Learning Guides
A TechTarget learning guide is an educational tool for a self-directed adult learner who works with information technology. Can't find a guide for the subject you need to learn more about? Let us know!
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RSA Conference 2020 guide: Highlighting security's human element
What's happening at the 2020 RSA Conference? Our team keeps you up to date with pre-conference coverage and breaking news from the infosec world's biggest event.
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ITIL and ITSM best practices for process improvement
ITIL and ITSM best practices improve business processes by standardizing and optimizing the delivery of IT services. Learn more in this comprehensive guide for CIOs.
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The contact center of the future is here
What started as a call center phone bank has morphed into a multipurpose operation aided by AI. This guide explores the contact center as it evolves into a critical CX force.
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What's it like to work in a data center?
Data centers offer competitive salaries, enjoyable work and diverse opportunities for workers in the tech sector whether you want to become an entry-level data center technician or have the necessary skills to become a data center architect.
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Begin a 5G and IoT journey with this comprehensive guide
Organizations will have even more opportunities to improve their processes through IoT deployments with the adoption of 5G technology that aids data transmission.
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How best to put collaboration tools to work for your team
With advanced technology constantly altering the collaboration landscape, it's essential to stay up on what tools are available and how to get the best performance from them.
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Maximize huddle room design for enhanced collaboration
In this huddle room guide, learn the key trends driving adoption and how the right huddle room design can enhance the effectiveness of collaboration.
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Augmented analytics tools: Business uses, benefits and barriers
This guide examines the capabilities and potential benefits of augmented analytics technologies and offers guidance on how to use them to simplify BI and analytics processes.
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A complete guide to AWS re:Invent 2019
AWS re:Invent is one of the biggest cloud and IT events of the year. Use this AWS conference guide to get the latest news and expert analysis before, during and after the show.
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The key VMware acquisitions and announcements in 2019
In 2019, VMware acquired Intrinsic, Carbon Black and others as it branched into new markets. It also improved its well-established virtualization line and introduced new products.
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The enterprise architect's guide to application state management
If your project is caught in a state-related conundrum, keep this guide handy when you need to untangle complex stateful and stateless app design and management predicaments.
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Zero trust is IT security's best hope for effective defense
The material collected here provides not just an explanation of why you need to adopt the zero-trust model, it serves as detailed guide on moving from adoption to implementation.
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Unstructured data storage showdown: Object storage vs. scale-out NAS
Object storage and scale-out NAS are both highly scalable and built to handle large amounts of unstructured data. Which one is best suited for your environment?
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Why you should have a disaster recovery testing plan in place
Regular testing of a disaster recovery plan is one of the only ways to ensure a plan is working, up to date and well-tailored to an organization's needs.
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Understand VMware disaster recovery from start to finish
To craft a good DR plan for your VMware environment, prepare for possible issues ahead of time. Devise a strategy with your knowledge of disaster recovery best practices and tools.
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NetApp Insight 2019 Las Vegas: Conference highlights and updates
At last year's event, NetApp made it clear that a cloud push wasn't going to eliminate on-premises options. Where does the legacy vendor stand in 2019?
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How to improve code quality, from teamwork to AI features
Development teams must enforce code quality from day one. Take a multifaceted approach to write, and then manage, secure application code with this advice from experts.
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The vital guide to modern programming languages and their uses
Get to know programming languages that match modern development styles and architectures like mobile dev, serverless computing and microservices.
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5G explained: A deep dive into the features and facts
In this 5G guide, learn about key features, challenges and deployment tips. This 5G explanation goes beyond the fundamentals and explores 5G's relationship to other technologies.
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Oracle OpenWorld 2019 coverage: Oracle seeks loftier cloud perch
This guide covers technology developments and other news from the Oracle OpenWorld 2019 conference, plus key trends for Oracle cloud, database and application users.
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Data protection technologies changing the market
The world of data protection is constantly evolving, and organizations need to be prepared with an arsenal of tools to face modern threats and hurdles.
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How unified communications is getting down to business
This guide will get you up to date on what's happening in the world of UC, including how UC employs AI now, and what's new with UC tools for business messaging and contact centers.
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Introduction to 5G: Your guide to fifth-generation wireless
This straightforward guide provides an introduction to 5G and encompasses the 5G basics you need to know. Learn what 5G is, use cases to consider and benefits for organizations.
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Guide to practicing cloud-native development
In this guide, learn about cloud-native development -- what it is, how vendors try to exploit it and how to bring it to life with the help of a DevOps environment.
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VMworld 2019 conference coverage
The annual VMworld conference runs from Aug. 25 to Aug. 29. Get all the information you'll need by reading the latest news and announcements about and from the user event.