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VMware ships vCloud Connector 1.5: News in brief
VMware says customers can ease in to a hybrid cloud with vCloud Connector 1.5. Plus: other virtualization news from Neverfail, Reflex and more. News | 18 Nov 2011
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VMware previews vSphere 5 at Partner Exchange
VMware says vSphere 5, which is due out this summer, will add Storage DRS, host-based replication and network I/O control at the VM level. News | 10 Feb 2011
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Microsoft challenges VMware vCloud Director with SCVMM 2012
Microsoft's System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 could take on VMware's vCloud Director and its private cloud computing management vision. Article | 19 Nov 2010
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Calming fears about cloud provider service outages
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. Tip
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Private cloud architecture: Ditching trial and error for frameworks
When it comes to private cloud architecture, data center design best practices are hard to come by. Luckily, some early adopters are leading the way. Tip
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Private cloud strategy: A four-step plan for success
To get the benefits of cloud computing, you need a solid cloud strategy. Prepping for private cloud computing begins with the assets you already have. Tip
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Smooth your cloud transition with existing IT investments
Previous commitments to virtualization or service-oriented architecture can help smooth the path to cloud computing. Tip
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Defining the Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud
Microsoft's entry into the private cloud world, Hyper-V Cloud, aims to link virtualization and business processes. Our expert explains how it'll fit in your virtual environment. Tip
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The benefits of blade enclosures for virtual server load balancing
A blade enclosure can help unlock the advantages of blade servers for virtualization, especially when it comes to virtual server load balancing and live migration. Tip
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From virtualization to private cloud: Making the move
Moving from virtualization to private cloud can be rewarding, but also challenging. The authors of a new book on private cloud discuss the obstacles and share their advice. Podcast
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Private cloud computing: Hype vs. reality
Many organizations are just starting to look at private cloud computing. Two virtualization experts discuss their experiences with this new IT model. Podcast
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VMware ships vCloud Connector 1.5: News in brief
VMware says customers can ease in to a hybrid cloud with vCloud Connector 1.5. Plus: other virtualization news from Neverfail, Reflex and more. News
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Calming fears about cloud provider service outages
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. Tip
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Private cloud architecture: Ditching trial and error for frameworks
When it comes to private cloud architecture, data center design best practices are hard to come by. Luckily, some early adopters are leading the way. Tip
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Private cloud strategy: A four-step plan for success
To get the benefits of cloud computing, you need a solid cloud strategy. Prepping for private cloud computing begins with the assets you already have. Tip
-
Smooth your cloud transition with existing IT investments
Previous commitments to virtualization or service-oriented architecture can help smooth the path to cloud computing. Tip
-
From virtualization to private cloud: Making the move
Moving from virtualization to private cloud can be rewarding, but also challenging. The authors of a new book on private cloud discuss the obstacles and share their advice. Podcast
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VMware previews vSphere 5 at Partner Exchange
VMware says vSphere 5, which is due out this summer, will add Storage DRS, host-based replication and network I/O control at the VM level. News
-
Defining the Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud
Microsoft's entry into the private cloud world, Hyper-V Cloud, aims to link virtualization and business processes. Our expert explains how it'll fit in your virtual environment. Tip
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The benefits of blade enclosures for virtual server load balancing
A blade enclosure can help unlock the advantages of blade servers for virtualization, especially when it comes to virtual server load balancing and live migration. Tip
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Microsoft challenges VMware vCloud Director with SCVMM 2012
Microsoft's System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 could take on VMware's vCloud Director and its private cloud computing management vision. Article
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About Cloud computing architecture
As companies move beyond consolidating their server hardware through server virtualization, many have moved to build cloud computing architectures, including private clouds. Server vritualization enables this new IT infrastructure though self-provisioning of servers, improved and automated server management and shared use of IT resources.