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Network Performance Management is the discipline of optimizing how networks function, trying to deliver the lowest latency, highest capacity, and maximum reliability despite intermittent failures and limited bandwidth.

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10 Ways to Sell Upper Management on a Network Upgrade
By : ITManagement Published Date: Oct 10, 2007
The days of deploying new equipment for the sake of having the latest and greatest ended when the Internet bubble burst. So when you know it's time for a network upgrade, you need to have more than the technical facts — you need to arm yourself with a rock-solid business case. Start with these 10 ways to sell the members of your upper-management team on the network upgrade.
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Accudata Technologies Automates their File Processing Without Writing Code Using AutoMate
By : Network Automation Published Date: Jul 31, 2008
Accudata Technologies, provides flexible access to data validation through innovative technology and cutting-edge data transmission. Accudata serves as an access hub for validating information associated with telephone numbers, cellular numbers and IP locations while also providing line information database storage of phone numbers and corresponding information.
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Network Automation
Achieving Business Performance Goals through Virtualization Management Best Practices
By : eG Innovations Published Date: Apr 08, 2008
This EMA white paper investigates virtualization management issues in detail, outlining the key drivers and outcomes of virtualization, explaining critical inhibitors to virtualization success (and how to overcome them), and describing core virtualization performance management solution requirements. It also briefly describes one such solution, the eG Enterprise Suite, and includes a short case study highlighting this solution in action.
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eG Innovations
Advanced Virtualization and Workload Management
By : SWsoft Published Date: Jun 12, 2007
Virtualization and workload management are essential technologies for maximizing scalability, availability and value on high-end computing systems, and Itanium(r) 2-based servers offer many options. One is SWsoft Virtuozzo, a proven, software-based virtualization solution for consolidating Linux and Windows applications. 
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SWsoft
AutoMate BPA Server 7
By : Network Automation Published Date: Aug 08, 2007
AutoMate BPA Server 7 is a revolutionary advance in the automation of systems and applications across multiple-machine networks. No other automation software has the power and range of capabilities offered by AutoMate BPA Server, while also making automation so easy and intuitive.

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Network Automation
AutoMate Powers ERP Processes for a High Tech Manufacturer
By : Network Automation Published Date: Jan 10, 2006
IST uses Fourth Shift software by SoftBrands to manage its operations in Big Flats, New York (headquarters) and Buffalo, New York, as well as the United Kingdom, Canada and France. For Fourth Shift to function correctly for IST, a series of process must be run each night on several servers. These processes include batch runs, data extracts, and system backup.
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Network Automation
AutoMate Speeds Report Generation and Distribution for a Major Insurer
By : Network Automation Published Date: Jan 10, 2006
Often, the insurance underwriters stay late that last day of the month to enter new policies. This means that IT staff have a very small window to execute the applications critical to successful and error-free closing of the accounting books. IT staff had to run and baby sit the applications – one application requiring manual operation took over three hours to complete, another that uploads premium and claim information to the data warehouse took up to six hours.

