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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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Maximizing virtual data center consolidations
Virtualization may be well underway, but it doesn't mean new challenges won't arise as you continue to navigate your initiative. This expert e-zine offers detailed guidance for achieving the right balance in your virtual data center and presents key ... E-Zine
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Achieving the right level of consolidation in a virtual data center
Consolidation is probably the single most important consideration in a virtual data center. But too much server consolidation is not beneficial for data centers or their users. The problem is that over-consolidation is becoming more prevalent as orga... E-Zine
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Network virtualization: Unifying the data center
We are potentially at the beginning of a new generation of IT administrators who manage a range of technologies outside of the traditional realm of virtualization. Get the latest information on network virtualization and how it can potentially unify... E-Chapter
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Strategies to manage virtual data center growth
In this month's issue, learn about why virtualization has been hyped as the answer for data center growth. Learn about how consolidation can solve some of the challenges associated with running more workloads. Also inside: Concerns about compliance h... E-Zine
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Networking challenges of server virtualization
Learn how to perform tasks in a scalable way and take server virtualization efforts beyond server consolidation and into dynamic resource allocation. Also in this issue, find out which tools can help ease the workload in your virtual environment, and... 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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Three ways to boost server efficiency and avoid hypervisor contention
If your hypervisor isn't performing at its best, ask yourself these three questions to see if you should pay more attention to server efficiency. Feature
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Demystifying heterogeneous hypervisor management
Multiple hypervisors are no longer taboo, but conflicting opinions persist. Learn the (sometimes ugly) truth of heterogeneous environments. Guide
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What not to do when you’re consolidating: Five common VM mistakes
Get better consolidation ratios by avoiding these typical problems. Feature
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Virtualization hardware: The complete guide
Virtualization hardware can make or break an infrastructure. The right hardware decreases costs, and improves resource allocation and server consolidation ratios. Tutorial
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Virtual disaster recovery FAQ
Virtualization can improve a disaster recovery strategy through server consolidation and increased recovery speed. But there are drawbacks to virtual disaster recovery. FAQ
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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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Thanksgiving comes early for virtualization pros
When it comes to virtualization, there's a lot to be thankful for. As Thanksgiving approaches, our advisory board members share their favorite benefits of server virtualization. Advisory Board
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Better networking strategies for virtual server environments
With more workloads residing on fewer physical host servers, data center managers need help locating and correcting problems quickly. Feature
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Embrace, don’t fear, new data center technology
New data center technology that disrupts the status quo can be unsettling. But embracing change makes yourself more marketable and can improve efficiency. Column | 31 Jul 2012
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Cisco UCS gaining serious steam
Interest in Cisco UCS is at an all time high among virtualization users. News | 03 Nov 2011
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Hyper-V 3.0 sneak peek intrigues users
A new extensible virtual switch and advanced live migration features have virtualization pros eyeing Hyper-V 3.0. News | 14 Sep 2011
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New love for systems management tools after virtualization
IT managers who were lukewarm toward systems management software have gained newfound respect for such tools after virtualizing their servers. Article | 19 May 2010
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IBM's Nehalem EX-based systems to boost x86 server memory capacity
The new"ex5" server architecture, which is based on IBM's upcoming eight-core Nehalem EX x86 processor, increases memory capacity to boost server virtualization ratios. Article | 03 Mar 2010
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IT pros moving slowly to full virtual infrastructures
Vendors want customers to virtualise all of their data centres but IT shops are taking their time to make sure management and other tools are in place. Article | 03 Nov 2009
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Economics and virtualization stunt Linux server growth
Linux server adoption has decreased somewhat in 2009, according to a recent SearchDataCenter.com survey. Virtualization and the economy are the chief reasons. Article | 30 Sep 2009
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New Citrix virtualization certifications on tap: News in brief
In today's news in brief, Citrix Systems will offer two new virtualization certification exams, and more. Article | 08 May 2009
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Oracle relents (a bit) on hypervisor support policy
With its new move to support VMware in Oracle E-Business Suite shops, Oracle caves -- a bit -- on its rigid virtual machine support stance. Article | 07 May 2009
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Distributed Management Task Force tackles cloud standards
VMware, Citrix and Microsoft and others have joined forces to develop cloud computing standards to submit to the Distributed Management Task Force (DMTF). Article | 27 Apr 2009
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Resource contention and other key causes of VM performance bottlenecks
Resource contention plays a huge role in the quest for optimal virtual machine performance, but it's certainly not the only source of bottlenecks. Tip
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How oVirt 3.1 enables free enterprise-level virtualization
If a free, enterprise-level virtualization deployment sounds like it's too good to be true, take a closer look at oVirt 3.1. Tip
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How a VSA provides scalable storage by sacrificing disk capacity
The scalable storage promised by VSAs has piqued interest in IT pros, and more vendors have joined the market. But is the storage worth the sacrifice? Tip
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Why hypervisor tiering is the future of multiple hypervisor management
If cost and complexity prevent you from adopting multiple hypervisors, the hypervisor tiering approach may have you rethinking your infrastructure. Tip
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The skinny on RHEV live migration
RHEV live migration is a powerful management and maintenance tool that allows IT pros to proactively manage data centers. And it's easy to use. Tip
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Putting the hypervisor market into perspective
The hypervisor market constantly grows and changes, but don’t let that overwhelm you. Knowledge is power when it comes to virtualization decisions. Tip
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Defining an ideal virtual server consolidation ratio
Finding the best virtual server consolidation ratio is difficult, and larger, virtualization-friendly servers do not necessarily ease the process. Tip
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Dynamic Memory in Hyper-V 3.0 promises higher server consolidation
With Dynamic Memory in Hyper-V 3.0, a new minimum-memory setting and second-level paging may yield increased consolidation ratios for IT shops. Tip
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Should your IT shop consider multiple server virtualization platforms?
