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How does a private cloud differ from hybrid?
Private clouds, which are owned and operated by the business, provide security, but they have certain limitations. Hybrid clouds incorporate both private and public cloud deployments.
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Pros and cons of hybrid clouds
Hybrid cloud is touted as providing the best of both private and public clouds, but this type of infrastructure comes with its own pros and cons, such as flexibility and complexity.
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Server sizing calls for nuanced comparisons
Serving sizing requires a number of comparisons, especially between having a few large servers or many popcorn servers. Compare use cases to find what fits.
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Plan for hybrid cloud deployments to avoid challenges
Before adopting a hybrid cloud, think about how it will benefit the business and the ultimate goal. Also, hire IT staff with the appropriate level of expertise and start small.
PDF: Experts examine VMware Cloud on AWS partnership
The AWS and VMware partnership is certainly an interesting one, with big changes possibly taking place in both the VM and public cloud markets. Get our experts' first take here.
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VMware and IT prioritize SaaS, hybrid cloud for 2018
Hybrid cloud is the top IT priority for users in 2018, with SaaS technology at a close second, according to a TechTarget survey. Let's see what VMware's doing in these markets.
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Virtual hard disk files supported by Hyper-V
Fixed VHD files, dynamic VHD files, and differential or differencing VHD files are all supported by Hyper-V. Learn more about these file types and the best use cases for each.
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Get to know Nutanix's hypervisor
Nutanix hypervisor components, including controller VMs, and Prism, its management control plane, help simplify management. Learn more about how these components work together.
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VM performance management Manage
Zero in on CPU and vCPU management
Proper vCPU allocation can be difficult to achieve, but if you have a good understanding of the technology and take advantage of these helpful features, it will be within reach.
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Virtual server backup and storage Problem Solve
Address common problems with VM backups
Common problems with VM backups include low disk space, low memory, interdependencies and so on. Learn how to overcome these issues and more with this expert advice.
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Virtualization costs, licensing and support issues
IT shops on the clock to upgrade vSphere 5.5 to 6.5
To position themselves for future needs and technologies, many vSphere 5.5 customers may have to move out of their comfort zones and upgrade to version 6.5.
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Benefits of server virtualization (4) +
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- Application virtualization
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- Introduction to virtualization and how-tos
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- Server hardware and virtualization
- Using virtual machine appliances
- Virtualized clusters and high-performance computing
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Choose between a VPC and a private cloud
Virtual private clouds and private clouds differ in terms of architecture, the provider and tenants, and resource delivery. Decide between the two models based on these distinctions.
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Pros and cons of hybrid clouds
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Major hybrid cloud vendors meet different needs
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New features in Hyper-V Manager improve VM management
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Plan for hybrid cloud deployments to avoid challenges
Before adopting a hybrid cloud, think about how it will benefit the business and the ultimate goal. Also, hire IT staff with the appropriate level of expertise and start small.
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Optimize performance in a private cloud
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What are 512 byte emulation disks and how do they work?
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Query events on the Hyper-V host
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What's new in private cloud management?
To have a successful private cloud deployment, consider your goals, address security and scalability needs, and incorporate private cloud management tools.
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Monitor Hyper-V VM resource utilization
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Prepare to migrate a development VM to production
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Eliminating zombie VMs limits VM sprawl
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E-Handbook | April 2018
What's new in private cloud management?
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E-Handbook | May 2017
If SDDC is your next-generation data center architecture, plan now
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E-Handbook | March 2017
Is cloud bursting the best solution for compute capacity overload?
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E-Chapter | August 2016
Be prepared with server benchmarking, documentation tools
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E-Handbook | August 2016
VMware Virtual Volumes provide path out of legacy storage
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Server Virtualization Basics
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How does a private cloud differ from hybrid?
Private clouds, which are owned and operated by the business, provide security, but they have certain limitations. Hybrid clouds incorporate both private and public cloud deployments.
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Server sizing calls for nuanced comparisons
Serving sizing requires a number of comparisons, especially between having a few large servers or many popcorn servers. Compare use cases to find what fits.
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Learn to install Nutanix Community Edition
Install Nutanix Community Edition to test its features in your infrastructure for free. Learn about the download, installation, configuration and VM creation processes.
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Virtualization costs, licensing and support issues
IT shops on the clock to upgrade vSphere 5.5 to 6.5
To position themselves for future needs and technologies, many vSphere 5.5 customers may have to move out of their comfort zones and upgrade to version 6.5.
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Virtualization security and patch management
VMware offers security with vSphere and vSAN encryption
Encryption features in recent vSphere and vSAN updates aim to balance security with simplicity and performance. For VMware shops, there is little standing in the way of adoption.
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VMware virtualization
VMware and IT prioritize SaaS, hybrid cloud for 2018
Hybrid cloud is the top IT priority for users in 2018, with SaaS technology at a close second, according to a TechTarget survey. Let's see what VMware's doing in these markets.