March 2013

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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