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Learn the differences between VM snapshot vs. backup
When admins build their VM management and DR strategy, they must understand the differences between backups and snapshots to ensure they don't lose valuable VM data.
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Migrate from Hyper-V to VMware in 7 steps
Before you migrate from Hyper-V to VMware, you should take a comprehensive inventory, set an agreed-upon schedule and communicate the potential effects to all relevant parties.
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10 benefits of server virtualization for businesses
Server virtualization has come a long way since the early 2000s. It's not only good for large enterprise data centers; smaller IT shops can also realize its many benefits.
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How does paravirtualization differ from full?
Full virtualization and paravirtualization both enable hardware resource abstraction, but the two technologies differ when it comes to isolation levels.
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Ensure VMware third-party support with the vendor's APIs
Admins can ensure third-party tools are VMware-compatible through the SDK and API Support program, which offers APIs that integrate third-party products with VMware environments.
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Expand your knowledge of Hyper-V virtual switch types
Admins can create three Hyper-V virtual switch types: external, internal and private. The need for internet access and a secure network can help admins decide which one to use.
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Vendor selection Evaluate
Compare Nutanix AHV vs. VMware ESXi in the hypervisor battle
Though Nutanix AHV and VMware ESXi offer similar feature sets, admins' decisions will depend on several factors, such as virtualizations needs and workload size.
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VM performance management Evaluate
Memory management strategies improve VM performance
There are several memory management options, each with their own use cases. Understanding the differences can help admins optimize virtual memory and mitigate resource contention.
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Virtual server backup and storage Evaluate
Learn the differences between VM snapshot vs. backup
When admins build their VM management and DR strategy, they must understand the differences between backups and snapshots to ensure they don't lose valuable VM data.
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Virtualization costs, licensing and support issues Manage
What does a VM actually cost?
Proper VM cost assessment is a critical element of meaningful showback and chargeback practices in a virtual data center.
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Benefits of server virtualization (4) +
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Challenges of server virtualization (4) +
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- Application virtualization
- Cloud computing architecture
- Cloud computing infrastructure
- Introduction to virtualization and how-tos
- Network virtualization
- Networking for Server Virtualization
- Server hardware and virtualization
- Using virtual machine appliances
- Virtualized clusters and high-performance computing
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Server virtualization management tools and practices (5) +
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Server virtualization security management and compliance policies (2) +
Server virtualization staffing, careers and budget
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Server virtualization strategies and use cases (5) +
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Virtualization backup and disaster recovery strategies (2) +
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What's the difference between containers and VMs?
Containers have rapidly come into focus as a popular option for deploying applications, but they have limitations and are fundamentally different than VMs.
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Learn the differences between VM snapshot vs. backup
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10 benefits of server virtualization for businesses
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How does paravirtualization differ from full?
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Docker security checklists mitigate container cyberthreats
To improve container security, admins can use a Docker security checklist and combat common vulnerabilities, such as gain privileges and corrupt Docker images.
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Network consolidation and virtualization solve management issues
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2 ways to craft a server consolidation project plan
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Use virtual clusters to avoid container sprawl
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OpenShift Virtualization 2.5 simplifies VM modernization
Red Hat's OpenShift platform enables admins to take a phased approach to retiring legacy applications while moving toward a container-based environment.
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Ensure VMware third-party support with the vendor's APIs
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Compare Docker vs. Podman for container management
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Memory management techniques you should remember
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E-Handbook | September 2019
How to implement GPUs for high-performance computing
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E-Handbook | March 2019
Server hardware to run ROBO virtual workloads
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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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Server Virtualization Basics
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hypervisor
A hypervisor is a function that abstracts -- isolates -- operating systems (OSes) and applications from the underlying computer hardware.
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Migrate from Hyper-V to VMware in 7 steps
Before you migrate from Hyper-V to VMware, you should take a comprehensive inventory, set an agreed-upon schedule and communicate the potential effects to all relevant parties.
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How does paravirtualization differ from full?
Full virtualization and paravirtualization both enable hardware resource abstraction, but the two technologies differ when it comes to isolation levels.
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Vendor Resources
- The hybrid cloud and your company. –White Paper
- The Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Sprawl –eBook
- VMware vs. Microsoft: A comparison of top solutions –Essential Guide
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Server hardware and virtualization
VMware, Nvidia team up to extend IT infrastructure for AI
VMware and Nvidia signed a partnership to create a new architecture for hybrid clouds and to democratize AI by making it available more broadly across enterprises.
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Server virtualization risks and monitoring
VMware security for Cloud Foundation ties to Carbon Black
The new VMware Advanced Security for Cloud Foundation binds the company's security offerings with other key VMware offerings such as Carbon Black and NSX.
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Server hardware and virtualization
VMware pricing change limits CPUs to 32 cores per license
VMware moved its per-CPU licensing plan closer to competitors' per-core licensing plans by requiring one license for CPUs with 32 cores.