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Hyper-V 3.0 guide: Dissecting the next Microsoft hypervisor
Hyper-V 3.0 is still in pre-beta, but the early reviews are promising for IT shops. The next Microsoft hypervisor will sport new features that may give VMware a run for its money. Tutorial
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Hyper-V R2 SP1 guide: Dynamic Memory and RemoteFX
Hyper-V R2 SP1 is the latest release of Microsoft’s hypervisor. It includes Dynamic Memory for memory management and RemoteFX to improve the desktop virtualization user experience. Tutorial
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FAQ: Devising a server consolidation plan
A server consolidation plan should optimize server capacity. A well-devised server consolidation project eliminates physical servers that waste resources and rack up hardware costs. FAQ
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Virtualization performance and server resource management guide
Virtualization performance is dependent on meticulous server resource management. So protect your investment, and find out how to optimize server resource pools. Learning Guide
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Command line basics for open source virtualization management
To effectively manage an open source virtualization environment, you must learn the command line basics. Commands and scripts can streamline your efforts. Learning Guide
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A command line tutorial for server virtualization management
Do yourself a favor, and learn how to execute commands from a prompt. This command line tutorial will help you simplify and speed up certain aspect of your job. Learning Guide
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Managing Hyper-V from the command line prompt
Administering a Hyper-V environment through the command line prompt saves time and reduces mistakes. These resources demonstrate how to run commands and cmdlets in Hyper-V. Learning Guide
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Virtualization errors happen to everyone
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. Advisory Board
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Server consolidation and virtualization project planning guide
Combining server consolidation with virtualization can boost server utilization and reduce power consumption. Here are strategies to maximize server consolidation project benefits. Guide
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Virtualization capacity planning strategy guide
If a lack of strategic capacity planning or an ever-expanding virtualization environment has taken a toll on virtual server performance, it's time for a capacity planning strategy. This guide covers tools, tasks and best practices for virtual server ... Guide
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Line blurs between capacity planning, performance monitoring
Tighter integration between capacity planning and performance monitoring features is becoming a baseline expectation for virtualization management tools. News | 13 Jun 2011
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Veeam readies capacity planning for virtualization management battle
Experts say the release of VMware vCenter Operations means the race is on in the virtualization management market to deliver the most comprehensive products at the best price. News | 25 Apr 2011
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VMware vSphere 5 storage management features pique interest
Expected advances to Storage DRS and policy-driven storage delivery in VMware vSphere 5 have turned heads among virtualization pros. But the devil’s in the details. News | 11 Apr 2011
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VMware to release vCenter Operations for operations management
At Partner Exchange 2011, VMware previews a new product, vCenter Operations, for performance monitoring and capacity management. News | 09 Feb 2011
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VKernel reports on VMware storage I/O stats
The first major update since VKernel integrated multiple software titles into one suite last summer, version 2.2 now includes storage I/O monitoring, Active Directory integration, and visibility into VMware RDMs. News | 19 Jan 2011
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Quest adds Hyper-V support, automation to vFoglight 6.5
There's a race on to beef up virtualization management and monitoring tools with automated problem remediation, but not every enterprise is ready for automation just yet. Article | 23 Nov 2010
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New VMware products add workflow, storage views to management lineup
VMware vCloud Request Manager improves workflow and software license tracking, while a new version of vCenter CapacityIQ sees disk and I/O resources. Article | 12 Oct 2010
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CA Technologies to acquire Hyperformix for automated capacity planning
Hyperformix's self-learning algorithms can handle physical, virtual and public cloud infrastructures, much like the data center management products VMware is trying to build. Article | 29 Sep 2010
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Users prefer third-party management tools over VMware management
While VMware tries to boil the ocean with its vCenter suite, IT managers often still turn to third parties for virtualization management. Article | 27 Aug 2010
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It's 10 p.m. Do you know where your capacity is?
Virtualization can free up capacity in your infrastructure, but also shed light on the need to manage that capacity better. That makes capacity planning a delicate balancing act. Column | 15 Jul 2010
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Shedding light on Hyper-V 3.0 resource monitoring
Hyper-V 3.0 will feature new resource-monitoring capabilities, which will be a boon for multi-tenant environments that need to calculate chargeback. Tip
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Comparing configuration and change management tools: What to look for
Configuration and change management affects capacity planning, DR and compliance. Find out which tools and features are available in the market. Tip
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Improving business agility through capacity planning and VM management
Business agility is essential for organizations looking to stay competitive in today’s economy. Server virtualization and capacity planning are two ways to address that need. Tip
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Local storage for virtualization: Will it catch on?
Local storage is making a comeback. Storage and virtualization vendors are utilizing local disks, providing a cheaper alternative to shared storage. Tip
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Virtualization storage performance monitoring: Metrics and tools
Storage performance monitoring ensures that you’re warned of low storage capacity and that you’re up to date on virtualization storage usage trends. Tip
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Virtualization storage thin provisioning and lifecycle planning
Thin provisioning means you can flexibly add storage and expand virtual hard disks when needs rise, but don’t overprovision. You could end up with poor performance and low physical capacity. Tip
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Memory allocation: An art and a science
Server consolidation is great, but without a strong memory allocation strategy, you could fall victim to resource oversubscription. Tip
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Server consolidation planning: Easy on the memory overcommit
When you commit to a server consolidation strategy, don’t overdo the overcommit. Memory overcommit can impair VM performance if you exhaust resources. Tip
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Server cluster sizing: How many VMs is too many?
