IT's alignment with the business is critical to the success of an organization. This alignment often requires the key leaders to collaborate and focus on the execution and delivery of key programs. In many cases, successful collaboration means leaders need to have extensive conversations concerning what's vital to the business.

Different enterprises embark on the journey toward a service oriented architecture (SOA) with different aims. The general goals include creating agility, enabling faster time to market, and encouraging reuse within the enterprise. None of these are easy to achieve and each requires a set of guidelines. Download this Internet.com eBook for guidance on how to deploy and maintain an enterprise SOA.

Businesses are looking to get the most for their technology spending as the economy begins to grow, and new innovations like cloud computing and solid state drives can help. Download this Internet.com eBook to see what near-term future holds for servers, networking, storage, security, and more.

Why is managing technical people difficult? Some would say techies are socially inept and simply can't communicate well. While that may be true in some cases, saying so doesn't help managers deal with techies any better: It just defers the problem. Download this eBook for advice on how to bridge the communications gap.

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IT managers need a proven, steadfast process for sifting through the hundreds of choices available for each enterprise software market segment. Whether you are evaluating CRM or RFID solutions, the same basic selection process applies. There are a series of steps for ensuring a result that will survive the intense, long-term scrutiny this level of investment will certainly attract.

Like many IT managers you're probably being asked to cut costs with as little impact as possible on services. Your IT organization has dozens of opportunities for cutting costs if you know where to look. Download this Internet.com eBook to identify your cost-cutting opportunities.

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For every piece of good news about the IT job market there seems to be a piece of bad news. Download this Internet.com eBook for tips on job hunting, networking, and a look at the IT jobs and industries that will be hiring in 2010 and beyond. Read more.

There's a general level of anxiety surrounding metrics among those who have adopted the IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL). Download this Internet.com eBook to learn what you should measure and why so your ITIL processes achieve their objectives. Read more.

Mobile devices are a critical part of almost every enterprise. When used properly, they make employees more productive and more accessible, but as mobile devices proliferate, so do the headaches for IT professionals. Download this Internet.com eBook to see how your organization can manage mobile devices and combat the threats to your data and applications as they enter a mobile world. Read more.

The latest operating system from Microsoft is now available and organizations of all sizes need to consider whether or not to upgrade. Download this Internet.com eBook for a review of Windows 7 and to see what Internet.com experts think of the new and improved features. Read more.

Whilst the possibilities for intranet applications have grown innumerably with the advances in technology, it's still most often used as the backbone for knowledge sharing. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn how your organisation can free the information that exists in its ranks and create a more adaptive business. Read more.

Like it or not, your end users are probably using their computers and mobile devices to access social networking applications like Facebook and Twitter. While valuable tools for networking and keeping in touch, social networking sites can also expose your users to online malware. Download this Internet.com eBook for advice on keeping your users safe, help developing a social networking policy, and tips on how to make the most of social networking tools. Read more.

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The decision to outsource some or all of your IT infrastructure support is one that shouldn't be taken lightly, or without a significant amount of due diligence. Mike Scheuerman takes a look at the options you have, the details you need to cover, and the pitfalls to watch for in this Internet.com eBook. Read more.

Whether your organization is supporting a handful of Macs or considering making the big switch, this Internet.com eBook will bring you up to date on what Apple has to offer. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn about the hardware and software options, as well as Apple-specific advice on networking, security, and even servers. Read more

Organizations are making budget cuts across the board and IT isn't immune. Download this eBook for practical advice from Internet.com's experts about the wise way to trim your budget and for tips on how your IT department can survive, and even thrive, during tough economic times. Read more.

With the release of ITIL v3 come many questions from IT managers and CIOs. Most common among them: "What's the difference between v2 and v3?" and "Should I wait to start my ITIL project?” This Internet.com eBook offers expert advice to help technology executives answer these questions and more. Read more.

More and more IT organizations are beginning to adopt ITIL-based IT service management initiatives, and turnout at national, regional, and local events on the subject keeps growing. Yet, one of the main questions on people's minds is, "Where do we start?" Download this eBook for the answer to that question and for tips on ensuring a successful ITIL implementation. Read more

Companies use outsourcing as a way to reduce costs but often they spend too little time considering its strategic value, which can be overstated by many outsourcing providers. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and see if your organization can use it to run more efficiently. Read more.

Few IT managers have the luxury of looking ahead more than a year or two. In this Internet.com eBook, Nicholas Carr, the author of "Does IT Matter?", takes readers on a trip one decade into the future to see how IT as we know it will change and what those changes mean for IT professionals, hardware and software vendors, and corporations of all sizes. Read more.

