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	GREEN DATA CENTER: REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION WITH VIRTUALIZATION from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Using VMware Distributed Power Management TIP - With VMware Distributed Power Management and Distributed Resource Schedule, you can reduce data center power consumption in a major way.


		Virtual server consolidation for test and development environments TIP - See how organizations use virtual server consolidation to save costs, maintain consistency and reduce their carbon footprints.


		Virtual systems management resource guide LEARNING GUIDE - These virtual systems management resources will help you learn about management tools that can maximize system performance and minimize downtime.


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	IMPROVING SERVER MANAGEMENT WITH VIRTUALIZATION from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Implementing virtualized unified communications systems gains interest ARTICLE - More businesses are consider implementing unified communications systems in their virtual environments. But performance issues still remain, despite technological advances.


		Capacity planning for virtualization FAQ TIP - Capacity planning lets organizations chart a course for their virtual data centers. Server workload balancing and failover are issues that must be considered with virtualization.


		Four ways to select and manage storage virtualization TIP - Storage virtualization consists of software, appliances, switch-level and array-level. See how to select and manage the storage virtualization that is right for you.


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	REDUCING IT COSTS WITH SERVER VIRTUALIZATION from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		server virtualization WORD - Server virtualization is the masking of server resources, including the number and identity of individual physical servers, processors, and operating systems, from server users.


		Open source Xen provides cost-effective P2V conversions TIP - For cost-conscious IT managers, open source Xen provides P2V conversion tools that rival proprietary offerings. Here's how to conduct a P2V conversion in Xen and boot the new VM.


		Building the case for open source virtualization TIP - Virtualization with open source products can cost less and provide independence from vendor whims, and support levels can improve.


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	SERVER CONSOLIDATION AND IMPROVED RESOURCE UTILIZATION from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Understanding VMware vSphere products and features TIP - Looking for a reality check on what VMware vSphere editions offer feature-wise? An expert breaks down the capabilities, pricing and installation concerns of vSphere versions.


		Optimizing server resource use with systems management tools TIP - Most firms making the virtualization plunge cite improving server resource utilization as the top reason. One way to achieve this is with virtual systems management tools.


		Understanding the benefits of a virtual machine TIP - Virtual machines offer many benefits: server consolidation, increased utilization and faster recovery times after failure.


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	CHALLENGES OF SERVER VIRTUALIZATION from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Virtualization don'ts: Neglecting VM resource allocation TIP - To get the most out of virtualization, here are the key steps for a successful virtual machine resource allocation strategy.


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	DOWNTIME AND DATA LOSS IN VIRTUALIZED ENVIRONMENTS from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		The pros and cons of clustered virtual host environments TIP - A Hyper-V clustered virtual host environment offers benefits, including enhanced server availability. But you still need to weigh whether clustered hosts are worth your time.


		Virtualization errors happen to everyone ADVISORY BOARD - Even top experts make mistakes when it comes to installing and managing server virtualization. As Halloween approaches, our Advisory Board members share their horror stories.


		Building high-availability clusters with Xen virtual machines TIP - High-availability clusters can save your virtualized environment from downtime. Here's how to set up Xen virtual machines in a high-availability cluster.


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	PREVENTING VIRTUAL MACHINE SPRAWL from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Which high-availability strategy is best for your VMs? TIP - Did you know that a software bug could crash a VM and even cripple a VM platform? Learn HA strategies that keep workloads running when trouble threatens a mission-critical VM.


		High-availability pitfalls in virtual environments TIP - Are you aware of the dangers in deploying high-availability software or clustering? See the risks that users encounter when deploying this extremely important software.


		Three methods to make virtual machines highly available TIP - Are you afraid that your server might fail and lose crucial data? Learn key methods to protect your production workloads and ensure that they're always available.


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	VIRTUALIZATION COSTS, LICENSING AND SUPPORT ISSUES from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		VMware Ready logo now identifies compatible software PODCAST - The VMware Ready logo now lets third-party vendors show that their software is compatible with VMware environments. Learn more in this edition of This Week in Virtualization.


		VMware Ready logo extended to software ARTICLE - As more software vendors support their applications running in virtual machines, VMware has extended its VMware Ready logo to these applications.


		Virtualization comparison: Licensing and pricing guide TIP - Use this virtualization comparison guide to choose the best hypervisor for your organization based on virtualization licensing and pricing policies.


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	VIRTUALIZATION SECURITY AND PATCH MANAGEMENT from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Hyper-V ubiquitous hypervisor can create a single point of failure TIP - The ubiquitous hypervisor of virtual environments poses a hidden vulnerability. Learn how to secure Hyper-V servers.


		Hidden dangers of Hyper-V: Dormant virtual machines TIP - Virtualization can bring power to the data center, but beware proliferating virtual machines and the security risks they pose.


		Hyper-V security comes under scrutiny ARTICLE - Unlike VMware, Microsoft's Hyper-V doesn't monitor network traffic. And the omission has raised questions about whether the hypervisor is secure enough to be enterprise-ready.