Even server clustering has its limits. Hypervisors and hardware can restrict how many hosts and VMs a server cluster can hold. Tip
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Storage resource management tools simplify capacity management
Storage complicates capacity management, but using storage resource management tools to monitor I/O and prevent resource contention can make things easier. Tip
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Virtual sprawl
Learn why virtual sprawl is a problem in virtual environments and how it happens in this expert response from Scott Feuless. Ask the Expert
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Migrating to a virtual server: The effect on storage
Virtualization expert James Geis discusses storage concerns when migrating from a physical to a virtual server. Ask the Expert
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How to organize a virtual environment
Site expert Anil Desai advises users on organizing a virtual environment with documentation. Ask the Expert
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How to determine what to virtualize
In the process of deciding which aspects of your data center should be virtualized? Expert Scott Feuless offers some suggestions in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Dual-core/quad-core falloff
For a given dual-core or quad-core solution with 4-8 GB memory, what is the falloff in application performance with each added Virtual Session? Ask the Expert
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Windows 2003 Standard or Enterprise?
Which is the better operating system for Microsoft Virtual Server to run, Windows 2003 or Windows Enterprise? Serdar Yegulalp has the answer in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Is extra memory beneficial to virtual machines?
If you increase your memory, will it benefit your virtual machines? Find out from Anil Desai in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Virtualizing servers: What to monitor and where to get migration help
A reader is in the process of picking which servers to virtualize with VMware, but like many IT system architects, doesn't have the ideal resources to bring in value-enhancing software or third-party vendors to help with the process. Expert Anil Desa... Ask the Expert
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Defragmenting virtual hard disks to improve performance
SearchServerVirtualization.com expert Serdar Yegulalp discusses defragmenting virtual hard disks to improve performance. Ask the Expert
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virtualization
Virtualization is the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, such as an operating system, a server, a storage device or network resources. There are three areas of IT where virtualization is making headroads, network virtual... Word
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VMware, EMC Ionix deal targets systems management
The acquisition of some EMC Ionix assets will give a systems management boost to VMware. EMC sold the products to VMware for $200 million. Podcast
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Hyper-V may gain server virtualization market share vs. VMware
VMware's server virtualization market share could go down as the XenServer and Hyper-V vs. VMware battle heats up. Get the latest in this edition of This Week in Virtualization. Podcast
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Virtual machine sprawl prevention FAQs
Virtual machine sprawl can make a mess of your infrastructure. Learn what causes the problem and get tips on taming virtual machine sprawl in this podcast with expert Rick Vanover. Podcast
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Citrix open sources XenServer
First, Citrix Systems decided to give away its XenServer hypervisor for free. Now the company is making the XenServer code completely open source. Podcast
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Cirba virtual capacity management
Cirba founder and CTO Andrew Hillier talks about the evolution of capacity management in virtual server environments. Video
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Shedding light on Hyper-V 3.0 resource monitoring
Hyper-V 3.0 will feature new resource-monitoring capabilities, which will be a boon for multi-tenant environments that need to calculate chargeback. Tip
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Comparing configuration and change management tools: What to look for
Configuration and change management affects capacity planning, DR and compliance. Find out which tools and features are available in the market. Tip
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Hyper-V 3.0 guide: Dissecting the next Microsoft hypervisor
Hyper-V 3.0 is still in pre-beta, but the early reviews are promising for IT shops. The next Microsoft hypervisor will sport new features that may give VMware a run for its money. Tutorial
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Improving business agility through capacity planning and VM management
Business agility is essential for organizations looking to stay competitive in today’s economy. Server virtualization and capacity planning are two ways to address that need. Tip
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Local storage for virtualization: Will it catch on?
Local storage is making a comeback. Storage and virtualization vendors are utilizing local disks, providing a cheaper alternative to shared storage. Tip
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Virtualization storage performance monitoring: Metrics and tools
Storage performance monitoring ensures that you’re warned of low storage capacity and that you’re up to date on virtualization storage usage trends. Tip
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Virtualization storage thin provisioning and lifecycle planning
Thin provisioning means you can flexibly add storage and expand virtual hard disks when needs rise, but don’t overprovision. You could end up with poor performance and low physical capacity. Tip
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Memory allocation: An art and a science
Server consolidation is great, but without a strong memory allocation strategy, you could fall victim to resource oversubscription. Tip
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Server consolidation planning: Easy on the memory overcommit
When you commit to a server consolidation strategy, don’t overdo the overcommit. Memory overcommit can impair VM performance if you exhaust resources. Tip
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Line blurs between capacity planning, performance monitoring
Tighter integration between capacity planning and performance monitoring features is becoming a baseline expectation for virtualization management tools. News
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About Capacity planning for virtualization
As you expand a server virtualization deployment, your server capacity planning and resource allocation challenges are bound to become increasingly complex. How do you decide which workloads to allocate virtual machines (VMs), how do you measure these workloads in an increasingly mobile, dynamic and virtualized environment, and which server capacity planning tools can help you set policies to reallocate these workloads, load-balance VMs, and automate what are frequently manual processes? In this section on capacity planning for virtualization, we offer news, research and tutorials on using capacity planning tools in your virtualized environment and break down how to use virtual server capacity planning tools to relieve your organization from fire-fighting mode and move it into proactive, long-term planning mode for your virtualized deployments.