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In most cases, using a phased implementation approach for Security Policy allows enterprises to begin to reap policy benefits quickly without causing the massive culture shift associated with an en masse deployment. Determining which Policies to...

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This solution set will teach IT managers how to reduce the costs of BI fragmentation, build a Business Intelligence Competency Center (BICC) to manage the BI strategy, and standardize the BI solution.

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A Security Plan is the formal document that indicates both the security solutions that the enterprise will deploy to protect its information assets as well as the order in which they will be deployed. Building Security Plans is shown to increase...

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A Security Plan is the formal document that indicates both the security solutions that the enterprise will deploy to protect its information assets as well as the order in which they will be deployed. Building security plans is shown to increase...

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SharePoint is landing on the desks of IT leaders everywhere, with the direction to deploy it and make sure everyone uses it. Easier said than done; leverage the Info-Tech "SharePoint Deployment Plan" tool to manage the deployment process and...

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The current release of SharePoint 2010 poses the question to IT leaders whether to upgrade from the current version of SharePoint or wait. Leverage this tool to determine if organizational needs warrant an upgrade immediately or if the current...

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Enterprise content management is a marketing concept turned information management strategy that has landed on the desks of IT managers everywhere. SharePoint answers the call for ECM, but may not be right for every situation. If your...

(13-Apr-10) Anxious to reap the oft-touted benefits of Windows 7, you may want to jump right into a pilot implementation. But to realize the maximum and most effective return on your latest OS investment and to ensure user buy-in for the...

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Windows 7 is beginning to replace the aging Windows XP as the de facto standard enterprise desktop OS. In fact, more than three-quarters of organizations will migrate to Windows 7 by 2012. Preparation, planning, version selection, and deployment...

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Microsoft Windows 7 provides a number of improvements over its predecessors with regards to search, connectivity, and security features geared towards the enterprise. With a number of product and deployment options, the organization must...

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Microsoft's latest OS, Windows 7, has a multitude of product options. Each version of Windows 7 is geared at a certain type of organization and, as such, has a unique functionality set out of the box. Use this tool to help your organization...

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Microsoft has provided a host of tools and literature regarding the most efficient way to deploy Windows 7 across organizations of varying size. Use this tool to help your organization determine how to deploy Windows 7 and which Microsoft tools...

While every Active Directory implementation is going to require the use of at least one domain, determining when multiple domains should be used and how they should be aligned is a matter for serious consideration. Understanding all of the...

(30-Nov-09) In uncertain economic times, you may feel wary when choosing a technology partner. If that vendor goes belly-up, you don’t want to be left out in the cold with technology you can’tsupport or has no upgrade path. Whether you choose...

Deploying Windows SharePoint Services is a challenging process for any enterprise. Determine the most appropriate approach now to avoid having to reinstall everything in the future.

Enterprises choose SharePoint Server over Windows SharePoint Services for its expanded functionality and superior scalability. Using the wrong deployment option can limit that scalability unnecessarily. Follow this SharePoint deployment analysis...

Programming errors made during software development can cause serious security vulnerabilities in Web-accessible applications. Understand the top ten errors and avoid their potentially disastrous consequences by taking action during all phases...

(IT World Canada) - Implementing a remote desktop control solution for your IT help desk could save you bundles, but only if it's actually capable of reaching your staff. Read about what essential features you'll need before making a...

Desktop virtualization is a game changing technology that can reduce IT operational costs while increasing efficiency and agility in desktop management, says Info-Tech Research Group. 30% of IT leaders have plans to implement a Desktop...

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One of the main objectives of a contract is to reduce risks. The contract should eliminate or reduce ambiguities about who is supposed to do what, when, and how well. The contract should also define what happens when either party fails to meet...

Drafting a PC lifecycle policy helps control the IT budget. It also helps devise hardware purchasing, deployment, and management strategies that meet business needs. To get the most out of PC purchases, set policies for the intermediate phases...

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The ''Contract Negotiation Plan'' can help organize all of the issues for negotiating a vendor contract. It provides a comprehensive checklist of issues and helps the evaluation team determine its target outcomes in negotiation.

A pilot implementation allows an organization to confirm its strategy for full application deployment. To successfully round out a pilot deployment, ensure the pilot results are thoroughly analyzed and required changes are communicated to...

A pilot implementation allows an organization to validate its approach for full application deployment. To execute a successful pilot, an organization should effectively prepare the pilot audience, deploy a smooth pilot launch, ensure thorough...

Hosted VoIP represents a compelling enterprise IP Telephony (IPT) option that is being increasingly explored by smaller organizations. Considering the current bloat within the hosted VoIP market and the risks associated with outsourcing...

Enterprises investigating hosted VoIP services face a wide array of providers and solution offerings from which to choose. Considering the still moderately-high risk associated with outsourcing voice services, it is incumbent on IT leaders to...

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The CRM Manager's role is to supervise and maintain the installation, configuration, and support of the organization's customer relationship management (CRM) software through best practices and management of a technical team. This person will...

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The SAP Administrator's role is to supervise and operate the organization's SAP systems through implementation best practices. This includes installing, configuring, patching, upgrading, and maintaining the company's investments in proprietary...

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The Applications Manager's role is to supervise and maintain the organization's repository of software applications through best practices and the appropriate staffing and management of a technical team. The Applications Manager is also...