June 2008
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June 30, 2008
30
Jun'08
Why (or why not) switch from VMware to Hyper-V?
Now that Microsoft has finally delivered Hyper-V, everyone is waiting to see how many VMware shops will make the switch. Are there any compelling reasons for a company that already has a large ... Continue Reading
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June 30, 2008
30
Jun'08
OS virtualization: Virtualizing without the hypervisor
Get faster and smaller, hypervisor-free virtual machines with container-based operating system virtualization. Expert Greg Shields shows how to get greater VM performance in less physical space in this tip. Continue Reading
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June 30, 2008
30
Jun'08
Creating an OS virtualization architecture
OS virtualization's advantages, when hosted atop hypervisor-based architectures, fit into many different virtualization strategies. Expert Greg Shields discusses how hosted desktops, test/dev environments and servers can benefit. Continue Reading
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June 28, 2008
28
Jun'08
Hyper-V is RTM…
As you have probably heard, Microsoft’s long awaited dabbling in virtualization has finally been released.This is an assessment of Hyper-V and its impact Continue Reading
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June 25, 2008
25
Jun'08
Xen proponents question merits of Red Hat KVM hypervisor
Red Hat's new KVM-based hypervisor may be easier to install alongside Linux, but paravirtualized offerings like Citrix's Xen still trump the new hypervisor, say KVM detractors. Continue Reading
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June 24, 2008
24
Jun'08
VMware virtualization used to cut costs at 900 universities
Attention, college students: your tuition may soon decrease! Well, maybe not. However, VMware Inc. reported today that 900 universities including top tier schools such as Harvard and Yale are ... Continue Reading
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June 24, 2008
24
Jun'08
Preventing VM sprawl with archiving
Creating archives of idle virtual machines (VMs), curbs VM sprawl and use resources efficiently. This tip outlines the benefits and the two steps involved in archiving. Continue Reading
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June 19, 2008
19
Jun'08
Using VRDP to view VirtualBox virtual machines remotely
In last week's blog, I wrote about my first experiences with Sun's xVM VirtualBox 1.6.2. I like the interface and the features available to this free desktop virtualization product. Among these ... Continue Reading
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June 18, 2008
18
Jun'08
Red Hat intros VMware hypervisor alternative based on KVM
At Red Hat Summit, Red Hat touted its new KVM hypervisor -- a rival to VMware's hypervisor -- as well as its virtualization management and security tools. Continue Reading
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June 17, 2008
17
Jun'08
Deciding when to use virtual symmetric multiprocessing
Should you assign a virtual machine (VM) more than one virtual processor or not? It's common for admins to configure virtual symmetric multiprocessing, or VMs with multiple CPUs, whether it is ... Continue Reading
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June 16, 2008
16
Jun'08
Guide: Introduction to Xen
The Xen hypervisor is fast becoming an IT commodity. Get up to speed on the growing Xen-based virtualization products and learn how Xen server virtualization can work in your data center. This guide covers everything from installation to management ... Continue Reading
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June 16, 2008
16
Jun'08
Novell modifies SUSE Linux to run faster on VMware
Novell's latest service pack for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server includes support for VMware's VMI brand of paravirtualization. Continue Reading
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June 12, 2008
12
Jun'08
Ensuring disk resources with SCSI reservations
You may hear the term SCSI reservations frequently when dealing with VMware servers that utilize shared storage. SCSI reservations are used to ensure exclusive access to disk-based resources when ... Continue Reading
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June 10, 2008
10
Jun'08
Symantec, Citrix take on VMware with block storage management product
On Monday, June 9, Symantec Corp. of Cupterino, Calif., announced the release of Veritas Virtual Infrastructure (VxVI), a server and storage virtualization product built on Citrix Systems Inc.'s ... Continue Reading
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June 10, 2008
10
Jun'08
VMware's Thinstall acquisition yields ThinApp application virtualization software
The newly renamed ThinApp application virtualization product allows virtually any application to run on Windows, liberating admins from potential OS conflicts. Continue Reading
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June 10, 2008
10
Jun'08
Virtualizing VoIP
As IP PBX vendors embrace nonproprietary platforms, the time is right for virtualizing call managers. And maximizing underutilized VoIP/IPT servers is just one way to virtualize communications, an expert explains. Continue Reading
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June 10, 2008
10
Jun'08
How to virtualize server I/O
Virtualization strategies for server I/O can turn a complex mess into an efficient virtual environment that delivers I/O connectivity. An expert guides you through peripheral I/O and storage virtualization, deduplication, and emerging virtualization... Continue Reading
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June 09, 2008
09
Jun'08
Sun xVM VirtualBox has easy install, small footprint
Of the major hypervisors, I am particularly intrigued by Sun xVM. In this blog, I'll give a quick tour of Sun xVM VirtualBox and show how to make a virtual machine. Setting up Sun xVM The download ... Continue Reading
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June 06, 2008
06
Jun'08
Optimizing virtual hard disk performance in Hyper-V
To improve virtual hard disk (VHD) performance, allocate virtual machines more efficiently, better distribute VHD I/O load and perform standard disk operations regularly. Continue Reading
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June 05, 2008
05
Jun'08
Tripwire offers free security utility for VMware ESX 3.5 hypervisor
VMware Inc. and Tripwire Inc. have co-developed a free, downloadable utility to address the leading security concern in virtual environments today: misconfiguration of the hypervisor. Portland, ... Continue Reading