Server consolidation and improved resource utilization

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	Economics and virtualization stunt Linux server growth SearchEnterpriseLinux.com | 30 Sep 2009 ARTICLE - Linux server adoption has decreased somewhat in 2009, according to a recent SearchDataCenter.com survey. Virtualization and the economy are the chief reasons.

	New Citrix virtualization certifications on tap: News in brief SearchServerVirtualization.com | 08 May 2009 ARTICLE - In today's news in brief, Citrix Systems will offer two new virtualization certification exams, and more.

	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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	Optimizing server resource use with systems management tools 19 Oct 2009 TIP - Most firms making the virtualization plunge cite improving server resource utilization as the top reason. One way to achieve this is with virtual systems management tools.

	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.

	Improving server consolidation ratios with virtual systems management 15 Sep 2009 TIP - Virtual systems management tools can make the difference between average and superior server consolidation rates.

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	Virtualization challenges: Integrating physical and virtual components SearchServerVirtualization.com | 16 Dec 2008 VIDEO - A network admin sounds off on his company's recent virtualization project and how integrating the physical parts of its infrastructure with the virtual components presented some challenges.

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	Server consolidation and virtualization project planning guide SearchServerVirtualization.com | 08 Jul 2009 GUIDE - Combining server consolidation with virtualization can boost server utilization and reduce power consumption. Here are strategies to maximize server consolidation project benefits.

	A virtual network design, configuration and management guide SearchServerVirtualization.com | 21 May 2009 GUIDE - This guide on virtual network architecture and management explores how to design physical and virtual networks to reduce latency and manage virtual networks efficiently.

	Virtual server migration guide SearchServerVirtualization.com | 14 May 2009 GUIDE - Virtual server migrations are critical to a virtual deployment's success. This guide covers server migration basics and how to execute them in Hyper-V and VMware environments.

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