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Microsoft Windows 7 Deep Dive Event Phoenix August 12th

Join MicroAge for an in depth Microsoft Windows 7 installation, migration and application compatibility event. Presenter Gene McKelvey has been training IT individuals in Microsoft Server and Desktop environments for 8 years and specializes in server configuration and troubleshooting client / server communication. Registration

Covert Investigations 3: Surveillance Setup

Ready to catch your bad guy in the act? Investigations manager Brandon Gregg on how to put the right surveillance equipment in the right place. CSO

IT Skills You Will Need in the Coming Months

The information comes from a quarterly survey of CIOs conducted by the technology-staffing firm Robert Half Technology. The categories in this gallery are: Most Challenging Job to Fill; Tech Skill Set in Demand; Regional Hiring Outlook; and Industries Hiring Tech Workers. eWeek

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VMware vSphere 4: Begin the Journey to a Private Cloud with Datacenter Virtualization VMware vSphere, the industry’s most complete and robust platform for virtualization in the most demanding datacenters around the world. Create resource pools so you can deliver the highest levels of application service agreements with the lowest total cost per application workload. Virtualize your business-critical applications for unprecedented flexibility and reliability. VMware vSphere 4

Cloudmark Launches "Show Us Your Spam" Video Contest “Show us Your Spam,” a contest that invites users to submit video that depicts the most interesting, unusual, funny or just plain annoying spam message they’ve received. Selected entries could win Flip Video Recorders, Amazon Gift Cards or the grand prize of a big screen TV.Cloudmark

Solution Spotlight

BlackBerry Server Upgrades Offer IT Relief

Upgrades to BlackBerry Enterprise Server are aimed at easing IT's burden when it comes to supporting individual-liable smartphones in the enterprise. New functionality also creates more self-service options for device users in the enterprise. CIO

Best Practices for Data Center Consolidation

Virtualization for consolidating servers and storage arrays isn't just a smart idea anymore—it's a de facto data center best practice. However, there is a lot more to consider than simply virtualization when it comes to consolidating a data center. eWeek

Taking Control of IT Changes

One of the hardest things about managing IT resources is understanding how to control and document changes to your network infrastructure, applications and systems. Yet, managing these changes effectively can make the difference between satisfying users and dealing with chronic downtime. Baseline Briefing

Sidetracked

The Geek's Vacation Guide

Do you have a Geek's Bucket List of places you'd like to visit before you die? eWeek has assembled the 2010 Geek's Vacation Guide for your summertime pleasure. CIO Insight