Explains how organizations can retire legacy SAP and non-SAP applications while preserving access to business-critical data. The paper discusses drivers for application decommissioning, architectural requirements, and a reference approach using low-cost databases, ETL, governance, and secure access. It positions Dell EMC and Auritas solutions for compliant data retention, simplified reporting,…

This IBM Smartpaper explores the necessity of an agile, multicloud integration architecture to break down data silos and unleash digital intelligence. It discusses the challenges of managing complex data across on-premises and cloud environments and the importance of a governed data lake. The paper outlines how to standardize integrations and…

High-level roadmap for migrating from legacy SAP ERP systems to SAP S/4HANA. The white paper walks through common transition paths—system conversion, landscape transformation, and new implementation—and maps them to infrastructure options. It discusses preparation, custom code checks, deployment patterns, and how Dell EMC and Auritas services and platforms help de-risk…

This free ebook, part of the Microsoft Azure Essentials series, provides a comprehensive introduction to Azure. It covers key services including Azure Web Apps, Virtual Machines, Storage, Virtual Networks, Databases, and Azure Active Directory. Written by Michael S. Collier and Robin E. Shahan, this guide helps developers and IT professionals…

This technical white paper provides comprehensive best practices for configuring and managing HP StorageWorks Enterprise Virtual Array (EVA) systems. It covers recommendations for physical configuration, array initialization, virtual disk management, and host connectivity to optimize performance and availability. The guide addresses the command view interface and offers operational strategies for…

This IDC white paper, sponsored by IBM, characterizes cloud computing adoption as a journey occurring in stages: Ad Hoc, Opportunistic, Repeatable, Managed, and Optimized. It outlines best practices for moving through these stages, emphasizing the importance of building a private cloud first for security and control before expanding to hybrid…

This white paper provides a technical overview of the security, privacy, and compliance controls within Windows Azure. It details the array of controls implemented, including identity and access management, environment isolation, and encryption, to help customers determine if these capabilities meet their unique requirements. The document also covers the people…

This technical white paper details the data compaction technologies within HPE 3PAR StoreServ Storage, including Thin Provisioning, Thin Deduplication, Thin Clones, and Thin Persistence. It explains how these technologies work together to reduce capital and operational costs by breaking the connection between logical and physical capacity. The paper provides best…

This thought leadership white paper by IBM security leaders discusses the critical issue of trust in cloud computing. It explores the security implications of moving data to new locations and jurisdictions, asking key questions about data access, segregation, and footprints. The paper provides a framework for understanding cloud security risks,…

This white paper discovers how to balance the use of shared, internal virtualized IT resources and external public services most cost-effectively. It discusses maintaining required levels of cost, performance, security, and business resilience by leveraging cloud computing. It outlines the business drivers motivating IT buyers to consider cloud computing as…

This IDC white paper discusses the evolution of private cloud architectures and the critical role of dynamic application infrastructure. It examines how organizations can leverage virtualization and automation to create flexible, scalable private cloud environments that respond to changing business needs. The document provides insights into the architectural components required…

This technical white paper introduces the HP Client Management Interface (HP CMI), a toolset that allows systems management applications to query client inventory, health status, and manage BIOS settings directly on HP client computers. It explains how HP CMI leverages industry standards like WMI and SMBIOS to provide agentless management…