Quest Software Press Coverage

TechEd Preview: Hot Products To See From Microsoft And More

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Application Developers Under Press to Create Self-Service Analytics

Thu, 30 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Dell Software Readies Email, SQL Server Management For TechEd

Thu, 30 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Dell Grows Software Capabilities with SharePlex, Boomi Upgrades

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Why Most Big Data Projects Fail + How to Make Yours Succeed

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Dell takes SharePlex to Hadoop and beyond

Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Dell Toad Extends Reach of In-Memory BI App

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

FAQs about Public and Private Social Networks

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Products of the Week - 4/29/13

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Features Migration Manager for Exchange and Migration Manager for Active Directory.

Windows XP Death March: Tips, Tools and Last-Ditch Support Options

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

With Taxes Done, Keep a Lookout for Identity Thieves

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

“It just works.” Three Simple Words and Microsoft Lync

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

15 Top Factors that Impact Application Performance

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Dell's John Newsom and other APM experts offer insight as to the various factors impacting APM.

"Federal Tech Talk" - Identity Management in a Dynamic Federal Landscape

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Phillip's interview with John Gilroy on "Federal Tech Talk," has been posted on the Federal News Radio website. The interview discusses identity and access management, as well as recent efforts to improve cybersecurity and HSPD-12 performance.

4 Steps to Protect Data During Tax Season

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Choosing the Right Approach for Migrating to SharePoint Online in Office 365

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

What's Everyone Yammering About?

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Clearing Things up in the Cloud – a PCI Tale

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

What's out there for Oracle third-party tools

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:00:00 GMT

How to Become the IT MVP During March Madness

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Dell Advances Hadoop-Focused Analytics with Kitenga 2.0

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

The Abandoned Shopping Cart: Crafting a Better Customer-Monitoring Experience

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Dell's Steve Rosenberg explores how visibility into all aspects of the customer’s Website experience boosts the ability to figure out issues before they become enduring problems.

March hoop tournament brings madness to IT administrators

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Steve looks at the chaos the March Madness tournament can create for IT administrators and highlights Dell's tips to avoid the network chaos.

How To Cure Your App Bloat Diagnosis

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Dell's John Newsom explores how IT can be more vigilant in curing application bloat within the infrastructure, a problem that is just waiting to wreak financial havoc on the enterprise.

Q&A: Paul Christman, Vice President of Public Sector, Dell Software, Discusses Quest Acquisition and the Future of Government IT

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Top 10 Network Tips to Prep for March Madness

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Network IT admins need a 2013 game plan to deal with the high bandwidth loads during the annual three-week-long March Madness basketball tournament. As employees stream hours of games on work and personal devices, the resulting 30 percent increase in network traffic requires IT put a proactive plan into place. The network performance management experts at Dell Software advise IT network admins to have in place inexpensive and powerful tools to accurately monitor, identify and address network performance issues before they happen. Matt Bolton, senior manager, Network Management, Dell, offers 10 tips for IT network admins to prepare for the big streaming event.

Don't Let March Madness Shut Down Your Network

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 07:00:00 GMT

Baseline Magazine shares Dell's tips for ensuring optimal network performance during next week's March Madness tournament.

Million - Message Mailboxes Complicate EPA's Move to Office 365

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

"In addition to e-mail, the migration involved other mail-related components such as the movement of calendars, rooms and resources, groups, mail and databases as well as about 4,500 BlackBerry cell phones. Each of these components had to be treated as a separate entity by the migration tool, Singleton said. The team used a migration tool from Quest Software, which is now a part of Dell."

Threat Level 4: Top I.T. Security Worries

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Interview with Paul Christman

How Application Performance Monitoring Can Boost Web Site Sales

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

• The CMO role is constantly transforming and now looks more and more like that of a CIO. Dell’s Steve Rosenberg, ED & GM of Performance Monitoring (Systems Management) opines that while understanding data may be the primary concern for CMOs, to drive the increased click rates and sales that lead to success, it is critical to see customer activity on web applications click-by-click, something an APM solution can offer.

The Sequester will Hurt Tech Nationally

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Federal IT Spending will Fall, but Cutbacks May Accelerate Shift to Cloud

By Patrick Thibodeau

The federal government's automatic budget cuts, due to begin Friday, may accelerate cost savings measures already in place via sharing of services across agencies, IT consolidation, and an increasing reliance of off-the-shelf products and cloud-based services, as opposed to customized development.

However, there will also be damage to IT spending, and a period of uncertainty as the government reacts to the cuts. Known as the sequester, the automatic cuts are expected to hit "full force," and that will impact IT spending, said Andrew Bartels, an analyst at Forrester Research.

In January, Forrester forecasted a 7.5% increase in U.S. tech spending for this year, but that was on the assumption that the sequester would be resolved by Congress. Bartels now expects the federal cuts to reduce the tech spending forecast by about 1%.

In terms of dollars, in January Forrester put U.S. tech spending in 2013 at $820 billion. Its current estimate for business and government purchases of technology goods and services this year is now at about $808 billion, without telecommunications services, which are just over $1 billion. U.S. government purchases represent between about 8% and 10% of that spending.

The overall economic impact of the federal cuts is broader than just what the federal agencies buy. The reduction in grants to local, state government and institutions and employee furloughs contribute to the impact, said Bartels.

The public sector accounts for about 27% of Dell's revenue, according to its financial disclosures. But the company expects IT spending to remain a priority with the government even as budgets are cut, said Paul Christman, vice president of public sector sales and marketing for Dell.

What will change is how that money is spent, said Christman. Federal IT spending will see an increasing shift from hardware to services, he said.

Christman believes Dell is suited for this shift in spending. It has been expanding its services capability, as federal agencies move to cloud and SaaS-based systems. "The sequester is really accelerating things," he said.

This shift to services and new approaches is in place at agencies and institutions. The 31 schools in the University of System of Georgia, for instance, has been consolidating its IT services.

One top project for Curtis Carver, the CIO and vice chancellor of the Board of Regents of the University, is deploying BYOD policies and tools. The use of employee-owned tablets has increased productivity and job satisfaction, and that's something the school system wants to facilitate.

"[The Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) trend] is lowering costs by allowing us to do things in different ways," said Carver. "What we want to do is have appropriate controls so the data is protected, but at the same time empower those employees."

The BYOD policy also reduces the pressure on university system to buy tablets for employees.

But the university makes its bigger gains in its centralization and shared services, such as its learning management system, an online repository and student engagement vehicle, said Carver.

What the sequester is doing is "creating greater pressures for centralization," he said.

The White House hasn't detailed how federal agencies are to respond to the automatic cuts, except to offer general guidelines. The sequester will deliver 9% cuts across non-defense agencies, and 13% to defense agencies, according to a White House memo.

The vendors aren't certain how sequester will impact them, and say the feds have disclosed few details.

"There have been no consistent answers," said Ed McNamara, director of communications and marketing at SHI International, a $4.4 billion reseller with about 2,000 employees

In the short term, McNamara expects sequester to create a "period of inactivity" among buyers. March, which is usually a busy month because it's at the end of a quarter, may be slow.

Dale Luddeke, who chairs the Industry Advisory Council (IAC), an IT industry group, said he expects to see a shift in government to things with "cost savings attributes," such as open source, and agile development and cloud technology.

Luddeke said he expects to see an emphasis on value, but some things won't be affected, particularly cybersecurity, data analytics and the IT requirements set in health care reform.

"We can adapt, we can figure this out," said Luddeke.

Sequestration's Impact on State and Local Governments

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Here are the views of Paul Christman, vice president of Public Sector Sales and Marketing at Round Rock, Texas-based Dell. Govpro has offered views and opinions on sequestration from other officials here and here.

Govpro: Will state and local governments be affected by sequestration?

Paul Christman: State and local governments have been operating under limited budgets for years, but sequestration will still have a ripple effect impacting and putting further pressure on these governments.

The federal government provides around one-third of states' annual revenues. Federal grants to states would be decreased by $5.8 billion as a result of sequestration cuts. Local governments, particularly those with a significant number of government jobs, will feel the cuts as well. As an example, Fairfax County may experience a 13 percent decrease in employment.

Govpro: Can state and local governments do anything to avoid the impact of pending federal budget cuts?

PC: Sequestration will force state and local governments to re-evaluate how IT is managed. Tools like application performance monitoring that provide a view into how systems are running will be key to accomplishing agency missions within budget constraints. Ultimately, this will lead to a lower total cost of ownership.

Sequestration will create a push towards the adoption of efficiency optimizing services and software. Moving to cloud environments, consolidating data centers and adopting a holistic approach to the way security is managed are all the right things to do for state and local government agency systems.

Thank you, Paul Christman, for your views on this important topic.

Big Data Search + Sentiment are Key to Dell’s Latest Analytics Offering

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Dell Brings Big Data To Midmarket With New Kitenga Suite

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Travel agency boosts sales with transaction monitoring

Sat, 16 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

FierceCIO explores Thomas Cook's use of Foglight and the benefits the company has received, referencing the article that appeared in InformationWeek.

Data Center of the Future: Converged Infrastructure

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

A few years ago, the data center supporting critical agencies in Avondale, Ariz., was on the verge of maxing out on power and space, hampering the IT department's efforts to deploy new technologies that would help those agencies provide better services to citizens.

The array of servers and storage equipment in the data center consumed 98 percent of available power, draining much-needed power from new servers deployed on the network. This was not a good scenario for a department supporting public safety agencies that serve a population of 76,000 people in a city that is home to the Phoenix International Raceway.

"We had a definite power issue and we weren't getting the type of density we needed to provide all the services we needed to our employees and citizens," said Wesley Harris, an IT engineer for the city.

Avondale needed technology that used less power and space, and, at the same time, derived better performance and efficiency from a virtualized environment. The city eventually settled on an integrated data center infrastructure, NetApp's FlexPod, which helped the technology department continue its efforts to consolidate servers and disparate storage area networks. In the process, data center administrators were able to reduce power consumption, save on maintenance costs and provide a more efficient IT environment, Harris said.

Government agencies and municipalities are turning to this "converged infrastructure" technology to consolidate and unify data centers and to build private clouds, industry experts say. It also makes migrating to new technology easier.

The goal for many government agencies is to put all of their applications on a common, converged infrastructure in which they can dynamically add or remove resources along the way, said Dan Kent, director of solutions and CTO of Cisco U.S. Federal. The move to this next-generation, automated data center is a multiyear endeavor that started with virtualization and the concept of unified computing. Federal agencies are in pilot mode while state and local governments actually have converged infrastructures in production, Kent noted.