During a recession, budgets start to disappear. Our Internet.com experts weigh in on how you and your IT organization can survive a slowdown, which areas of IT will fare the best, and where your career will be safe as the economy weathers the storm. Read more

Oracle Database 11g includes more features for self-management and automation, which makes it easier for customers to cost-effectively manage their data. Download this Internet.com eBook for an overview of some of the new features in 11g and for an overview of the issues you need to consider as you prepare for a database migration. Read more

If recent staffing surveys are correct, then IT hiring is a sellers market. In response, CIOs, tech executives, and their HR counterparts have to get more creative in their search for new talent. Download this Internet.com eBook for information on hiring and retaining talent in your IT organization. Read more

Is Software as a Service just hype, or is something really going on here? And if there is fuel behind these flames, what's different? Why has a model that languished for a decade suddenly gained steam? Download this eBook to see if your company can benefit as SaaS tries to change the face of the enterprise. Read more

Why is managing technical people difficult? Some would say techies are socially inept and simply can't communicate well. While that may be true in some cases, saying so doesn't help managers deal with techies any better: It just defers the problem. Download this eBook for advice on how to bridge the communications gap. Read more

IT managers need a proven, steadfast process for sifting through the hundreds of choices available for each enterprise software market segment. Whether you are evaluating CRM or RFID solutions, the same basic selection process applies. There are a series of steps for ensuring a result that will survive the intense, long-term scrutiny this level of investment will certainly attract. Read more

The first step to moving your business into cloud computing is selecting a vendor that fits your needs. Download this Internet.com eBook for tips on vendor management, performance, metrics, security, and other considerations you need to choose your vendor, as well as a list of 20 vendors that are shaping the emerging cloud.

Planning a wireless network installation requires careful attention be paid to the potential for interference and to network security. Download this Internet.com eBook to better understand these concerns and increase the chances your WLAN project is a success. Read more.

Need help with home or small business WLANs? Have a question about security, bridging, or Wi-Fi for your iPhone? Aaron Weiss is Internet.com's Wi-Fi Guru and he has the answers to your wireless networking questions. Read more.

In the groundswell of economic pressures, companies big and small are looking to the cloud for relief. The buzz is everywhere: cloud computing can cut costs, speed implementations, and scale quickly. The buzz, however, may be slightly off-the-mark. Download this Internet.com eBook to see if cloud computing is an option for your organization. Read more.

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Virtualization has come along way in the past year. Your organization can save money by implementing virtualization solutions for servers and storage, regardless of its size. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn about the benefits of this exciting technology as well as the risks and make sure your IT organization is ready. Read more.

Virtualization can have a huge effect on productivity and cost savings when consolidating wide-ranging workloads, but getting the best performance out of your software is something else entirely. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn what you'll want to keep an eye on if you're determined to get the most out of the technology. Read more.

To be an effective network engineer or administrator, you need to understand the blocks on which all networks are built. In most cases that means a thorough understanding of IP addresses, subnets, CIDR, and TCP protocol. Download this free guide now and learn in-depth concepts covering the foundation of networking. Read more

Data center power and cooling issues are a major concern for businesses trying to watch costs. Some IT organizations may be overlooking optimization methods for existing data centers that can increase the available cooling capacity substantially while also reducing costs. Download this Internet.com eBook to get the most out of your cooling potential. Read more.

Changes are in store for the corporate data center, whether it's the movement toward cloud computing, virtualization, or the battle against ever increasing heating and cooling costs. Download this Internet.com eBook to see how your data center can benefit from the latest technologies and how you can trim costs without sacrificing performance and efficiency. Read more.

It's important that employees have access to the data and applications they need over a wide area network as if they were on the local area network. Using application acceleration, wide area file services (WAFS), and WAN optimization, businesses can increase productivity and save money by reducing server and storage sprawl and the number of necessary software licenses. Read more.

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A sys admin in a large server room, or rooms, will most likely need tools to help him or her keep the servers running effectively. This is where software to manage, monitor, and configure the server infrastructure comes in to play. Download this free guide now from our editors at Enterprise Networking Planet and learn why the question is not whether you need some of the tools, but which ones and from whom. Read more

Virtualization can save time and money in the datacenter, but it needs to be used wisely. Wise IT professionals will be on the lookout for virtual machine sprawl and remain on top of the security threats that can take down a virtual environment. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn how to manage virtualization in your datacenter and ensure you get the most from the technology. Read more.

