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Virtualization certification FAQ
Don’t know where to start with virtualization certifications? A virtualization certification boosts your skills, but consider your choices and goals before going after one. FAQ
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IT certifications: How does virtualization stack up?
Unlike some IT certifications, VMware certifications can actually boost salaries. Now other virtualization vendors are getting in on the act. Feature
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Server Virtualization Advisory Board
Meet the Server Virtualization Advisory Board members who help guide our news coverage and focus our expert tips on the topics most important to readers. Advisory Board
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Use virtualization technology training, conferences to develop skills
Virtualization technology training courses and certifications can help you develop your skills, as can attending virtualization conferences, our Advisory Board members say. Advisory Board
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Should I get certified for virtualization?
Two experts discuss the drawbacks and benefits of server virtualization certifications, including the proper weight that should be given to both certifications and experience. Face-off
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Application virtualization 411 for the IT pro
Our top 10 application virtualization tips can teach you about the pros and cons of virtual applications, how this practice can affect IT budgeting and how to stream applications. Tip series
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What percentage of my data center budget should be allocated for physical security?
Budgets for data center physical security depends on a number of factors. Security expert Thor A. Mollung discusses allocation concerns. FAQ
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Learning guide: Managing virtualized environments
This SearchServerVirtualization.com guide explores best practices and pitfalls to avoid when managing virtualized environments. You'll find virtualization performance, security and configuration checklists, tips, white papers and more to help you man... Learning Guide
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What to buy a geek for the holidays: The complete shopping guide
IT pros are making their wish lists and checking them twice as the holiday shopping season heats up. News | 14 Dec 2011
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Experience more important than VCP, VMware users say
The VMware Certified Professional is still a must-have virtualization certification, but with so many VCPs out there, IT pros say experience matters more than ever. News | 05 Dec 2011
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VMware VCDX hopefuls yearn for scoring transparency
Some who have gone through the battery of testing required for VMware’s most coveted and competitive certification, VMware Certified Design Expert, say the process is too subjective. News | 17 Mar 2011
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Is virtualization driving business and IT apart?
Virtualization has charted a new course for IT, but it may have stranded the business side of your organization. Column | 25 Jan 2011
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VCE coalition goes on hiring spree to push Vblocks
EMC, VMware and Cisco's VCE coalition is hiring hundreds of new technical and sales staff to boost sales of its Vblocks, which have been slow so far. Article | 02 Dec 2010
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Host-level backups gain steam at guest-level backups' expense
As buying and managing backup agents for each virtual machine becomes more costly and complex, users have shifted to host-level backup tools, according to recent survey results. Article | 07 Oct 2010
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Virtualization projects hit in-house roadblocks
Good news: Virtualization is getting cheaper and easier. Bad news: It's hard to get budget approval, and IT pros don't always have the skills to support virtualization projects. Article | 07 Oct 2010
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Vizioncore promises faster VMware backups: News in brief
Support for VMware Change Block Tracking delivers faster backup times; and other news in brief. Article | 25 May 2010
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The IT salary market and how to increase your value
While compensation for IT pros is slightly down, there are ways to separate yourself from the pack and increase your value. Article | 20 May 2010
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New VMware certifications on tap: News in brief
VMware is set to announce two new certifications for virtualization professionals, and other news in brief. Article | 22 Apr 2010
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DMZ design: Bringing virtualization and security admins together
DMZ design is often a source of conflict between IT admins and security pros. With virtualization, it’s possible to consolidate trust zones in your DMZ setup. Tip
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Business application development through the crystal ball
The future of application development in virtual infrastructures may not bring standardization, but it’s never too early for business application updates. Tip
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IT certifications for the well-rounded virtualization admin
Virtualization certifications are valuable, but if you really want to strut your stuff and expand your skills, earn IT certifications for networking, OSes and apps. Tip
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Virtualization certification options: VMware, Microsoft and Citrix
Want to get certified for virtualization? There are many virtualization certification options. Start your journey by deciding which is right for you. Tip
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Server virtualization technology trends for 2010
Server virtualization technology trends to watch out for in 2010 include network technologies, virtual server backup and management Tip
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Test and development virtualization on a budget
