January 2008

January 31, 2008 31 Jan'08
VMware Virtual Desktop Manager treads on Citrix turf

VMware VDM 2 has started to look like a real connection broker, but does it compare with more established players, or more to the point, does anyone really care yet? Continue Reading
January 30, 2008 30 Jan'08
Technosium 2008: Virtualization and regulatory compliance, time to revisit?

I am blogging from the first annual Technosium 2008 Global Conference and Expo in Santa Clara, Calif., where I have gotten some clarification on regulatory compliance, a topic that perplexes me and ... Continue Reading
January 30, 2008 30 Jan'08
Technosium 2008: FastScale Composer’s cool virtual server deployment

Today at the Technosium Global Conference and Expo in Santa Clara, Calif., I saw a cool demonstration of FastScale Composer at work deploying virtual (and physical) servers. FastScale Technologies ... Continue Reading

January 30, 2008 30 Jan'08
Technosium 2008: Virtualization takeaways for business continuity

I am blogging from the inaugural Technosium Global Conference and Expo at the Santa Clara Convention Center. I’ll be signing on intermittently to provide you with everything I consider beneficial ... Continue Reading
January 28, 2008 28 Jan'08
Connecting to the Internet with Solaris 10

To connect to the internet with Solaris 10 in a virtualized environment, read this this expert response from site expert Andrew Kutz. Continue Reading
January 28, 2008 28 Jan'08
VMware Player driver help

Expert Andrew Kutz will tell you how to update drivers in VMware Player using VMware Workstation. Continue Reading
January 28, 2008 28 Jan'08
VMware Player/Windows Vista help

Looking to install VMware Player in Windows Vista? Read this expert response from Andrew Kutz first. Continue Reading
January 28, 2008 28 Jan'08
VirtualCenter, VMotion and licensing

Several factors are involved when migrating virtual machines from one host operating system to another. Andrew Kutz attempts to aid in the process in this expert response. Continue Reading
January 23, 2008 23 Jan'08
Introducing ivi, Java’s universal virtualization management GUI

ivi (pronounced eve-e) stands for Java Virtual Interface, and it is a project that aims to create a single, graphical, management interface for all the major virtualization products. Implemented in ... Continue Reading
January 22, 2008 22 Jan'08
Microsoft slashes Vista VDI license pricing; acquires Calista Technologies

While expounding on its new Dynamic IT vision for virtualization, Microsoft also slipped in several nuggets of news related to Vista and virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). Continue Reading

January 21, 2008 21 Jan'08
VMware, Solaris Containers and Xen to coexist at USi

With plans to add Solaris Containers and Xen virtualization platforms to VMware, a hosting provider strives to meet customer demand. Continue Reading
January 21, 2008 21 Jan'08
New VMware Stage Manager tackles application lifecycle management

VMware's new Stage Manager plays in the murky landscape between application development and production environments. Continue Reading
January 18, 2008 18 Jan'08
Thinstall acquired, will PortableApps be next?

Considering the recent acquisition of Thinstall by VMware, I have to wonder: Is PortableApps next on the list of to-be-acquired companies? The two companies have one thing in common: They both have ... Continue Reading
January 18, 2008 18 Jan'08
GParted: Save yourself from virtual test screw-ups

Todays episode is ... screwing up your test environment and fixing it. As many know, I test management tools like some people switch socks. I have a simple theory on it: If what I'm using could be ... Continue Reading
January 18, 2008 18 Jan'08
virtual networking

Virtual networking is a technology that facilitates the control of one or more remotely located computers or servers over the Internet... (Continued) Continue Reading
January 17, 2008 17 Jan'08
Creating Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machines

Learn how to create and configure virtual machines in Microsoft's latest virtualization platform Hyper-V. Continue Reading
January 16, 2008 16 Jan'08
Desktop and application virtualization: Convincing management and end users

Learn how to discuss desktop and application virtualization's benefits and how to pitch them to upper management as well as end users. Continue Reading
January 15, 2008 15 Jan'08
Virtual machine hosts as domain controllers?

Should a host server be used as a domain controller? Ron Oglesby offers his thoughts in this expert response. Continue Reading
January 15, 2008 15 Jan'08
SWsoft Virtuozzo: An alternative to VMware VDI?

Here's a novel idea: Rather than use VMware VDI to centralize your desktops, consider container-style virtualization from SWsoft's Virtuozzo. Continue Reading
January 13, 2008 13 Jan'08
Virtualization and staffing

Does implementing a virtual architecture mean IT departments will need fewer workers, or will current IT workers simply need more training? Scott Feuless has a few thoughts in this expert response. Continue Reading