Cisco was a key driver of unified computing, which integrated computer processing and networking on the same platform. Unified computing focused on the virtualization of blade servers, allowing users to dynamically let one, 10 or even 100 servers focus on whatever application was going to sit on top of it, Kent said. Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) and servers tie together computing, networking, management, virtualization, and storage access into a single integrated architecture.

The Minnesota Department of Transportation deployed UCS a few years ago to consolidate and upgrade its aging servers, as well as to create savings in server operations by cutting costs in cooling and power consumption. By decreasing data center hardware, the MnDOT reduced costs by $300,000 to $400,000, and achieved potential eligibility for $77,000 in energy savings rebate, according to MnDOT IT officials.

However, a joint venture among Cisco, EMC and VMware three years ago really marked the beginning of converged infrastructure technology, Kent said. The partners created the subsidiary VCE, which offers the Vblock system to government agencies and businesses. Vblock is a converged infrastructure platform that incorporates unified computing, unified fabric, storage, virtualization software and automated tools to give users a simplified, standardized data center.

Cisco came up with a similar strategy but without the joint venture, with storage provider NetApp, which offers FlexPod. FlexPod is an integrated infrastructure that includes Cisco UCS blade servers and Cisco Nexus switches, NetApp's unified storage system and VMware virtualization technology.

These integrated infrastructures are built to host multiple or specific applications. The goal is to simplify data centers by integrating all essential IT resources to make it easier for IT administrators to put their applications on the infrastructure, Kent said.

Converged infrastructure focuses on the virtualization of the data, explained Steve Fritzinger, virtualization alliance manager for NetApp U.S. Public Sector. Users have the virtual machines and blade servers, but not the whole deployment of the application in virtualized environments. A file might live on a specific disk while a particular database runs on a specific shelf of disk drives, he said.

"So how do I virtualize my data in the context of this greater virtualized environment I've been building over the last four years? That is what integrated infrastructure is all about," Fritzinger said.

During the first wave of server consolidation, IT managers were looking to ease the environmental impact on the data center by reducing spending on power and cooling. They were looking to recovery capacity in the data center that could be used to deploy new services, much like what Avondale did, Fritzinger said.

A lot of this consolidation is still ongoing in municipalities, universities and even in the federal government with the Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative, Fritzinger said. However, since many government agency managers now are comfortable running mission-critical systems on virtual machines, they are thinking about deploying "true" cloud solutions or on-premise clouds that can hook into public clouds for surging workloads or seasonal processing. Some are even considering the move of disaster recovery into the public cloud, Fritzinger said.

Other governmental agencies are extending their integrated infrastructures to deliver data center and IT services to multiple communities. For example, Melrose, Mass., a small city seven miles north of Boston with a population of 28,150, is breaking new ground as an IT service provider.

FlexPod is the underlying technology that allows Melrose's IT team to provide services to 18 sites within the city, including a variety of agencies such as the public school system and the police and fire departments. Prior to the implementation of FlexPod, each school had its own data center or, in the case of elementary schools, small-scale server rooms. By implementing FlexPod, the city consolidated the schools' entire infrastructure into a single data center. Now the IT department is positioned to offer data center and IT services to other Massachusetts cities and towns via a secure, multi-tenant private cloud.

Brocade, a provider of network solutions to the federal government, is trying to bring simplicity to the data center by flattening networks and reducing the need for human intervention.

"The most complicated network in the world is the network that serves the U.S. government," with good reason, said Anthony Robbins, Brocade's vice president of federal. But consider this, he said: Eighty percent of network issues are related to human intervention, 70 percent of the cost of the government's network infrastructure is for service on the network, and more than 70 percent of the government's money goes to maintain legacy infrastructure.

So Brocade has focused on offering an Ethernet fabric, a network that is automatically able to manage itself and can scale up or down depending on demand. Additionally, the company has focused on software-defined networking to reduce the need for human intervention.

"We basically flatten the network, make it simpler," Robbins said. "If it is simpler, it requires less people. If it requires less people then the total cost [of the network is less] and all that improves business performance."

Agency managers will want to think more about how to manage these converged infrastructures that are more software-controlled, said Paul Christman, vice president of public sector for Dell Software. They most likely will need a new generation of tools to effectively control and manage software-driven infrastructures, he added.

Moving to an integrated infrastructure is not the end game or ultimate goal, NetApp's Fritzinger noted. An agency's mission or a city's need to cut costs is driving the move. An integrated infrastructure is designed to reduce the risk of migrating from old to new technology, he said. Without an integrated approach, it could take federal government or city agencies years to cobble systems together. Managers nowadays want to apply proven best practices and not reinvent the wheel when applying new technology, Fritzinger said, adding, "People are tired of running their data centers like a science fair project."

How U.K. Travel Company Ensured Happy Holidays

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

This InformationWeek article discusses how Thomas Cook used Dell's Foglight solution to boost their online performance and generate more bookings.

Dell Quest Software boosts Thomas Cook to increase in bookings

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

This article discusses the value Thomas Cook has derived from their use of Dell Quest's Foglight performance monitoring solution.

Dell Quest software boosts Thomas Cook’s bookings by 30 per cent

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Computing explores Thomas Cook's use of the Foglight performance monitoring solution to improve website performance and increase online travel bookings.

Travel Booking Website Thomas Cook Experiences Benefits of Dell Foglight

Thu, 07 Feb 2013 08:00:00 GMT

This article discusses how online travel agency Thomas Cook adopted Foglight, a performance monitoring solution offered by Dell Quest, and improved their website performance by 97 percent.

3 Practices for Internal Security

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Backup and disaster recovery software: 2012 Products of the Year finalists

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

3 Best Practices for Internal Security

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Dell's Paul Christman on software industry

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Seamless App Performance Monitoring Keeps Customers Coming Back

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Dell Quest's Steve Rosenberg offers tips for helping solution providers ensure retail customers maintain customer satisfaction online.

Third Party Monitoring Of Apps Saves Money

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:00:00 GMT

Truebit.tv Discusses APM with Dell Quest

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

W. Curtis Preston of Truebit.tv interviews Scott Hollis, Director of Product Marketing for Dell/Quest, at Dell World 2012.

13 APM Predictions for 2013

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In APMdigest's annual list of APM predictions, industry experts - from analysts and consultants, including Dell Quest's Scott Hollis - offer thoughtful, insightful, and sometimes controversial and contradictory predictions on how Application Performance Management (APM) will change and impact business in 2013.

Technologies for Trusted Online Identities Put to the Test

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Scott Hollis of Dell Quest visits theCube

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Industry commentators at theCube speak with Scott Hollis about application performance monitoring (APM) and the company's new Foglight for Windows Azure Application solution.

Decrease in Backup Solutions, Increase in Protection of Services - Five 2013 Predictions

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Software Unveils Foglight for Windows Azure Applications

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

This article summarizes Quest's recent announcement regarding enhancements made to the new Foglight for Windows Azure Applications solution.

In Wake Of Quest Acquisition, Dell Talks Integration, Channel Updates

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Delivers Enhanced Monitoring and Management for Windows Azure-based Applications

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

APMdigest reviews the new enhancements available for Foglight for Windows Azure Applications, which is now generally available.

New strategies now needed to simplify data backup and protection in complex enterprise IT environments

Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

15 Ways to Bridge the Gap Between IT and Business

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Top APM leaders, including Dell Quest's Scott Hollis, provide opinions as to how to effectively bridge the gap between IT and business.

Enterprise Backup As The Foundation: Quest NetVault Backup Version 9.0 Product Analysis

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

New SharePoint development model triggers hopes, questions

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dell Quest's Chris McNulty provides comment in this story that looks at the impact SharePoint's new application development model will have on ISVs and enterprise developers.

Dell's deals focus on simplicity

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dell Boosts Storage Portfolio With New Hardware, Software

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Dell backup portfolio expands with integrated appliances

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

NetVault Backup 9 Gives Enterprises Two Paths to Centralized Data Protection Management

Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Application Bloat Afflicts the Enterprise

Wed, 14 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Click through for results from a survey on application bloat conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the Quest Software business unit of Dell.

Why You Need to Plan for the Disaster and the Recovery

Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Reining in Enterprise IT Costs Starts with the Applications

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Based on an interview with Quest's Scott Hollis, Mike Vizard takes a look at how ending application bloat can save money for enterprises.

Trick or Treat: Bring Your 'Zombie Applications' Back to Life

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, Quest's John Newsom offers five tips for how an APM solution can root out “zombie apps” and bring your infrastructure back to life.

15 Top Reasons Why APM Deployments Fail

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Industry experts, including Scott Hollis of Quest Software (now part of Dell) weigh in with their opinions as to why APM deployments fail.

Overcoming Roadblocks to Application Recovery

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Five Ways To Bolster Cybersecurity

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software Public Sector Named to the 2012 USO-Metro’s Circle of Stars

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software Public Sector Named to the 2012 USO-Metro’s Circle of Stars

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

How to Rationalize Your Application Portfolio

Fri, 19 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

A majority of enterprises have hundreds of applications deployed on their network, but most tend to actively use far fewer than that. This application bloat is a significant and growing problem that costs many organizations millions of dollars a year. In this article, featuring insight from Quest's John Newsom, Thor talks about how to combat the problem.

Time to Get a Grip on Application Bloat!

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Razavi explores the topic of application bloat in enterprises, based on a survey commissioned by Quest Software.

Hadoop and the Big Data Revolution

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

'Application Bloat' is Major Enterprise Challenge: Survey

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

It turns out, according to a new survey for Quest Software, Inc. (now part of Dell) by Harris Interactive, that for enterprise IT departments, this is not a good thing. In fact, the survey found that “application bloat” is costing businesses millions of dollars and the problem is only getting worse.

Enterprises are being infiltrated by ‘zombie’ apps, survey reveals

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

This article examines the results of a survey conducted by Harris Interactive, commissioned by Quest.

"Application Bloat" Costs Businesses Millions, Survey Says

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

APMDigest, a leading APM publication, takes a look at the results of a Harris Interactive Survey commissioned by Quest Software.

KMWorld Trend-Setting Products of 2012

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

KMWorld, a leading knowledge management publication, has included Quest’s Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise (SoSSE) in its list of Trend-Setting Products for 2012.

3 To Get Ready - SharePoint Apps, Servers and Systems

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this piece, Chris discusses how organizations can ready their apps, servers and systems for SharePoint 2013.

Dell, Quest Software See Immediate Partner Synergies

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Data Protection Solutions Get a Data Management and Recovery Solution to Support Them

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Advanced Performance Analytics: An Insider's Look at the New EMA Radar - Part 1

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In the first of a three-part series, Dennis looks at a series of vendors, including Quest Software (now part of Dell) and their advanced performance analytics capabilities.

