October 2006
-
October 31, 2006
31
Oct'06
How to convert VMware virtual disk images to Virtual Server, part two
In this tip, Chris Wolf explains how to convert VMware virtual disk images to Microsoft Virtual Server when you don't have the resources to buy Platespin's PowerConvert. Continue Reading
-
October 30, 2006
30
Oct'06
The Blue Pill virtualization attack: Virtual machine malware
Much ado was made of the demonstration of the Blue Pill attack on Windows Vista at Black Hat this year. Security expert Kevin Beaver analyzes the exploit. Find out how the attack worked and whether you should care about it. Continue Reading
-
October 30, 2006
30
Oct'06
Glossary and links: How to install VMware on Windows Server 2003
-
October 30, 2006
30
Oct'06
How to install and configure Windows Server 2003 for VMware
VMware Server: Some assembly required. Never fear, expert Andrew Kutz is here -- read this eight-part tip and be the IT pro in the know on getting VMware up and running. Continue Reading
-
October 26, 2006
26
Oct'06
For PG&E customers, server virtualization pays
Pacific Gas and Electric has a new incentive program that will reward customers with cash for every kilowatt-hour they save thanks to virtualization. Continue Reading
-
October 24, 2006
24
Oct'06
Dell: x86 is the future of the data center
In a speech in Columbus, Ohio, Dell CTO Kevin Kettler said that the future of the data center is x86 servers, dominated by four-socket servers and smaller. Continue Reading
-
October 23, 2006
23
Oct'06
Virtualization for the beginner by Anil Desai: A crash course
Take a fast trip through tips on choosing virtualization products, managing virtual machine sprawl and virtual hard disks, migrating from VMware to Microsoft Virtual Server and more. Your guide is Anil Desai, IT book author and consultant and ... Continue Reading
-
October 20, 2006
20
Oct'06
Towers, racks and blades -- Server packaging options
When should you use a tower server, a rack server or a blade server? This excerpt from our e-book, "Windows Servers and Storage," analyzes these three types of server packaging. Continue Reading
-
October 19, 2006
19
Oct'06
Virtualization going gangbusters, market data shows
Recent market data proves what we already knew: the virtualization market is on fire, and sales of VMware are fanning the flames. Continue Reading
-
October 18, 2006
18
Oct'06
How to convert VMware virtual disk images to Virtual Server
In this tip, Chris Wolf explains how to convert VMware virtual disk imagesto Microsoft Virtual Server when you don't have the resources to buy Platespin's PowerConvert. Continue Reading
-
October 13, 2006
13
Oct'06
bare metal environment
A bare metal environment is a computer system or network in which a
virtual machine is installed directly on hardware rather than within the host operating system (OS)... (Continued) Continue Reading -
October 13, 2006
13
Oct'06
Microsoft Virtual Server vs. Virtual PC
Microsoft has two virtualization offerings -- Virtual Server 2005 and Virtual PC -- that are both great products at a great price (free). So which one is better? It depends what you want to do. Continue Reading
-
October 10, 2006
10
Oct'06
Blade servers were nothing to fear, retailer finds
Quixtar, running out of space with its usual rackmount servers, decided to try blade servers for more power inside its data center to speed up server and application deployments. Continue Reading
-
October 09, 2006
09
Oct'06
How to create a virtual machine with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2
Once you have Virtual Server installed, the obvious next step is to create a virtual machine. But where do you start? Continue Reading
-
October 09, 2006
09
Oct'06
How to install a guest OS with Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2
If you've been following this series, you've successfully set up Microsoft Virtual Server, configured basic server settings and created a virtual machine (VM). But your new VM has a blank hard drive. The next step is to install a guest operating ... Continue Reading
-
October 06, 2006
06
Oct'06
Top 5 virtualization 'helpdesk' responses
Last month, we saw high activity in our experts section -- curiosity about I/O limitations, how virtualization uses memory and more. Here are the top five questions for the month. Continue Reading
-
October 05, 2006
05
Oct'06
Microsoft drops virtualization licensing fees for Datacenter Edition
You can now buy a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 license that will allow you to run an unlimited number of virtualized guests for free. Continue Reading
-
October 04, 2006
04
Oct'06
Using VMware Workstation features to streamline software development
Virtualization technology such as VMware Workstation features may prove invaluable to your software development process. Continue Reading
-
October 04, 2006
04
Oct'06
P2V (Physical-to-virtual) migration tools: A guide
Migrating physical servers to virtual machines? In this step-by-step guide, Alessandro Perilli recommends migration tools, warns of possible driver recognition problems and more. Continue Reading
-
October 03, 2006
03
Oct'06
Virtualization management software
A reader is searching for the best virtualization management software solution. He's even found a software company that our expert hasn't tried yet. Even so, expert Andrew Kutz advises him to save his money. Read this answer and find out why. Continue Reading