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04 May 2012 VMware shops eye rocky road to private cloud
VMware users say their organizations are beginning to push past server virtualization toward private clouds, but the jury’s still out on exactly which tools and processes will take them there.
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02 May 2012 VMware to Hyper-V converts share lessons learned
Users making the switch from VMware to Hyper-V say they’ll save on licensing costs, but migration plans can be stymied by Linux VM migrations and long-term licensing agreements.
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30 Apr 2012 Chargeback vs. showback: Which method is best for you?
IT shops looking to recover costs should consider a chargeback or showback model. But these strategies are rife with political and technical hurdles.
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26 Apr 2012 All eyes on VMware as source code exposed (IT Knowledge Exchange)
Following confirmation from the director of VMware's Security Response Center that ESX server source code was leaked by a hacker this week, Enterprise IT awaits the vendor's next move.
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25 Apr 2012 VMware buys Cetas to bring big data analytics to the masses
VMware pushes deeper into the application space with the purchase of Cetas Software, a big data analytics startup, that could have tie-ins with several of its products.
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17 Apr 2012 Microsoft pushes System Center 2012 for private cloud, IT pros push back (SearchWindowsServer.com)
IT pros learned about Microsoft System Center 2012 management suite at MMS this week. But will they take action on a private cloud deployment?
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11 Apr 2012 Microsoft revamps IT certifications for cloud, requires recertification (SearchWinIT.com)
Get ready to recertify: Microsoft detailed changes to its certification platform, with a focus on the cloud.
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10 Apr 2012 HotLink SuperVISOR offers multi-hypervisor management through vCenter
For newly mixed hypervisor shops, HotLink SuperVISOR lets operations teams use the VMware vCenter management stack they already know and love.
Oracle releases new Intel x86 servers against market headwinds (SearchDataCenter.com)
Oracle launches new x86 servers based on latest Intel Xeon chip a month after its release. Some analysts doubt Oracle can win HP and IBM customers.
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05 Apr 2012 For VMware Octopus, integration is key to enterprise file-sharing success (SearchConsumerization.com)
VMware Octopus could have a leg up on competitors in the enterprise file-sharing market if, as IT pros hope, it has strong ties to VMware’s other data center infrastructure.
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28 Mar 2012 New virtualization software reduces SQL Server 2012 licensing costs
DH2i’s server application virtualization software lowers SQL Server 2012 license requirements by stacking many instances on a single Windows server.
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26 Mar 2012 VMware uneasy about managing physical resources
As more workloads are virtualized, does it make sense to give VMware virtualization management tools the burden of physical systems?
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06 Mar 2012 Intel Xeon E5-2600 delivers eight-core CPU, more memory (SearchDataCenter.com)
Intel shops now have support for more cores, more memory, 10 Gigabit Ethernet and speedier solid-state storage with the new Intel Xeon E5-2600.
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02 Mar 2012 VMware vBenchmark goes beyond capacity planning
VMware’s new free capacity analysis tool shows you how you stack up, but vBenchmark’s real value is reporting on infrastructure utilization.
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24 Feb 2012 Asking stupid questions can lead to server virtualization success
Stupid questions are rarely stupid. In fact, asking stupid questions can challenge the status quo, leading to better results in the data center.
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23 Feb 2012 Virtual WAN optimization could speed public cloud adoption (SearchCloudComputing.com)
When going to the cloud, you could send data across town or across the ocean. Distance affects performance; virtual WAN optimization tools can help.
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22 Feb 2012 Hyper-V SMB shops seek System Center 2012 alternatives
Some small Hyper-V shops look to third-party Hyper-V monitoring and reporting tools as an alternative to the new mammoth Microsoft System Center 2012 bundles.
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15 Feb 2012 VMware SMB appeal still lags Microsoft, VARs say (SearchITChannel.com)
VMware has an uphill battle against Microsoft when it comes to appealing to SMBs, VARs at the VMware Partner Exchange conference say.
VMware channel partners eye new incentives (SearchITChannel.com)
Some partners see a competitive advantage in VMware’s new focus on specific topics, but smaller partners may not have the resources to diversify.
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14 Feb 2012 Cisco UCS partners see growing cloud opportunities (SearchITChannel.com)
Cisco’s Unified Computing System has helped some integrators become cloud providers. Now it drives more virtualization business for other Cisco UCS partners.
