InformationWeek Reports : Business Continuity http://reports.informationweek.com Research: 2012 State of Cloud Computing http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/8658/business-continuity/research-2012-state-of-cloud-computing.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:30:28 -0500 More than 500 IT pros weighed in on their use of public cloud services, and we can sum the results up in two words: blind leap. Just 28% assess the impact on their internal ­networks, even though 73% are using multiple providers. It's not too late to reverse the lemming migration. Here’s how.

]]> IT Pro Ranking: Endpoint Antivirus/Anti-Malware http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/8646/business-continuity/it-pro-ranking-endpoint-antivirus-anti-malware.html Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:15:28 -0500 Kaspersky Lab and Sophos top our IT evaluations of nine antivirus/anti-malware vendors. Upstart Malwarebytes scores a 4.3 out of 5 for malware removal, the highest score in that category. Symantec and McAfee are the most widely used vendors, but 46% of respondents are considering replacing or adding a vendor. Lucky for them, choices abound in this market.

]]> The Disaster Recovery Disaster http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/8620/business-continuity/the-disaster-recovery-disaster.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:43:23 -0500 IT’s spending as much as ever on DR, despite advances in virtualization and cloud techniques. Time to break free.

]]> Research: BC/DR and the Cloud http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/8561/business-continuity/research-bc-dr-and-the-cloud.html Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:31:39 -0500 These days, automatically replicating and archiving data to an offsite provider is as simple as plugging in a network storage appliance and filling out a few Web screens—and recovery is about as easy and transparent. Backing up applications isn’t quite so straightforward, though pairing internal virtualized apps with cloud-based VMs allows even small enterprises to achieve seamless recovery to world-class facilities with nearinstantaneous failover, without breaking the bank.

]]> IT Pro Impact: Windows 8 http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/8524/business-continuity/it-pro-impact-windows-8.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:51:08 -0400 Many IT organizations are still in the midst of efforts to move to Microsoft’s Windows 7 and as such are not ready to jump into a Windows 8 migration now—or, for many, anytime soon. Higher on the docket: Minimizing the need to worry about the underlying OS.

]]> Research: Deduplication Grows Up http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/8508/business-continuity/research-deduplication-grows-up.html Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:09:52 -0400 Our latest survey shows that IT is over the hype curve of ­deduplication. Now storage professionals can settle in and ­learn to maximize the value of this data-reduction technology.

]]> InformationWeek Full Issue October 17, 2011 http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/8477/business-continuity/informationweek-full-issue-october-17-2011-.html Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:57:27 -0400 Inside OpenFlow - The networking protocol still\ has much to prove in order to bring flexibility to the virtualized data center

Virtualization Security Checklist -  These four steps can help you protect assets and respond to threats

]]> Fundamentals: Virtual Machine Backups http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/5274/business-continuity/fundamentals-virtual-machine-backups.html Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:38:41 -0400 We provide best practices for backing up VM disk files and building a resilient infrastructure that can tolerate hardware and software failures. After all, what's the point of construction a virtualized infrastructure without a plan to keep systems up and running in case of a glitch -- or outright disaster.

]]> InformationWeek Digital Issue: August 15, 2011 http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/8074/business-continuity/informationweek-digital-issue-august-15-2011.html Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:52:28 -0400 Physical Vs. Virtual: Oracle, Others Redefine Appliances
and more

]]> Strategy: Cloud SLAs http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/7694/business-continuity/strategy-cloud-slas.html Fri, 01 Jul 2011 03:36:58 -0400 As enterprises ramp up cloud adoption, service-level agreements play a major role in ensuring quality enterprise application performance. Follow our four-step process to ensure providers live up to their end of the deal.

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InformationWeek Full Issue: June 13, 2011

- Changing Storage Dynamics

- Specialized Clouds Will Be A Tough Sell

and more

]]> Strategy: SME Storage Now http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/7614/business-continuity/strategy-sme-storage-now.html Mon, 20 Jun 2011 01:27:55 -0400 The economies of storage networking have changed dramatically, especially in the options available for SMEs. Previously unaffordable features, like storage replication, archiving to Tier 2 arrays and deduplication, are now within reach—even included in SANs—and these techs can help bring storage spend under control while delivering on ambitious business goals. We analyze SME responses to our 2011 State of Enterprise Storage Survey and discuss which techs will best serve these businesses.