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Network Automation
Bandwidth Utilization Improvements: Microsoft Dynamics® CRM 4.0
By : Microsoft Published Date: Mar 19, 2008
Microsoft has made significant enhancements to the architecture of Microsoft Dynamics® CRM 4.0 to improve network performance. Test results demonstrate network bandwidth utilization improvements of up to 94%. Improvements were evaluated in the number of round trips, bytes sent, and bytes received. Because the bandwidth utilization associated with a page can change after the first time the page is loaded, both initial (cold) and subsequent (warm) page loads were tested.
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Microsoft
Baptist Health South Florida Streamlines Claims Processing with AutoMate
By : Network Automation Published Date: Nov 02, 2007
Baptist Health is South Florida’s largest not-for-profit health care organization, encompassing six major medical facilities and a number of outpatient centers.
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Network Automation
Baylor Medical Center at Frisco Streamlines Materials Management with AutoMate
By : Network Automation Published Date: Sep 26, 2007
Baylor Medical Center at Frisco (BMCF), outside of Dallas, Texas, is one of approximately 100 hospital facilities run by United Surgical Partners International (USPI). In this large system, BMCF is known as the most profitable medical facility in the entire USPI system.
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Network Automation
Benefits of Integrating an Onsite Appliance and Hosted Services for Network Monitoring
By : Jumpnode Systems Published Date: Jun 08, 2007
Network monitoring software packages require complex installation, ongoing maintenance and additional costs for servers and third-party applications. Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) network monitoring alternatives greatly simplify implementation and maintenance, but they rely on uninterrupted Internet access to function, often require complex VPNs or firewall modifications, and typically provide limited access to historical data.
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Jumpnode Systems
Better Understand How to Acquire WAN Optimization Controller Capabilities
By : Riverbed Published Date: Dec 14, 2007
Riverbed positioned in Leaders Quadrant of 2007 Gartner Magic Quadrant for WAN Optimization Controllers. Analyzing strengths vs. cautions, Gartner helps organizations looking to acquire WAN Optimization Controller capabilities better understand the options.
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Riverbed
BJ's Restaurants Serves Up Automation
By : Network Automation Published Date: Nov 08, 2009
The way the business now views the IT group at BJ's Restaurants is working to everyone's advantage. In most restaurants, IT is generally viewed as a function of finance, where the prevailing ethos is keeping costs down.
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Network Automation
Bloor: InComparison Network and Voice Management Software
By : CA NVM Published Date: Apr 21, 2008
This in-depth, InComparison paper prepared by Bloor Research provides an overview of strategies and technologies for network (fault and performance) management and voice management in major enterprises. It highlights CA’s strategic directions, technology strengths and overall solution completeness. You'll find great insights on best practices for your Network and Voice Management needs.
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CA NVM
BPA Server 7
By : Network Automation Published Date: May 30, 2007
A rare combination of power and simplicity, AutoMate BPA Server is a major advance in the automation of systems and applications across
multiple-machine, crossplatform networks.
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Network Automation
Bring Automation to the Data Center
By : CA NVM Published Date: Sep 23, 2008
Given the increased complexities and requirements thrust onto data center management environments over time, a more holistic management approach is necessary for efficient and cost effective delivery of IT services. Presenter Judith Hurwitz brings the Hurwitz & Associates research and extensive experience to light in respect to the state of data center management by building the case for automation as a key strategy for efficient and cost effective management. This webcast delves into the multiple points of data center automation entry through its innovative look at the "characteristics of a well automated data center."
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CA NVM
Calculate Your Energy Savings with IBM Power Configurator Tool
By : IBM Published Date: Jun 19, 2008
Energy costs keep going up, and IT departments must find new ways to save. The IBM Power Configurator tool is designed to show you how IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter servers offer high-performance and flexibility businesses need, plus advanced power management that keeps energy costs as low as possible. Download the Power Configurator tool and see how much savings IBM System x and IBM BladeCenter can deliver for you.
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IBM
Carrier-Grade Network Management
By : Tail-f Systems Published Date: Oct 22, 2007
The key issues involved in developing on-device network management systems for carrier-grade enterprise and operator networks are the same for any other networked resource, only with more complexity and built-in restrictions due to the limited space and processing capabilities inherent to these types of devices.
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Tail-f Systems
CCNA Review Guide
By : Global Knowledge Published Date: Dec 20, 2005
This review will help you understand which types of information the CCNA certification exam covers. The best way to pass this exam is to be prepared.
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Global Knowledge
Centralized Data Center Management Software: Best Practices to Control Your Data Center
By : Avocent Published Date: May 11, 2006
This white paper details best practices for achieving secure access to any server or network device from a single interface in your data center. Topics covered include centralized access and control, integrating management tools, KVM server management, serial over IP, power management over IP, and full remote access.
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Avocent
Children’s Museum Creates One-of-a-Kind Interactive Exhibit Using AutoMateTM Software
By : Network Automation Published Date: Dec 01, 2006
John Graydon Smith joined the museum as President and CEO in the summer of 2006 with the vision of taking an already great institution to the next level. He wanted to bring a new vitality to the museum, and make it an integral part of the community.
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Network Automation
Class of Service: Myths and Misconceptions
By : AT&T Published Date: Aug 14, 2007
Class of Service (CoS) functionality can help optimize network performance. For a successful deployment, network designers should identify all applications, understand requirements associated with each application, designate appropriate mapping for groups of applications and provide mechanisms in the underlying network to deliver CoS. CoS mapping and deployment are important; adhering to tested strategies and avoiding common misconceptions helps IT managers advance optimization across the wide area network.
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AT&T
Community Bank and Trust of Florida Selects AutoMate to Streamline Core Bank Processing
By : Network Automation Published Date: Jan 08, 2008
Before turning to AutoMate, nightly processes were performed by running a mish-mash of batch processes manually after work hours. Even though banks typically close at 4 or 5pm, there is a lot that happens at night to get ready for the next business day. A typical night consisted of 1 or 2 persons staying until 10 or 11pm to make sure all the nightly operations, backups, file transmissions, etc. were finished and validated.

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Network Automation
Competitive Landscape: TNICs vs. NICs vs. iSCSI HBAs
By : Alacritech Published Date: Nov 28, 2005
Today's systems and servers need an efficient way to move the ever-increasing amounts of data over networks. Many companies have introduced solutions such as TCP/IP Offload Engines (TOE) Network Interface Cards (TNICs), Network Interface Cards (NICs), and iSCSI Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) to solve efficiency and throughout challenges. However, the functionality of these solutions is quite varied, and in some cases, rapidly becoming obsolete.
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Alacritech
Curb the Data Chaos: Download Top Ten Tips for Stepping Up to SAN
By : EMC Insignia Published Date: Aug 01, 2006
EMC, the world leader in storage and IT management, developed these Top 10 Tips for SMBs considering stepping up to SAN. The following tips can help you make informed decisions when selecting the hardware and technologies that you use.
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