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A comprehensive guide to today's desktop virtualization options
In our third issue of Virtual Data Center, David Davis helps parse the myriad VMware offerings and third-party tools in a virtual infrastructure so you can better determine the needs of your IT shop. And Schley Andrew Kutz provides what may be the mo... E-Zine
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Three considerations for a multi-hypervisor environment
If you're considering a multi-hypervisor environment for flexibility, explore these three questions to see if it makes sense in your data center. guide
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VMware news quiz: Product updates and snafus
Take this VMware news quiz to see if you're up to date on the latest product updates and compatibility problems that could affect your organization. Quiz
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VMworld 2012 expert predictions
Thousands of IT pros will head to VMworld 2012 in a few weeks, but what can they expect to see? Our Advisory Board members discuss their predictions. Advisory Board
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Server Virtualization Quotes: VMware Forum 2012
Take a look at what happened this week in the world of server virtualization through quotes from VMware Forum 2012. Feature
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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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Heterogeneous virtualization shops aim to simplify management
Tools that plug in to native consoles can help VMware and Hyper-V shops tackle the challenges and complexities of multi-hypervisor management. News | 10 Apr 2013
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Puppet, VMware bring DevOps automation tools to vCenter
New automation tools from Puppet aim to introduce VMware admins to the world of DevOps, but programming knowledge remains a barrier for some IT pros. News | 08 Mar 2013
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VMware shops greet Virsto arrival with caution
Though VMware acquired storage I/O acceleration software maker Virsto Software, some IT pros question the potential benefits of adding another layer. News | 13 Feb 2013
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VMware creates new vCenter Operations Manager 'gateway drug' bundle
VMware pros welcome the move to bundle vCenter Operations Manager with vSphere and charge per CPU, echoing pricing changes for vRAM and vCloud Suite. News | 13 Feb 2013
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Cloud management gets muddied with VMware vCloud Automation Center
IT pros are waiting for VMware’s vCloud management stack to fully solidify before making any purchasing decisions. News | 09 Oct 2012
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VSphere incompatible with View and other virtualization complaints
Twitter seems to be the IT admin’s venue of choice to vent virtualization frustrations about everything from vSphere and VMware View to Windows VMs. Feature | 13 Sep 2012
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VMware and Hyper-V management tools generate buzz for different reasons
VMware and Hyper-V management tools top the news for very different reasons. While a VMware acquisition could bolster vCOps, new Hyper-V features won't be available until System Center 2012 SP1. Feature | 09 Aug 2012
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VMware pros expect Log Insight to bolster vCenter Operations
VMware hasn’t disclosed what it’s going to do with Log Insight, but IT pros hope to see it integrated in the vCenter Operations management suite. News | 08 Aug 2012
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VMware vs. Microsoft: Cloud management is the new battlefield
For an accurate view of the competition between these industry titans, it’s best to look at the big picture in private and public cloud, experts say. News | 19 Jun 2012
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Virtualization at a “freemium” and other potent quotables
Veeam has new “freemium” software, VMware patched a hole in its vFabric, and Oracle Cloud doesn’t play well with others. Read what people said about this week in virtualization. News | 08 Jun 2012
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From VMware fling to supported tool: vCenter Multi-Hypervisor Manager
Take a look inside former VMware fling, vCenter Multi-Hypervisor Manager. Despite its name, the application may just be a way to prompt conversion. Tip
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Streamlining multi-hypervisor management with ease
Multi-hypervisor management doesn’t have to be rocket science. With the right tools, it’s so easy, a caveman could do it. Tip
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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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differencing disk
A differencing disk is a virtual hard disk (VHD) that stores changes made to another VHD or to the guest operating system. Definition
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VMware Tools
VMware Tools is an optional, free set of drivers and utilities that enhances both the performance of a virtual machine’s guest operating system and interaction between the guest and the host. Definition
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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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Three considerations for a multi-hypervisor environment
If you're considering a multi-hypervisor environment for flexibility, explore these three questions to see if it makes sense in your data center. guide
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Heterogeneous virtualization shops aim to simplify management
Tools that plug in to native consoles can help VMware and Hyper-V shops tackle the challenges and complexities of multi-hypervisor management. News
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differencing disk
A differencing disk is a virtual hard disk (VHD) that stores changes made to another VHD or to the guest operating system. Definition
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Puppet, VMware bring DevOps automation tools to vCenter
New automation tools from Puppet aim to introduce VMware admins to the world of DevOps, but programming knowledge remains a barrier for some IT pros. News
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VMware shops greet Virsto arrival with caution
Though VMware acquired storage I/O acceleration software maker Virsto Software, some IT pros question the potential benefits of adding another layer. News
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VMware creates new vCenter Operations Manager 'gateway drug' bundle
VMware pros welcome the move to bundle vCenter Operations Manager with vSphere and charge per CPU, echoing pricing changes for vRAM and vCloud Suite. News
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From VMware fling to supported tool: vCenter Multi-Hypervisor Manager
Take a look inside former VMware fling, vCenter Multi-Hypervisor Manager. Despite its name, the application may just be a way to prompt conversion. Tip
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VMware Tools
VMware Tools is an optional, free set of drivers and utilities that enhances both the performance of a virtual machine’s guest operating system and interaction between the guest and the host. Definition
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VMware news quiz: Product updates and snafus
Take this VMware news quiz to see if you're up to date on the latest product updates and compatibility problems that could affect your organization. Quiz
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Cloud management gets muddied with VMware vCloud Automation Center
IT pros are waiting for VMware’s vCloud management stack to fully solidify before making any purchasing decisions. 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.