What to Look for in Windows Server 8

Finding us in your spam mailbox? Please add us to your address book! Trouble viewing this email? View in Browser  Manage my subscriptions Optimizing Infrastructure November 11, 2011 Top Eight Features in Windows Server 8 Microsoft's upcoming Windows Server 8 has started gaining some prominence since the software giant previewed it at the BUILD conference. Its cloud-based paradigm and focus on large-scale deployments is self-evident, and at least one executive from Microsoft has called Windows Server 8 "the most cloud-optimized OS" developed by the Redmond-based company. Read more > Featured White Papers Meeting the Challenges of Protecting Microsoft Applications This white paper discusses managing data protection for mixed IT platforms with an integrated approach — combining on-premise protection for Microsoft and non-Microsoft systems with cloud-based services — from one console. •  Operating a Data Center: The Real Costs You Need to Know •  Mitigating the Risk of Business on the Web: Visibility Is the Key •  The Oversized Data Center: How to Avoid This Scenario Premium Tools Cloud Computing Foundation Certification Kit Cloud computing is a topic you need to be well versed at iif you want your IT management career to advance. This downloadable resource will step you through the services available, deployment models and security risks associated with Cloud Computing. Use this 185 page eBook and access to a unique eLearning experience to grow your career. •  The Complete IT Policy Kit •  The Strategic IT Planning Bundle •  The ITIL V3 Foundation Certification Kit IT Marketplace Latest White Papers Physical Threats in the DC — New Monitoring Best Practices Simplifying Enterprise Modernization: Easier Than You Think Practical Master Data Management: A Fundamentals Guide Voice Transformation: Giving Business Something to Talk About Webinar: Rethink IT Process Automation Leading analyst discusses the capabilities needed for a complete IT Process Automation solution. > "It's understandable that enterprises feel the need to ramp up virtual and cloud environments as quickly as possible, but those efforts should include an integrated management stack as well." Excerpt from Arthur Cole Center Column Five iPad Apps for Remote Workers Paul Mah's list of apps that the iPad-toting worker may want to consider. The Top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2012 Gartner recently highlighted the top 10 technologies and trends that will be strategic for most organizations in 2012. They define a strategic technology as one with the potential for significant impact on the enterprise in the next three years. Ten Early Warning Signs of Fraud in Organizations UKFraud.co.uk has published a list of 10 common early warning signs that could alert management that fraud may be occurring in their organization. The list draws upon UKFraud.co.uk's substantial experience across an international client base, ranging from major financial institutions, public sector bodies and corporations to SMEs and non-profit making organizations. Blogs Arthur Cole Infrastructure IT Shows Recession Resilience Loraine Lawson Integration Survey Shows People Unhappy with Current Access to Data Sue Marquette Poremba Data Security Could Focusing on Failure Improve Security? Your Comprehensive APM Market Overview Is Here   Learn about the vendors and solutions in the $2 billion marketplace for application performance monitoring (APM). Read it now > This e-mail is sent by: NarrowCast Group, LLC, 10400 Linn Station Road, Suite 100, Louisville, KY 40223 Copyright ©2003-2011 NarrowCast Group, LLC. All Rights Reserved. E-mail Reports Sign up for these additional e-mail reports to get the best return on your company's technology and talent: •  Aligning IT & Business Goals    •  Optimizing Infrastructure    •  Integrating the Enterprise    •  Maximizing IT Investments    •  Business Tools & Templates •  IT Careers •  Leveraging Enterprise Software •  Managing Compliance Standards •  Mobile and Telecom •  Fortifying Network Security •  CTO Edge Update •  Daily Edge Privacy Policy     Manage Subscriptions     Unsubscribe     Contact Us     How to Advertise