Virtualization Hardware

• New virtualization software reduces SQL Server 2012 licensing costs

  News -DH2i’s server application virtualization software lowers SQL Server 2012 license requirements by stacking many instances on a single Windows server.

• Tier-one applications: Part of effective virtualization strategies

  News -Mature virtualization strategies should now include tier-one applications. Yet, many data centers shy away from the practice.

• Five ways VMware vSphere 5 improves Exchange Server virtualization

  Tip -VMware vSphere 5 has so many new features, it's hard to keep track. These are the five you need to know about for Exchange Server virtualization.

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• New Microsoft private cloud certification in the works

  Tip -Mum's the word on the new Microsoft private cloud certification. But here’s what we do know…

• VMware ships vCloud Connector 1.5: News in brief

  News -VMware says customers can ease in to a hybrid cloud with vCloud Connector 1.5. Plus: other virtualization news from Neverfail, Reflex and more.

• Calming fears about cloud provider service outages

  Tip -Cloud provider service outages are worth the trouble, because there are ways to limit the downtime while still reaping the benefits of a hybrid cloud.

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• New Microsoft private cloud certification in the works

  Tip -Mum's the word on the new Microsoft private cloud certification. But here’s what we do know…

• SPI model (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)

  Definition -SPI is an acronym for the most common cloud computing service models, Software as a Service, Platform as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service.

• Cloud management software: What’s in it for IT?

  News -Highly virtualized IT shops wonder whether cloud management software can help them get to the next level of automation and efficiency.

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• Virtualizing applications and virtual server migration best practices

  Tutorial -Virtualizing applications is great for ROI. With virtual server migrations and virtual appliances, you can recoup your investment even faster.

• VMware vSphere Storage Appliance: Devil's in the details

  News -SMBs should read the fine print before deploying VMware’s vSphere Storage Appliance, according to some who have kicked the tires on the product.

• virtual machine (VM)

  Definition -A virtual machine (VM) is an environment, usually a program or operating system, which does not physically exist but is created within another environment. In this context, a VM is called a guest while the environment it runs within is called a host. Virtual machines are often created to execute an instruction set different than that of the host environment. (...Continued)

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• Download the Virtual Data Center E-Zine

  Magazine -Get exclusive access to the Virtual Data Center E-Zine, published monthly by the experts at SearchServerVirtualization.com.

• virtual switch

  Definition -A virtual switch is a software program that allows one virtual machine (VM) to communicate with another.

• VMware to add memory compression, I/O resource management to next vSphere

  News -The upcoming VMware vSphere release promises improved I/O resource management and memory compression, according to attendees of VMware's Partner Exchange.

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• Taking the pain out of the Internet Explorer requirement for RHEV 3.0

  Tip -Despite the hoopla over ditching Windows Server, RHEV 3.0 still requires Internet Explorer. But configuring IE doesn’t need to be a hassle.

• What’s in your virtualization home lab?

  Answer -A virtualization home lab is a great way to gain more experience, but it can be pricey. Even so, our advisory board thinks it’s worth the investment.

• The best ways to control virtual machine sprawl

  Tip -After virtual machine sprawl takes hold, all hope isn’t lost. There are ways to reclaim your environment and prevent VM sprawl from appearing again.

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• How promiscuous mode affects virtual network security

  Tip -Enabling promiscuous mode could spell doom for your virtual network security, especially if inexperienced IT pros are at the helm. So take caution.

• PVLANs in Hyper-V 3.0: Network isolation without the headaches

  Tip -Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0 will introduce PVLANs, a new feature that uses IP address virtualization to solve the network isolation shortcomings of VLANs.

• What the Cisco Nexus 1000V means to Hyper-V virtual networking

  Tip -Hyper-V 3.0 adds support for the Cisco Nexus 1000V, which is welcome news for enterprises that need granular control over virtual networking.

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• Defining an ideal virtual server consolidation ratio

  Tip -Finding the best virtual server consolidation ratio is difficult, and larger, virtualization-friendly servers do not necessarily ease the process.

• New virtual data center design decisions with Hyper-V 3.0

  Tip -IT pros are presented with new virtual data center design options, thanks to new feature in Hyper-V 3.0. So which architecture will you choose?

• High-availability guide: Using high-availability servers and systems

  Tutorial -Deploying high-availability server and systems requires proper planning and the right software choices. This guide covers all that and more.

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• New virtual data center design decisions with Hyper-V 3.0

  Tip -IT pros are presented with new virtual data center design options, thanks to new feature in Hyper-V 3.0. So which architecture will you choose?

• Using SCVMM PowerShell cmdlets to customize Hyper-V live migrations

  Tip -SCVMM PowerShell cmdlets add granular flexibility to Hyper-V’s baseline Live Migration technology. These SCVMM cmdlets will improve performance and reduce administration effort.

• Long-distance live migration moves within reach

  News -Doing a long-distance live migration these days is a Herculean effort, but F5 Networks says it’s time is coming for mere mortals.

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