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Server virtualization management tools and practices

• Build a virtualized development environment with these guidelines

  Save time and stress by designing virtualized test environments that include migration preparation and sandbox testing, and that, in certain cases, mix test and production hardware.  Continue Reading

• How to buy a server virtualization management tool for your company

  Looking to buy a virtualization management tool? Expert Brien Posey details what criteria to consider so you choose the most effective product for your company.  Continue Reading

• Do I need to buy server virtualization management software?

  Expert Brien Posey discusses seven factors to consider when deciding whether or not server virtualization management software would be beneficial for your company.  Continue Reading

• CloudBolt tops Impact Awards for private cloud management

  Organizations looking to deploy a private or hybrid cloud have a bevy of software tools to choose from. Our 'Modern Infrastructure' Impact Awards can help narrow the options.  Continue Reading

• Comparing the top virtualization systems management products

  Virtualization expert Brien Posey takes an in-depth look at the leading virtualization management products on the market.  Continue Reading

• Introduction to virtualization systems management tools

  Expert Brien Posey discusses what virtualization systems management is used for and how it can help organizations with large and complex infrastructures.  Continue Reading

• Which types of flash make the most sense for virtualization?

  Flash technology can help improve performance of virtualized workloads, but choosing the right type will help you get more out of your investment.  Continue Reading

• Answers to your burning DRS load-balancing questions

  VMware's DRS is able to move virtual machines from an overloaded host to one with more space -- as long as there are no hiccups. Administrators can prevent any miscues by being prepared.  Continue Reading

• What to know when shopping for virtualization systems management tools

  There are many important factors to consider when choosing a systems management tool.  Continue Reading

• How to choose a virtualization systems management tool

  The TechTarget Cloud and Virtualized Systems Management Survey reveals what features customers are looking for in new virtualization systems management tools.  Continue Reading

• Sizing up the effects of a monster VM

  A monster VM might not be useful for everyone right now, but it could be the future so administrators should make sure to understand them.  Continue Reading

• Three secrets to VM lifecycle management

  Just because a virtual machine can run forever, doesn't mean it should. VM lifecycle management can help determine when it's time to retire a VM.  Continue Reading

• Five rules to ease VM provisioning

  Incorrectly sizing a VM can lead to poor performance or wasted resources. Implementing a formal VM provisioning process and taking these five rules can help mitigate the risks.  Continue Reading

• Virtual capacity planning step one: Evaluate what you have

  Taking stock of the VMs in your environment today will lay the foundation for an effective capacity planning strategy for virtual environments.  Continue Reading

• Five quick links: Virtualization capacity planning advice

  Virtualization capacity planning can be challenging, but these quick tips can help you get on the right track to monitoring and managing your resource use.  Continue Reading