March 2013
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March 29, 2013
29
Mar'13
How much do server configurations affect hypervisor performance?
Software plays an important role in virtual infrastructure performance, but can you optimize performance by tweaking server configurations? Continue Reading
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March 27, 2013
27
Mar'13
Infrastructure provisioning challenges: Linking physical and virtual
Infrastructure provisioning tools often fail to bridge the management gap between physical and virtual. Is vendor standardization the answer? Continue Reading
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March 26, 2013
26
Mar'13
The Microsoft Hyper-V snapshot explained
Snapshots are an important management tool, but they aren't an alternative to backups. Find out how a Hyper-V snapshot works and how to use it. Continue Reading
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March 25, 2013
25
Mar'13
The future of data centers: Software-defined, or not?
The prospect of virtualizing the entire infrastructure could change the future of data centers, but many challenges still stand in the way. Continue Reading
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March 21, 2013
21
Mar'13
How well do you know the PowerShell command line?
Quiz yourself on the nuances of Powershell v3, as the command-line shell becomes the management standard for much more than just Hyper-V. Continue Reading
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March 20, 2013
20
Mar'13
Keeping up with virtualization and mobile technology security
As virtualization extends its reach, IT needs to focus its efforts on maintaining a resilient data center and mobile technology security. Continue Reading
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March 20, 2013
20
Mar'13
CompTIA Cloud Essentials and other vendor-neutral certificates
Cloud certificates will soon be a must for today's IT pros. Now's the time to learn about CompTIA Cloud Essentials and other exams on the market. Continue Reading
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March 14, 2013
14
Mar'13
Virtualization storage innovations challenge market leaders
Startups are challenging established vendors with storage innovations, but will they be able to sustain their momentum as market leaders catch up? Continue Reading
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March 14, 2013
14
Mar'13
Microsoft's MCSE Private Cloud and new virtualization certifications
The expanded list of Microsoft certifications now includes MCSE Private Cloud. Admins worth their salt should get familiar with the changes now. Continue Reading
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March 14, 2013
14
Mar'13
Brushing up on new virtualization training and certificates
As IT adapts to new technologies, more admins have opted for virtualization training and certificates. Quiz yourself on the latest exams. Continue Reading
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March 13, 2013
13
Mar'13
Optimal BIOS settings for server virtualization
The ideal mix of performance and reliability starts with learning which server BIOS settings you should configure for a virtualized system. Continue Reading
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March 13, 2013
13
Mar'13
FAQs you should answer before starting P2V conversions
P2V conversions can trip up even experienced IT pros. Be sure you know the answers to these frequently asked questions before starting a migration. Continue Reading
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March 12, 2013
12
Mar'13
Workflow automation software showdown: Citrix, Microsoft and VMware
Workflow automation software is growing in popularity, but each product has its limitations. Find out how products from three major vendors stack up. Continue Reading
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March 11, 2013
11
Mar'13
Comparing the subtle differences between vMotion vs. Live Migration
Both VMware and Microsoft now offer a shared nothing VM migration feature. Find out how they stack up in this vMotion vs. Live Migration comparison. Continue Reading
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March 08, 2013
08
Mar'13
Puppet, VMware bring DevOps automation tools to vCenter
New automation tools from Puppet aim to introduce VMware admins to the world of DevOps, but programming knowledge remains a barrier for some IT pros. Continue Reading
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March 08, 2013
08
Mar'13
Speak out: Take our 2013 Reader's Choice Survey
How has new technology changed your job? Your confidential answers will help us create our state of the data center report and examine future trends. Continue Reading
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March 05, 2013
05
Mar'13
Pop quiz: Know your VMware ESXi commands
Think you know the most important VMware ESXi commands? Take this short quiz to find out if you're a command-line champ. Continue Reading
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March 04, 2013
04
Mar'13
Microsoft Hyper-V Quick Migration
Hyper-V Quick Migration is a feature available in Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V R2 that allows users to move running virtual machines (VMs) from one host to another with minimal downtime. Continue Reading
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March 04, 2013
04
Mar'13
The five best Windows PowerShell v3 commands
Windows PowerShell v3 can even trip up IT pros, but it behooves you to master the syntax. Here are five of the most useful PowerShell v3 commands. Continue Reading