Tips

Tips

• Software asset management (SAM) program rollout simplified

  Implementing a software asset management (SAM) program can be a daunting task for large enterprises. Here is your five-step formula to make it simple.  Continue Reading

• Fancy a multi-hypervisor data centre? Beware of five major problems

  Some admins have been touting the idea of a multi-hypervisor data centre infrastructure to save costs. But multiple hypervisors can wreak havoc for IT.  Continue Reading

• Your seven-step ITSM implementation formula

  ITSM implementation is all about integrating people, product and process. Here is some expert advice to help you place your ITSM program on a fast track.  Continue Reading

• Security awareness training made easy

  A robust security awareness training program for employees is essential. Here’s how you can effectively increase security awareness in your organization.  Continue Reading

• How small and midsize enterprises migrate to cloud-based services

  Cloud-based services offer SME IT facilities that were once a luxury only for large businesses. But IT must take one step at a time towards cloud and be wary of vendor contracts.  Continue Reading

• Six SIEM solution optimization tips from Genpact

  In the third and last installment of our series on SIEM, Genpact SIEM expert Satish Jagu helps you optimize the performance of your SIEM solution.  Continue Reading

• Time to tame data architecture complexity, but task is tough

  Data architecture is close to a misnomer. Complex corporations are striated by applications, beset by politics. Service buses, data governance programmes offer remedies, but don't underestimate task.  Continue Reading

• IT integration and security standardization during M&A

  Integration of IT and security during mergers and acquisitions comes with its own baggage. Manish Dave of Essar sheds light on simplifying the process.  Continue Reading

• Early signs of poor business-IT alignment (BITA)

  Is your organization suffering a business-IT disconnect? Here is how you can detect it, and move towards better business-IT alignment (BITA).  Continue Reading

• A free risk assessment template for ISO 27001 certification

  Risk assessment is the first important step towards a robust information security framework. Our simple risk assessment template for ISO 27001 makes it easy.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft Windows Azure and IaaS capability: Free-trial takeaways

  Microsoft Windows Azure cloud platform with its built-in IaaS capability has many use cases. IT should use Azure’s 90-day free trial strategically to test out all its features.  Continue Reading

• BYOD cost optimization: Get the most out of your BYOD program

  The BYOD cost vs. savings equation is a complex one to balance. This tip explores how to best optimize costs involved in your BYOD initiative.  Continue Reading

• Cutting through the promises and problems of private cloud services

  Private cloud services bring scalability and lower costs, and they allow resource sharing. But without due diligence in areas of licensing and interoperability, IT can’t use cloud effectively.  Continue Reading

• Cloud computing architecture security part 1: Physical and intrinsic controls

  Proper design of cloud computing architecture is essential for security. Learn about the physical and intrinsic controls for effective cloud architecture.  Continue Reading

• Tighter security settings on tap for VMware View and PowerCLI

  With stringent security settings in place for VMware PowerCLI and View 5.1, admins should reconsider if they should continue using self-signed security certificates in VMware products.  Continue Reading