Infrastructor Optimization Links

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IDC Core Infrastructure Optimization White Papers
The relationship between IT labor costs and best practices for managing the Windows desktop
The relationship between IT labor costs and best practices for identity and access management with Active Directory

Windows Server Best Practices (TBD)
The relationship between IT labor costs and best practices for Systems Management Server

Messaging and Collaboration Best Practices (TBD)
Developing an IO Strategy (TBD)
Analysis of the business value of Windows Vista

Microsoft White Papers
Infrastructure Optimization: Driving Down the Costs of the Business Desktop