SharePoint is Not a Field of Dreams

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Three Basic Principles to Follow When Implementing a Private Cloud

Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Data Center Consolidation Allows Agencies to Address the Digital Government Strategy

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

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Data Center Consolidation Allows Agencies to Address the Digital Government Strategy

By Paul Christman

In May, the White House issued the Digital Government Strategy to improve the way government uses new technologies and to speed up the adoption of technical tools that can significantly improve operational efficiencies and productivity. From a technology perspective, one thing is clear – data center consolidation is a critical milestone in the execution of the White House’s vision for technological innovation and improved citizen services. Now, agencies have a new perspective on how to benchmark their progress to achieving the goals of the 25 Point Implementation Plan.

At its core, data center consolidation is about improved asset management enterprise-wide. The influx of mobile technologies and cloud computing opens the door to a myriad of opportunities to leverage Shared Services and get more productivity out of government systems, people, and technologies. For example, the Department of the Treasury achieved the reduction of 774 servers per annum and reduced demand for space by an average of 22,000 square feet each year through 2015. These efforts contribute to overall projected savings of $32 million per annum due to infrastructure consolidation.

The Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative (FDCCI) is playing a role in fostering collaboration between agencies. DoD and civilian agencies are working together to examine new ways to leverage available resources and formulate cost-effective technology strategies. For example, the General Services Administration (GSA) no longer needed a facility located in Kansas City, but the Marines were able to make use of the center. This represents significant cost- and time- savings, eliminating the expense of building a new data center and reducing the time before the Marines could use the space from years to months.

Data center consolidation continues to have a significant role in the advancement of technology in government. Reducing unwarranted IT operational costs allows agencies to dedicate critical resources to mobile strategies and data-driven decision-making, and ultimately realize the Digital Government Strategy’s vision.

Paul Christman leads Quest Software's public sector subsidiary, covering the federal government, state and local governments, and higher education in the U.S. In this role, he oversees all sales, reseller channels, alliances, marketing, systems consulting, and operations.

Data Availability Challenges in the Age of Server Virtualization

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The Top Two Technologies at VMworld Assume a Pre-Existing Virtualized Environment

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The State of Data Recovery: Applications Now More Critical Than Ever

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

From Backup Utility To Complete Solution

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

8 New VMware Tools for Windows Shops

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest, Bocada Take vpConnect to NetVault

Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest - VMworld 2012

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

VMworld 2012: Storage Takes Center Stage

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest's vRanger 6.0 Combines Physical and Virtual Server Backup

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Gartner's Leaders Quadrant for APM Includes Quest Software

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, Carolyn Dawson discusses Quest Software's placement in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2012 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Application Performance Monitoring.

Quest adds physical server capabilities to vRanger virtual backup solution

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest vRanger gets physical with backups, restores

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software’s vRanger 6.0 Adds Physical Server Backup and Restore

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

New levels of automation and precision needed to optimize backup and recovery in virtualized environments

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

One Backup to Rule Them All - vRanger 6.0

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software Adds Physical Server Backup and Restore Capabilities to vRanger

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

vRanger 6.0 Enhanced with Physical Server Backup

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Leadership Profile in Homeland Security Today

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Leadership Profile - Paul Christman

Advancing the State of Virtualized Backup - From Utility to Complete Solution

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Lights Foglight APM for Azure Apps

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, Adrian Bridgwater explores Quest's new Foglight for Windows Azure Applications solution.

Quest Software releases Foglight for Windows Azure Applications

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

This article discusses Quest's new SaaS-based application performance monitoring solution, Foglight for Windows Azure Applications.

Quest Brings Foglight APM to Microsoft Windows Azure

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Chris Talbot takes a look at the new Foglight for Windows Azure Applications product, a SaaS-based offering of Quest's industry-leading Foglight APM product.

Quest aims Foglight on Windows Azure Applications

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Rene Millman provides a good overview of the newest SaaS offering from Quest, Foglight for Windows Azure Applications.

Quest Software Announces Beta for Foglight for Windows Azure Applications

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

This article provides an overview of Quest's new Foglight for Windows Azure Applications product.

VDI backup strategies: Copying, storing and securing virtual desktops

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

SharePoint New and Improved Solutions: Mid-Summer 2012

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this round-up of recent third-party SharePoint products, Caroline Marwitz provides an overview of Quest's new AttachThis solution and directs readers to the Quest SharePoint community site.

Five app recovery challenges and how to fix them (infographic)

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Five Solutions to Five Application Recovery Challenges

Wed, 01 Aug 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Top Data Protection Concerns for IT

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Virtualization Technology Improves Backup, Recovery

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Want a Better Backup Plan? Then Forget Backup

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest AttachThis accelerates SharePoint adoption

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

This piece is a quick review by CBR staff of Quest Software's new AttachThis SharePoint solution.

Quest Launches SharePoint Enabler

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, Stefanie Hoffman discusses AttachThis, Quest's new SharePoint solution, and what benefits it will provide to the channel. She notes, "Above all, the tool serves as an enabler to spur adoption of SharePoint and make the social collaboration experience more digestible for users. That catalyst, in turn, then helps the channel to not only resell and distribute SharePoint and similar tools, but build out services around it."

Easing SharePoint adoption

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

KMWorld provides an overview of Quest's new AttachThis SharePoint solution and how it will enable IT and SharePoint administrators to drive greater SharePoint adoption.

Quest Encourages SharePoint Use With AttachThis for Outlook

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, David Roe discusses Quest's new AttachThis SharePoint solution and how it will enable IT and SharePoint administrators to drive greater SharePoint adoption within their organizations.

Quest Software Debuts AttachThis for Managing SharePoint

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this piece, King discusses the introduction of Quest's new AttachThis solution, aimed at driving SharePoint adoption.

What’s On Your Summer Reading List?

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

By Mary Beth Cleavelin

As follow up to the Q&A interview session with Paul Christman, reporter Mary Beth Cleavelin discusses the summer reading in a series on books local executives recommend. The piece links back to the more in-depth Q&A, creating additional exposure for the interview.

Quest Software launches architecture layer to manage backup and recovery services

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software’s Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise Solution Recognized by Best of TechEd 2012

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

SMBNation covers our announcement that Spotlight on SQL Server Enterprise was named a Best of TechEd 2012 winner in the Relational Database category. The article includes a quote from Quest’s John Newsom.

Interview With Paul Christman: Bad Buzzwords, Public Input and the Future of Quest Software

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The WashingtonExec had the chance to talk with Paul Christman, President and CEO of Quest Software’s Public Sector, about biometric capabilities on mobile devices and managing internal threats before tackling external security issues.

Christman also spoke of not ruling with an iron fist and the buzzwords he chooses to use in his organization.

How to Build a Data Protection Plan That Ensures Application Recovery

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Restoring Critical Applications Tops Protection Concerns

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

The Five Key Attributes that Backup Software Needs to Possess to Automate and Simplify VM Data Protection

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

State and Local Agencies Keep Costs In Line

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 07:00:00 GMT

By Bob Violino

Reporter Bob Violino examines state and local IT implementations, with a focus on the City of Alexandria’s move to the cloud and Quest software implementation, in Baseline.

Deputy Director for Alexandria’s Information Technology Services, Shelly Ryan praises Quest stating, “Quest developed a tool that allows us to take all of that on-premises data and synchronize it to the cloud in a very efficient fashion, so we had no loss of data and no downtime.”

“We are moving from protecting IT systems and devices to protecting IT services” - Interview with Quest's Matt Vitale

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Extend SCOM to Optimize SQL Server Performance Management

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

SQL blogger Kevin Kline highlights a webcast he participated in with Quest's Eric Brown, where they talk about the server health-check capabilities of System Center Operations Manager (SCOM).

Are purpose-built VMware backup apps a good idea?

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

It's Official: Microsoft to Acquire Yammer for US$1.2 billion Cash

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this piece, Barb Mosher discusses Microsoft's acquisition of Yammer and how various industry experts have weighed in with opinions. Quest Software's Chris McNulty is included, providing commentary as to how this acquisition might impact SharePoint.

Microsoft Gets Yammered: How Will it Affect SharePoint?

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

This article includes commentary from Quest's Chris McNulty, cited as a SharePoint expert and industry watcher, regarding Microsoft's acquisition of Yammer.

How Application Performance Monitoring Can Provide a Foundation for Trust Between the Business and the CIO

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

This article by Quest's Kent Mingus discusses how CIOs can leverage application performance monitoring solutions to validate IT performance and initiatives to business executives.

Microsoft buys Yammer for $1.2 billion

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this piece, which examines Microsoft's acquisition of Yammer, Quest's Chris McNulty provides commentary regarding how this move might impact SharePoint.

How to Ensure Your Backups Deliver More Value to Your Business

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Managing Cloud Risk through Better Traffic and Performance Monitoring

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, TMCnet.com highlights portions of a conversation with Quest's Bryan Forrester to illustrate how solutions like Foglight can help organizations manage cloud risk.

Q&A with John Maxwell of Quest Software

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Best of TechEd Finalist: Quest NetVault FastRecover Enhances Your Backup Processes

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software Announces Data Protection Platform

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Major Trends Drive Call for Change in Data Strategies

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

New Toolsets From Quest Speed Windows Migration Projects

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Taking a More Holistic Approach to Backup and Recovery

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Data explosion and big data demand new strategies for data management, backup and recovery, say experts

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest NetVault XA Tackles Backup and Recovery

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Are You Ready to Exploit Windows 8?

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest NetVault XA will offer integrated backup management

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest's NetVault XA: Unified Data Protection For Physical, Virtual, Cloud Environments

Tue, 05 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Readies Virtual Desktops for Windows 8

Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software Lays Out Its Future Plans for vRanger and NetVault Backup; Interview with Quest Software Sr VP Walter Angerer Part V

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Taking on Big Data

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 07:00:00 GMT

By Peter Buxbaum

In the story which examines opportunities, challenges and the future direction of big data, Christian Hasker, Director of Product Development at Quest Software, positions the company as a thought leader with a pulse on their customers’ needs. Christian discusses Quest’s capabilities stating, “Instead of viewing data in a single system, you can leave data where it is and virtualize it in a single view.”

Should organizations ditch tape?

Thu, 31 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Microsoft System Center, Mobile Device Management Converge

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

vRanger 5.4 from Quest has been released

Wed, 30 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software MDM Update Improves Inventory Capabilities, App Management

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

How to Update a Customer's Data Protection Plan

Tue, 29 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive article for CRN, Quest Software's Walter Angerer outlines five steps partners and resellers can take to help their customers modernize and simplify their data protection plans.

