Virtualization Strategies for the CIO
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Virtualizing mission-critical applications
The benefits of server virtualization have been widely accepted, but companies may still have reservations about virtualizing applications that support critical business functions, for fear of lowered performance and issues with support and licensing... E-Handbook
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Application delivery controllers: Everything you need to know
As enterprises move key applications to private and hybrid clouds, application delivery controllers (ADCs) with their optimization, load balancing and security are more crucial than ever. Read this e-book for information about selecting an applicatio... E-Book
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Updating business applications for a virtual environment
When new platforms or technologies appear, data center managers must consider the impact on applications and drive the software development efforts that will keep their businesses competitive. Find out how a more efficient re-design can vastly improv... E-Zine
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Why SAP virtualization is now a reality
In our fourth issue of Virtual Data Center, Chris Wolf explains why virtualizing mission-critical applications like SAP -- a once-risky prospect -- should now be a serious consideration for IT shops. With changes to hardware and new technologies like... E-Zine
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Server virtualization benefits for mission-critical workloads
The server virtualization benefits that have transformed data centers also extend to mission-critical applications. Feature
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What to consider before virtualizing mission-critical applications
If they're not broken, why fix mission-critical applications by virtualizing? The same reasons you virtualize other apps: Efficiency and flexibility. Feature
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Exchange Server virtualization 101
Exchange Server virtualization provides many benefits but it can also cause new problems. Use the tips in this guide to successfully virtualize Exchange 2007 or Exchange 2010. guide
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Application virtualization FAQ
Application virtualization can ease server virtualization management woes. But an admin must first understand how the technologies are complementary. Tutorial
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Hyper-V versus VMware for Exchange Server virtualization
Does the Hyper-V versus VMware debate have your head spinning? Cut through the noise with this expert tip on Exchange Server virtualization. Feature
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FAQ: Virtual applications pros and cons
Virtual applications reduce hardware costs and ease application deployment. But there's a lot to consider when you virtualize mission-critical applications. FAQ
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Prioritize backups for virtualized Exchange 2010 servers
When you virtualize Exchange Server 2010, determine which restores are critical and then select a backup location to evade backup and restore mistakes. Tutorial
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Advice for virtualizing Exchange 2010 server roles
Are you planning to virtualize Exchange Server 2010? Find out the best server role configurations for optimal performance. Tutorial
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Back ends for desktop virtualization: A guide
This guide on desktop virtualization and back-end virtualization engines covers how hypervisors from VMware, Microsoft and Citrix Systems enable desktop virtualization. Reference Guide
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Citrix Synergy 2009 conference news guide
Catch up on XenServer 5.5, Citrix Dazzle and all the news coming out of Citrix Synergy in Las Vegas with this collection of articles and podcasts. Conference Coverage
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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. News | 28 Mar 2012
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Tier-one applications: Part of effective virtualization strategies
Mature virtualization strategies should now include tier-one applications. Yet, many data centers shy away from the practice. Column | 27 Mar 2012
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Finding the value in server application virtualization
Some IT pros can see the potential in abstracting applications from server operating systems. For now, the technology is just getting off the ground. News | 01 Aug 2011
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Users wrestle with virtualizing Tier 1 applications
While VMware's head is in the clouds, enterprise users are battling technical and organizational challenges to adding high-end apps to server virtualization environments. Article | 02 Sep 2010
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Oracle won't support RAC on VMware
Oracle's virtualization support policies, which many say are outdated, keep shops from running Real Application Cluster on VMware. News | 09 Aug 2010
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ISV stall makes virtualizing applications a challenge
Virtualizing applications brings many benefits, but few organizations are 100% virtualized. Why? Some ISVs won't support their software as virtual applications. Article | 07 Jun 2010
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SAP Vblock announcement due at Sapphire
Sources say that SAP and the Virtual Computing Environment Coalition (EMC, VMware and Cisco) have big news planned for next week's Sapphire show. News | 12 May 2010
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Next frontier: managing performance of virtualized apps
In the world of virtualization, application performance management still has some maturing to do. Article | 01 Dec 2009
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Implementing virtualized unified communications systems gains interest
More businesses are consider implementing unified communications systems in their virtual environments. But performance issues still remain, despite technological advances. Article | 19 Nov 2009
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F5 Networks adds vSphere, vCenter integration: News in brief
In today's news in brief, F5's BIG-IP appliances add VMware's vSphere 4 and vCenter support, and more. Article | 02 Jul 2009
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Best practices for virtualizing Exchange 2010 on vSphere