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	SERVER VIRTUALIZATION MANAGEMENT TOOLS AND PRACTICES from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		VMworld 2008 awards announced VIDEO - At VMworld, SearchServervirtualization.com announces its Best ofVMworld 2008 awards spanning eight categories on the show floor.


		eG Innovations wins Gold in Best of VMworld Application and Infrastructure Management VIDEO - EG Innovations explains how its offering bridges the gap between network admins and users.


		Cirba virtual capacity management VIDEO - Cirba founder and CTO Andrew Hillier talks about the evolution of capacity management in virtual server environments.


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	CAPACITY PLANNING FOR VIRTUALIZATION from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Citrix open sources XenServer components PODCAST - First, Citrix Systems decided to give away its XenServer hypervisor for free. Now the company is making core components of the XenServer code open source.


		Virtualization errors happen to everyone ADVISORY BOARD - Even top experts make mistakes when it comes to installing and managing server virtualization. As Halloween approaches, our Advisory Board members share their horror stories.


		Fixed vs. dynamic disks for Hyper-V virtual machines TIP - As you provision new virtual machines in Hyper-V, you face a key choice: whether to select fixed-size or dynamically expanding disks. This tip explains each disk type's tradeoffs.


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	P2V, V2V AND V2P MIGRATION from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		A Sun VirtualBox P2V server conversion walkthrough TIP - Sun VirtualBox physical-to-virtual conversions can be daunting because the offering lacks native support for a P2V conversion. But fear not; VirtualBox P2V is possible.


		Migration from physical to virtual servers explained TIP - Follow these steps for a smooth migration from a physical server to virtual machines using virtual server migration tools.


		physical to virtual WORD - Physical to virtual (P2V) is a term that refers to the migration of an operating system (OS), application programs and data from a computer's main hard disk to a virtual machine or a disk partition... (Continued)


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	VIRTUAL MACHINE MONITORING, TROUBLESHOOTING AND ALERTING from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		How VMware vShield Zones aids VM security, monitoring TIP - VMware's vShield Zones allows you to secure virtual machines, monitor network traffic and ensure regulatory compliance by segmenting VMs and data into policy-driven 'zones.'


		Veeam's top free virtualization tools TIP - Free virtualization tools such as Veeam Monitor Free Edition add much-needed VM management, monitoring and reporting to a platform's native capabilities -- and at zero cost.


		The best free virtualization tools guide TIP - This best free virtualization tools guide covers topics such as free command-line tools and VM performance monitoring tools.


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	VIRTUAL MACHINE PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Trilead VM Explorer: A standout free VM management tool TIP - Trilead VM Explorer, a free virtualization management tool, identifies, moves and backs up virtual machines in a vSphere environment – and manages them from the command line.


		The best free virtualization tools guide TIP - This best free virtualization tools guide covers topics such as free command-line tools and VM performance monitoring tools.


		The top four Hyper-V virtualization problems that plague admins TIP - While Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 has made great strides, some problems still plague admins. Here are four issues with Hyper-V that continue to plague virtualization administrators.


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	SERVER VIRTUALIZATION COMPLIANCE AND GOVERNANCE from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		Server virtualization security issues require attention to detail TIP - Server virtualization security is the key to a successful virtual machine and understanding virtual machine security issues requires attention to detail.


		Don't sacrifice secure virtualization for more functionality TIP - Utilizing secure virtualization doesn't have to get in the way of your business. Learn how easy it is to secure everything and get your work done.


		Resource pool security procedures in a virtual infrastructure TIP - Do you know how to secure your resource pool and tightly manage who has access to it? Learn how to identify people as they enter your virtual infrastructure.


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	VIRTUAL MACHINE PROVISIONING AND CONFIGURATION from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		A Sun VirtualBox P2V server conversion walkthrough TIP - Sun VirtualBox physical-to-virtual conversions can be daunting because the offering lacks native support for a P2V conversion. But fear not; VirtualBox P2V is possible.


		The top free VMware scripting and command-line tools TIP - This section of our virtualization freeware guide explains how free VMware scripting and command-line tools such as VMware PowerCLI automate key vSphere administration tasks.


		The best free virtualization tools guide TIP - This best free virtualization tools guide covers topics such as free command-line tools and VM performance monitoring tools.


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	SERVER VIRTUALIZATION RISKS AND MONITORING from SearchServerVirtualization.com


		How VMware vShield Zones aids VM security, monitoring TIP - VMware's vShield Zones allows you to secure virtual machines, monitor network traffic and ensure regulatory compliance by segmenting VMs and data into policy-driven 'zones.'


		Understanding Hyper-V's failover settings in Failover Cluster Management TIP - Virtual machines colocated onto hosts can pose compliance risks. Workarounds including Failover Cluster Management can secure Hyper-V environments.


		How to improve security in Hyper-V virtual networks TIP - Virtual switches in Microsoft's Hyper-V and other virtualization platforms don't have all the capabilities of physical switches, but there are ways to improve network security.


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