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Virtualization problems: When good deployments go bad
So you've rolled out virtualization and things are going smoothly. Think you're in the clear? Not so fast. Virtualization problems can strike at any time, and for many reasons. Guide
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VM sprawl: A threat to your virtual machine infrastructure
VM sprawl can make it a nightmare to manage your virtual machine infrastructure. Luckily, the Server Virtualization Advisory Board has some solutions to sprawl. Advisory Board
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Virtual server sprawl study guide
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of virtual server sprawl, and get more resources on the causes of and solutions to VM sprawl. Study Guide
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Virtualization Decisions 2009 Purchasing Intentions Survey results
VM deployments are on the rise, VMware and Microsoft have pulled away from the competition in the server virtualization market, and desktop virtualization is still catching on. Survey
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Troubleshooting virtualization complexity: Four experts weigh in
Four experts outline the major virtualization challenges, the pros and cons of various virtualization platforms and features and more in this panel discussion. Special Event
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Virtualization videocasts
This page offers a library of SearchServerVirtualization.com video interviews about the latest virtualization technologies, solutions for virtual environment management challenges and more. Virtualization Videocasts
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Why did your virtualization implementation stall?
Your virtualization implementation can grid to a halt without the proper planning and support. Luckily, there are ways to overcome these hurdles and get back on track. Column | 23 Dec 2010
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Closing the VM sprawl floodgates
VM sprawl is the result of irresponsible server provisioning, so you need to implement stringent resource-allocation policies. Column | 18 Nov 2010
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VMware shops move to rein in VM sprawl
Left unchecked, demand for virtual machines can quickly outstrip IT's ability to deliver and manage them. Article | 28 Aug 2009
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Vizioncore vRanger 4.0 promises shorter backups: News in brief
In today's news in brief, Vizioncore re-architects vRanger 4.0 to speed backups, and more. Article | 08 Jul 2009
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Virtualization users beware: Sprawl is real
Virtual machines are quick and easy to create, leading to virtual machine sprawl in many data centers. Article | 10 Oct 2007
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VMware shop tames virtual sprawl with FastScale
FastScale Technology announced FastScale Virtual Manager, a complement to its FastScale Composer Suite. Article | 27 Aug 2007
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Virtual sprawl, softare maturity are virtualization hazards
Chris Wolf, instructor at ECPI Technical College and virtualization expert presented at the Data Center Decisions conference last week in Chicago. SearchDatacenter.com caught up with Wolf prior to the event for a Q&A on his topic, server virtualizati... Interview | 30 Oct 2006
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Networking and virtual server sprawl: The hidden costs of server virtualization, part two
To virtualize or not to virtualize? Before deciding, take a close look at this technology's hidden costs. Column | 28 Sep 2006
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VMware's Lin: VI3's resource pools a hit, VM sprawl a misconception
In this interview, VMware's Patrick Lin discusses aspects of the company's Virtual Infrastructure 3 product and debunks the idea of virtual machine sprawl being a major problem in the data center. Article | 24 Aug 2006
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VMware users worry about virtual machine sprawl
Server virtualization makes it easy as pie to deploy a new system -- maybe a little bit too easy, say industry observers. Article | 14 Aug 2006
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Server consolidation's final phase: VM monitoring and migration
Once you’ve gathered all your server consolidation project data, you’re ready to perform the virtual server migration. And don’t forget VM monitoring. Tip
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Avoiding CPU contention and bottlenecks
Bottlenecks can leave your VM twiddling its thumbs. Luckily, there are several techniques to prevent CPU contention and maximize performance. 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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Virtualization challenges: Security, storage and VM sprawl
The deeper you get into a virtualization project, the more challenges you face. Virtualization security and backup management are some of the most common. Tip
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Curbing VM sprawl with server capacity planning, lifecycle management
VM sprawl is one of the most common virtualization problems. Server capacity planning and virtualization lifecycle management strategies can help prevent VM sprawl. Tip
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Virtual infrastructure management challenges: VM sprawl and security
Virtual infrastructure management gets more complicated as virtualization proliferates. VM sprawl and security pose some of the biggest management challenges. Tip
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Calculate return on investment before moving to server virtualization
Server virtualization is an obvious money-saver, but you still need to calculate return on investment. There are often hidden costs that will affect your virtualization ROI. Tip
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Five virtualization sprawl warning signs
Quickly provisioning virtual machines can create virtualization sprawl. Here are five VM sprawl warning signs that may signal bigger virtualization infrastructure problems. Tip
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High-availability pitfalls in virtual environments
Are you aware of the dangers in high-availability software or clustering? See the risks that users encounter when deploying this extremely important software. Tip
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Which high-availability strategy is best for your VMs?
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. 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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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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Server consolidation's final phase: VM monitoring and migration
Once you’ve gathered all your server consolidation project data, you’re ready to perform the virtual server migration. And don’t forget VM monitoring. Tip
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Avoiding CPU contention and bottlenecks
Bottlenecks can leave your VM twiddling its thumbs. Luckily, there are several techniques to prevent CPU contention and maximize performance. 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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Virtualization challenges: Security, storage and VM sprawl
The deeper you get into a virtualization project, the more challenges you face. Virtualization security and backup management are some of the most common. Tip
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Why did your virtualization implementation stall?
Your virtualization implementation can grid to a halt without the proper planning and support. Luckily, there are ways to overcome these hurdles and get back on track. Column
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Closing the VM sprawl floodgates
VM sprawl is the result of irresponsible server provisioning, so you need to implement stringent resource-allocation policies. Column
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Curbing VM sprawl with server capacity planning, lifecycle management
VM sprawl is one of the most common virtualization problems. Server capacity planning and virtualization lifecycle management strategies can help prevent VM sprawl. Tip
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Virtualization problems: When good deployments go bad
So you've rolled out virtualization and things are going smoothly. Think you're in the clear? Not so fast. Virtualization problems can strike at any time, and for many reasons. Guide
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Virtual infrastructure management challenges: VM sprawl and security
Virtual infrastructure management gets more complicated as virtualization proliferates. VM sprawl and security pose some of the biggest management challenges. Tip
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Calculate return on investment before moving to server virtualization
Server virtualization is an obvious money-saver, but you still need to calculate return on investment. There are often hidden costs that will affect your virtualization ROI. Tip
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