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Network virtualization


Even with the best virtualization software and the newest server hardware, networking performance problems and latency can frustrate users. But building virtual networks is increasingly a piece of the puzzle in any virtualized data center. And you have many factors to consider, from network interface cards to virtual switches to networking adapters to network storage devices to Fibre Channel versus Ethernet networking considerations. Your choices concerning these various networking resources can make the difference between a network that hums along and one that suffers from I/O and other performance bottlenecks. This section provides news, research and tutorials on setting up virtual networks, the pros and cons of various networking devices and technologies and provides the latest news on tools for virtual networking.
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  NEWS: 1 - 3 of 13
Killing I/O bottlenecks, VirtenSys virtualizes storage
SearchServerVirtualization.com | 01 Jul 2009
ARTICLE - VirtenSys' new I/O Virtualization switch creates 'I/O clouds' or pools of server I/O resources that storage manager can allocate to different systems based on demand.
Users eager to try vNetwork Distributed Switch
SearchServerVirtualization.com | 26 May 2009
ARTICLE - Users have eagerly awaited the VMware vNetwork Distributed Switch in vSphere because of the increasing simplicity it offers network administrators.
TechEd attendees weigh problems, benefits of server virtualization
SearchServerVirtualization.com | 14 May 2009
ARTICLE - Without proper planning and management, virtualization problems can diminish the technology's benefits, IT managers warn at Microsoft TechEd 2009.
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  EXPERT TECHNICAL ADVICE: 1 - 3 of 21
Selecting storage hardware for a virtual deployment
07 May 2009
TIP - Storage hardware may be the most important component of a host server in a virtual deployment. An expert covers selecting network and storage adapters and storage types for VMs.
Unlocking network performance bottlenecks with Cisco's Nexus family of switches
Submitted By: SearchVMware.com | 12 Mar 2009
TIP - Cisco's Nexus 1000V virtual switch is an offering in the upcoming VMware vSphere and may unlock serious network performance bottlenecks and create a unified network fabric.
Configuring Hyper-V virtual networks
10 Mar 2009
TIP - You can configure Hyper-V virtual networks with virtual local area network (VLAN) trunks.
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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.
Windows Networking
SearchNetworkingChannel.com | 27 Oct 2006
PROJECT GUIDES - Tips and strategies to help you build and manage a secure, robust Windows network for your customers.
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Virtualized clusters and high-performance computing, Application virtualization, Introduction to virtualization and how-tos, Cloud computing and virtualization, Server hardware and virtualization, Using virtual machine appliances



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