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A command line tutorial for server virtualization management
Do yourself a favor, and learn how to execute commands from a prompt. This command line tutorial will help you simplify and speed up certain aspect of your job. Learning Guide
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Best of VMworld 2010 Awards: Virtualization management
The Best of VMworld 2010 Awards recognized the best virtualization management products on the VMworld 2010 floor. Slideshow
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Virtual test environment brings management challenges
Find out how one company overcame the challenges of managing its new virtual test environment. Case Study
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Hyper-V cluster guide: How to fix common problems
This Hyper-V cluster guide provides solutions to common virtual machine cluster problems that plague complex virtual infrastructures. Guide
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Virtualizing mission-critical applications
Virtualizing applications such as Microsoft Exchange, SQL Server and SharePoint was once thought to be too risky. That's no longer the case for these mission-critical applications. Learning Guide
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Virtual server management takes center stage in 2010
As virtualization deployments increase in 2010, virtual server management should be your top priority, members of our Server Virtualization Advisory Board say. Advisory Board
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Virtualization implementations and optimization guide
This guide to virtualization implementations covers security strategies, storage infrastructures, hypervisor choice, virtualization optimization and more. Learning 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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Microsoft Hyper-V R2 administration and management guide
This Hyper-V R2 administration and management guide features in-depth technical advice on using Microsoft's new virtualization hypervisor. Learning Guide
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Virtualization capacity planning strategy guide
If a lack of strategic capacity planning or an ever-expanding virtualization environment has taken a toll on virtual server performance, it's time for a capacity planning strategy. This guide covers tools, tasks and best practices for virtual server ... Guide
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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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Virtualization pros get flashy with tier-one apps
Flash storage can break I/O and latency bottlenecks that would otherwise hamper virtualizing high-performance applications. News | 22 Aug 2011
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Line blurs between capacity planning, performance monitoring
Tighter integration between capacity planning and performance monitoring features is becoming a baseline expectation for virtualization management tools. News | 13 Jun 2011
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VMware to release vCenter Operations for operations management
At Partner Exchange 2011, VMware previews a new product, vCenter Operations, for performance monitoring and capacity management. News | 09 Feb 2011
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VMware shop rights ship with VMTurbo performance management software
HD Supply bumped up its IT shop’s percentage of virtualized servers by getting on board early with virtual infrastructure optimization startup VMTurbo. News | 21 Jan 2011
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Quest adds Hyper-V support, automation to vFoglight 6.5
There's a race on to beef up virtualization management and monitoring tools with automated problem remediation, but not every enterprise is ready for automation just yet. Article | 23 Nov 2010
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Hyper-V users see promise in Virsto storage management
Users say Virsto's software is a promising tool to skirt the performance hit created by dynamic disks in Hyper-V environments. But some await tighter integration with Microsoft's SCVMM. Article | 12 Nov 2010
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CA Technologies to acquire Hyperformix for automated capacity planning
Hyperformix's self-learning algorithms can handle physical, virtual and public cloud infrastructures, much like the data center management products VMware is trying to build. Article | 29 Sep 2010
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VMware users welcome Integrien acquisition
Users at the VMworld 2010 conference said VMware's acquisition of Integrien, a performance monitoring software company, fills an important gap in VMware's product line. Article | 01 Sep 2010
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Red Hat still catching up in virtual server management
Recent reports indicate that Red Hat had bought virtualization management IP from Fortisphere. But with or without acquisitions, users say that Red Hat needs to step up its management game. Article | 20 Aug 2010
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Choosing the right virtualization monitoring and management tools
There are a bevy of virtualization monitoring and management tools on the market, and your IT shop’s success hinges on finding the right one. Tip
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Using Linux Virtual Machine Manager in mixed Xen, KVM shops
The Linux Virtual Machine Manager can control both Xen and KVM at the same time, and setting it up is simple. Tip
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Optimizing Xen virtualization for Oracle databases
After adjustments, Xen virtualization can run Oracle databases without a performance hit. Just be careful about the Oracle’s finicky support policies. Tip
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Windows PowerShell cmdlets for XenServer management
You can make Citrix XenServer management easier by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets. The XenServer PowerShell snap-in is handy for automating tasks. 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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Virtualization storage performance monitoring: Metrics and tools
Storage performance monitoring ensures that you’re warned of low storage capacity and that you’re up to date on virtualization storage usage trends. Tip
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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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Cloud performance monitoring: No one-size-fits-all solution
Nobody said moving to cloud would be easy. Without a strong cloud performance monitoring strategy, your applications may not fulfill their potential. Tip
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Server consolidation planning: Easy on the memory overcommit
When you commit to a server consolidation strategy, don’t overdo the overcommit. Memory overcommit can impair VM performance if you exhaust resources. Tip
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Server consolidation strategy pitfalls: Over-consolidation
With server consolidation, it’s possible to have too much of a good thing. Over-consolidation can stretch resources to their limits. Tip
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What will the future hold for multi-hypervisor management?
Multi-hypervisor management sounds great, but the tools lack critical features. Our advisory board members discuss this market’s future and potential. Answer
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This page is an archive of Anil Desai's answers. Get more answers on ITKE.