Voice over Internet Protocol is another way for small and medium-sized businesses to increase efficiency and cut costs. A well-planned and implemented VoIP system can provide call quality and reliability that rivals mobile phone or landline calls. Read more

Mobile phones have come a long way in the last decade. From clunky devices that didn't fit comfortably in a pocket, to flip phones to touch screens, the latest devices surf the Web, deliver e-mail and run applications for any number of uses. Internet.com's editors review dozens of wireless devices, from cell phones to powerful smartphones that put the office in your pocket. Here is a look at some of the devices they've tested.

Personal computers no longer need to fit on top of or under a desk. Today's global economy demands machines that can travel and maintain the same functionality as a desktop PC. Download this collection of reviews of notebooks, netbooks, and all-in-one PCs from Internet.com editors to help find the right machine for you.

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As many of you know, the iPhone doesn't come with an instruction booklet. The "Everything You Need to Know About Your iPhone" free guide will help you discover the iPhone's hidden goodness. Read More

Every day, the Internet goes from being less of a luxury to more of a necessity for all of us. And with the worldwide growth of Internet usage combined with the nearly equal growth in mobile phone usage, more and more people will find the need to access the Internet through their mobile device. This eBook examines how the mobile Web is evolving, the tips and tricks you'll need to go mobile, as well as the basics of what you need to get started on the mobile Internet. Read More

While everyone talks about the business-critical nature of the Internet, truth is your most important corporate application and the one your users count upon the most is e-mail. Delivering secure, robust and user-friendly e-mail to your mobile workforce is quickly becoming a competitive requirement. This Internet.com eBook looks at the marketplace to show how mobile communications is poised to take off and discusses what you need to consider for implementing mobile email and IM in your enterprise. Read More

Being a CIO and trying to manage a company's technology without knowing where the company wants to go is like walking through a maze while wearing a blindfold. You never quite know if you're on the right route and you turn down several pathways that end up taking you in the wrong direction. Download this Internet.com eBook to see how Project Portfolio Management can help you create a more efficient IT operation. Read more.

There is one step you can take that single-handedly increases the value of each and every one of your projects—that increases business satisfaction with the results and that simplifies some elements of project delivery. Jed Simms explains the importance of desired business outcomes in this Internet.com eBook. Read more.

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Almost anyone can be up and running selling products online in minutes, but to truly succeed you need think beyond the e-commerce site and build a business. Download this Internet.com eBook for advice on every step of the process, from building an e-commerce site to marketing your products and protecting against fraud.

In this follow-up to his popular "Best Practices for Developing a Web Site" eBook, Paul Chin explores how organizations can get a handle on the knowledge and content scattered among many departments, workgroups, and employees. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn the fundamental rules you need to follow for building a CMS application that unlocks the value in your information. Read more.

Despite an increased focus on project management, an alarming number of IT projects still fail. Common obstacles to successful projects include feature creep, lack of cooperation, and inefficient processes. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn techniques for overcoming project jams and for improving the way you manage project information. Read more.

Project Portfolio Management is all about aligning technology funds, projects, and IT resources with the company's organizational priorities. There is no single right way to build a PPM process, but there are specific practices that are common across all PPM methodologies. Read more.

Just because Web sites are easy to build these days, doesn't mean it's easy to build a quality Web site that meets your business objectives. Before developing your next Web site, or redesigning an existing site, download this Internet.com eBook to guide you through the process and plan your project, whether you're developing a site in-house or outsourcing the project. Read more.

While success rates have improved to approximately 34 percent, 15 percent of all projects still fail and 51 percent are somehow "challenged," according to research. Establishing a project management office is the first step towards improving your best practices and time to market. Read more.

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Business risk can come from within your organization or from the outside, even in the form of natural disasters and other unanticipated events. The consequences of inadequate risk management range from significant revenue loss and lost market share to damage to your brand and business reputation.

Securing an IT infrastructure can be a time-consuming task that leaves little time for the security emergencies that arise in the course of doing business. Download this Internet.com eBook for practical security advice on dealing with stolen laptops, securing wireless networks, encrypting sensitive data, keeping executives' PC secure, and more.

The way that organizations store and secure their data is undergoing a major shift, from physical servers with networked storage to virtualized servers and clouds. Download this Internet.com eBook to see how technologies like deduplication, virtualization, and cloud computing are changing the storage game and affect the best practices for data security, backup, recovery, and more.

