Virtualization Strategies for the CIO
Email Alerts
-
Time to consider a second hypervisor?
As organizations expand their virtual environments, they’re discovering that one hypervisor isn’t always enough. But deploying a second hypervisor can pose some significant risks. Stephen J. Bigelow helps you carefully consider the pros and cons of a... E-Zine
-
Hypervisor management and optimization for advanced virtualization
All hypervisors essentially do the same job, but not in the same way. The three top hypervisors all have differences that require specific virtualization management tactics. Read this e-book to learn best practices and recommendations you can follow ... E-Chapter
-
Cross-Platform Virtualization Best Practices
Check out this IT handbook to learn how mixing solutions from different vendors can benefit the performance of your data center. Also in this issue, we'll discuss cross-platform virtualization, management costs, and hypervisor selection. You'll also ... E-Handbook
-
Introduction to virtualization: Hypervisors
Virtualization technology isn't complete without a hypervisor. This final chapter of the Introduction to Virtualization e-book explains some hypervisor basics—highlighting the differences between bare-metal and hosted hypervisors—and lists some featu... E-Chapter
-
Wanted: Well-rounded IT professionals
Virtualization and other new data center technologies have changed the way IT professionals work. Find out in this month's issue what skills are needed to stay ahead in today's competitive workforce. Also, learn what virtualization options don't requ... E-Zine
-
Infrastructure provisioning challenges: Linking physical and virtual
Infrastructure provisioning tools often fail to bridge the management gap between physical and virtual. Is vendor standardization the answer? Feature
-
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
-
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
-
Demystifying heterogeneous hypervisor management
Multiple hypervisors are no longer taboo, but conflicting opinions persist. Learn the (sometimes ugly) truth of heterogeneous environments. Guide
-
Everyone has an opinion on VMware vs. Microsoft
When it comes to VMware vs. Microsoft, everybody has something to say. Recap the year's biggest news with these top five quotes. Feature
-
RHEV vs. vSphere: The virtualization platform wars
In the RHEV vs. vSphere debate, which platform has the edge? Quiz yourself on the latest developments in RHEV 3.1 and vSphere 5.1. Quiz
-
Editors pick best virtualization techniques and management strategies
Take a look at our list of the best tips of 2012 for virtualization techniques, new technologies and virtual infrastructure management strategies. Feature
-
Room for improvement: Where virtualization vendors are falling short
For all the recent improvements, virtualization vendors and third-party providers are still falling short of customer expectations in some areas. Advisory Board
-
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
-
The server market weakens while niche vendors are on the rise
Don’t be caught out of the loop. Check out what’s going on in the virtualization market and the world of data center design. Feature
- See more Essential Knowledge on Virtualization vendor comparisons
-
RHEV proves to be a cost-effective alternative to vSphere
Some IT departments have turned to low-cost, flexible virtualization platforms, such as Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, to lower VMware costs. News | 13 Jun 2013
-
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
-
Emerging trends: Vendors pushing the software defined data center
Virtualization vendors have expanded operations well beyond servers. Their focus lately is on an entire software defined virtual infrastructure. Feature | 12 Nov 2012
-
VMware users indifferent to vCloud updates, virtual storage plans
VMware vCloud updates, as well as plans for enterprise-wide storage virtualization, have sparked only lukewarm reactions from the IT community. Feature | 11 Oct 2012
-
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
-
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
-
Best of VMworld 2012 awards
A panel of more than 10 industry experts selected the best technologies for TechTarget'’s Best of VMworld 2012 awards. And the winners are … News | 28 Aug 2012
-
The future of virtualization: Areas for growth and concern
