Virtualization Strategies for the CIO
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This article is part of the July 2010, Vol. 24 issue of Strategies to manage virtual data center growth
Most virtualization platforms are proprietary, and few common and open standards exist to bridge technology in today’s virtualized environments. As long as this situation persists, using multiple platforms for virtualization will be a challenge. The reasons are simple: High-tech companies make huge investments in their research and development budgets and take great pains to protect their intellectual property rights, including virtualization platforms. At the same time, the innovation of virtualization vendors often outstrips attempts to define common and open standards for virtualization platforms. More on using multiple virtualization platforms Using multiple virtualization platforms: Pros and cons Got multiple virtualization vendors? Learn to convert virtual disks Mixed virtual environments catching on Server virtualization platform comparison Cross-platform virtualization management tools: Sharing is caring Although some virtualization vendors do open their application programming interfaces (APIs) to other companies, they typically do this to stimulate... Access >>>
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Managing virtual data center growth and virtualization challenges
by Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Writer
With careful testing, planning and management, virtual data center growth doesn't have to be an issue, even with problems that crop up with some virtualization technologies.
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Mixing and matching virtualization platforms
by Mike Laverick
Using multiple virtualization platforms allows you to avoid vendor lock-in, but it can be difficult to bridge and manage technologies from different virtualization vendors.
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Managing virtual data center growth and virtualization challenges
by Stephen J. Bigelow, Senior Technology Writer
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Understanding cloud compliance issues
by Phil Cox, Contributor
Concerns about compliance have made companies wary of storing their data in public cloud environments.
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Understanding cloud compliance issues
by Phil Cox, Contributor
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