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SearchServerVirtualization.com Products of the Year 2011
SearchServerVirtualization.com's annual Products of the Year awards recognize innovation and performance in data center technologies. Nominate a product today! Feature
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VMware automation: Site Recovery Manager, vSphere PowerCLI and more
A plethora of tools including Site Recovery Manager, the vSphere PowerCLI, vCenter Chargeback and vCenter Orchestrator provide VMware automation for your entire infrastructure. Tutorial
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Task automation and workflow orchestration with virtualization
By nature, virtualization already eliminates a lot of manual processes, but task automation and workflow orchestration can make your infrastructure even more efficient. Tutorial
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SearchServerVirtualization.com Products of the Year 2010
SearchServerVirtualization.com invites you to participate in its annual Products of the Year award nomination process. Nominate your favorite product or your company's product. Winning products will be featured in January 2011 on SearchServerVirtuali... Products of the Year
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VMworld 2010 conference coverage
VMworld 2010 takes place Aug. 30 through Sept. 2 in San Francisco. Check out our complete news coverage and analysis from the VMworld conference. Conference Coverage
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Quiz: VMware's disaster recovery tools
Think you know VMware's disaster recovery tools? This quiz will test your know-how. We cover topics such as Site Recovery Manager, VMware Data Recovery, and the vStorage APIs. Good luck! Quiz
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Using VMware Consolidated Backup: Considerations and admin tips
This resource guide on VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) provides tips, articles and information on VCB configuration, considerations and training. Resource Guide
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VMworld 2009 conference coverage
Check out all the news, product announcements and video interviews from the VMworld 2009 conference covered by SearchServerVirtualization.com and SearchVMware.com. Conference Coverage
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Best of VMworld Awards 2007
SearchServerVirtualization.com's panel of expert judges honored sterling virtualization products in its Best of VMworld Awards on Sept. 12, 2007 Best of VMworld Awards
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VMworld 2007 news, product and video roundup
Your home page for the best VMworld 2007 news coverage. Conference Coverage
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VMware vCenter Operations 5 ships, but will IT shops pay the price?
VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite 5.0 gives customers advanced features, but the price tag has some customers eyeing less expensive options from VKernel and Microsoft. News | 26 Jan 2012
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VMware shops expect vCenter high availability improvements, federation
Many VMware vSphere features rely on vCenter Server, prompting some experts to speculate on ways its availability could be improved. Some say federation is also on the way. News | 18 Jan 2012
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New tool emerges for multi-hypervisor management
Security software giant McAfee is one of a growing number of enterprises running VMware vSphere, Hyper-V and XenServer together. Here’s how it manages multiple hypervisors. News | 13 Jan 2012
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VMware coaxes vSphere 5 upgrades with new VMFS, SRM
Updates to the vSphere file system and host-based replication are the unsung heroes of vSphere 5, experts say. News | 01 Dec 2011
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VMware vSphere Storage Appliance: Devil's in the details
SMBs should read the fine print before deploying VMware’s vSphere Storage Appliance, according to some who have kicked the tires on the product. News | 28 Nov 2011
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Quest takes aim at VMware with VKernel acquisition
VKernel’s prowess in the capacity planning department will help Quest take on VMware’s vCenter Operations in the virtualization management market, experts say. News | 17 Nov 2011
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VMware vFabric App Performance Manager is GA: News in brief
VMware’s Java application performance management software is now available for purchase, and other virtualization news in brief. News | 08 Nov 2011
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VMware brushes up SMB products: Virtualization news in brief
Neverfail offers extension to VMware SRM; CA and Trend Micro partner with HyTrust; Quest releases vRanger 5.3; Veeam updates VMware management pack. News | 21 Oct 2011
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VMware management strategy comes into focus with new tools
Users are glad to see VMware knitting together products from various acquisitions with new virtualization management tools, though the tools remain works in progress. News | 18 Oct 2011
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Shops seeking VMware alternatives face management problems
As the search for cost savings leads more VMware shops to Hyper-V and XenServer, IT pros learn that multi-hypervisor management is a tough nut to crack. News | 11 Oct 2011
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Home labs for virtualization: Easier than ever to build
Having a home lab helps IT pros sharpen their virtualization skills. Now, more than ever, building a home lab is within reach. Tip
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Q&A: Cross-platform virtualization management
More data centers are running multiple virtualization platforms, but with this approach, virtualization management can get complicated. Q&A
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Cloud management with Microsoft Concero: Battling VMware vCloud Director
Microsoft Concero offers better virtualization integration, but VMware vCloud Director has the edge when it comes to other cloud management criteria. Tip
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Cross-platform virtualization management tools: Sharing is caring
Virtualization management tools tend to stick with their virtualization vendors. They’re not easy to use in multiple platforms, but some can perform a few cross-platform tasks. Tip
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VCenter Converter, Migrate and other virtualization management tools
Our top-ten list continues with these five must-have virtualization management tools. Choose the best ones for your infrastructure based on cost and your management strategy. Tip
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Top 10 virtualization management tools
There are lots of virtualization management tools out there, but which ones are right for your infrastructure? Here are 10 tools data center managers should consider. Tip
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How storage replication boosts virtual disaster recovery
Storage replication is a vital component of a virtual disaster recovery plan. VMware Site Recovery Manager uses storage replication to copy data between storage systems. Tip
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Hyper-V Dynamic Memory vs. VMware memory overcommit
Memory allocation can be a guessing game in virtualized environments. Hyper-V Dynamic Memory and VMware memory overcommit tackle the problem in different ways. Tip
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vSphere and vCenter licensing and pricing explained -- a VMWare license guide
VMware vSphere 4 and vCenter Server is priced and licensed in various ways, depending on the size of the environment and the required functionality. Tip
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Is initial placement in Hyper-V like Distributed Resource Scheduler?
