License Software White Papers

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Avoiding Audits - How to Get Of Software Vendors’ Radar
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Software license audits bog down operations and can be costly, though the ultimate sacrifice of the audit process is the relationship with customers. View this whitepaper to identify the 4 key triggers for being identified by a vendor for an audit, and how to alter habits to avoid unjust scrutiny.
Posted: 19 Aug 2014 | Published: 19 Aug 2014

Hewlett-Packard Enterprise

Cost/Benefit Case for IBM: Comparing Costs and Capabilities with Oracle Database 11g
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This report compares the costs and compression, automation, workload management, and optimization capabilities of DB2 Advanced Enterprise Server Edition (AESE) versus Oracle Database 11g. It also emphasizes the importance of performance management tooling as a means of lowering total cost of ownership (TCO).
Posted: 21 Feb 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

IBM

Virtualization in Education
sponsored by IBM Line of Business
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how virtualization technology can help connect educators and students to applications and information from almost any device.
Posted: 12 Jun 2008 | Published: 01 Oct 2007

IBM Line of Business

Taking Control of Software Licensing
sponsored by BDNA
WHITE PAPER: Software licensing is full of complexity and factors outside your control. Having accurate information is the best strategy for managing vendors, negotiating with them, and avoiding vendor audits. This paper offers insight to enter conversation...
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 | Published: 01 Apr 2008

BDNA

Paying a Fair Price for Data Backup
sponsored by Asigra
WHITE PAPER: This informative paper explores a new enterprise backup licensing model based on recovery. Discover how this approach ensures you're paying a fair price for your data backup and recovery and protects your information, no matter what. Read on now to learn more.
Posted: 31 Oct 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2013

Asigra

Prepare for Vendor Audits and Improve Software Asset Management with Integrated IBM Solutions
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Read how effective software asset management supports both cost effectiveness and cost efficiency by matching inventory with actual deployments, thereby helping to reduce over- and under-licensing.
Posted: 25 Oct 2010 | Published: 15 Jan 2010

IBM

SUSE® Linux Enterprise Desktop: Decreasing Your Total Cost of Ownership
sponsored by Novell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop and find out how it stacks up against Windows Vista.
Posted: 19 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Apr 2007

Novell, Inc.

Managing IBM License Complexity
sponsored by Flexera Software
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, examine the most common IBM license models under three categories -- user-based, capacity-based, and "other" -- along with helpful examples. Plus, discover a discovery, inventory and license management tool that simplifies and automates IBM license management.
Posted: 23 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

Flexera Software

7 Key Factors to Software Protection
sponsored by Arxan
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the magnitude and types of software piracy threats and details the seven key application security factors that must be considered during the development process.
Posted: 08 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Jun 2007

Arxan

Putting Windows 7 Migration on the Fast Track
sponsored by BDNA
WHITE PAPER: The Windows 7 migration will soon be a reality for nearly every organization. And while the migration process can present many challenges, BDNA technologies can provide a fully transparent view into the entire infrastructure, reducing the risks and costs of migration. Read now to ensure your migration is efficient and cost-effective.
Posted: 07 Jun 2011 | Published: 07 Jun 2011

BDNA