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03 Feb 2012 VCP 5 certification course deadline looms over VMware pros
VMware pros, who are under pressure to complete their VCP 5 exam before Feb. 29 to avoid additional requirements, yearn for Microsoft-style exams.
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01 Feb 2012 Cloud management software: What’s in it for IT?
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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26 Jan 2012 VMware vCenter Operations 5 ships, but will IT shops pay the price?
VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite 5.0 gives customers advanced features, but the price tag has some customers eyeing less expensive options from VKernel and Microsoft.
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19 Jan 2012 RHEV 3.1 to bring storage live migration, scalability
RHEV 3.1 will include storage live migration and other KVM virtualization management features that will give server virtualization users a viable alternative to Microsoft and VMware.
VMware shops eye new System Center 2012 licensing for virtualization
Microsoft may gain some ground against VMware this year. The company simplified System Center 2012 licensing and continues to support unlimited virtualization management per host.
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18 Jan 2012 VMware shops expect vCenter high availability improvements, federation
Many VMware vSphere features rely on vCenter Server, prompting some experts to speculate on ways its availability could be improved. Some say federation is also on the way.
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13 Jan 2012 New tool emerges for multi-hypervisor management
Security software giant McAfee is one of a growing number of enterprises running VMware vSphere, Hyper-V and XenServer together. Here’s how it manages multiple hypervisors.
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11 Jan 2012 Will VMware’s new licensing portal end vSphere licensing nightmares?
The new My VMware centralizes vSphere license management and support, possibly putting an end to VMware customer licensing problems.
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04 Jan 2012 Storage and DR take virtualization center stage in 2012
Storage and disaster recovery will be on the front lines of the battle to virtualize the data center in 2012.
Virtualization management in 2012: All about multi-hypervisor
Virtualization management tools will increasingly support heterogeneous hypervisors, and there will be a number of acquisitions in this space next year, IT pros and experts predict.
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03 Jan 2012 Virtualization 2012: Hyper-V 3 vs. vSphere 5 showdown looms
If Hyper-V 3 comes to market as expected by the end of this year, users say it will give VMware’s vSphere 5 a run for its money -- literally.
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20 Dec 2011 Top 10 server virtualization news stories of 2011
New technologies, new products and new controversies made headlines in 2011. Find out which made our list of the top server virtualization news.
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16 Dec 2011 Red Hat open sources RHEV virtualization management tool
Red Hat says the new oVirt project to develop its RHEV-M will result in sophisticated open source virtualization management tools, but so far it’s being met with a lukewarm response.
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15 Dec 2011 Geek gifts gone wrong: What not to buy your loved ones
Geeks confess the nerdy gifts that didn’t work out and offer a note of caution when it comes to buying for them, too. Hint: no more USB sticks.
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14 Dec 2011 What to buy a geek for the holidays: The complete shopping guide
IT pros are making their wish lists and checking them twice as the holiday shopping season heats up.
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09 Dec 2011 QuorumSoft adds file-level restore for XenServer: News in brief
Actifio scores funding, expands in North America; DataCore melds software with Microsoft SCOM; EMC Iomega, StorMagic certified for vSphere 5.
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05 Dec 2011 Experience more important than VCP, VMware users say
The VMware Certified Professional is still a must-have virtualization certification, but with so many VCPs out there, IT pros say experience matters more than ever.
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02 Dec 2011 VMware vSphere 5 upgrades on hold until next year
Many users are waiting until the first quarter of 2012 to make the upgrade to vSphere 5, despite the fact that the release has been out since August.
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01 Dec 2011 VMware coaxes vSphere 5 upgrades with new VMFS, SRM
Updates to the vSphere file system and host-based replication are the unsung heroes of vSphere 5, experts say.
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28 Nov 2011 VMware vSphere Storage Appliance: Devil's in the details
SMBs should read the fine print before deploying VMware’s vSphere Storage Appliance, according to some who have kicked the tires on the product.
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22 Nov 2011 Long-distance live migration moves within reach
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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17 Nov 2011 Quest takes aim at VMware with VKernel acquisition
VKernel’s prowess in the capacity planning department will help Quest take on VMware’s vCenter Operations in the virtualization management market, experts say.
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