The ILM Journey: An HP StorageWorks File System Extender Business White Paper IT departments are under constant pressure to utilize their budgets to support business with technological initiatives that provide a clear competitive advantage. HP StorageWorks File System Extender (FSE) is a new-generation data management software that is part of the HP ILM portfolio. Download this informative paper today.

Hitting The Relational Wall Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMSs) have been very successful, but their success is limited to certain types of applications. As business users expand to newer types of applications, and grow older ones, their attempts to use RDBMS encounter the "Relational Wall," where RDBMS technology no longer provides the performance and functionality needed. This paper measures the wall, explains what model and architectural differences cause it, how to foresee it, and how to avoid it.

Introduction to Quality Of Service With increasing bandwidth demands being placed on your network, prioritizing traffic is a growing concern. Quality of Service (QoS) offers a practical solution for ensuring the delivery of critical data. This paper introduces the concept of QoS and covers topics such as management, applications, and cost. Also included is a 19-question exam to test your QoS knowledge.