You are here: silicon.com > Resources > White Papers > Software and Web Development > Software Development Tools > Migration Tools

Migration Tools White Papers

Transforming Your Software Product Into a Service

Overview This white paper highlights many of the key issues associated with moving to the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, including the potential need for fundamental changes to your business model, software architecture, and operational structure. The paper explores these topics and more:

The differences between single- and multiple-instance applications
Modifying single-instance Web applications to support multiple tenants
How to drive down costs by moving to open source databases
Functionality and performance concerns
Using Web services, the SOAP protocol, and WSDL for data transfer and integration

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	OpSource	File Format	PDF
Date Published	June 2007
Format	White Papers
Topics	Migration Tools, Service Level Management, Strategic Planning, Service-Oriented Architecture, Application Development

Did you find this white paper useful? 1 out of 3 users found this white paper useful

Microsoft's big idea: Why .NET matters

He added: "Is there a need for a set of standards governing ways we transfer and describe information of all types across the internet? The theory is that standards will enable the purchase of chunks of functionality from whoever can provide it...

Channel:
Comment & Analysis

The Bloor Perspective: Microsoft and Lindows, shareware and Sybase

We are talking of the likes of IBM, Caldera, Red Hat and others who are creating structure for the 'free' components -- the Linux operating environment -- so that it is possible to build layered products that integrate more easily.

Channel:
Comment & Analysis

The Bloor Perspective: the future of SMS, Siebel and open source .Net

They can type into it, appearing in real time on the recipient's device and they can transfer files and all sorts of other handy add-ons. It provides real solutions, real functionality and real communication, for that matter.

Channel:
Comment & Analysis

Security flaws could corrupt open source databases

Groups developing the Gnome and KDE Linux desktops, the Apache web server and large Linux distributions, are among those that use servers with the source code databases. Flaws in two popular source code database applications could allow attackers...

Channel:
Operating Systems

Can open source crack business intelligence?

On the heels of open source databases come business-intelligence tools, with smaller companies betting on open source practices to crack into that corner of the software market. Open source databases, for example, are widely used, according to...

French MPs pick Ubuntu for Linux switch

The project has been defended by MPs Richard Cazenave and Bernard Carayon of the UMP party, who have put forward certain advantages of open source software, such as the reduced cost of public IT equipment and the transfer of added value to French...

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

Also on silicon.com

Site Navigation:

Migration Tools White Papers

Transforming Your Software Product Into a Service

Quick Sitemap Links:

About Us

Search

Blogs

Verticals

Advertising Features

CNET Networks in Europe

CNET Networks in the United States

CNET Networks in Asia Pacific