Introduction to virtualization and how-tos

MUST READ Understanding the benefits of a virtual machine TIP - Virtual machines offer many benefits: server consolidation, increased utilization and faster recovery times after failure.

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	Virtualization risks: Four experts weigh in SearchServerVirtualization.com | 29 Sep 2009 SPECIAL EVENT - Four experts outline the major virtualization risks, the challenges and benefits of server virtualization software and more in this panel discussion.

	IT shop adds life to legacy software with vSphere 4 SearchServerVirtualization.com | 20 May 2009 ARTICLE - By virtualizing with VMware's vSphere 4, an IT shop has extended the life of its legacy OS, SCO UnixWare, and old business applications.

	Oracle relents (a bit) on hypervisor support policy SearchServerVirtualization.com | 07 May 2009 ARTICLE - With its new move to support VMware in Oracle E-Business Suite shops, Oracle caves -- a bit -- on its rigid virtual machine support stance.

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	Afore Solutions' ASE: Enabling long-distance VMotion over a WAN 06 Dec 2009 TIP - Enabling long-distance live migration of virtual machines across a WAN, Afore Solutions' Advanced Service Edge enhances virtual server management without downtime.

	The best hardware for virtualization guide 06 Dec 2009 TIP - This best virtualization hardware guide explains the key hardware to consider whether you're implementing first-time virtualization or upgrading data center infrastructure.

	Hypervisor installation: 7 features to consider first 01 Dec 2009 TIP - Hypervisor installation is relatively simple. But you should be aware of certain requirements and features before you select a hypervisor to install, or you'll be stuck.

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	Microsoft GM: Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V R2 beats VMware on price SearchServerVirtualization.com | 11 May 2009 VIDEO - Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V R2 offers similar virtualization capabilities to VMware vSphere 4 but at a lower price, Windows Server General Manager Iain McDonald said at the Microsoft TechEd 2009 conference.

	Virtual Datacenter Operating System revealed SearchServerVirtualization.com | 17 Sep 2008 VIDEO - 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.

	A hypervisor on your laptop? SearchServerVirtualization.com | 17 Sep 2008 VIDEO - Virtual Computer talks about its next-generation virtual desktop offering using a hypervisor-based approach like VMware vClient. But unlike vClient, NxTop is already here.

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	Control VM sprawl in your virtual server infrastructure SearchServerVirtualization.com | 09 Dec 2009 VIRTUALIZATION SCHOOL - These lessons teach you how to control VM sprawl through proper planning and virtual server infrastructure management. Then take a quiz on the causes of and solutions to sprawl.

	Virtual server sprawl study guide SearchServerVirtualization.com | 07 Dec 2009 STUDY GUIDE - Take this quiz to test your knowledge of virtual server sprawl, and get more resources on the causes of and solutions to VM sprawl.

	Xen vs. KVM Linux virtualization hypervisors SearchServerVirtualization.com | 13 Oct 2009 FACE-OFF - Which side wins in the Xen vs. KVM Linux virtualization hypervisor debate? Two IT experts weigh-in with their Xen-KVM comparisons.

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	Managing Real-World Virtualization: Physical to Virtual (And Back) - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   07 NOV 2006, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   In the final segment of this four-part webcast series from SearchServerVirtualization.com, you'll get an overview of how to perform P2V and V2P conversions.

	Managing Real-World Virtualization: Creating a VM Library - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   31 OCT 2006, 09:00 EST (14:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   In part three of this four-part webcast series from SearchServerVirtualization.com, you'll learn about factors to keep in mind when developing reference VM images.

	Managing Real-World Virtualization: Choosing How and What to Virtualize - Expert Webcast VIEW WEBCAST PREMIERED:   24 OCT 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00, GMT) SUMMARY:   In part one of this four-part webcast series from SearchServerVirtualization.com, get an overview of the criteria that should be used to choose how and what you should virtualize in your data center.

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	Virtual machine sprawl prevention FAQs Published by: SearchServerVirtualization.com | 03 Dec 2009 PODCAST - Virtual machine sprawl can make a mess of your infrastructure. Learn what causes the problem and get tips on taming virtual machine sprawl in this podcast with expert Rick Vanover.

	Oracle virtualization support excludes VMware, Microsoft, Citrix Published by: SearchServerVirtualization.com | 29 May 2009 PODCAST - Oracle clears up its virtualization policy and won't support third-party platforms after all. Find out what it means for Oracle's push into the market.

	Virtualization: What to consider and what to buy Published by: SearchServerVirtualization.com | 04 Aug 2006 DOWNLOAD SPOTLIGHT - In this podcast, you'll learn about the components of virtualization, the basic configurations and how they're implemented in popular vendor offerings.

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	virtual machine 05 Apr 2004 WORD - A virtual machine (VM) is an environment, usually a program or operating system, which does not physically exist but is created within another environment. In this context, a VM is called a "guest" while the ...

	paravirtualization 12 Oct 2006 WORD - Paravirtualization is an enhancement of virtualization technology in which a guest OS is recompiled prior to installation inside a virtual machine. Paravirtualization allows for an interface to the virtual machine that can ...

	hypervisor 27 Apr 2005 WORD - A hypervisor, also called a virtual machine manager, is a program that allows multiple operating systems to share a single hardware host. Each operating system appears to have the host's processor, memory, and other ...

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