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Using virtual machine appliances


With virtual appliances, administrators can get some of the benefits of running virtual machines without the burdens of installing, configuring and managing hefty software stacks. These customizable virtual software images have become an easy way to develop and roll out software without the albatross, security and management hassles of including the entire stack. Some analysts predicts that as virtualization becomes more pervasive, virtual appliances will become the predominant model for distributing software among ISVs, or independent software vendors. This section provides news and research and covers the benefits and risks of virtual appliances, including security and patching considerations, management considerations, rapid deployment and customization, support and virtual appliances and more. We also compare various virtual appliance vendors and their various benefits and disadvantages.
IN THIS TOPIC:  NEWS (14) , EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE (3)

  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 14
F5 Networks adds vSphere, vCenter integration: News in brief
SearchServerVirtualization.com | 02 Jul 2009
ARTICLE - In today's news in brief, F5's BIG-IP appliances add VMware's vSphere 4 and vCenter support, and more.
VMware takes another stab at virtual appliance authoring
SearchServerVirtualization.com | 29 Jun 2009
ARTICLE - VMware Studio 2.0 free virtual appliance authoring software can create multi-tier virtual appliances, but some IT pros have already settled on Sun xVM VirtualBox.
Vizioncore dives into automation: News in brief
SearchServerVirtualization.com | 05 May 2009
ARTICLE - In today's news in brief, Vizioncore gets automated, Virtual's esXpress gets easier.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 3
Safely implementing VMsafe-aware virtual appliances in your data center
Submitted By: SearchVMware.com | 01 Jul 2009
TIP - VMsafe-aware virtual appliances can subject a virtualization environment to security risks, but smart administration can help you avoid a breach.
Microsoft's stance on virtual appliances could threaten its VHD format
10 Sep 2007
TIP - Microsoft's restrictive stance toward competitor virtualization platforms could determine the popularity of the company's virtual Hard Disk-formatted virtual machine.
Processors for virtualization
20 Sep 2006
EXPERT ANSWER - Which processor is best for virtualization purposes? AMD or Intel? What about chip support? Expert Andrew Kutz offers his opinion.
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