SQL Server 2008 is a very complex product. It definitely deserves a little bit of introduction. Even if you have been working with SQL Server for quite some time, you might find some new features and nuances in the product that may catch you off guard, but they might delight you as well. In this chapter, we will focus on where SQL Server fits into the grand scheme of Microsoft architecture as well as its placement in your own computing enterprise.
Virtualization is one of those buzz words that has been gaining immense popularity with IT professionals and executives alike. Promising to reduce the ever-growing infrastructure inside current data center implementations, virtualization technologies have cropped up from dozens of software and hardware companies. But what exactly is it? Is it right for everyone? And how can it benefit your organization?
Using today’s rich new IP-based technologies for video, voice, and web collaboration, businesses can streamline and accelerate processes, increase productivity, and improve both top and bottom lines. In The Power of IP Video, a team of Cisco® experts shows you exactly how to make the most of these powerful new IP video solutions.
