March 2011
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March 31, 2011
31
Mar'11
OEMs plug in to vCenter, turn the volume to 11
By Mike Laverick, Author, Instructor and Blogger VMware's master plan is starting to bear fruit. When VMware introduced Virtual Infrastructure 3 (VI3), the company started to allow third parties to ... Continue Reading
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March 30, 2011
30
Mar'11
Virtualization costs, features and management comparison
Get your frequently asked questions about virtualization costs, features and management answered in this podcast comparing VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Continue Reading
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March 30, 2011
30
Mar'11
Server virtualization platform comparison: VMware vs. Microsoft
VMware's server virtualization platform leads the market, but Microsoft Hyper-V is catching on. Use this server virtualization comparison to help decide which is right for you. Continue Reading
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March 30, 2011
30
Mar'11
Virtual memory management techniques: A beginner's guide
There are lots of virtual memory management techniques, including ballooning and memory compression. You can use these methods to control resource sharing among colocated VMs. Continue Reading
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March 30, 2011
30
Mar'11
Hyper-V vs. VMware guide
This Hyper-V vs. VMware edition of our Virtualization School series will help you compare the two most popular platforms in the server virtualization market. Continue Reading
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March 29, 2011
29
Mar'11
Software license agreements aren’t made to be broken
Software license agreements get foggy when virtualization enters the picture. Many violations are only discovered by accident, but that can be avoided if departments work together. Continue Reading
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March 28, 2011
28
Mar'11
Virtual server backup tutorial
Virtual server backup tools are crucial. But if you don’t properly implement a VM backup strategy, as described in this backup tutorial, performance may suffer. Continue Reading
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March 28, 2011
28
Mar'11
Virtualization market eyes Microsoft SCVMM 2012 beta
Microsoft says it will offer virtualization users a more application-oriented cloud portal than VMware’s vCloud Director; experts say VMware has ‘home-court advantage’ but should watch its back. Continue Reading
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March 28, 2011
28
Mar'11
Quiz: Virtualization backup strategies and tools
Think you’re a hotshot when it comes to virtualization backup strategies? Even if you’re new to the subject, this quiz on will help you gauge your knowledge. Continue Reading
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March 24, 2011
24
Mar'11
What new virtualization features do you want?
New virtualization features keep getting more advanced, but there’s always room to improve. Our advisory board members share their wish lists. Continue Reading
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March 23, 2011
23
Mar'11
Using P2V conversion for virtualization disaster recovery
Not all servers are good VM candidates. But with P2V conversion, you can still protect the leftovers in a virtualization disaster recovery strategy. Continue Reading
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March 22, 2011
22
Mar'11
Microsoft touts Target, launches System Center 2012
Microsoft Corp. revealed its new beta of System Center 2012 today. At the Microsoft Management Summit (MMS) in Las Vegas, the company said System Center 2012 will "enable IT managers to deliver ... Continue Reading
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March 22, 2011
22
Mar'11
Cross-platform virtualization management tools: Sharing is caring
Virtualization management tools tend to stick with their virtualization vendors. They’re not easy to use in multiple platforms, but some can perform a few cross-platform tasks. Continue Reading
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March 21, 2011
21
Mar'11
IT certifications: How does virtualization stack up?
Unlike some IT certifications, VMware certifications can actually boost salaries. Now other virtualization vendors are getting in on the act. Continue Reading
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March 19, 2011
19
Mar'11
Introduction to virtualization for administrators
If you're new to administering a virtualized environment, then this e-book is for you. This book provides a valuable introduction to virtualization, focusing on the basics of high availability and virtual test environments. You’ll come away with the... Continue Reading
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March 19, 2011
19
Mar'11
Virtualizing a test and development lab: An introductory e-book
Now is the time to realize all of the benefits of virtualizing your test and development lab. This chapter highlights some of the benefits of consolidating your test and development environments through virtualization, including costs savings, ... Continue Reading
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March 18, 2011
18
Mar'11
Storage for virtualization: New vendors, new protocols
Virtualization pros can make their lives easier by consolidating their storage vendors and considering Fibre Channel alternatives. That's according to a recent report from Forrester analyst Andrew ... Continue Reading
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March 17, 2011
17
Mar'11
High availability tops virtualization concerns
Last week's IDC Directions 2011 Boston conference was all about cloud, cloud, cloud. But if you haven't made the move "to the cloud" yet, you're probably chipping away at virtualization -- a ... Continue Reading
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March 17, 2011
17
Mar'11
VMware vCenter iPad client on the way
The long-awaited VMware vCenter iPad client should soon be available in the App Store. Macworld reports that VMware has submitted the vCenter iPad client to Apple and is just waiting for approval. ... Continue Reading
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March 17, 2011
17
Mar'11
VMware VCDX hopefuls yearn for scoring transparency
Some who have gone through the battery of testing required for VMware’s most coveted and competitive certification, VMware Certified Design Expert, say the process is too subjective. Continue Reading