It makes sense to deploy some kind of encryption system to ensure that prying eyes can't decipher anything garnered from intercepted messages or stolen computers, including customer data, employee data, intellectual property, or confidential financial information. Download this Internet.com eBook for an overview of solutions that can be used to safeguard your data. Read more.

The cost of a serious security breach can be very high indeed, so most organizations devote significant resources to keeping malware and malicious hackers from getting on to the corporate network and getting access to data. Join Internet.com contributor Paul Rubens as he shows you how to conduct penetration tests and network security scans, check password security, safeguard your wireless network, and more. Read more.

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Internet.com's security experts take a look at today's most popular operating systems to see what PC users can do to make their computing experience safe from online threats. They also examine online patches and the current state of security software to see who is winning the battle between software and malware. Read more.

The sophistication and severity of attacks by hackers today, combined with the data-intensive needs of a mobile workforce, demands a security solution beyond a simple firewall. You need an Intrusion Detection and Prevention System to allow your workforce to get access to the information they need while at the same time stopping all types of threats, both real and imagined. Read more.

Explore today's most intriguing manifestation of advanced malware: the botnet. Download this Internet.com eBook to examine the client side, the server side, and some of the more interesting uses of the power a botnet provides. Read more.

Changing the default SSID or disabling SSID broadcasting are two of the most popular ways to help secure a wireless network, but by no means do they provide adequate security. Learn how to use encryption, VPNs, and basic laptop and PC security to keep your network and machines safe. Read more

Businesses spend a whopping $712 per worker, per year, in the battle against spam, but there doesn't seem to be any easy answers to the problem. Download this eBook to see what your IT department can do to reduce the nuisance of spam, and for tips on how your users can help you fight the battle. Read more

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Regardless of industry, size, or age, businesses are awash in more data than ever before. Fewer business processes rely on paper, and the file cabinets that once filled offices for generations are now located on racks in the server room. The world of data storage can be intimidating to small businesses, but this Internet.com eBook can help you make informed decisions about your storage needs.

Solid state disks (SSDs) made a splash in consumer technology, and now the technology has its eyes on the enterprise storage market. Download this Internet.com eBook to see what SSDs can do for your infrastructure and review the pros and cons of this potentially game-changing storage technology. Read more.

Open source storage products can address a wide spectrum of business problems. There are good open source offerings for backup, mirroring, file system, NAS, and storage virtualization. Download this Internet.com eBook to see how your organization can save on storage with open source solutions. Read more.

Servers are the unsung heroes of the corporate computing environment, working behind the scenes to help get the maximum benefit from the personal computers that people use every day. Before investing in server hardware, you need to consider applications, storage, processor, form factor, and more. Download this Internet.com eBook to help you choose wisely. Read more.

Many Storage solutions are aimed at large enterprises and are designed to address their concerns surrounding infomation lifecycle management and corporate compliance. But small and medium-sized businesses have storage concerns of their own. Download this Jupiter Online Media eBook for a guide to choosing a storage server and building a storage strategy for your SMB. Read more.

How has the economy affected the storage market? Some IT managers are turning to new technologies like deduplication and solid state drives to get the most out of their storage spending. Download this eBook from Internet.com to see what's selling in the storage market and how your organization can prepare for the next generation of storage technologies. Read more.

Business continuity is concerned with keeping the business running or getting back up and running as quickly as possible to minimize impacts. Disaster recovery helps restore a given service back into production. Either way, IT is responsible for making sure the business can access its data and applications in the wake of manmade or natural disaster. Download this Internet.com eBook to see what steps you can take to be prepared. Read more.

Stocking up on hardware and software to hold more and more information is a costly misstep, according to analysts. Organizations need to modernize storage strategies and understand how information access technology can ensure they need what they're keeping. Download this Internet.com eBook to see where storage technology is going and what you can do to keep pace. Read more.

Working with multiple instances of the Microsoft SQL Server database creates unique challenges for administrators. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn connection strategies for multiple database environments, how to set up a linked server for a remote SQL Server instance, and easy data recovery options. Read more.

With storage requirements moving into the tera-, peta- and exabyte ranges, companies need to refine their backup strategies to ensure availability of their growing data stores. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn the pros and cons of different backup strategies and find one that works best to keep your business protected without breaking the bank. Read more.

Electricity use in data centers is skyrocketing, sending corporate energy bills through the roof, creating environmental concerns and generating negative publicity for large corporations. "Going Green" means looking to technologies like virtualization, energy-efficient chips and racks, and implementing policies that extend beyond the data center to all of your organization's employees. Read more.