You've come to an archive of Anil Desai's answers, seen on the previous page. Anil is still answering IT pros' questions about virtualization. Check out his answer page on IT Knowledge Exchange. Here's what he has to say about Microsoft Hyper-V perfo... Ask the Expert
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Data deduplication for virtualization: Too much of a good thing?
Data deduplication options for virtualized servers might impact performance by creating data bottlenecks, according to an expert. Ask the Expert
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Four rules for virtual machine migration
In a physical-to-virtual migration, getting a handle on your server and storage requirements as well as disaster recovery needs can significantly reduce risks. An expert offers his four golden rules to avoid migration problems. Ask the Expert
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Working with Xen in Slackware 12.0
Site expert Bernard Golden answers a user question about working with Xen in Slackware 12. Ask the Expert
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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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Troubleshooting a SAN storage configuration in a Microsoft environment
Virtualization expert Anil Desai offers advice on troubleshooting a storage area network configuration in a Microsoft environment. Ask the Expert
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Troubleshooting slow virtual Web servers
Virtualization expert Andrew Kutz explains how to fix a slow response on a virtualized Web server running on VMware ESX. Ask the Expert
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Reconciling operating system monitoring tools clock cycle identification
Expert Anil Desai handles a user question about rectifying clock cycle descrepanices with OS monitoring tools in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Virtual-to-physical migrations with Microsoft Virtual Server
If you're attempting a virtual to physical migration with Microsoft Virtual Server, Serdar Yegulalp will help you along in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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AMD-V (AMD virtualization)
AMD-V (AMD virtualization) is a set of hardware extensions for the X86 processor architecture. Advanced Micro Dynamics (AMD) designed the extensions to perform repetitive tasks normally performed by software and improve resource use and virtual machi... Word
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Intel VT (Virtualization Technology)
Intel VT (Virtualization Technology) is the company's hardware assistance for processors running virtualization platforms. Word
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virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the practice of hosting a desktop operating system within a virtual machine (VM) running on a centralized server... (Continued) Word
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VSMP (virtual symmetric multiprocessing)
VSMP (virtual symmetric multiprocessing) is a method of SMP (symmetric multiprocessing) in which two or more virtual processors are mapped inside a single virtual machine or partition... (Continued) Word
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paravirtualization
Paravirtualization is an enhancement of virtualization technology in which a guest OS is recompiled prior to installation inside a virtual machine... (Continued) Word
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Virtual to virtual (V2V)
Virtual to virtual (V2V) is a term that refers to the migration of an operating system (OS), application programs and data from a virtual machine or disk partition to another virtual machine or disk partition... (Continued) Word
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Virtualization security and compliance Q&A with HyTrust CEO Eric Chiu
Virtualization security and compliance are becoming major issues. HyTrust CEO Eric Chiu discusses these trends in this edition of This Week in Virtualization. Podcast
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Marathon Technologies cites flaws in VMware fault-tolerance software
A Marathon Technologies executive cautions that VMware's new fault-tolerance software isn't all the virtualization flagship company makes it out to be. Video
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Drawing a crowd at VMworld isn't magic
Magician Robert Strong can draw a crowd as he stands in front of Veeam's booth at VMworld. Video
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Data center purchasing intentions survey: Server virtualization deployment
Editor Mark Fontecchio provides a rundown of some of the results of the Data Center Decisions 2008 Purchasing Intentions Survey results on server virtualization. Video
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Virtual Datacenter Operating System revealed
VMware's Bogomil Balkansky explains the new Virtual Datacenter Operating System (VDC-OS), VMware's "internal cloud" that harnesses data center resources and applies a layer of management. Video
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Choosing the right virtualization monitoring and management tools
There are a bevy of virtualization monitoring and management tools on the market, and your IT shop’s success hinges on finding the right one. Tip
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What will the future hold for multi-hypervisor management?
Multi-hypervisor management sounds great, but the tools lack critical features. Our advisory board members discuss this market’s future and potential. Answer
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Using Linux Virtual Machine Manager in mixed Xen, KVM shops
The Linux Virtual Machine Manager can control both Xen and KVM at the same time, and setting it up is simple. Tip
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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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Optimizing Xen virtualization for Oracle databases
After adjustments, Xen virtualization can run Oracle databases without a performance hit. Just be careful about the Oracle’s finicky support policies. Tip
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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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Windows PowerShell cmdlets for XenServer management
You can make Citrix XenServer management easier by using Windows PowerShell cmdlets. The XenServer PowerShell snap-in is handy for automating tasks. 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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Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 at a glance
Due later this year, Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 offers a self-service portal and granular admin roles for cloud management. Tutorial
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Virtualization pros get flashy with tier-one apps
Flash storage can break I/O and latency bottlenecks that would otherwise hamper virtualizing high-performance applications. News
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About Virtual machine performance management
For virtualization administrators, one of the most vexing challenges is ensuring virtual machine (VM) performance and how to build a high-availability environment. The task touches nearly every aspect of a virtualized environment –from hardware to networks and more. This section's news analysis and research covers all aspect of server virtualization performance management, including host server and guest OS monitoring and event management, how to configure virtual machines, preventing VM downtime and application and system latency and performance bottlenecks, and other server virtualization best practices to enhance VM performance in your environment. We also compare the benefits and challenges of various performance management tools to help you eke every bit of performance out of your virtualized environments.