On the surface, the future of virtualization is bright. But, as more workloads are virtualized, new and complex infrastructure problems arise. Column | 25 Jul 2012
-
Citrix XenServer 'on the clock' as hypervisor wars heat up
Citrix will add shared-nothing storage live migration to XenServer, to compete with Microsoft's Hyper-V. News | 13 Jul 2012
-
Microsoft talks tough, gains little on VMware
Microsoft's Hyper-V growth rate in units shipped outstripped VMware's vSphere as of the first quarter of 2012, according to IDC data. But do these numbers tell the whole story? News | 12 Jul 2012
- See more News on Virtualization vendor comparisons
-
Why the Xen hypervisor could emerge from irrelevance
After falling out of favor among many Linux distributions, the Xen hypervisor may be on the verge of a comeback, courtesy of the Linux Foundation. Tip
-
Guidelines for conquering virtualization project inertia
Switching hypervisors or deploying a private cloud can be a marathon struggle, but there is hope for successfully tackling a virtualization project. Q&A
-
Workflow automation software showdown: Citrix, Microsoft and VMware
Workflow automation software is growing in popularity, but each product has its limitations. Find out how products from three major vendors stack up. Tip
-
Comparing the subtle differences between vMotion vs. Live Migration
Both VMware and Microsoft now offer a shared nothing VM migration feature. Find out how they stack up in this vMotion vs. Live Migration comparison. Tip
-
Four tools for managing a heterogeneous environment
Not all heterogeneous environment management tools are created equal. Check out four popular options to determine which are worth a second look. Tip
-
How Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V is changing the virtualization market
Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V is gaining traction in the virtualization market. Find out why one expert thinks now is Microsoft's time to shine. Expert Q&A
-
Virtualization backup tools: How the field stacks up
Virtualization backup tools have become a crucial investment for many IT shops. Choosing the right one requires an analysis of the features and cost. Tip
-
Automation tools for virtualization provisioning: Weighing the options
When choosing automation tools for your virtualization provisioning, carefully weigh all options to ensure that you get the most bang for your buck. Tip
-
How virtual security appliances and tools protect a data center
Virtual security appliances and tools keep the bad guys out. But vendors approach virtual security differently and not every tool may suit your needs. Tip
-
Virtualization disaster recovery tools: No silver bullet solution
There’s a flood of virtualization disaster recovery tools available, but an effective DR plan may require a combination of technologies and products. Tip
- See more Tips on Virtualization vendor comparisons
-
How do RHEV features stack up to vSphere and Hyper-V?
Aside from the price tag, do you know what separates these popular hypervisors? RHEV features many of the same capabilities as its two chief rivals. Answer
-
Moving virtual machines from VMware to Hyper-V with SCVMM and MVMC
Find out how easy it is to make the transition from VMware to Hyper-V with SCVMM or the Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter. ATE
-
Should you consider VirtualBox for server virtualization?
On desktops, VirtualBox offers many core virtualization features, such as OS testing and VM creation. Could it function as a hypervisor alternative? Ask the Expert
-
Ask the expert: Xen, KVM and other free hypervisor options
Virtualization ultimately saves you money, but you need to front costs first -- or do you? We asked an expert to explain free hypervisor options. Ask the Expert
-
Why you should attend a virtualization conference
Attending a virtualization conference is a great way to learn about technologies while networking. And, if you're lucky, you can go to an after-party. Answer
-
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
-
Will virtualization leave Linux behind?
Virtualization is having a positive impact on Windows based applications, but will it leave Linux behind? Bernard Golden weighs in with his thoughts in this expert response. Ask the Expert
-
Threats to your virtualization initiative
Avoid threats that could hamper your virtualization initiative in this expert response from Scott Feuless. Ask the Expert
-
Should you wait for Viridian to virtualize?
