White Papers

Many K-12 school districts and institutions of higher learning are embracing the reality of increased mobile device usage and bring your own device (BYOD) initiatives on their campuses, and the impact this will have on IT. Those pressed with supporting this change are wrestling with how to manage a broad assortment of end-user devices now connecting to their IT environments. These devices include consumer-oriented smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as products designed for use within a managed environment.

Your organization’s workforce is diverse: some users work exclusively in the office, others are continually mobile, and many fall somewhere in between. This white paper explains how to choose a blend of desktop virtualization technologies that will best serve all of your users—while also keeping costs under control.

Once easily overlooked in the enterprise, Apple products are taking their place in organizations of all sizes at an unprecedented rate. Despite their popularity, however, Apple products have traditionally been considered consumer products and hence lack the end-to-end enterprise infrastructure support enjoyed by other platforms such as those running Microsoft Windows. Learn how the KACE Appliances deliver a fully integrated multi-platform systems management solution that embraces Apple products as full-fledged citizens of the corporate environment.

Work is no longer seen as a place, but as an activity that is independent of both location and specific technology. Organizations are moving from being PC-centric to a user-centric model, where employees bring their own devices (BYOD) and choose those devices that best suit their specific needs at any particular time or circumstance. Learn how the KACE Appliances can help your organization say “Yes!” to BYOD.

Time is running out for deploying Windows 7, but the migration path isn’t an easy one and there are many obstacles that can drive this project into overtime. Learn how to avoid the seven common mistakes that may trip you up on your way to Windows 7 so you can stay on time with your deployment plan.

Though most organizations have invested considerable time and effort in improving their endpoint risk management processes, many of them are ill-equipped to handle the myriad of third-party applications that are increasingly introducing the most risk into today’s IT environment. That’s because as the typical IT organization has worked on reducing the risk profile of PC and server operating systems, cyber criminals have started to look for greener pastures — namely among third-party applications. This white paper discusses three strategies to protect endpoint security from risky applications.

Organizations of all sizes continue to struggle in their efforts to find and deploy an effective systems management solution scaled to their needs. KACE has developed this guide to help articulate buyer's criteria via a comprehensive feature/function checklist, and to pose additional considerations that should be made when making a decision regarding a systems management solution.

With XP approaching its end of life, and many organizations choosing to skip Vista as an interim step, the new Windows 7 release holds the promise of new user features and benefits. Regardless of the starting point, a migration to Windows 7 is a path that holds as many questions and challenges as it does potential rewards. Planning now can ensure a smooth transition in 2011.

The boundless flexibility of the browser has made it more than the preferred endpoint platform for today's applications, but its ubiquitous availability, flexibility and extensibility have also made it an increasingly popular target of attack. With the introduction of the Dell KACE Secure Browser as a freely available resource, Dell KACE introduces security specifically for the browser utilizing virtualization technology. This EMA white paper covers both the threats and effective defense that the Secure Browser can offer, adding a potent weapon in the arsenal of defense against today's browser-focused attacks.

Whether the motivation is a reduced a carbon footprint, or to save money by powering off idle computers (or both), organizations everywhere are looking to power management capabilities to help curtail wasted energy and control energy costs. This EMA white paper addresses the real potential for power management savings, and discusses some of the other tangible business benefits it can provide.

In this document, IT newcomers as well their more experienced counterparts will find a comprehensive guide for understanding the best ways to align the people, processes, policies and tools necessary to obtain a cohesive, streamlined and supportable IT infrastructure.

This white paper outlines best practices for systems administration and IT professionals in healthcare environments. Based on real-life experiences of IT professionals in the medical field, it outlines best practices for IT professionals fighting to keep IT systems healthy—just as they want their patients to be.

As organizations look to keep operating expenses down, “free” technology solutions start to look more attractive. However, when choosing a solution for patching your systems and servers, it is important to consider the total cost of ownership (TCO) and the difference in key capabilities between point patching products and comprehensive patch management solutions. This white paper uncovers those differences.

This white paper outlines best practices for IT professionals in K-12 schools and higher education environments. Based on real-life experiences at school districts and colleges, it outlines a series of best practices for IT professionals from IT professionals who have not only overcome these varied obstacles but have thrived, using IT as an enabler of their personal and their students’ success.

This whitepaper examines the value of virtualization, the challenges of managing mixed environments, and a case study of a company moving to integrated management of virtualized and physical machines.

While everyone is talking about the need for CMDBs, one solution does not fit all. This paper examines the why, what and who of CMDB solutions, looks at some evaluation criteria, and discusses options available to Fortune 100,000 organizations as they seek to implement an effective CMDB.

The unique features of the 2007 Microsoft Office System make it an extremely challenging migration. However, best practices and automation can significantly improve process efficiency and reliability.

For many IT professionals, figuring out how to deploy a wide range of applications in silent or unattended mode can be frustrating and complicated.

KACE K1000 Series Management Appliances bring comprehensive, easy-to-use systems management to organizations of all sizes by utilizing an appliance-based architecture. This paper describes how the K1000 appliance-based architecture provides an IT management solution that is both robust and affordable.