Best of TechEd 2012 Finalists Announced

Thu, 24 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Consider desktops in the Cloud for BYOD

Mon, 21 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

CRN's 2012 Virtualization 100

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Specifically recognized for solutions such as vRanger®, vWorkspace®, vFoglight®, and ChangeBase™, Quest Software is again included on CRN's annual listing of the top 100 vendors in virtualization.

Tougher Sledding Ahead for Data-center Consolidation

Fri, 18 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Dmitry Kagansky, chief technologist at Quest Software Public Sector, discusses the impact of the revised definition of a data center on data center consolidation efforts. He stated “In fact, some government agencies were consolidating smaller data centers that didn’t fit the earlier definition, so the redefinition legitimized what they were already doing.”

Guardians of the Data

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Campus Tech spotlights how the University of Massachusetts Medical School utilizes Toad to manage their multi-platform database environment, and the various measures the university's IT team takes to secure the school's data assets.

Guardians of the Data

Wed, 16 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

By Dian Schaffhauser

The University of Massachusetts Medical School uses various versions of Quest’s Toad tool to support university systems and allow for better database management.

Ray Lefebvre discusses UMMS’ database management tools, including specifics on the access management Quest’s tools provide.

Video highlights from Interop 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this video, Cool Tools blogger Keith Shaw speaks with Quest Software about how Foglight NMS works in the Interop Network Operations Center (NOC) to monitor network traffic and capacity, proactively addressing issues before they impact show attendees.

No Guts, No Glory: Partners, 'Be Bold or go Home'

Tue, 15 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Michael Sotnick, vice president, worldwide channels and alliances, discusses the challenges and rewards of life in the channel, and encourages Quest's channel partners to capitalize on the untapped potential of the industry’s hottest trends – cloud, BYOD, UC, Desktop-as-a-Service and user workspace management.

Quest Software Showcases Foglight NMS at Interop

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this video, Quest's Bryan Forrester discusses Foglight NMS, which the company showcased at Interop 2012 in Las Vegas, as well as performance monitoring trends and trends in the IT market as a whole.

SharePoint 15: 8 Things to Help You Prepare

Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

David Roe shares advice from Chris McNulty, strategic product manager at Quest, on what organizations can do now to prepare for the next version of SharePoint.

Modern Data Protection: Manage Your Business, Not Your Technology

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Writing for Slashdot.org, a part of the GeekNet online community, Walter Angerer, senior vice president and GM for data protection at Quest, outlines how organizations can modernize their data protection strategies in order to better meet the needs of the business at large.

Does Backup and Recovery work with SLA? Maybe it should.

Fri, 04 May 2012 07:00:00 GMT

As follow-up to Quest's presentation at the Tech Field Day Storage event, technology blogger Derek Schauland discusses the need for backup and recovery to better align with service level agreements.

Products of the Week: 4.30.12

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Network World includes the new release of Toad for Oracle, version 11.5, in its weekly product roundup slideshow.

The Long Term Viability of Virtualization Only Backup Software; Interview with Quest Software SVP Walter Angerer Part IV

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In part four of this exclusive Q&A blog series, Quest Software's Walter Angerer talks with DCIG's Jerome Wendt about ongoing trends in the virtual server backup market.

Big Data Amplifies Need for Self-Service Business Intelligence

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest BI evangelist, Peter Evans, discusses the main drivers for self-service business intelligence, and the impact Big Data will have on the BI market.

SQL Server Backup Comparison: Alternatives to SQL Server's native backup tools

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Writing for Windows IT Pro and SQL Server Magazine, Orin Thomas reviews three SQL Server Backup Compression products, including Quest LiteSpeed® for SQL Server, which he ultimately identifies as the editor's choice top product "because of its comprehensive array of features and polished interface."

New report unveils three ways to help CIOs build trust with APM

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

This article covers a new report by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), sponsored by Quest Software, regarding how CIOs can use application performance monitoring effectively.

5 Reasons Why You Have SharePoint Performance Issues

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest SharePoint expert Chris McNulty shares the top five storage-related issues that can negatively impact performance in SharePoint.

How Big Data’s Analytics Tools Can Help Agencies Outsmart Advanced Cyberattacks

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

By William Jackson

In Government Computer News, reporter William Jackson examines why security professionals today need intelligence they can act on in real time to predict attacks and identify threats.

Dmitry Kagansky, Chief Technologist of Quest Software Public Sector, discusses the impact big data may have on cybersecurity efforts, highlighting challenges and the direction organizations will need to take to achieve this type of data analysis.

SharePoint Governance (again) – is it time for a new “G” word or just an expanded definition?

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Susan Hanley reflects on the definition of SharePoint governance following her participation in a Twitter Chat on the topic, hosted by Quest. Hanley will be speaking on SharePoint governance at three upcoming events, including TEC.

Integrated cloud backup

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Writing for SearchStorage.com and Storage Magazine, Lauren Whitehouse takes a look at vendors offering integrated cloud backup solutions, including Quest Software.

UMMS Hoppin' with Toad

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

John Andrews talks with the director of database and reporting systems at University of Massachusetts Medical School about how Toad increases staff productivity and simplifies heterogeneous database management.

Quest Introduces New vFundamentals Virtualization Management Suite

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software's launch of vFundamentals, a new virtualization managment suite combining VMware backup, replication and recovery from vRanger® with capacity planning and resource optimization technology from VKernel, is covered by the editors of Database Trends and Applications.

Appropriate privileged user management 'can help with consumerisation'

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Today's Backup Software: Smarter, More Agile and Doing a Lot More than Backup; Interview with Quest Software Sr VP Walter Angerer Part III

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In part three of this exclusive Q&A series, Quest's Walter Angerer and DCIG's Jerome Wendt discuss the evolution of backup software and the impact of virtualization on data protection.

Quest Launches Virtualization Management Suite for VMware

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Writing for MSPmentor, noted blogger Joe Panettieri takes a look at vFundamentals, Quest Software's newly released virtualization management suite.

Quest vFundamentals Announced for VMware Virtual Environments

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

StorageReview.com covers Quest's launch of vFundamentals, a new product suite designed to simplify VMware management for growing companies by combining vRanger backup, replication and recovery with capacity planning and resource optimization technology from VKernel.

SNW News Flash: vFundamentals

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Noted analyst and blogger George Crump discusses the impact of Quest's new vFundamentals suite, and identifies the company as a vendor to watch within the data protection space.

How to wrangle your virtual machines

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Writing for Computerworld, Robert Scheier discusses the various challenges that come with managing virtual environments, and provides an overview of some of the leading technologies associated with each, including Quest vFoglight® for capacity management and vRanger® for disaster recovery.

Quest Toad and Big Data

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

ZDNet blogger Dan Kusnetzky talks to Darin Bartik, vice president and general manager of the database management business at Quest Software, about the evolution of Toad solutions and its ability to support Big Data platforms.

Build your recovery strategy based on SLEs, not SLAs

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this op-ed piece written for Software Development Times, Quest Software's Walter Angerer discusses why businesses should build their backup and recovery strategies based not on Service Level Agreements, but rather on Service Level Expectations.

Quest Adds Monitoring for Avaya VoIP to Network Monitoring Suite

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Nicholas Mukhar provides an overview of the addition of Avaya VoIP support to Foglight NMS.

The Days of Backup Software Being 'One Size Fits All' Are Over; Interview with Quest Software Sr VP Walter Angerer Part II

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In part II of this exclusive Q&A series, Quest Software's Walter Angerer talks with DCIG's Jerome Wendt about the need to move away from one-size-fits-all backup strategies.

Is Storage a SharePoint Killer?

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Contributor Esther Shein discusses the sophistication of today's enterprise content systems, challenges of managing and storing unstructured data, and the top five performance killers in SharePoint storage as cited by Quest.

Quest Foglight NMS Adds Support for Avaya VoIP

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, Jacqueline provides an overview of the Avaya VoIP support added to Foglight NMS.

Quest and ExaGrid Partner to Simplify Virtual Data Protection

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

DBTA talks to Quest's Mark Edwards about the joint technology solution between vRanger® and ExaGrid designed to deliver highly optimized data protection for VMware virtual environments.

Future Proofing Data Protection

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Noted virtualization blogger Edward Haletky looks at how cloud will impact the future of data protection, and how Quest Software's portfolio of backup and recovery positions the company for success.

Top five SharePoint performance killers

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Editor-in-chief David Rubinstein speaks with SharePoint expert Chris McNulty about the potential issues surrounding SharePoint content overload, and summarizes five of the most common performance killers in SharePoint storage that can be resolved using Microsoft's RBS capability.

Backup is Taking a Quantum Leap Forward: Interview with Quest Software Sr VP Walter Angerer Part I

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In part one of a multi-part series, noted data protection analyst Jerome Wendt of DCIG sits down with Quest's Walter Angerer to discuss the latest trends in backup and recovery. In this segment, Walter and Jerome discuss the many ways data protection has rapidly evolved in recent years.

Quest Software Debuts NetVault Backup Capacity Edition

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

eWeek's Nathan Eddy writes about Quest's introduction of NetVault Backup Capacity Edition for SMBs.

4 Ways to Boost Your SharePoint Performance

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

ReadWriteWeb covers the top performance issues in SharePoint storage, as identified by Quest Software, and Storage Maximizer for SharePoint's ability to resolve them.

Quest Software launches capacity licensing version of NetVault Backup for SMBs

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Veteran reporter Mark Cox talks to Greg Davoll, director of data protection product marketing for Quest Software, and Don McNaughton, vice president of sales for HorizonTek, about the new NetVault® Backup Capacity Edition for SMBs.

Virtualization backup tools: How the field stacks up

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Noted vExpert and TechTarget contributor David Davis provides an overview of the leading backup, replication and recovery solutions for virtual environments, including Quest vRanger®. Davis also looks closely at key considerations for companies when evaluating VM backup technologies

Quest Software Now Offering NetVault Backup -- Capacity Edition

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

ChannelProSMB provides details on the launch of Quest NetVault® Backup Capacity Edition for SMBs, which features an alternative capacity-based licensing model designed specifically for growing businesses.

Five SharePoint Storage Performance Killers and How to Fix Them

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

IT Business Edge summarizes five performance killers in SharePoint storage, as identified by Quest Softwares, and how data externalization can help resolve each.

New NetVault Backup Capacity Edition for SMBs Released

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Enteprise Systems covers the launch of Quest NetVault® Backup - Capacity Edition, a new offering of the company's core data protection technology with a per-terabyte pricing model specifically designed to fit both the backup and budgetary needs of SMBs.

