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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.



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	Is a Linux JeOS on VMware's roadmap? SearchServerVirtualization.com \| 06 Nov 2009 ARTICLE - VMware says it won't develop a general-purpose Linux distro, but it may have other tricks – such as a Linux Jeos virtual appliance -- up its sleeve.


	Avaya caves to virtualization for IP phone systems SearchServerVirtualization.com \| 12 Oct 2009 ARTICLE - Some virtualization pros laud Avaya's support of virtualization in its unified communications server. But skeptics say the Xen-based platform is a nonstarter without VMware.


	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.


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	Understanding the benefits of a virtual machine 12 Oct 2009 TIP - Virtual machines offer many benefits: server consolidation, increased utilization and faster recovery times after failure.


	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.


	VMware Converter: Version differences, hot and cold cloning 12 Mar 2008 TIP - VMware Converter is VMware's physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversion tool. Learn about version differences, hot and cold cloning, and which servers to stay away from with this tool.


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