A storage network is any network that's designed to transport block-level storage protocols. But understanding the ins and outs of networked storage takes you deep into several of protocols. This guide covers SANs, Fibre Channels, Disk Arrays, Fabric, and IP Storage. Read more

Picking up where Part 1 left off, Part 2 of our look at storage networking examines configurations for SAN-attached servers and disk arrays, and also includes a look at the future of IP storage. Read more

With storage needs growing at a breakneck rate, the need for tools that manage storage in a heterogeneous environment is more important than ever. Download this free guide now from our editors at Enterprise Storage Forum and learn to solve the puzzle of standards and acronyms that make up the modern storage management landscape. Read more

Information lifecycle management blends storage and enterprise content management to massage corporate data from its inception until its disposal. But is ILM merely a marketing buzzword, or is it alive and real in daily operations? Download this free guide now from our editors at Enterprise Storage Forum and learn why ILM is important in more ways than you think. Read more

Regardless of industry, size, or age, businesses are awash in more data than ever before. Federal regulations require that data be stored, protected, and retrievable for a certain amount of time. Storage is also a growing area in IT, which means employment opportunities exist now, and should exist for some time. View more.

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Interactive Voice and Video Response can take voice applications to new heights by introducing video to the equation. Imagine having the ability to include video in a self-service voice application, which not only enhances the experience for users but can also help control costs. Download this eBook to explore powerful development tools and standards like SMIL, VoiceXML, and CCXML that makes such applications possible, as well as the business case for developing applications at your organization. Read more.

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With the work that has been done on Microsoft® Silverlight™, not only do Microsoft developers have the latest tools to develop Rich Internet Applications (RIAs), open source developers can share in these tools as well. Whether you write code in PHP, Python, Ruby or use Eclipse, there are tools available to you that let you develop the hottest RIA using Silverlight. Read more.

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The silos that kept IT organizations dedicated to one vendor, one operating system, or one software development environment are coming down. Download this eBook from Microsoft and Internet.com to learn how the interoperability and extensibility features in Visual Studio can open the doors to learning new languages and new development environments so smart developers can succeed in this heterogeneous IT world. Read more.

Java developers today have many choices for web development frameworks. To help you decide which is best for your web development projects, this guide introduces you to the leading open source frameworks: JavaServer Faces, Spring, Struts, Tapestry, and Wicket. Read more.

It's been 10 years since the first ISO C++ standard, and 2009 will bring us the second. In this special report, you'll learn how the new features that are being discussed by the standards team will revolutionize the way you code. Read more.

Explore tools and techniques for deploying small- and medium-scale Rails applications effectively and learn just how easy it is to write a simple Wiki application using Ruby and Rails together. Read more.

Microsoft's SharePoint software can help your business organize information and collaborate effectively. Download this eBook to follow along as Internet.com experts show you how to get the most from your SharePoint implementation, including integration with Crystal Reports, the development of auditing features, and more. Read more.

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With the latest release of Eclipse, you can get the most up-to-date components of the Eclipse framework which will speed your development of Java EE applications. Discover why Eclipse is the best framework for developing Java EE applications and why with the addition of Rational tools built on top of Eclipse, you can build the best quality enterprise applications in the shortest amount of time. Read more

Does the Ruby programming language offer enough power and elegance to make it a legitimate alternative to the current heavyweight languages? Many Ruby converts believe so, but don't take their word for it. Find out for yourself. This series of tutorials will lead Java, C#, and C++ developers along the road to Ruby. Read more.

While Java helps in fulfilling the promise of "write once, use anywhere", there are practical concerns developers need to address in developing their code, whether it's porting from another language, working in the best IDE or optimizing for today's multi-core computing environments. This eBook will help you in understanding these issues and how you can get the most out of your Java code.

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Software development is done differently at every organization. The process that one organization or person uses to develop software may work for their specific environment and situation, but may fail miserably in another set of circumstances. Despite the differences, there are fundamental roles that are filled at every organization where software is developed. Download this in-depth guide from the editors of DevX and learn more about these specific software development roles. Read more

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) is seen as the next evolutionary step in software architecture to help IT organizations meet their ever more complex set of challenges. According to IBM, the SOA market nearly doubled in 2005 to more than $4 billion and could top $14 billion by 2009. Read more.

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This custom eBook from DevX and IBM Rational explores some software development myths and assumptions and reiterates the importance of quality management and iterative testing to help you build a strong architecture and put the "A" back in your SOA. Read more