Quest Software Intros NetVault Backup Capacity Edition for SMBs

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Blogging for MSPmentor, Nicholas Mukhar looks at the potential channel impact of Quest's newly released NetVault Backup® Capacity Edition for SMBs.

People

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Military Information Technology reports on Quest’s appointment of Michael Singer to vice president of federal sales.

Securing Cyberspace

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Virginia Business reporter Garry Kranz examines the growth of the cybersecurity industry in Virginia, with more than 300 technology companies that have a presence in the area.

Paul Christman, President and CEO of Quest Software Public Sector, discusses how cybersecurity is becoming mission-critical to businesses in a variety of industries.

Quest and ExaGrid Team to Simplify Virtual Data Protection

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Blogger David Marshall covers the joint technology solution between Quest and ExaGrid, designed to optimize data protection in growing VMware virtual environments.

A New Virtual Reality for Backup and Recovery

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview for IT Business Edge, Walter Angerer, Quest Software's senior vice president and general manager for data protection, talks to Arthur Cole about the need for a new approach to backup and recovery in a world of mixed physical, virtual and cloud environments.

The SharePoint Decision: Do We Choose Cloud or On-Premises?

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Quest SharePoint expert, Chris McNulty, takes readers through an assessment to determine whether they might be ready for SharePoint Online in Office 365.

Singer Has Been Appointed a VP for Quest Software Subsidiary

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

SIGNAL Magazine reports on Quest’s appointment of Michael Singer to vice president of federal sales.

(About) All Firms in De-Dupe

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Veteran data storage editor and publisher Jean-Jacques Maleval looks at the evolution of modern deduplication technologies, and provides a comprehensive listing of data protection vendors that enable this critical capability today, including Quest Software.

Modern Business Needs Driving the Shift from Tape to Disk

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive article for Computer Technology Review, Walter Angerer, senior vice president and general manager, data protection for Quest Software, looks at how modern business challenges, specifically the need to instantly recover critical applications and databases, are driving the industry shift from tape to disk.

How To Enable New Deduplication Option in vRanger 5.3

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In his latest blog for Virtualization Review, John Maxwell, Quest's vice president of product management for data protection, gives readers an inside look at the new deduplication option in vRanger® 5.3, and also looks at the importance of variable-block, global deduplication.

Quest Aiming to Own Desktop Virtualization Market with vWorkspace 7.5

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Noted industry analyst and blogger Simon Bramfitt discusses the implications of Quest's launch of vWorkspace® 7.5 on the desktop virtualization marketplace.

Quest Names Avaya Fed Vet Michael Singer Federal Sales VP

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

GovConWire reports on Quest’s appointment of Michael Singer to vice president of federal sales.

Managing The VMware Data Protection Problem

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Renowned industry expert George Crump discusses some of the challenges associated with VMware data protection.

New options for never-say-die IT

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Writing for Federal Computer Week, John Zyskowski takes a look at the benefits of leveraging virtualization to improve efficiency and lower costs, specifically mentioning Quest Software as a vendor with virtualization-friendly solutions for data backup and replication that are storage-system agnostic.

Quest unveils Quest vWorkspace 7.5.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

eChannelLine USA provides the details behind Quest's unveiling of vWorkspace® 7.5.

Updated Quest vWorkspace Cuts Cost of Desktop Virtualization

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

The staff of Enterprise System Journal takes a look at the new features and functionalities of Quest vWorkspace® 7.5.

Quest introduces vWorkspace 7.5

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

An in-depth look at Quest's launch of vWorkspace® 7.5 from the staff at CBR.

Quest vWorkspace 7.5 plus Hyper-V: Worthy competitor to VMware, Citrix

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Writing for TechTarget's SearchVirtualDeskotp.com, analyst and blogger Gabe Knuth looks at the technical details and market ramifications of Quest vWorkspace® 7.5.

Newest Release of Quest vWorkspace Transforms Desktop Virtualization

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Writing for VMBlog.com. David Marshall takes a look at what's new in Quest vWorkspace® 7.5.

Quest debuts vWorkspace 7.5 to bring down cost of desktop virtualization

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

CTR covers the launch of Quest vWorkspace® 7.5, which drives down the cost of desktop virtualization and introduces direct support for Microsoft Hyper-V.

Quest Aims for Greater VDI Share

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Following the launch of vWorkspace® 7.5, Larry Walsh discusses Quest's continued traction in the VDI market place.

Data Protection in the Cloud

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Noted data protection blogger Edward Haletky looks at key considerations for storing data in the cloud.

2012 CRN Data Center 100

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In its annual listing of the Data Center 100, CRN's lists the top companies helping customers and partners tackle today's most salient IT management challenges.

VMware disaster recovery options: Beyond Site Recovery Manager

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

TechTarget contributing writer and 20-year IT veteran Mike Nelson takes a look at the leading disaster recovery solutions for VMware virtual environments.

2012 is the Year for SharePoint Governance

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Chris McNulty explains how “next wave” workloads, like social networking, business intelligence and custom development, will present new governance challenges for organizations.

Data Center Consolidation and Cybersecurity Best Practices with Quest Software Public Sector CEO Paul Christman

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

FedScoop’s David Stegon and Quest Software Public Sector CEO Paul Christman discuss data center consolidation and cybersecurity best practices in industry and the federal government.

Quest optimizes continuous data protection with NetVault FastRecover

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Computer Technology Review covers the launch of NetVault® FastRecover 4.5, Quest's continuous data protection (CDP) technology.

Quest Releases SharePoint Administrator, Offers View of Enterprise Environment

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

CMSWire covers new SharePoint Online in Office 365 reporting capabilities available in Quest Site Administrator for SharePoint.

SharePoint Third Party Products to Watch in 2012

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

CMSWire names Quest Software as one of three SharePoint vendors that are “setting the pace in the new year.” The article spotlights Migration Suite for SharePoint, which provides a simple and focused solution for SharePoint migrations.

Central reporting for SharePoint Online

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

KMWorld covers the newest release of Site Administrator for SharePoint, which delivers central reporting capabilities for SharePoint Online in Microsoft Office 365, allowing users to manage their hybrid of cloud environments from a single product.

Q&A with Walter Angerer of Quest Software

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive interview with Virtual Strategy Magazine, Walter Angerer, Quest Software's senior vice president and general manager for data protection, discusses a variety of industry topics, including the impact of virtualization on data protection, the benefits of vRanger® 5.3, the increasing pressure on admins to meet aggressive SLAs, and Quest’s application and database recovery expertise.

Quest Software Tops IDC Charts for Database Tools

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:00:00 GMT

Datanami covers Quest's three-time number one ranking for database development and optimization in a recent IDC report, highlighting the company's successful Toad product suite.

Quest on a Quest: A Q&A with Quest Software's CTO Carl Eberling

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Software's CTO Carl Eberling sits down with Virtualization Review's Bruce Hoard to discuss the company's recent acqusitions of ChangeBase and VKernel, as well as its continued leadership in virtualization management.

2012: The Beginning of the End for Virtualization Management?

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this in-depth analysis, noted industry analyst Bernd Harzog disputes the notion that virtualization management is a short term industry trend, and identifies Quest Software as one of the top vendors poised to lead virtualization management into 2012 and beyond.

2012 Data Protection Concerns

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Writing for The Virtualization Practice, Edward Haletky takes a look at the top concerns surrounding virtual data protection heading into 2012, including the continued need for solutions that support backup to tape.

Top 10 storage trends in 2011

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Writing for TechTarget's SearchStorage.com, Dave Raffo takes a look at the top 10 storage trends in 2011, including the continued industry wide adoption of backup and recovery solutions purpose-built for virtual environments.

The Road Ahead: Cloud and IT Predictions For 2012

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive article for Forbes, Carl Eberling, chief technology officer for Quest Software, provides his predictions for cloud computing and IT management in 2012.

Top SharePoint trends to watch in 2012

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest's Chris McNulty shares his forecasts for SharePoint in 2012 in this guest post, covering major trend themes including social collaboration, cloud adoption, governance, and the next version of SharePoint.

A Chat With Quest Software on Governing SharePoint

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest's Bill Evans and Chris McNulty discuss the challenge organizations face in developing a SharePoint governance plan, Quest's 5-pillar approach to governance, and how Quest's portfolio of tools can help organizations "manage the chaos."

How To Speed LAN-Free Backups with VMware's HotAdd via Quest vRanger

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In the latest installment of Quest's Virtual Snapshot blog series exclusively for Virtualization Review, vice president of data protection product management John Maxwell discusses how to speed LAN-free backups with VMware's HotAdd using Quest vRanger®.

How To Deploy Internet Explorer 6 to Window 7 Desktops

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Blogging for Virtualization Review, Jon Rolls, vice president of product management, desktop virtualization for Quest Software, discusses strategies for deploying Internet Explorer to Windows 7 desktops.

Executive Leaders Radio - Inteview with Paul Christman

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Paul Christman, President & CEO at Quest Software Public Sector first appeared on Executive Leaders Radio on November 17, 2011. Executive Leaders Radio is dedicated to honoring individuals who have risen to leadership roles through hard work and dedication. This highly popular radio program shares the stories and wisdom of leaders like Paul Christman with a diverse listener audience with the goal of helping others achieve the level of success that Paul Christman has.

Data Security and Identity Access Management

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this in-depth look at modern data security, Forbes' contributing writer Ben Kerschberg talks with Nik Nikols, vice president and general manager, Identity, Security, and Windows Management for Quest Software, about the need for companies to systematically manage identity access.

Twelve SharePoint predictions for 2012

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Chris McNulty, Quest's new chief SharePoint evangelist, summarizes his 12 predictions for what the SharePoint landscape will look like in 2012, covering trends such as governance, cloud, mobility and social collaboration.

Quest Software: 2012 Predictions in Desktop Virtualization

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive article for VMblog.com, Jon Rolls, vice president of product management for user workspace management at Quest Software, shares his top predictions for desktop virtualization in 2012.

Physical, virtual backup still mostly a two-headed beast

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Noted data protection reporter Dave Raffo looks at the latest trends in backup and recovery of physical and virtual server environments. Featuring interviews with Quest's Walter Angerer and vRanger® user Randy Dover of Cornerstone Community Bank.

Q&A with Darin Bartik of Quest Software

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this Q&A, Darin discusses end user monitoring as a key way to improve website optimization and customer experience.

Cornerstone Banks on Quest Software for Fast, Reliable Virtual Data Protection

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Popular industry blogger David Marshall looks at how Quest Software helped Cornerstone Community Bank shore up its virtual data protection strategy with vRanger® for VMware backup, replication and recovery.

Q&A with Jon Rolls of Quest Software

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive Q&A with Virtual Strategy Magazine, Jon Rolls, vice president of product management, desktop virtualization for Quest Software, talks about the company's recent acqusition of ChangeBASE.