Observing best practices and watching for common oversights will go a long way when virtualizing Exchange 2010 on VMware vSphere. Tip
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Two potential obstacles when virtualizing Exchange Server
Interested in virtualizing Exchange Server? Two roadblocks may stand in your way. Our expert explains both, as well as their causes. Tip
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Evaluating VMware vSphere for Exchange 2010 virtualization
An Exchange 2010 virtualization project is not to be taken lightly. When shopping for hypervisors, give VMware vSphere a long look -- and here's why. Tip
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Five ways VMware vSphere 5 improves Exchange Server virtualization
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. Tip
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Free virtual appliance helps load balance Exchange 2010 deployments
Looking for an effective -- and free -- tool to load-balance your Exchange 2010 deployment? If you’re Linux-savvy, you’re in luck. If not, you can still use it in your lab environment. Tip
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Five steps to preparing for Exchange virtualization failures
Virtualized Exchange infrastructure failures are inevitable. Take these five crucial preparation steps to make sure you’re ready for anything. Tip
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How to build a virtual Exchange test lab
Virtual test labs provide a way to learn about new versions of Exchange Server without incurring the cost of physical labs. Here's how to create your own virtual Exchange lab. Tip
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Preventing fragmentation issues on virtualized Exchange 2010 mail servers
Keeping your virtualized Exchange 2010 mailbox server defragmented is easy, if you know where to look. Here’s where fragmentation occurs, and how to keep it from impacting I/O. Tip
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Exchange Server 2010 on VMware: Why daily monitoring is a must
A virtualized Exchange 2010 installment has its benefits but needs daily attention. Check these metrics regularly. Tip
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Business application development in a virtual infrastructure
Virtualization may increase your need for business application updates, but it can also make application development easier. First, decide whether to use third-party development. Tip
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Virtualizing streaming video servers
It's possible to virtualize streaming video, but deployment depends on network, storage I/O, and bandwidth requirements of the virtual host, says an expert. Ask the Expert
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hypervisor
A hypervisor, also called a virtual machine manager, is a program that allows multiple operating systems to share a single hardware processor. Definition
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Virtualization expert Barb Goldworm discusses VMworld 2008
Goldworm says that applications have become a central pain point in virtualization. Video
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Server virtualization benefits for mission-critical workloads
The server virtualization benefits that have transformed data centers also extend to mission-critical applications. Feature
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What to consider before virtualizing mission-critical applications
If they're not broken, why fix mission-critical applications by virtualizing? The same reasons you virtualize other apps: Efficiency and flexibility. Feature
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Virtualizing mission-critical applications
The benefits of server virtualization have been widely accepted, but companies may still have reservations about virtualizing applications that support critical business functions, for fear of lowered performance and issues with support and licensing... E-Handbook
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Best practices for virtualizing Exchange 2010 on vSphere
Observing best practices and watching for common oversights will go a long way when virtualizing Exchange 2010 on VMware vSphere. Tip
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Two potential obstacles when virtualizing Exchange Server
Interested in virtualizing Exchange Server? Two roadblocks may stand in your way. Our expert explains both, as well as their causes. Tip
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Evaluating VMware vSphere for Exchange 2010 virtualization
An Exchange 2010 virtualization project is not to be taken lightly. When shopping for hypervisors, give VMware vSphere a long look -- and here's why. Tip
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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. News
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Tier-one applications: Part of effective virtualization strategies
Mature virtualization strategies should now include tier-one applications. Yet, many data centers shy away from the practice. Column
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Five ways VMware vSphere 5 improves Exchange Server virtualization
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. Tip
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Exchange Server virtualization 101
Exchange Server virtualization provides many benefits but it can also cause new problems. Use the tips in this guide to successfully virtualize Exchange 2007 or Exchange 2010. guide
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About Application virtualization
Application virtualization allows you to run software from a remote server rather than on an individual user's computer, and dynamic link library programs, then redirect all the virtualized application's calls to the host server's file system. Advantages of application virtualization include lower hardware, software, and operating system licensing costs and the ability to run multiple versions of an application program concurrently on a single system or across different versions of operating systems. Application virtualization also affords easier application maintenance and creates more portable applications, so application deployment is simpler. Since many virtual applications can reside on a single host, application management, application upgrades and application migrations are much simpler. Application virtualization also increases hardware resource utilization and provides hardware flexibility, system reliability and scalability. It can also be used to prevent server crash and increase application security. This section also focuses on the downfalls of application virtualization and on tips for using application virtualization.