Both VMware and Hyper-V have an initial placement feature for VMs, but Hyper-V's lack of automation pales in comparison to VMware's Distributed Resource Scheduler. Tip
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Storage and networking talk at VMworld 2011
Community organizer Stephen Foskett discusses vSphere 5, the newly announced VXLAN technology and advances in storage arrays for virtual environments. Video
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End-user computing stars at VMworld 2011: Thoughts on day two
Virtualization analyst and blogger Stu Miniman discusses the Tuesday keynote with VMware CTO Steve Herrod and VMware’s developments in end-user computing and infrastructure. Video
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VMware architect details Project Octopus
VMware chief architect JJ Zhuang discusses Project Octopus, the company's Dropbox-like offering for enterprises, announced at VMworld 2011. Video
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New VMware vCenter updates: What they mean to you
VMware vCenter Orchestrator has new plug-ins, and vCenter Converter 5.0 is out in beta. These new tools give admins more VMware management options. Podcast
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VMware acquires Digital Fuel: The importance of chargeback
By acquiring Digital Fuel, VMware emphasizes the role of chargeback in private clouds. But chargeback can be a political quagmire for IT admins. Podcast
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VMware Lab Manager future in question
There's a growing feeling that VMware Lab Manager will be replaced by vCloud Director. Find out why and get a full recap of this week's virtualization news in this podcast. Podcast
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Project Redwood to become vCloud Service Director
Details of VMware's Project Redwood have leaked. The new cloud computing offering will be called vCloud Service Director, and an official announcement is expected at VMworld. Podcast
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VMware channel conflict growing, ISV partners say
VMware ISV partners -- including Veeam, which had a high-profile dust-up this summer -- see an increase in channel conflict as VMware views them more as competitors. Podcast
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CA Wily demonstration at VMworld
CA demonstrates its latest Wily technology at VMworld for Jan Stafford, executive editor for SearchSoftwareQuality.com. Video
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Brian Madden TV No. 17: From the VMworld floor
At VMworld 2009, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth discuss vendor announcements, show virtualization product demos and talk about VMware's plans. Video
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VMware vCenter Operations 5 ships, but will IT shops pay the price?
VMware vCenter Operations Management Suite 5.0 gives customers advanced features, but the price tag has some customers eyeing less expensive options from VKernel and Microsoft. News
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VMware shops expect vCenter high availability improvements, federation
Many VMware vSphere features rely on vCenter Server, prompting some experts to speculate on ways its availability could be improved. Some say federation is also on the way. News
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New tool emerges for multi-hypervisor management
Security software giant McAfee is one of a growing number of enterprises running VMware vSphere, Hyper-V and XenServer together. Here’s how it manages multiple hypervisors. News
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Home labs for virtualization: Easier than ever to build
Having a home lab helps IT pros sharpen their virtualization skills. Now, more than ever, building a home lab is within reach. Tip
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VMware coaxes vSphere 5 upgrades with new VMFS, SRM
Updates to the vSphere file system and host-based replication are the unsung heroes of vSphere 5, experts say. News
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VMware vSphere Storage Appliance: Devil's in the details
SMBs should read the fine print before deploying VMware’s vSphere Storage Appliance, according to some who have kicked the tires on the product. News
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Quest takes aim at VMware with VKernel acquisition
VKernel’s prowess in the capacity planning department will help Quest take on VMware’s vCenter Operations in the virtualization management market, experts say. News
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VMware vFabric App Performance Manager is GA: News in brief
VMware’s Java application performance management software is now available for purchase, and other virtualization news in brief. News
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VMware brushes up SMB products: Virtualization news in brief
Neverfail offers extension to VMware SRM; CA and Trend Micro partner with HyTrust; Quest releases vRanger 5.3; Veeam updates VMware management pack. News
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VMware management strategy comes into focus with new tools
Users are glad to see VMware knitting together products from various acquisitions with new virtualization management tools, though the tools remain works in progress. News
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About VMware management tools
For most VMware administrators, managing VMware virtualization is one of the most vexing challenges of maintaining their virtualized environment. Whether your problem is live migration, provisioning and configuring ESX virtual machines (VMs), securing VMware virtual servers, or improving VM performance with VMware, there are a host of VMware and third-party management tools to ease your virtual systems management burdens. But you still need to make decisions about which virtualization management tools work best for you environment. This section offers news, research and step-by-step tutorials on installing and using VMware ESX, VMware Infrastructure or vSphere and how to provision, configure, secure and improve performance of virtual machines with VMotion, VMware High Availability, Distributed Resource Scheduler, VMware Consolidated Backup as well as various third-party tools.