Waiting on Microsoft Viridian to hit the market so you can consolidate the servers in your data center? Ron Oglesby shares his thoughts on the subject in this expert response. Ask the Expert
-
Amazon's EC2 model and database-intensive apps
Is the EC2 model a good option for virtualizing database-intensive applications? Ask the Expert
- See more Expert Advice on Virtualization vendor comparisons
-
software-defined data center (SDDC)
A software-defined data center (SDDC) is a data storage facility in which all elements of the infrastructure -- networking, storage, CPU and security – are virtualized and delivered as a service. Deployment, provisioning, configuration and operation ... Definition
-
Type 2 hypervisor (hosted hypervisor)
A Type 2 hypervisor, also known as a hosted hypervisor, is a virtual machine manager that installs on top of a host's operating system (OS). Definition
-
Hyper-V, XenServer catching up to VMware
Microsoft and Citrix have joined VMware as server virtualization leaders in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant. Hyper-V and XenServer are gaining with SMBs. Podcast
-
Interview with VMware CIO Mark Egan: Acquisitions, apps and cloud
In this episode of This Week in Virtualization, VMware CIO Mark Egan talks cloud and Microsoft; plus, a preview of Citrix Synergy 2011 and news from Microsoft TechEd. Podcast
-
The state of third-party support for Hyper-V
As Microsoft updates its own virtualization management product, third-party support for Hyper-V still lags behind VMware. Podcast
-
SCVMM 2012 and Microsoft's virtualization strategy
With System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012, Microsoft ups its virtualization management game and sets its sights on VMware in the cloud computing market. Podcast
-
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
-
XenApp, XenDesktop drive XenServer growth
Citrix XenServer is the fastest-growing hypervisor on the market, thanks to the popularity of XenApp and XenDesktop. But that's not the only reason for XenServer's recent momentum. Podcast
-
The evolution of VMware's strategy
As VMworld 2010 approaches, VMware finds itself up against new challenges in the server virtualization, desktop virtualization and cloud computing markets. Podcast
-
Hyper-V vs. VMware evolves with new releases
Microsoft released the Hyper-V R2 SP1 beta and VMware launched vSphere 4.1 in the same week, kicking off the latest round in the fight for server virtualization market supremacy. Podcast
-
Microsoft server virtualization products make waves in 2009
Hyper-V R2 changed the dynamics of the market this year. Find out what 2010 holds in store for Microsoft server virtualization and get a recap of the top news stories of 2009. Podcast
-
Hyper-V may gain server virtualization market share vs. VMware
VMware's server virtualization market share could go down as the XenServer and Hyper-V vs. VMware battle heats up. Get the latest in this edition of This Week in Virtualization. Podcast
- See more Multimedia on Virtualization vendor comparisons
-
RHEV proves to be a cost-effective alternative to vSphere
Some IT departments have turned to low-cost, flexible virtualization platforms, such as Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, to lower VMware costs. News
-
Why the Xen hypervisor could emerge from irrelevance
After falling out of favor among many Linux distributions, the Xen hypervisor may be on the verge of a comeback, courtesy of the Linux Foundation. Tip
-
How do RHEV features stack up to vSphere and Hyper-V?
Aside from the price tag, do you know what separates these popular hypervisors? RHEV features many of the same capabilities as its two chief rivals. Answer
-
Moving virtual machines from VMware to Hyper-V with SCVMM and MVMC
Find out how easy it is to make the transition from VMware to Hyper-V with SCVMM or the Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter. ATE
-
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
-
Guidelines for conquering virtualization project inertia
Switching hypervisors or deploying a private cloud can be a marathon struggle, but there is hope for successfully tackling a virtualization project. Q&A
-
Infrastructure provisioning challenges: Linking physical and virtual
Infrastructure provisioning tools often fail to bridge the management gap between physical and virtual. Is vendor standardization the answer? Feature
-
Workflow automation software showdown: Citrix, Microsoft and VMware
Workflow automation software is growing in popularity, but each product has its limitations. Find out how products from three major vendors stack up. Tip
-
Comparing the subtle differences between vMotion vs. Live Migration
Both VMware and Microsoft now offer a shared nothing VM migration feature. Find out how they stack up in this vMotion vs. Live Migration comparison. Tip
-
software-defined data center (SDDC)
A software-defined data center (SDDC) is a data storage facility in which all elements of the infrastructure -- networking, storage, CPU and security – are virtualized and delivered as a service. Deployment, provisioning, configuration and operation ... Definition
- See more All on Virtualization vendor comparisons
About Virtualization vendor comparisons
How do you know whether to choose VMware vs. Hyper-V vs. XenServer vs. other platforms, such as Red Hat KVM or Oracle VM? This section on virtualization technology comparisons sorts out the various pros and cons of available hypervisors, management tools on the basis of performance, reliability, interoperability cost and more.