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How to make the transition from physical to virtual and back
“Workloads in transition” is one way to characterize virtualization, which ranges from physical-to-virtual to virtual-to-virtual and virtual-to-physical. In this issue, learn valuable strategies to get the most out of your virtualization dollars, an... E-Zine
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Software licensing in a virtual environment
Stay up-to-date on the current state of software licensing in a virtual world and learn the guidelines that can help keep your organization out of trouble. Also in this issue, find out how to make the most out of hardware contracts, and separate the ... E-Zine
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Software licensing and support, virtualization and the cloud
In this month's issue, find out which aspects of licensing need special attention in the virtual world. Upgrading a virtual host environment requires advanced planning. Our expert outlines a strategy and explains why this process is so critical to vi... E-Zine
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Solutions to the five most common problems with virtualization
Common problems with virtualization, like VM sprawl and network congestion, can be corrected through business policies rather than more technology. Feature
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Standing out from the IT admin crowd
How can you market your skills as an IT admin? Take a look at the latest virtualization certifications and other ways to compete with your peers. Guide
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It's a growing trend, but are multiple hypervisors the right answer?
More large organizations are turning to multiple hypervisors to improve performance or reduce costs, but is now the time to jump on the bandwagon? Advisory Board
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Examining heterogeneous data center management methods
A heterogeneous data center often boosts ROI, but it also increases confusion. Clear the air by testing your knowledge of multi-hypervisor strategy. Quiz
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VMware vs. Hyper-V licensing and pricing exposé
The VMware vs. Hyper-V licensing and pricing war is complex and contentious. But with proper research and negotiations, IT shops can get sweet deals. guide
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Why virtualization projects need ROI calculations
Virtualization projects bring obvious benefits, but they can be tough to quantify. Without accurate ROI calculations, your virtualization projects can hit serious roadblocks. Guide
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Products of the Year 2011
For the Products of the Year 2011 awards, our expert judges chose the best server virtualization technologies of the year. And the winners are... Winners
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FAQ: Server virtualization in health care IT
Server virtualization can stop your data center from turning into an emergency room, but virtualization in health care IT brings unique challenges. FAQ
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VMware hits powerful headwinds in effort to diversify
VMware made its name in server virtualization, but diversifying is tricky, as the company joins an endless parade of smart, deep-pocketed challengers with their own designs on data center dominance. Special Report
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Virtualization technology licensing: Everything you need to know
Virtualization technology licensing is a convoluted process, even for IT veterans. This guide explains hypervisor pricing structures and how to obtain flexible contract terms. Learning Guide
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VMware pricing under fire from Hyper-V, cloud
VMware customers can use the emergence of Hyper-V and other competitors to get better deals. If not, adopting these platforms is now a viable option. News | 19 Apr 2013
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Fixes from Microsoft and VMware not quite crowd-pleasers
While Microsoft and VMware offer fixes to soothe unhappy users, Red Hat hopes to break into the storage market, and the virtualization industry has plenty to say. Feature | 26 Sep 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 vRAM still in place for VSPPs
VMware vRAM isn't quite dead yet. The pricing and licensing model lives on for public cloud service providers who build their offerings on vSphere. News | 06 Sep 2012
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VMware pros hail death knell for vRAM
VMware experts cheer on reports from sources who say VMware will do away with its vRAM licensing at VMworld next week. News | 21 Aug 2012
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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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Are Hyper-V savings worth the cost of a VMware rip and replace?
Is cost savings on Hyper-V licenses enough to justify ripping and replacing the underpinnings of an entire VMware virtual infrastructure? News | 19 Jun 2012
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Microsoft, VMware offer deep discounts to gain virtualization market share
Comparing vSphere and Hyper-V list prices to determine which is cheaper often doesn’t translate into real-world costs for organizations. News | 19 Jun 2012
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VMware vSphere vs. Microsoft Hyper-V: Which is cheaper?
They’re time-honored questions: Is Hyper-V cheaper than vSphere? Does vSphere still have more advanced features? The answers may surprise you. News | 19 Jun 2012
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Chargeback vs. showback: Which method is best for you?
IT shops looking to recover costs should consider a chargeback or showback model. But these strategies are rife with political and technical hurdles. Column | 30 Apr 2012
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IT budget planning in the face of an eventual cloud migration
A lot goes into a cloud migration strategy. IT budget planning -- for today's infrastructure as well as for cloud computing -- has to be part of it. Tip
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How to calculate proper Windows Server 2012 virtualization licensing
Licensing virtual servers can get confusing and expensive. Brien Posey shares the ins and outs of server licensing with a Windows Server 2012 example. Tip
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Is a fully virtualized infrastructure a good idea for your business?
Years ago, experts asked whether a fully virtualized infrastructure was even possible. That debate is settled, but is 100% virtualization a good idea? 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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Virtualization power management: How to save money and the Earth
Virtualization power management is yet another way a hypervisor can help cut costs to achieve maximum ROI, with the added bonus of saving the Earth. Tip
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Ten easy ways to extend virtual host resources on the cheap
Virtual host resources are the lifeblood a virtualization project. Finding ways to extend them will promote growth, even during lean budgetary times. Tip
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Debunking virtualization and ROI calculation myths
Contrary to popular belief, virtualization does not always guarantee a positive ROI calculation. Deconstructing common myths will help organizations separate fact from fiction. Tip
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Calculating virtualization ROI using unconventional factors
Calculating ROI for a virtual data center is a tricky endeavor. For a true assessment, you’ll need to include several, unconventional metrics. Tip
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Top 10 hypervisors: Choosing the best hypervisor technology
To find the best hypervisor technology, first decide whether you want a hosted or bare-metal virtualization hypervisor. Tip
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Virtualization technology licensing FAQ: Hyper-V, VMware licensing
When you virtualize, don’t forget to follow the rules. Understand the virtualization technology licensing requirements for your platform and more. FAQ
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Was it smart for VMware to undo vSphere pricing changes and kill vRAM?