2011 SQL Server Magazine Editors' Best and Community Choice Awards

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

SQL Server Magazine honors Quest Software and ScriptLogic with eight product awards in the 2011 Editors' Best and Community Choice Awards

2011 Windows IT Pro Editors' Best and Community Choice Awards

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Windows IT Pro recognizes three Quest products in the 2011 Editors' Best and Community Choice Awards.

Tips for Making the Right Decision for Your Organization: Upgrade vs. Reimplementation for Oracle EBS R12

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest's Fernando Volonte covers the pros and cons of reimplementing versus upgrading to Oracle E-Business Suite R12, and what an organization should consider from an application change management perspective.

Quest's Quest: The Developer-DBA Big Data Skillset Problem

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Adrian Bridgwater covers Quest's release of Toad for Cloud Databases, and the company's unique role in addressing the Big Data challenge.

Lessons learned from an Office 365 migration

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

This article examines an Office 365 migration and offers tips for those embarking on this project in the future. Quest Software's OnDemand Migration for Email is suggested as a way to transfer everything in only two clicks.

Quest delivers IE 6 rescue package

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Writing for VirtualizationPractice.com, noted virtualization thought-leader Simon Bramfitt takes a close look at Quest vWorkspace IE6 Compatibility Edition.

Quest Software: Government Anticipating Budget Cuts Seeks To Maximize Existing Resources

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In preparation for the upcoming Government IT Trends and Spending Priorities Virtual Roundtable, I spoke with Dmitry Kagansky, CTO, Public Sector of Quest Software today.

Kagansky echoed what I've heard from other government IT experts: that one of the principle challenges facing government agencies today is looming budget cuts. When I asked him how government agencies were grappling with the knowledge that cuts were coming but had not yet been implemented, Kagansky said that even though cuts have not been formally announced, government agencies are planning for that -- cutting travel and tightening their budgets.

News in Brief: Bocada, Quest team for VMware backup monitoring

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

TechTarget covers the newly announced technology alliance between Bocada and Quest, through which Bocada's data protection management software now supports vRanger®, Quest's market-leading VMware backup, replication and recovery.

Quest Software Merging vRanger, NetVault Into Data Protection Platform

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Reporting from Quest's recent partner conference, CRN's Joe Kovar takes a look at the company's integrated data protection strategy.

Quest Uses Partner Conference To Highlight Data Protection Opportunities

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

CRN's Joe Kovar reports on Quest's recent North American partner conference, featuring exclusive interviews with Quest executives and partners on the company's data protection channel initiatives.

Quest Software Releases Cloud Database Management Toolkit

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

DBTA editor Joe McKendrick covers the free launch of Toad for Cloud Databases, discussing the product's ability to bridge the traditional RDBMS world with the new NoSQL world.

Quest Software Focuses On Data Protection Channel

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:00:00 GMT

CRN's Joe Kovar talks to Walter Angerer, senior vice president and general manager of Quest's data protection solution, and Michael Sotnick, vice president of worldwide channels and alliances, about the company's commitment to building a world-class data protection channel.

Interview With Paul Christman: IT Technology, Cybersecurity, Terrorism and Success

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Meet Paul Christman, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Quest Software’s public sector, an information technology company based in Rockville, MD. Throughout his career, Christman has built teams efficiently and successfully in order to meet his companies goals and quotas. “I’m a firm believer that hard work pays off and that diligence is rewarded,” he stated.

WashingtonExec recently interview Christman about the future of IT Technology, cybersecurity terrorism and how to remain successful in a unstable economy. He offers a sense of hope and evidence that things are not as bad as they may seem.

The 2011 Redmond Readers Choice Awards

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Quest and ScriptLogic were recognized in several categories for the 2011 Redmond Readers Choice Awards. Quest Notes Migrator for SharePoint, ScriptLogic Active Administrator, and ScriptLogic Desktop Authority MSI Studio were among the winners, chosen by Redmond Magazine readers as their favorite products and services.

Why XP application compatibility is a top priority for Windows 7 migrations

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this in-depth look at the growing prevalence of application migration tools, Cliff Saran interviews Carl Eberling, chief technology officer for Quest Software, and looks at the impact of Quest's recent acquisition of ChangeBASE.

SharePoint 2010 Collaboration ISVs Focus on Workflow, Analytics

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, Jonathan Gourlay explores how ISVs provide additional, critical value for SharePoint environments. Quest's Bill Evans discusses how ISVs "fill in the cracks" and work with Microsoft.

Quest updates NetVault backup and recovery solutions

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

eChannel Line USA covers the newest releases of Quest NetVault® Backup and NetVault SmartDisk.

Quest Acquires ChangeBASE to Speed Adoption of Latest Windows Platforms, Browser Versions and Virtualization Technology

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Noted industry blogger David Marshall covers Quest's acquisition of ChangeBASE for VMblog.com.

Quest Acquires ChangeBASE

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Virtualization.com's Robin Wauters covers Quest's acquisition of UK-based ChangeBASE, noting that the "acquisition represents an expansion of Quest’s product portfolio that allows companies to develop a user-centric management focus for their Windows application, desktop, mobile, and cloud environments."

Quest buys ChangeBASE to speed up Windows 7 projects

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

CRN's UK-based coverage of Quest Software's acquistion of ChangeBASE includes insight from Shayne Higdon, Quest's senior vice president & general manager for Client Management and Performance Monitoring.

Quest Software acquires software compatibility company ChangeBASE

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

ComputerWeekly.com covers Quest Software's acquisition of UK-based, software compatibility company ChangeBASE.

Virtualization news in brief: Quest releases vRanger 5.3

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget senior news writer Beth Pariseau covers the coming release of Quest vRanger® 5.3 in her weekly virtulization news recap, noting the new integrations with NetVault® SmartDisk and Recovery Manager for Exchange.

Quest adds dedupe for vRanger

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget contributor Hilary O'Rourke covers the unveiling of Quest® vRanger® 5.3, which delivers integration with NetVault® SmartDisk for enterprise-class deduplication.

Windows 8 Migration and Desktop Virtualization

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive article for Virtual Strategy Magazine, Jon Rolls, Quest Software's vice president of product management for desktop virtualization, discusses Windows 8 migration and the latest trends in desktop virtualization.

New at the Top: Paul Christman

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Position: President and chief executive of Quest Software Public Sector, an information technology company based in Rockville.

Career highlights: Vice president of state and local government and higher education, Quest Software; vice president of sales, public sector, Quest Software; sales manager, Veritas Software; district manager, Metiom; enterprise sales manager, Microsoft; North America sales manager, Lotus/IBM

With virtual desktops, one size does not fit all

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this in-depth look at the many desktop virtualization technologies IT pros combine to deliver Windows desktops today, TechTarget's Bridget Botelho interviews Quest customer Dan Bolton of Kingston University about his experience with Quest vWorkspace and Foglight® for Virtual Desktops.

Top Six Attributes of an Ideal End User Monitoring Solution

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Darin Bartik, senior director of product marketing for Quest Software, guest authors an article for SOA World Magazine that details the top attributes organizations should consider when looking for an end user monitoring solution, and why.

New Quest Software Solutions Offer Simplified SharePoint Migrations

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this article, Carolyn Dawson covers the recent introduction of new SharePoint migration solutions from Quest Software.

MetaVis, Quest, Lightning Tools, ICG Release Products at SharePoint Conference #spc11

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

David Roe covers the latest announcements from the 2011 Microsoft SharePoint Conference, including Quest Software's new SharePoint migration solutions.

Business Risk Analysis: The New 'Alba'-rithm

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Alex Woodie takes a look at the recent issues faced by Target.com and what retailers can do to avoid a similar fate through solutions like Quest's Foglight.

12 Hot Products to See at Oracle OpenWorld 2011

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

New releases of Toad for Oracle and Toad for Data Analysts are included in CRN's slideshow on “12 Hot Products to See at Oracle OpenWorld.”

Toad for Oracle 11 Adds Code Analysis Tools

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Editor-at-large John Waters covers the release of Toad for Oracle 11.

Quest updates SharePoint products

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Resller news covers the recent update to Quest® Recovery Manager for SharePoint, which enables granular and disaster-level restores from virtual machine backups created with vRanger®, as well as the company's latest update to Server Administrator for SharePoint.

Quest boosts Toad for Oracle with version 11

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget's Mark Fontecchio covers Quest's launch of version 11 of Toad® for Oracle, touting features such as automated code analysis and reporting across all managed databases.

Open Virtualization Alliance adds members: News in brief

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Senior TechTarget news writer Beth Pariseau covers the impressive growth rate of the Open Virtualization Alliance, mentioning Quest Software as a new member of note.

New Code Review and Analysis From Quests Toad for Oracle

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Dr. Dobb's reporter Adrian Bridgwater covers the launch of Toad for Oracle 11, highlighting the new Code Analysis feature for developers, specific enhancements for DBAs, and the benefit greater and deeper visibility brings to management.

Windows 8 enhances, challenges virtual desktop infrastructures

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Bridget Botelho, senior site editor for SearchVirtualDesktop.com, takes a look at the impact of Windows 8 on virtual desktop infrastructures. Featuring insight from Jon Rolls, vice president of product management, desktop virtualization for Quest Software.

Quest Toad for Oracle 11 Offers Enhancements to Reduce Risk

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Editor Joyce Wells covers the availability of a new release of Toad for Oracle, the flagship product in the Toad portfolio, and the new features available for both developers and DBAs.

Review: Quest Software’s vWorkspace

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

James Bannan reviews Quest® vWorkspace for Windows IT Pro, stating that he "recommends vWorkspace to any company looking to maximize ROI on existing desktop virtualization technologies and deliver an improved and more productive user experience."

Free Desktop Optimizer Tool from Quest

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

VMblog's David Marshall covers the release of Quest's new free desktop optimizer tool.

Quest Software, Virtual Bridges offer more bang for the buck

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Leading desktop virtualization analyst, blogger and expert Brian Madden provides an overview of Quest's desktop virtualization product portfolio.

The most dangerous game: Hunting down bad SQL query performance

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Tech Target contributor Don Jones looks at how companies can get the best performance out of their SQL Servers.

5 Backup Products for Virtual Machines

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Veteran industry expert Ken Hess takes a look at five leading products for backup and recovery of virtual machines, including Quest® vRanger®.

Quest Software Federal CTO Dmitry Kagansky on Security in Government

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software Federal Chief Technology Officer Dmitry Kagansky on security in government.

vRanger 5.2 - What's New

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

VMware certified professional and blogger William Bush takes a look at what's new in Quest® vRanger® 5.2.

