5 accessories to bring with your camera on vacation

The reason I don't fret over my memory cards is because I as well carry a way to back up my photo every night during I'm on the road. For starters, I carry a small laptop onto which I upload my photos afterwards every day of shooting. However that's not enough; if I accidentally drop the laptop off the balcony of my hotel room, the photos would disappear in a heartbeat. That's why I as well upload the photos to an online service. Because Microsoft's Windows Live SkyDrive offers a massive 25GB of storage space, that's my go-to choice for backing up my vacation photos during I'm nevertheless away.

According to technology by the Enterprise Strategy Group, 59% of organizations have not but virtualized tier-1 applications and performance concerns are the top reason. ESG tested the performance and scalability of Microsoft Hyper-V R2 SP1 server virtualization innovation running SharePoint 2010, Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2, and Exchange 2010. Find out how these applications running on virtual servers lower total cost of ownership, increase scalability and maintain performance.

The old standards in IT

The old standards in IT, marked by costly, inflexible infrastructures, just don't work in today's hyper-demanding and dynamic business world. It's time for a 'new normal' marked by lower costs, user self-service, streamlined processes, better security and increased flexibility. Underlying it all is a fresh approach to virtualization.

The promise of the virtualized desktop environment is by now broadly recognized. By freeing end-users from the tethers of their desktop computers, companies know that they can drastically cut operational costs, optimize utilization of computing resources, and increase employee productivity. The virtualized desktop environment establishes a more agile, responsive, and secure environment that scales quickly, creating real market advantages in today's fast-paced business world. However while the "why" of desktop virtualization might be clear, for many companies the real challenge lies in the "how." Learn more about Citrix desktop transformation at the Centene Corporation.

What you need to know to run a world-class data center

What you need to know to run a world-class data center. Trends on server hardware, network issues, applications, troubleshooting