http://rcpmag.com/rss-feeds/tech-library.aspx It’s only natural that Alcala Consulting Inc. takes a family-oriented approach to both its work with customers and its vendor and channel partnerships. Learn now. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/03/zenith-family-style.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:44:45 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/03/zenith-family-style.aspx Dismayed by the typical IT customer experience, Tim Shea founded a company dedicated to great service—and driven by alliances such as its partnership with Zenith Infotech. Learn more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/03/zenith-knowing-when-enough.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:29:07 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/03/zenith-knowing-when-enough.aspx Learn how Preferred Communications Services has moved its break-fix model into managed services. Read this free report – no registration required. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/01/zenith-if-its-broke-fix-it.aspx Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:19:43 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/01/zenith-if-its-broke-fix-it.aspx Learn how Nashville Computer has thrived as a managed service provider. Read this free report – no registration required. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/01/zenith-calling-for-backup.aspx Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:11:05 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/01/zenith-calling-for-backup.aspx As a Registered Microsoft Partner you'll receive free training, sales and marketing materials, and exclusive support to help increase visibility to your solutions and grow your business. Microsoft is here to help you exceed your customers’ needs. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/01/microsoft-partner-net-listing.aspx Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:30:36 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/01/microsoft-partner-net-listing.aspx What MSPs urgently need is a less costly and less complex value proposition that enables them to demonstrate immediate value to SMBs while moving them towards a true managed services relationship. A new approach to delivering managed anti virus and endpoint security protection is the breakthrough opportunity they need. Learn more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/01/nable-the-case-for-managed-security.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:21:14 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2010/01/nable-the-case-for-managed-security.aspx?tc=page0 Almost every part of the IT industry has suffered this year, and storage solutions have been among the hardest hit. Despite the downturn, there are some encouraging signs appearing in market research reports that things are turning around for the storage sector in the IT industry. Learn more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/asigra-partners-guide-backup-recovery.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:59:48 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/asigra-partners-guide-backup-recovery.aspx?tc=page0 Solutions providers working with smaller businesses can help them better protect their data with two cloud-based solutions from Iron Mountain. Learn how LiveVault can enhance Microsoft’s Data Protection Manager with cloud storage, and bring your customers peace of mind. Learn more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/ironmountain-cloud-based-protection-for-servers.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:56:07 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/ironmountain-cloud-based-protection-for-servers.aspx?tc=page0 This white paper discusses the performance improvement on using Dell EqualLogic™ SSD arrays to deploy Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008 database and discusses some of the best practices for deploying SSDs in an OLTP environment. Read it today. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/dell-best-practices-for-deploying-ssds.aspx Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:36:03 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/dell-best-practices-for-deploying-ssds.aspx This white paper discusses the key points to consider when designing a virtualization strategy. It also provides an overview of best practices as reference architecture for virtualized database OLTP workloads. Download now. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/dell-hyperv-on-dell-poweredge-servers-and-storage.aspx Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:31:40 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/dell-hyperv-on-dell-poweredge-servers-and-storage.aspx The paper talks about different methods of synchronizing the headquarter database with the branch office database, using the tools available from Dell EqualLogic. Read it today. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/dell-using-dell-equallogic.aspx Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:26:33 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/11/dell-using-dell-equallogic.aspx Find out how Dell and the Microsoft SQL Server Customer Lab provide a powerful test environment where database customers can bring in to test and fine-tune their enterprise applications running on Dell hardware. Read this case study. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/dell-inserts-dell-hardware-and-microsoft.aspx Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:37:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/dell-inserts-dell-hardware-and-microsoft.aspx Find out how Acosta boosted productivity by 50% in loading data, business intelligence analysis, and processing data loads with Dell PowerEdge servers in this case study. Read it today. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/dell-inserts-faster-business-intelligence.aspx Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:31:44 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/dell-inserts-faster-business-intelligence.aspx How does the nation’s largest career site stay ahead? CareerBuilder opts to keep growth strong by leveraging business intelligence to deliver thousands of reports up to 30 percent faster with solutions from Dell and Microsoft. Get the details. Learn more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/dell-inserts-staying-on-the-fast-track.aspx Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:24:11 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/dell-inserts-staying-on-the-fast-track.aspx New virtualization and management technologies throughout the Microsoft stack are enabling a significant new area of business for partners with data management expertise. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/rcp_guide_sql_sep09.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:52:08 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/rcp_guide_sql_sep09.aspx?tc=page0 Learn how a local union achieved a ROI in about 4 months with Microsoft SharePoint and KnowledgeLake Capture and Imaging. Competitive vendors claimed that MOEITS wouldn’t be able to get all their documents into SharePoint. KnowledgeLake addressed these concerns and showed the union how they could have a complete ECM solution with SharePoint including workflow. Learn more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/knowledgelake-microsoft-sharepoint-and-knowledgelake.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:43:20 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/10/knowledgelake-microsoft-sharepoint-and-knowledgelake.aspx?tc=page0 Redmond Channel Partner dives deep into the details of the MPN for Dynamics partners and strategy behind the changes. Read more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/09/rcp-partners-guide-to-dynamics-partners.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:56:42 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/09/rcp-partners-guide-to-dynamics-partners.aspx?tc=page0 MSP Partners provides research and education to help solution providers stay ahead of the curve in Managed Services. Visit www.msppartners.com for more information. Read more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/09/msp-partners-membership-overview.