Products Round-Up

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

ARN covers Quest's new technology alliance with Quantum, through which vRanger® has been certified on Quantum DXi systems.

vFoglight Pro 6.5.1: Not Perfect, but Very Good at Monitoring Virtual Datacenters

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Noted freelance writer and Microsoft MVP Brien Posey reviews Quest® vFoglight® for Virtualization Review.

Quest Provides Set of Virtualization Management Solutions

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

An in-depth overview of Quest's virtualization management porfolio, as seen at VMworld 2011.

VMworld 2011: Storage Products Take Center Stage

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

CRN highlights some of the newest storage products introduced at VMworld 2011, including Quest's complete suite of virtualization management solutions.

50 Mobility Products We Love Right Now

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

CRN takes a look at 50 hot products leading the mobility revolution, including Quest® vWorkspace Connector for iPad/Android.

VMworld 2011: 15 Hot Products From VMware Partners

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

CRN lists 15 products that stood out from the pack at VMworld 2011 for their ability to solve key problems while also greatly boosting the performance and efficiency of virtual and cloud environments. Quest Software's Foglight® NMS is among those that made the list.

Quest Software Integrates Quantum DXi Systems to Ensure Data Protection for VMware Environments

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TMCnet contributor Rajani Baburajan takes a close look at the new technology alliance between Quest Software and Quantum.

VMworld 2011 News in Brief

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget senior news writer Beth Pariseau overviews some of the key announcements coming out of VMworld 2011, including the latest news around Quest® vFoglight® and Foglight® NMS.

Quest Answers the Need for Complete Virtualization Management Solution Set

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Cloud Computing Journal's Liz McMillan profiles Quest's broad portfolio of leading virtualization management software solutions.

Quest Software, Quantum jointly offer data protection for VMware environments

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Computer Technology Review covers the joint initiative between Quest and Quantum designed to significantly enhance VMware backup and recovery performance.

Quest Software announces end-to-end virtualisation management set

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Computer Business Review provides an overview of Quest's complete solution for today's most critical virtualization management customer needs.

Q&A with Jon Rolls of Quest Software

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software's Jon Rolls sits down with Virtual Strategy Magazine to discuss the latest trends in desktop virtualization.

Managing the Virtual Enterprise

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Veteran reporter and blogger Mike Vizard looks at how the evolution of virtualization is ushering in the need for vendors to provide a comprehensive set of management tools, and how Quest's growing portfolio of software solutions is meeting that need.

Quest Software's New Virtualization Management Tools

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

ReadWriteWeb's David Strom previews the new virtualization management tools Quest will have on display at VMworld 2011 in Las Vegas.

PacketTrap MSP, Quest See Managed Services Software Growth

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Blogger Joe Panettieri speaks with Mike Byrne, director of MSP, Managed Services Division for Quest Software, about the company's continued growth in the space.

Seven Managed Services Blogs MSPmentor Didn't Write

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In his lastest entry, popular blogger Joe Panettieri covers a vareity of topics, including strong momentum for PacketTrap® MSP, the managed services software arm of Quest Software.

Your VMworld 2011 Enterprise Virtualization Performance and Capacity Management Short List

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

A thorough look at various virtualization performance and capacity management tools set to be displayed at VMworld 2011 in Las Vegas, including Quest® vFoglight®.

10 Questions for Quest Software CFO Scott Davidson

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

CIO Magazine sits down with Quest Software CFO Scott Davidson to discuss leadership, industry challenges, and what sets Quest apart from other companies.

Quest unifies partner programmes

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Resller News covers the launch of Quest's partner unification program, interviewing various executives about the company's key goals for this new strategic objective.

Virtualization automation with Hyper-V: Windows PowerShell scripting

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Associate site editor Alyssa Wood looks virtualization automation with Hyper-V, noting Quest® vFoglight® as a leading tool for certain automation functionalities.

New Tools for Backing Up Virtual Machines

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this in-depth look at modern approaches to virtual machine backup, author James Gaskin interviews Quest's John Maxwell about today's key data protection trends and how vRanger® delivers on those needs for customers.

The state of backup dedupe

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Veteran data protection analyst and industry expert Lauren Whitehouse discusses the state of backup deduplication, mentioning Quest® NetVault® as one of the leading technology choices.

Virtualization & Cloud Backup News & New Players

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Virtualization Practice provides an in-depth look at Quest® vRanger® 5.2, touting the release as "a big win."

Quest Enhances vRanger With VMware Backup, Recovery

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

The launch of vRanger® 5.2 is covered in depth by Nathan Eddy of eWeek.

No Croaks or Warts on Toad for Sybase

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Dr. Dobb's Journal covers the launch of Toad® for Sybase, which adds Sybase ASE, Sybase IQ, and SQL Anywhere to Toad's long list of supported relational and non-relational database platforms.

Quest Upgrades vRanger For Quicker Data Backup In VM Environments

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Virtualization news provider DABCC.com covers Quest's introduction of vRanger® 5.2.

Considerations for V2V and V2P workload migrations

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In the second installment of his two-part series on virtual migrations, Stephen Bigelow looks at V2V and V2P workload migrations, noting how technologies such as Quest® vConverter® can aid in the process.

Quest Software Revamps Partner Program, Offers More For Premier, Elite Partners

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

CRN takes a look at Quest's efforts to create a unified program for its 4,500 channel partners.

Quest Upgrades vRanger For Quicker Data Backup In VM Environments

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Network Computing covers the launch of vRanger® 5.2, the latest update to Quest's leading VMware backup and recovery solution.

Quest Touts Faster VMware Backup

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Cloud Pro covers Quest's launch of vRanger® 5.2, emphasizing the latest version's speed, scalability and automated functionalities.

How to Minimize Backup Data by Maximizing vRanger

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this exclusive blog for Virtualization Review, John Maxwell, Quest's vice president of data protection product management, discusses how companies can leverage vRanger® in order to minimize backup data and reduce their storage footprint.

Quest gains virtual backup customers

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget senior news writer Beth Pariseau covers Quest's virtual data protection customer milestone in her weekly News in Brief segment.

Video: Frontline Insights w/ Michael Sotnick (Quest Software) @ Microsoft 2011 WPC

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In his latest Frontline Insights segment, ChannelLine's Bill Brandt sits down with Quest's Michael Sotnick at Microsoft WPC 2011 to discuss Quest Partner Circle.

Quest Software Invests in Open Source, Business Intelligence

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

MSPmentor's Joe Panettieri covers a variety of Quest-related news topics, including its investment in open source business intelligence software developer Jaspersoft, the newly launched Quest Partner Circle initiative, and the company's plans to continue building on its Microsoft Office 365 support.

Quest Software Revamps, Unifies Partner Program

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In his popular Bekker's Blog, editor Scott Bekker writes about how Quest is rolling out a unified worldwide partner program for its community of 4,500 resellers.

Quest Software introduces new NetVault licensing

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In its weekly data storage news roundup, SearchStorage.com covers Quest's introduction of a new capacity-based licensing model for NetVault® Backup customers.

Quest Software announces first unified partner program with Quest Partner Circle

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

ChannelLine covers Quest's introducion of its new unified global partner program at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2011.

Podcast: Choosing the right virtualization management tools

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Listen as virtualization expert Brien Posey talks to TechTarget's Nick Martin about how to choose the right management tools for your virtual environment.

Quest Software Launches Partner Circle Program

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

In this extensive report, CRN's Christopher Rogers provides an in-depth look at Quest's partner unification initiative.

The Real Scope of the IT Problem in the Channel

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Channel Tech Network's Michael Vizard reports on how Quest's Partner Circle channel unification program aims to address many of the challenges faced by today's resellers and customers.

Quest Debuts 3-Tier Partner Program

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Channel Partners writer Kelly Teal covers the launch of Quest Partner Circle.

Quest Software Unifies Partner Programs into Partner Circle

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

The VAR Guy takes a look at Quest Partner Circle, the company's newly launched partner unification program.

Quest Consolidates Partners into One Program

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Larry Walsh of Channelnomics provides an overview of the Quest Partner Circle initiative.

Q&A with Daniel Lord of Quest Software

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Quest's Daniel Lord talks to Virtual Strategy Magazine about the latest trends in virtual backup and recovery, and how customers can leverage vRanger® to combat today's most relevant challenges.

Survey Looks At Cloud, Virtualization Use In Government

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 07:00:00 GMT

IT professionals from federal, state, and local government agencies would prefer to see their departments use hybrid or private cloud environments over public ones, according to a survey conducted by Norwich University for Quest Software.

The study, “A Pulse on Virtualization & Cloud Computing,” polled 646 IT employees and found that 36.1% of the respondents think a hybrid (private and public) model would better fit their needs, while 28.2% say that they would prefer a private cloud model. Only 7.3% of the respondents prefer a public model. One of the more interesting findings is that many government entities don’t have a solid backup plan in case cloud computing doesn’t work for them or there is a failure of some kind.

6 Must-Have Products to Enhance Your Virtual Infrastructure

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Technical analyst and author Kenneth Hess takes a look at key technologies companies can leverage to enhance their virtual infrastructures, identifying Quest® vRanger® as a must-have VMware backup, replication and recovery tool.

Product Review: PowerGUI Pro 2.4

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Reviewer Ryan Femling recommends PowerGUI® Pro, identifying it as cost-effective, easy to install and use, and adept at removing barriers to implementing in-house PowerShell solutions.

DOD's hard line against cloud computing gradually softens

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

By Amber Corrin

The question is: Will that attitude shift be enough to implement cloud across the federal government — particularly at a reticent DOD?

“There’s been a lack of credible quantification of some aspects of cloud,” said Paul Garver, CEO of Quest Software, which commissioned a new study on attitudes toward cloud computing though Norwich University, the nation’s oldest private military college. “But we’ve learned a lot from Norwich in this study.”

100 People You Should Know (But Don't)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Ilya Zeldin, senior business development manager, Quest Software, is part of CRN's top 100 list of 'the unsung heroes who put in the elbow grease to make channel partnerships work.' Zeldin was noted as having a key role in Quest’s push into the managed services provider market.

Quest's vision

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Distinguished analyst and ZDNET blogger Dan Kusnetzky takes a look at Quest's vision and strategy for server and desktop virtualization.

Line blurs between capacity planning, performance monitoring

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget senior news writer Beth Pariseau looks at the increasing level of convergence between perfomance monitoring and capacity planning.

Essential Guide to Virtual Server Backup

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

A comprehensive look at the tools and trends of the day in virtual server backup.

Quest Expands Virtualization

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Dave Kearns discusses his experiences with both Symlabs and Quest. He talks about how this acquisition will benefit IAM.

