Microsoft Windows White Papers

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Windows Server 2008 Power Savings
sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd
WHITE PAPER: In Windows Server® 2008, Microsoft is introducing new features and technologies that will help to reduce the power consumption of server and client operating systems, minimize environmental byproducts, and increase server efficiency. This document describes some of these features and technologies.
Posted: 17 Dec 2009 | Published: 25 Jun 2008

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

Compare Windows 8 and Windows® XP Security Problems
sponsored by Lenovo and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the most critical security-related differences between Windows® XP and Windows 8, including each operating system’s ability to provision security patches, integrate with MDM and more.
Posted: 11 Jun 2014 | Published: 11 Jun 2014

Lenovo and Microsoft

The Windows XP Era's Coming to an End: What You Can Do to Prepare
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This brief resource reviews the security threats and cost issues you will face following the end of support date.
Posted: 13 Dec 2013 | Published: 13 Dec 2013

Citrix

How Dell Services Help Simplify the Migration Path to Microsoft Windows 7
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: Hardware and application compatibility, peripheral compatibility, staff training, and the planning and deployment timeline are all key issues to consider before beginning a Windows 7 migration. This paper details Dell’s ability to help organizations simplify this transition.
Posted: 11 Oct 2010 | Published: 08 Oct 2010

Dell EMC and Microsoft

BranchCache in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Overview
sponsored by Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd
WHITE PAPER: This document provides an overview of BranchCache, explains the different modes in which BranchCache operates, and describes how BranchCache is configured. The paper also explains how BranchCache works with Web servers and file servers and the steps BranchCache takes to determine that the content is up-to-date.
Posted: 17 Dec 2009 | Published: 14 Apr 2009

Microsoft Corporation India Pvt Ltd

How to Simplify Migrations with Virtualization
sponsored by AppSense
WHITE PAPER: This informative white paper takes an in-depth look at user virtualization, which allows for the management of user-specific information independent of the desktop – thus minimizing the complexity of any desktop operating system migration.
Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 16 May 2013

AppSense

Jumping on the Cloud-Wagon? AppZero's Virtual Application Appliance Approach
sponsored by AppZero
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the attributes of AppZero's VAA approach to server-side application virtualization and conveys various advantages in the cloud environment.
Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

AppZero

Lenovo ThinkPad Win 8
sponsored by Insight and Lenovo
WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a family of Windows 8-enabled laptops and tablets designed to help your users boost productivity and truly thrive in today's increasingly-mobile business landscape. View now to learn more.
Posted: 07 Mar 2014 | Published: 30 Dec 2013

Insight and Lenovo

Migration Considerations for Windows Server 2012
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper will describe the support available for Server 2012 and explain other important considerations to keep in mind while upgrading your server from previous iterations of Microsoft Operating System to the 2012 version.
Posted: 10 Oct 2013 | Published: 10 Oct 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Servers: Overview
sponsored by Red Hat and JBoss
WHITE PAPER: When choosing a virtualization platform, organizations should consider both initial acquisition costs as well as ongoing maintenance and support expenses. This brief white paper discusses the uses, costs, and benefits of an effective virtualization solution and compares its core components to other options in the market.
Posted: 18 May 2011 | Published: 18 May 2011

Red Hat and JBoss