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:09:22 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/09/msp-partners-membership-overview.aspx?tc=page0 To achieve top level performance with SQL Server 2008, you need to do two things. First, you must run the 64-bit version of SQL Server because it breaks traditional memory barriers. Second, you must move your databases to new 64-bit engine. This guide outlines the SQL Server 2008 migration process with the purpose of obtaining higher performance. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/08/dell-migrate-to-sql-server-2008.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:19:15 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/08/dell-migrate-to-sql-server-2008.aspx?tc=page0 This customer case study shows how BeneSys implemented a KnowledgeLake Document Management solution that helped them save space and money, and delivered more efficiency for employees when they need to access important data. Learn more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/08/knowledgelake-benefits-administration-firm-boosts.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 16:45:12 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/08/knowledgelake-benefits-administration-firm-boosts.aspx?tc=page0 Cloud computing introduces new ways of doing business. Your success could hinge on how well your business adapts. Guide from Redmond Channel Partner. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/07/partners-guide-to-cloud-computing.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:44:25 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/07/partners-guide-to-cloud-computing.aspx?tc=page0 Although IT spending is off in general, there are niches that are doing better than the average. Security sales are among those sectors holding their own. Find out how partners are addressing today’s security market. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/06/rcp-partners-guide-to-security.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:26:49 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/06/rcp-partners-guide-to-security.aspx?tc=page0 Get a comparison of room, row and rack architectures, and learn why row-oriented cooling will emerge as the preferred solution for most next generation data centers. Get the paper. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/apc-the-advantages-of-row-and-rack-oriented-cooling.aspx?tc=page0 Sun, 10 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/apc-the-advantages-of-row-and-rack-oriented-cooling.aspx?tc=page0 In this report, Redmond Channel Partner looks at strategies that Microsoft partners are using now to up-sell Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to help customers gain competitive advantage. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/dell-guide-to-sql-2008.aspx?tc=page0 Sat, 09 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/dell-guide-to-sql-2008.aspx?tc=page0 Microsoft and Citrix are working together on a go-to-market strategy for partners to take VDI solutions to customers. Get the full story in this Redmond Channel Partner report. Get it now. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/citrix-partners-guide-to-virtual-desktop-infrastructure.aspx?tc=page0 Sat, 09 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/citrix-partners-guide-to-virtual-desktop-infrastructure.aspx?tc=page0 This report from Redmond Channel Partner examines seven of the best opportunities that Microsoft partners can try now to start making money in SaaS. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-partner-plan-for-software-service.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 07 May 2009 20:35:16 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-partner-plan-for-software-service.aspx?tc=page0 Find out about the new tools and deeper commitments in the Optimization initiative. Microsoft partners are provided with step-by-step roadmaps to develop their customers' infrastructures into models of efficiency. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-guide-to-optimization.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 07 May 2009 20:00:04 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-guide-to-optimization.aspx?tc=page0 Redmond Channel Partner's 2nd annual salary survey shows that compensation at partner companies is better than in 2007. The report contains the complete 2008 salary data with bonus materials not found in the print issue. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-2008-salary-survey.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 07 May 2009 19:37:31 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-2008-salary-survey.aspx?tc=page0 In this report, RCP Editor in Chief, Scott Bekker talks to several ISVs who have gone through the Windows Server 2008 certification process. Read this free report to find out if getting your application certified could help your business. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/microsoft-isv-guide-application.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 06 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/microsoft-isv-guide-application.aspx?tc=page0 UC is more compelling today than ever before. Download this RCP report to find out what types of sales approaches successful partners are using right now to close more deals. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/avaya-unified-communications-guide.aspx?tc=page0 Sun, 03 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/avaya-unified-communications-guide.aspx?tc=page0 This report from Redmond Channel Partner shows the benefits and challenges of virtualization and how to educate your customers in this exciting technology. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-virtualization-next-real-thing.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 01 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-virtualization-next-real-thing.aspx?tc=page0 This information-rich report will help you make sense of hosted services. It includes details of Microsoft's hosted unified communications product stack, the market forces driving it and much more. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-hosting-solution-providers.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 01 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-hosting-solution-providers.aspx?tc=page0 See how Zenith Infotech enables technology solution providers to offer world-class application hosting as well as hardware and appliances to their customers at a very affordable monthly fee. Download now. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/04/zenith-cloud-computing.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/04/zenith-cloud-computing.aspx?tc=page0 Watch this on-demand video and learn how SL Powers enjoys significantly increased revenue and the equivalent of "half an employee" freed for billable work -- thanks to Zenith Infotech. View now! http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/04/zenith-increased-revenue.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/04/zenith-increased-revenue.aspx?tc=page0 This white paper examines how Backup and Disaster Recovery options limits data loss and aids in recovery. It also shows the value to SMBs and how VARs can select the proper solution for their clients. Download the paper now. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/04/zenith-backup-disaster-recovery-smb.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/04/zenith-backup-disaster-recovery-smb.aspx?tc=page0 IT is the most effective approach to improving business performance. This paper shows resellers how Zenith solutions can help expand their business. Download today. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/04/zenith-backup-and-data-recovery-offer-resellers.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/04/zenith-backup-and-data-recovery-offer-resellers.aspx?tc=page0 With SQL Server 2008, Microsoft added features to nearly every functional area of its database and opened up entirely new categories of capabilities. In this report, RCP lays out the new business opportunities for partners. http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-universe-of-sql-2008.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://rcpmag.com/whitepapers/2009/05/rcp-universe-of-sql-2008.aspx?tc=page0