More and more IT shops are implementing multiple server virtualization platforms to increase interoperability and abstraction as well as lower costs. Tip
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Server consolidation project planning: Three steps to success
As the Boy Scouts always say: Be prepared. With a server consolidation project, you can prepare for consolidation in three distinct phases. Tip
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Ask the expert: How important is balanced VM resource allocation?
Mistakenly over-allocating or under-allocating VM resources could cost your data center -- both in wasted budget and in compromised performance. ATE
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Application benchmarking paints a true picture of VM resources
You try to avoid overallocating VM resources, but requirements aren't always obvious. This is when application benchmarking comes in handy. Answer
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How important is hypervisor resource and workload distribution?
Hardware and software affect hypervisor performance, but what about workload distribution? How should you balance virtual and physical resources? ATE
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How Hyper-V Dynamic Memory improves virtual server density
Unsure about the way Hyper-V Dynamic Memory works? Find out how it can make your environment more efficient and flexible. Answer
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Virtual data center decisions: Should you go 100% virtual?
Our advisory board members offer their opinions on going 100% virtual, a pressing virtual data center decision now that hypervisors are more powerful. Answer
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Which new server virtualization technology are you most thankful for?
As server virtualization technology matures, new features open up different possibilities. Our experts explain what new features they’re thankful for. Answer
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Putting virtual appliances on physical hardware
Expert Anil Desai answers a user question about P2V tools. Ask the Expert
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Installing VMs and operating systems on SCSI external physical disks in Virtual Server
Site expert Anil Desai answers a user question about installing VMs on SCSI external physical disks in Virtual Server. Ask the Expert
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Connecting to the Internet with Solaris 10
To connect to the internet with Solaris 10 in a virtualized environment, read this this expert response from site expert Andrew Kutz. Ask the Expert
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Virtualization and staffing
Does implementing a virtual architecture mean IT departments will need fewer workers, or will current IT workers simply need more training? Scott Feuless has a few thoughts in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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transparent page sharing
Transparent page sharing (TPS) is a memory management technology in virtualization. Definition
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VMware memory overcommit
Memory overcommit is the memory allocation feature for Vmware. Definition
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Microsoft Hyper-V Dynamic Memory
Dynamic Memory is a memory allocation feature for Microsoft Hyper-V. Definition
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Top five Hyper-V 3.0 features that will excite IT pros
New Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0 features will streamline virtualization tasks and make things easier on IT pros. Here are the ones you should get excited for. Slideshow
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How server virtualization works
Server virtualization brings several benefits, especially when it comes to server consolidation. This video covers how server virtualization works to bring these benefits to life. Video
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Virtualization challenges: Integrating physical and virtual components
A network admin sounds off on his company's recent virtualization project and how integrating the physical parts of its infrastructure with the virtual components presented some challenges. Video
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Server Consolidation
SearchServerVirtualization.com's Virtual Conversations are audio downloads of feature articles, interviews and technical advice on the latest trends and industry best practices for server virtualization. In today's program, reporter Joan Goodchild t... Podcasts: Virtual Convers
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Resource contention and other key causes of VM performance bottlenecks
Resource contention plays a huge role in the quest for optimal virtual machine performance, but it's certainly not the only source of bottlenecks. Tip
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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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Ask the expert: How important is balanced VM resource allocation?
Mistakenly over-allocating or under-allocating VM resources could cost your data center -- both in wasted budget and in compromised performance. ATE
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Application benchmarking paints a true picture of VM resources
You try to avoid overallocating VM resources, but requirements aren't always obvious. This is when application benchmarking comes in handy. Answer
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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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Three ways to boost server efficiency and avoid hypervisor contention
If your hypervisor isn't performing at its best, ask yourself these three questions to see if you should pay more attention to server efficiency. Feature
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transparent page sharing
Transparent page sharing (TPS) is a memory management technology in virtualization. Definition
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How important is hypervisor resource and workload distribution?
Hardware and software affect hypervisor performance, but what about workload distribution? How should you balance virtual and physical resources? ATE
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Demystifying heterogeneous hypervisor management
Multiple hypervisors are no longer taboo, but conflicting opinions persist. Learn the (sometimes ugly) truth of heterogeneous environments. Guide
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About Server consolidation and improved resource utilization
Using virtualization to consolidate servers can reduce server costs and data center footprint as well as improve data center energy efficiency and relieve the management and support hassles of maintaining the hardware. And server consolidation can often be the first step in creating a disaster recovery plan with virtualization without maintaining idle servers at a remote disaster recovery site. In this section, get company case studies, news and advice on consolidating servers with virtualization, reducing IT costs, eliminating physical server hardware costs, reducing data center footprint and need for physical space and storage, eliminating physical server sprawl and management problems, improving disaster recovery planning, and the other considerations with server consolidation.