]]> Strategy: How SMBs Can Fight Cybercrime http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/7494/business-continuity/strategy-how-smbs-can-fight-cybercrime.html Mon, 13 Jun 2011 03:45:21 -0400 Small and midsize businesses are falling prey to cyberattacks that cost them sensitive data, productivity and corporate accounts cleaned out by sophisticated banking Trojans. SMBs are typically on the hook for these losses and lack effective means to prevent them. We explain what makes these threats so menacing, and share best practices to defend against them.

]]> Strategy: Stuxnet Reality Check http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/7014/business-continuity/strategy-stuxnet-reality-check.html Mon, 16 May 2011 02:33:14 -0400 Stuxnet is a sophisticated, targeted weapon that proved utilities’ seemingly isolated SCADA networks could be
compromised, potentially disrupting energy production and distribution. In this report, we’ll explain how Stuxnet penetrated Iranian nuclear facilities and propagated through their networks, and guide you in protecting against a comparable attack on your organization.

]]> Network Computing Full Digital Issue: May 2011 http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/6995/business-continuity/network-computing-full-digital-issue-may-2011.html Fri, 06 May 2011 07:29:37 -0400 Battle For The Data Center -- Smart Remote Management -- Mike Fratto: IPv6 isn't Y2K -- Face Down Virtualization's Storage Challenges

]]> Research: 2011 State of the Data Center http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/6654/business-continuity/research-2011-state-of-the-data-center.html Fri, 06 May 2011 01:44:39 -0400 Data centers face increased resource demands and flat budgets. IT can do more to boost efficiency, but now is also the time to rethink the assumptions that go into traditional data center designs. We show you steps you can take today to squeeze more from what you have, and also provide guidance on building a next-generation data center.

]]> Dark Reading Digital Supplement: March 2011 http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/6849/business-continuity/dark-reading-digital-supplement-march-2011.html Tue, 26 Apr 2011 03:20:13 -0400 What Makes DB2 Security Different? -- Same Song, New Music For Database Securit

 

]]> Strategy: UPMC's Data Center Migration http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/6414/business-continuity/strategy-upmcs-data-center-migration.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 01:53:53 -0400 The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center undertook an enormous 18-month project to integrate a suburban data center into two other facilities. It required moving 200 critical applications and more than 250 servers. Here’s an exploration of the challenges and opportunities.

]]> Strategy: Cloud Security http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/6154/business-continuity/strategy-cloud-security.html Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:29:02 -0400 Security concerns give many companies pause as they consider migrating portions of their IT operations to cloud-based services. But you can stay safe in the cloud. We explain the risks and guide you in setting appropriate cloud security policies and processes. Plus: How to catch up when security is an afterthought to a cloud migration.   

]]> Security: Wicked Innovation http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/5375/business-continuity/security-wicked-innovation.html Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:45:59 -0500 Virtual Machine Backups http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/5397/business-continuity/virtual-machine-backups.html Tue, 15 Feb 2011 02:15:20 -0500 We highlight best practices for protecting VMs if and when systems fail.

]]> Research: 2011 Backup Survey http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/5294/business-continuity/research-2011-backup-survey.html Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:26:01 -0500 There’s no excuse for your backup strategy being stuck in a rut. Today’s system administrators can take advantage of myriad new and improved data protection technologies, including disk-to-disk backup, virtual tape libraries, data deduplication and cloud-based backups. These and other methods can help overcome two big problems: continued use of backup tapes as an archiving strategy (bad idea) and a lack of data protection for branch offices and remote employees.

]]> Research: 2010 Data Deduplication http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/4637/business-continuity/research-2010-data-deduplication.html Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:45:18 -0500 As the volume of corporate data continues to grow, IT pros keep investing in new storage usage technologies. Compression still ranks No. 1, according to InformationWeek Analytic’s 2010 Data Deduplication Survey, though respondents rely increasingly on dedupe, as well as thin provisioning and MAID. We also compare 2010 market trends with our 2009 research.

]]> Strategy: Long-Term Data Preservation http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/4654/business-continuity/strategy-long-term-data-preservation-.html Fri, 05 Nov 2010 10:50:32 -0400 IT teams are so busy making room for new data that many aren’t paying enough attention to the long-term picture. And that could end up being an expensive problem.

]]> Strategy: Deduplication for Disaster Recovery http://reports.informationweek.com/abstract/2/4295/business-continuity/strategy-deduplication-for-disaster-recovery.html Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:38:04 -0400 Deduplication at the disk and the network level can make it easier to move and store critical information in your DR environment.

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