Does virtualizing a volatile IT environment sound expensive? It doesn't have to be, follow these step-by-step instructions to ensuring a better virtualized environment. Tip
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Disaster recovery plan on a budget: Try VMware Workstation
If you can't afford VMware Site Recovery Manager, you can still plan for disaster recovery on a budget with VMware Workstation – and meet recovery objectives more quickly. Tip
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Using virtual systems management to define server ownership
Business-unit squabbles over server ownership and allocation are complex in virtual environments. But using virtual systems management principles, such as chargeback and capacity planning, can help. Tip
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Top disaster recovery budget wasters
Often disaster recovery is seen as a cost-center rather than a business saver. The Burton Group's Richard Jones explains the top DR budget wasters from large and small enterprises. He cites a lack of virtualization, a lack of DR plan maintenance, lac... Tip
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Step-by-step virtualization: Identifying must-have IT staff skills
The growing adoption of virtualization technologies means companies need professionals who can design new kinds of architectures, master new tools and interpret new results. This article offers some suggestions for what to look for when hiring IT pro... Tip
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IT career advice for graduates
If you’re pursuing an IT career, our experts have some words of wisdom. Their advice for graduates focuses on job selection and technical knowledge. Advisory Board
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Why it's hard to predict cost of personnel and training
A reader pointed out that Andrew Kutz may have missed the cost of training employees on VMware when it comes to TCO. Ask the Expert
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Working smarter, not harder
Andrew Kutz debunks the myth that virtualization will make any of your current employees redundant. Indeed, the opposite is true. Virtualization may change employees' jobs, but the need for tech talent is as great as ever. Ask the Expert
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XenServer 5.6 adds new features
Citrix Systems has released XenServer 5.6, which boasts improved memory and CPU support. Find out more and get all the week's news in this podcast. Podcast
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Rise above average IT salaries with virtualization skills
Virtualization skills command a premium over average IT salaries. Expert systems administrators Rick Vanover and Eric Siebert tell you how to take advantage of this trend. Podcast
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What to buy a geek for the holidays: The complete shopping guide
IT pros are making their wish lists and checking them twice as the holiday shopping season heats up. News
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Experience more important than VCP, VMware users say
The VMware Certified Professional is still a must-have virtualization certification, but with so many VCPs out there, IT pros say experience matters more than ever. News
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DMZ design: Bringing virtualization and security admins together
DMZ design is often a source of conflict between IT admins and security pros. With virtualization, it’s possible to consolidate trust zones in your DMZ setup. Tip
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IT career advice for graduates
If you’re pursuing an IT career, our experts have some words of wisdom. Their advice for graduates focuses on job selection and technical knowledge. Advisory Board
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Business application development through the crystal ball
The future of application development in virtual infrastructures may not bring standardization, but it’s never too early for business application updates. Tip
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IT certifications for the well-rounded virtualization admin
Virtualization certifications are valuable, but if you really want to strut your stuff and expand your skills, earn IT certifications for networking, OSes and apps. Tip
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Virtualization certification FAQ
Don’t know where to start with virtualization certifications? A virtualization certification boosts your skills, but consider your choices and goals before going after one. FAQ
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Virtualization certification options: VMware, Microsoft and Citrix
Want to get certified for virtualization? There are many virtualization certification options. Start your journey by deciding which is right for you. Tip
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IT certifications: How does virtualization stack up?
Unlike some IT certifications, VMware certifications can actually boost salaries. Now other virtualization vendors are getting in on the act. Feature
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VMware VCDX hopefuls yearn for scoring transparency
Some who have gone through the battery of testing required for VMware’s most coveted and competitive certification, VMware Certified Design Expert, say the process is too subjective. News
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About Server virtualization staffing, careers and budget
Server virtualization has enabled companies to reduce IT budgets by cutting server hardware costs, reducing data center footprint and space needs, improving IT operational efficiency and, in some cases, reducing companies' IT staffing needs by streamlining server management. But for companies striving to save money with virtualization, the challenge lies in your choices. How can you gain optimum virtual machine performance and also reduce energy consumption? Can reduction in data center energy-efficiency costs offset other new purchases such as for hardware purchases or other virtualization management tools? Get news, case studies and advice on virtualizing servers to reduce IT costs. Learn how virtualization consolidates servers, eliminates hardware costs and reduces power consumption. Learn about the best hardware, server virtualization management tools and other considerations in reducing data center power consumption.