VMware backup tools and strategies for small businesses

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget's Mike Nelson looks at tools and strategies for small businesses seeking to optimize backup in their VMware environments.

Managing Your Data When It’s In the Cloud

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

The article discusses best practices for managing data in the cloud, and includes an extensive interview with Quest cloud computing expert Dave Geada, who talks about the benefits of mapping IT workloads and makes the case for starting with a private cloud approach.

iCloud, Cloud Computing Services Promise To Change The Way We Use Computers

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

By Elizabeth Flock and Hayley Tsukayama

In a recent Quest Software Public Sector survey, more than 90 percent of federal agencies that use the cloud in some capacity said they didn’t know how to remove their data if something went wrong.

What about the little guy? Data protection for smaller organizations.

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Renowned data protection analyst Lauren Whitehouse of ESG provides an overview of data protection vendors for SMBs. Quest is recognized as a top provider of continuous data protection (CDP), as well as VM backup and recovery.

The InfoWorld 2011 Technology Leadership Awards

Tue, 31 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Carl Eberling, vice president and general manager, Virtualization & Monitoring, for Quest Software, is honored as one of just ten recipients of the prestigious InfoWorld 2011 Technology Leadership Award, an award rarely bestowed upon an executive from a software solutions vendor. Eberling is recognized as a leader who thought outside of the box to find a new territory in which to steer Quest's technological vision.

Quest and StorSimple partner on hybrid cloud offering

Fri, 27 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget senior news writer Beth Pariseau covers the strategic collaboration between Quest and StorSimple in her weekly news brief segment.

Quest And StorSimple Collaborate On Cloud-Based Backup

Wed, 25 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Veteran reporter Sharon Fisher of Network Computing reviews the strategic collaboration between Quest Software and StorSimple, which provides vRanger® customers with a backup-to-disk solution with automated cloud archiving.

CRN's Virtualization 100

Mon, 23 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Software is identified as one of the industry’s top 100 virtualization vendors for 2011 on a new list compiled by the editorial staff at CRN Magazine.

Comparative Review: Mac-to-AD Integration Solutions

Fri, 20 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Eric Rux, reviewer at Windows IT Pro, worked on a comparative review that included Quest Authentication Services and the product received a 4.5 out of 5.

Highlights from the review:

· Overall, I found the Quest product to be easy to setup and use. If you have a mix of UNIX, Linux, and Mac clients, put Quest at the top of your evaluation list

· RECOMMENDATION: If you have a large Mac, Unix, and Linux community to support, Authentication Services is the best choice. You can deploy the software from your desk and don't have to mess with complicated cell or zone concepts.

· Quest stood out because it didn’t require this additional overhead. In addition, you can use a central console to install the client software and add the client to the domain. This could be very important if you have a lot of Mac computers to migrate to AD.

Dmitry Sotnikov Virtualizes in the Cloud! Show #212

Wed, 18 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

While at Tech Ed Atlanta, RunAsRadio host Richard Campbell talks to Dmitry Sotnikov from Quest about cloud technologies including virtualization. The debate ranges over Software as a Service, Platform as a Service and whether or not application migration to the cloud really makes sense.

Executive Profile: Carl Eberling of Quest Software

Tue, 17 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

An exclusive interview with Carl Eberling, vice president and general manager, Virtualization & Monitoring, for Quest Software. Eberling talks personal experience, career influencers, current market conditions, and Quest’s plan to continue delivering cutting-edge IT management solutions across physical, virtual and cloud environments.

Quest Backup Reporter 1 Preview

Sun, 15 May 2011 07:00:00 GMT

DBA and blogger Leighton Nelson evaluates the preview edition of Quest Backup Reporter for Oracle, concluding "After spending several months previewing the product (through various iterations) I must say that this is an essential tool for gaining visibility in Oracle Backups performed by RMAN."

Pretzels in the Cloud

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Extending Applications with Oracle Database Replication

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

This article, written by Quest product manager Tom Chu, outlines the benefits of using data replication to extend applications and the steps for doing so.

Quest introduces Backup Reporter for Oracle backup and other news

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

TechTarget's SearchDataBackup.com reports on Quest Backup Reporter for Oracle, a desktop product that gives administrators a dashboard view of all the Oracle backups they’re managing. The new tool was introduced at the COLLABORATE confernece 2011.

How Quest Stands Out In the Cloud and the Channel

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Quest Offers Lotus Notes to Office 365 Migration

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Three Third-party Tools for SQL Server You Need to Have

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Writer Don Jones recommends a few specific third-party tools, including Quest Capacity Manager for SQL Server, that DBAs should have on hand to make SQL Server more reliable, more secure and easier to manage.

The Current State of Identity Management

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Work with Hadoop and NoSQL Databases with Toad for Cloud

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Writing for RWW's Cloud channel, Klint Finley discusses growing momentum around Toad for Cloud Databases and how Quest's move into the NoSQL space reflects the growing market interest in emerging data technologies. Providing links to Quest's NoSQL wiki, NoSQLPedia.com, Finley writes "Quest is positioning itself as a trusted source for NoSQL tools and information."

Schwartz On Security: Security Pros' Top 2011 Threats

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Toad for Cloud Databases – Brief Note

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

RedMonk analyst Michael Coté summarizes a Quest briefing on Toad for Cloud Databases, covering the tool's adoption, Quest's mission in the NoSQL space, and his insights on general NoSQL usage.

Five Things Relational Database Administrators Need to Know About NoSQL Databases

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

With the increasing hype around NoSQL, a number of questions arise, especially for those database administrators who don't fully understand how they would use a NoSQL database — would it replace the RDBMS, work alongside it, or have a completely different function? This article written by Quest's Jeremiah Peschka explores five things a relational database administrator needs to know about these emerging NoSQL databases.

The security threat when the insider gets outside

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Security or a Ham Sandwich?

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

IT Pros Admit to Retaining Security Access at Former Job Sites: Survey

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Software Interview at RSA on IAM

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Marks the Coming of Identity-Based Security

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

A Quest for Secure Authentication

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Searching for Identity, Quest Picks up e-DMZ

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Get Ready For Consolidation In The PIM Space

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Further Extends Its IAM portfolio – e-DMZ Adds PxM Capabilities

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Acquires Security Software Company

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Software announces acquisition of e-DMZ Security

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Buys Security Software Maker e-DMZ Security

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Real World NoSQL: Membase at Tribal Crossing

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In the fifth and final article of his Real World NoSQL series, Guy Harrison explores how Tribal Crossing, which develops online social games, migrated from MySQL to Membase.

10 Tech Trends to Watch in 2011

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Based on results from The Experts Conference 2010 survey results, Gil Kirkpatrick gives 10 tech trends to watch this year. Cloud is going to be big, but also see in this post what IT pros say about compliance, virtualization and messaging.

Quest Dives Into Apache Hive Honey Pot

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this Dr. Dobb's article, Adrian Bridgwater covers the added Apache Hive support to Toad for Cloud Databases and OraOop, a high-speed connector between Oracle and Hadoop. Several updates were also added to new releases of both tools.

Quest CEO Doug Garn: “We love our logo!”

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Windows Server Notebook blogger Brendan Cournoyer commends Quest and CEO Doug Garn for a video posted in response to TechTarget writer Brian Madden's poke at the Quest logo. Cournoyer recaps the Twitter challenge proposed on the video for Madden and his followers, and writes "You have to hand it to Quest Software CEO Doug Garn — the guy is a great sport."

Real World NoSQL: Amazon SimpleDB at Netflix

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Part 4 of Guy Harrison's Real World NoSQL series spotlights Netflix's deployment of Amazon SimpleDB.

How to Navigate the New World of Database Technologies

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Major market shifts in the database world don't happen often, but when they do, they can leave lasting impacts on the IT industry. In this eWeek Knowledge Center article, Billy Bosworth, the VP/GM of Quest's database business, explores how third-generation database technology will impact key areas of business, and offers five strategies to follow when navigating the new database technologies of today.

Real World NoSQL: Cassandra at Openwave

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Part 3 of Guy Harrison's series featuring NoSQL adoption case studies covers Openwave's use of Apache Cassandra. THe article follows two others on HBase at Trend Micro, and MongoDB at Shutterfly.

Real World NoSQL: MongoDB at Shutterfly

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In part 2 of Guy Harrison's series on "Real World NoSQL," he explores the use of MongoDB in Shutterfly, a popular Internet-based photo sharing and personal publishing company.

Real World NoSQL: HBase at Trend Micro

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest database expert and Oracle ACE Guy Harrison writes the first part of a multi-part series on real world use cases for NoSQL. In part 1, he explores Trend Micro's deployment of HBase.

Toad for SQL Server 5.0 Professional Edition

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

In this positive review of Toad for SQL Server Professional Edition, Michael Campbell gives Toad 5 out of 5 diamonds, citing its highly customizable management and development solution, and writes that it “one-ups SSMS by including server, schema, and data comparison tools, a log reader, and a wide assortment of other options, capabilities, and utilities.”

Quest SharePlex for Oracle: Energy Market Operator Counts on Quest for Availability and Performance

Thu, 20 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Robbie Cooke, technical manager of databases at AEMO and a SharePlex for Oracle customer, shares his evaluation of Quest's Oracle replication solution with insight into how the product helps ensure high availability and keeps his organization's data centers in sync.

Get More Value From a Cloud Storage Gateway

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Cloud Storage Gateways - are they right for your business? Jason Mattox provides an overview of cloud storage gateways and the key features you should look for.

2011: The Year of SaaS for IT Management

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Dmitry Sotnikov gives IT pros information about how SaaS is going to be on the radar for IT management in 2011.

Quest Software Kicks Off Toad for Sybase Open Beta Program

Tue, 11 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Database Trends & Applications talks with product manager Joe Faherty about the open beta kick-off of Toad for Sybase, Quest's new integrated Sybase ASE management tool. As reported in the article, Toad for Sybase is based off customer feedback, and reflects Quest's commitment to providing customers extend into other platforms, whether it is at the database layer, the application layer, or the hardware layer.

Quest Software: Quest Defender v5.6

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:00:00 GMT

Quest Defender received 5 Stars for the 4^th year in the Multifactor Authentication Group Test by SC Magazine. In addition, Defender was also determined to be the SC Recommended product for the second year.

Reviewer, Michael Lipinkski noted, “We liked the product when we reviewed it last year. The price was the only concern we had then and it has come down quite a bit. Along with the price drop, there are several updates to this version, such as a new, web-based portal for token deployment, including the ability for end-users to register their own software. The reporting engine can now provide notifications of any changes in Defender data.”