White Paper Library

Welcome to the Global Knowledge White Paper Library! Get the latest information on the hottest IT and business topics directly from our expert instructors and training partners. Be sure to check back often as new papers are added frequently!

• Management Skills for Every Leader
  The Egan Management Skills Model breaks management down into the core skills sets that every good manager must develop.
  
• Six Desktop Virtualization Pain-Points and How XenDesktop 5 Helps Overcome Them
  With virtualization, the focus on finding cost-effective solutions that address the needs of users, as well as IT departments, is more intense than ever; XenDesktop 5 offers the features and versatility that can make achieving those goals a reality.
  
• VMware vSphere 5: Top 5 features
  The author of this Top 5 list of new features of vSphere 5 uses discussions, examples, and diagrams to explain vSphere Storage Appliance (VSA), Policy-driven Storage, High Availability, vCenter VA (Linux), and ESXi Host Deployment.
  
• Microsoft SQL 11 "Denali": What to Expect
  Microsoft SQL 11, code name Denali, has many new features that will allow you to develop higher performing, more scalable next-generation applications.
  
• Citrix XenDesktop 5: Key advantages for Virtualizing your Desktop Environment
  Learn about the advantages of Citrix XenDesktop 5 that make it easier than ever to virtualize your desktop environment.
  
• ITILv3: What it is and Why you should care
  Discover ITIL's benefits and history, why you need to know about it, which types of IT organization can benefit from it, and how to get started implementing it.
  
• Integrating Active Directory users with remote VPN Clients on Cisco ASA
  This white paper shows you how to configure a Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) to leverage Microsoft Active Directory (AD) for remote connectivity.
  
• Getting started with Master Data Services
  This white paper highlights Master Data Services in SQL Server 2008 R2, which allows an organization to define a "single source of truth" about its enterprise data using a purpose-built centralized database and a predefined Web application.
  
• Negotiation Skills: A primer for getting "Yes."
  Discover the essentials of effective negotiations including the process, the different styles, and the communication elements that can affect the outcome.
  
• Overview of IT Service Management using ITIL
  This white paper introduces ITIL to managers with an interest in information technology.
  
• Project Management: Best practices for maximum performance
  Learn how project managers can utilize effective integration of multiple disciplines to achieve maximum performance.
  
• Cisco ASA NAT & PAT: An overview
  This white paper examines the IP address translation process, its main approaches, and its implementation methodologies.
  
• ESX vs ESXi
  This white paper discusses the differences between ESX and ESXi, with an emphasis on ESX and ESXi 4.1
  
• Microsoft and the Cloud: Five Essential Things to know
  Many of the world’s leading companies are making significant investments in the cloud, and cloud computing...
  
• What every IT manager should know about Project Management
  Learn project management best practices that every IT Manager should implement to enhance the success of projects.
  
• 10 Things you should know about SharePoint 2010
  Examine the new features and requirements of SharePoint 2010 to help you deploy it in your organization.
  
• 12 Virtualization Myths Debunked!
  Virtualization is one of the fastest growing trends in Information Technology. It is a software solution that lets any organization run multiple server functions on a single computer. Virtualization also makes it easier to start up new server emulations quickly. In case of failure, organizations can move server functions to new computers without interrupting service. Beyond saving a lot of money on large sites, virtualization is also moving to PC networks and also serves as a foundation for cloud computing. There are many myths around virtualization.
  
• Microsoft SQL Server R2 - What's new in PowerPivot?
  PowerPivot is Microsoft's new technology that leverages Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, Office 2010, and Sharepoint 2010 to provide an exciting new Self Service Business Intelligence platform.
  
• How to pass a Windows 7 MCITP Certification Exam?
  This white paper will provide you, as an IT Professional, with the knowledge and tools to be successful when taking a certification exam for one of the three available Windows 7 certifications!
  
• Top 10 Things to know about IE8 on Windows 7
  Content: There are a lot of new or updated features, and this Microsoft white paper discusses the top ten topics that every Windows 7 administrator or planner should know about the new version of IE that Windows 7 brings to the table.
  
• Cisco DataCenter Ethernet
  Content: Gain an overview of some of Cisco's data center platforms and their virtualization-aware features.
  
• TOP 10 IT Skills in 2010!
  Content: Find out the top IT skills you need for 2010!
  

• 12 Things you should know when troubleshooting our network!
  Content: This white paper approaches this situation with some of the common troubleshooting things that, you as a network administrator, know or maybe should know.

• Cloud Computing: What it is and What it does!
  Content: Examine the different types of cloud computing and learn what cloud computing has to offer you as either a consumer or producer.

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