In this edition of the Windows Desktop Report, Greg Shultz shows you how to create your own Libraries in Windows 7 and gives you some tips on how you can use this knowledge to personalize your Windows 7 experience. Read more Unpatched servers and other insurgents: Antisec vs. Booz Allen Hamilton Mark Underwood takes a closer look at Antisec's attack on Booz Allen Hamilton. Meanwhile, arrests targeting the so-called hacktivists continue: UK police arrest alleged LulzSec spokesman "Topiary." Read more 10-step checklist for tuning up your virtual environment There's no getting around it: Sometimes you need to perform a few maintenance tasks to ensure that your virtual environment is in top shape. This list will help you cover the bases. Read more Featured multimedia   5 seriously useful Chrome extensions (photos) There's one major element that sets browsers like Google Chrome apart from Safari and Internet Explorer--add-ons. Check out our top five Chrome extensions for the seriously efficient types. View on site Today's recommended downloads KPMG, HP simplify HP records management - A Case Study Looking for a solution to curb your organization's rising IT costs? Prepare an ERM classification scheme eBook: Learn more about Dell Workstations here Free Trial Download: up.time Systems Management Software (Uptime Software) A study shows that almost 20% of companies use Google Apps Almost 1 out of 5 companies have deployed Google Apps in some form according to a study conducted by White Stratus. Susan Cline explores the study for additional insights. 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 Focus on Chromebooks Your questions answered: What Chromebooks can and can't do While IT pros scoff, Google Chromebooks will likely seduce businesses Three things Chromebooks need to fix to win buyers Samsung and Acer Chromebooks: More netbook than notebook 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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