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DEFINITION: A best practice is a technique or methodology that, through experience and research, has proven to reliably lead to a desired result. A commitment to using the best practices in any field is a commitment to using all the knowledge and technology at one's disposal to ensure success. The term is used  … 
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Sustaining SOX Compliance: Best Practices to Mitigate Risk, Automate Compliance, and Reduce Costs
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Since the adoption of SOX, much has been learned about IT compliance. Discover how to make SOX efforts more effective in "Sustaining Sox Compliance."
Posted: 08 Jan 2009 | Published: 08 Jan 2008
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Combining Storage Capacity Optimization and Replication to Optimize Disaster Recovery Capabilities
sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In this Solution Profile, we'll take a closer look at the combined use of VTL, replication, and SCO technologies to address DR requirements, discussing the pros and cons associated with the deployment of these technologies in tandem.
Posted: 08 Jan 2009 | Published: 08 Jan 2008
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Research Management Solutions: Bringing the Benefits of Automation to the Front Office
sponsored by Advent Software, Inc
WHITE PAPER: Research management solutions close a critical gap in the investment process, delivering further efficiency that is critical for profitability in today's markets.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 06 Jan 2009
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Top 10 Things to Look for in an Applicant Tracking System
sponsored by Taleo
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains the top 10 things to look for in an applicant tracking system.
Posted: 06 Jan 2009 | Published: 31 Dec 2008
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Best Practices in Optimizing WAN Performance
sponsored by Exinda Networks
WHITE PAPER: The goals of this white paper are to outline a framework for application delivery, to describe some best practices in WAN optimization, and to apply those best practices to specific industries.
Posted: 05 Jan 2009 | Published: 31 Dec 2008
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eGuide: Making IT Automation a Reality
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This expert E-Guide offers beginner tips and real-life examples for automation planning and deployment, you'll also learn proven techniques to avoid or resolve common pitfalls, so you can reap all of the perks of IT automation.
Posted: 31 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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eGuide: Best Practices for iSCSI SAN Deployment and Integrating iSCSI with Fibre Channel
sponsored by Dell/EMC UK
WHITE PAPER: This eGuide will discuss what to keep in mind as you begin to consider an iSCSI SAN for your organization, and the best practices to follow throughout the deployment and integration process.
Posted: 29 Dec 2008 | Published: 22 Dec 2008
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Enviornmental Sustainability and Networking
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains green issues for networking, what to expect from standards development and offers best practices suggestions for planning and implementing a network that will be aligned with environmental sustainability.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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Best Practices for Managing XML data
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides principles and guidelines for using DB2 pureXML™ to solve business problems effectively and to achieve high performance when managing XML data in enterprise applications.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Staying a Step Ahead of the Hackers: The Importance of Identifying Critical Web Application Vulnerabilities
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: With the growing number and sophistication of security attacks, security managers must properly secure Web applications to avoid costly breaches.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Enabling Sustainable Compliance Management across the Organization
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses the growing tide of data security standards and regulations and the need for a sustainable security compliance strategy.
Posted: 22 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Simple Ways to Get the Most from Your Blade Environment
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Bladed environments have proven their ability to reduce complexity and costs, while also delivering an impressive level of flexibility to help organizations of all types and sizes quickly adapt to evolving requirements and realties.
Posted: 20 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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NetApp and VMware Virtual Infrastructure 3 Storage Best Practices
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This technical report reviews the best practices for implementing VMware® Virtual Infrastructure on NetApp fabric-attached storage (FAS) systems.
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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STORServer Best Practices for Protecting VMware Virtual Machines
sponsored by STORServer
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains alternative methods for backing up virtual machines.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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Oracle Revs up Battle for Mid-market Applications Customers
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Oracle has announced a number of initiatives that highlight its mid-market ambitions, its application integration strategy and -- most of all -- its growing passion for partners.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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Dataquest Insight: Oracle and SAP Approach the Small and Midsize Business Application Market via Different Product and Channel Approaches
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In this report, Gartner analyzes Oracle's and SAP's recent moves with respect to small and midsize business application products and channels and what they mean for company ecosystems.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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Tape Backup Performance and Reliability Best Practices
sponsored by Dell | EqualLogic
WHITE PAPER: This document discusses best practices related to tape backup performance and reliability, troubleshooting automated tape libraries, and managing long term tape archives.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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Securing Loyalty: Insurance Carrier Strategies for Optimizing Agent Retention and Productivity
sponsored by CSSI
WHITE PAPER: This paper describes the challenges carriers face in the area of loyalty and the ways technology enables carriers to address common agent frustrations in unprecedented ways.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 15 Dec 2008
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Methodologies & Tools For Web Application Security Assessment
sponsored by Logicalis
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper suggests a methodology for web application security assessments, as well as an explanation on how to use automated tools for accelerating the assessment process.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Dell Storage Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This guide primarily focused on storage arrays based on their support for key virtualization features, such as high availability and virtual machine migration.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Dell Networking Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This solutions guide details the four available networking configurations, and the advantages and disadvantages of each with an emphasis on typical Dell system configuration and the hardware offerings.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Dell Solutions Overview Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This Solutions Overview Guide highlights Dell value propositions and provides an overview of Hyper-V, information on Dell hardware support for Hyper-V, and guidance on best practice information to implement Hyper-V in your environment.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Dell High Availability Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This Dell High Availability Solutions Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V introduces different options to implement HA for Hyper-V environments.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Greening the Data Center (Smart Enterprise Article)
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: Energy efficiency isn't just about using windmills and solar panels, CIOs can reduce their power costs -- and help the environment -- by adapting virtualization and other innovative processes and technologies.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Nov 2008
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BEST PRACTICES DEFINITION (continued): …  frequently in the fields of health care, government administration, the education system, project management, hardware and software product development, and elsewhere.

In software development, a best practice is a well-defined method that contributes to a successful step in product development. Throughout the software industry, several best practices are widely followed. Some of the more commonly used are: an iterative development process, requirement management, quality control, and change control. … 
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