VMware changed vSphere pricing again, but was that the right move? Our Advisory Board dissects the controversial vRAM pricing model. Answer
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What are your biggest virtualization challenges?
Virtualization challenges are inherent to any deployment. If licensing, capacity planning and vendor bashing really grinds your gears, you’re not alone. 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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Virtualization moving to cloud computing pricing models: Is IT ready?
With vSphere 5, VMware adopted usage-based, cloud computing pricing models. But these new virtualization licensing models may not fit in all IT shops. Advisory Board
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Software licensing models need to get with the times
Our advisory board has a message for application vendors: Your software licensing models aren’t good for virtualization, and they need to change. Advisory Board
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Virtualization cost savings
Virtualization results in cost savings, but where? Scott Feuless tells you where in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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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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IT showback
An IT showback system tracks the data center utilization rates of an organization’s business units or end users. IT showback is similar to IT chargeback, but the metrics are for informational purposes only, and no one is billed. Definition
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Top five scenarios to avoid for a successful virtualization deployment
For all the benefits a virtualization deployment brings, it can bring just as much grief. Avoid these five scenarios to ensure success. Photo Story
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Virtualization costs, features and management comparison
Get your frequently asked questions about virtualization costs, features and management answered in this podcast comparing VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Podcast
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Oracle Real Application Cluster support 'nonexistent' on VMware
Oracle won't support Real Application Cluster on VMware. Oracle's RAC support policy poses challenges for users in VMware environments and raises questions about its motives. Podcast
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Intel, AMD multicore chips pose VMware licensing challenges
New Intel and AMD multicore chips could force users into expensive VMware licensing upgrades. We discuss the pros and cons of these multicore chips. Podcast
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VMware Ready logo now identifies compatible software
The VMware Ready logo now lets third-party vendors show that their software is compatible with VMware environments. Learn more in this edition of This Week in Virtualization. Podcast
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VMware vSphere Enterprise Edition gets reprieve
VMware won't force users to upgrade to vSphere Enterprise Plus Edition. The company has decided not to discontinue vSphere Enterprise Edition after all. Podcast
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Microsoft software licensing approach puts kibosh on VM live migration
Microsoft licensing ties software to physical machines, restricting live migration of virtual machines. But there's hope that will change with the release of Hyper-V R2. Podcast
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Oracle virtualization licensing, pricing still prohibitive
Oracle issues new VM templates, but its virtualization licensing still leaves much to be desired. Hear more on this edition of This Week in Virtualization. Podcast
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Red Hat: Open source virtualization software shifting from Xen to KVM
The new Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization suite is based on KVM, not Xen. A Red Hat exec discusses the shift in this edition of This Week in Virtualization. Podcast
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VMware vSphere licensing policy causes uproar
Virtualization expert Eric Siebert discusses VMware's controversial vSphere licensing policy on This Week in Virtualization, our weekly news podcast. Podcast
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Solutions to the five most common problems with virtualization
Common problems with virtualization, like VM sprawl and network congestion, can be corrected through business policies rather than more technology. Feature
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IT budget planning in the face of an eventual cloud migration
A lot goes into a cloud migration strategy. IT budget planning -- for today's infrastructure as well as for cloud computing -- has to be part of it. Tip
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VMware pricing under fire from Hyper-V, cloud
VMware customers can use the emergence of Hyper-V and other competitors to get better deals. If not, adopting these platforms is now a viable option. News
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How to calculate proper Windows Server 2012 virtualization licensing
Licensing virtual servers can get confusing and expensive. Brien Posey shares the ins and outs of server licensing with a Windows Server 2012 example. Tip
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Is a fully virtualized infrastructure a good idea for your business?
Years ago, experts asked whether a fully virtualized infrastructure was even possible. That debate is settled, but is 100% virtualization a good idea? Tip
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Standing out from the IT admin crowd
How can you market your skills as an IT admin? Take a look at the latest virtualization certifications and other ways to compete with your peers. Guide
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It's a growing trend, but are multiple hypervisors the right answer?
More large organizations are turning to multiple hypervisors to improve performance or reduce costs, but is now the time to jump on the bandwagon? Advisory Board
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Examining heterogeneous data center management methods
A heterogeneous data center often boosts ROI, but it also increases confusion. Clear the air by testing your knowledge of multi-hypervisor strategy. Quiz
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Top five scenarios to avoid for a successful virtualization deployment
For all the benefits a virtualization deployment brings, it can bring just as much grief. Avoid these five scenarios to ensure success. Photo Story
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Fixes from Microsoft and VMware not quite crowd-pleasers
While Microsoft and VMware offer fixes to soothe unhappy users, Red Hat hopes to break into the storage market, and the virtualization industry has plenty to say. Feature
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About Virtualization costs, licensing and support issues
As you move to a virtualized environment, virtualization licensing schemes as well as virtualization pricing and support can become central challenges affecting virtual machine performance, IT budgets and more. And indeed, virtualized environments change many of the operating principles that govern physical environments. Some vendors have made licensing and support terms for virtualized applications complex, sometimes requiring users to return applications to physical environments to receive support and also dictating high licensing fees for these virtualized server running their applications. Get news, technical advice and research on navigating virtualization licensing schemes; understanding virtualization pricing models (per CPU licensing, per-core licensing, per chip and per socket); managing and reducing licensing costs for a virtualized environment by writing rock-solid service-level agreements and using virtual server chargeback methods; and ensuring hardware and application support in virtualized environments, and research on virtualization compatibility concerns and challenges, including hardware and software support requirements, vendor requirements to support virtual machines and more.