Features

Features

• Better IOPS in a flash: Why now is the time to start using SSD storage

  Using SSD storage is one of the fastest ways to improve IOPS and VM performance. Find out why our experts say now is the time to invest.  Continue Reading

• What virtualization admins need to know about flash storage

  A new generation of solid-state flash storage can add speed to virtual environments. With prices dropping and writes improving, flash could shine.  Continue Reading

• Pinpointing application performance problems in a virtual data center

  Hardware performance is relatively easy to monitor, but acceptable hardware metrics do not always translate to smooth application performance in a virtual environment.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization isn't perfect, but SLAT minimizes hypervisor overhead

  Processor technology improvements, such as Second Level Address Translation, have improved virtualization performance by reducing hypervisor overhead.  Continue Reading

• Five tips to heed when moving from virtualization to cloud computing

  Moving from virtualization to cloud computing seems like the next logical step, but it isn't easy. If you're ready, these five tips can help.  Continue Reading

• Five mistakes to avoid when developing a server consolidation plan

  There's a lot to consider when developing a server consolidation plan. Don't fall victim to these five common oversights.  Continue Reading

• Myths persist about advantages and disadvantages of virtualization

  Server virtualization is now pervasive, but it's not uncommon to still hear myths about the advantages and disadvantages of virtualization.  Continue Reading

• Why is virtual server capacity planning so difficult?

  Virtual server capacity planning is critical to tracking resource use to ensure peak performance and minimize downtime.  Continue Reading

• Is more better? Heterogeneous hypervisor environments have pros, cons

  Heterogeneous hypervisor environments offer a financial advantage, but is this just a transitional phase that will lead back to homogeneity?  Continue Reading

• Five quick links that will improve your Hyper-V live migration

  Find out how to perfect your Hyper-V live migration including how to increase the speed and how to best secure the transition.  Continue Reading

• Server virtualization trends to expect in 2014

  Vendors released many important products and features over the last year, but what's in store for server virtualization trends in 2014?  Continue Reading

• VMware stymied in its quest for world domination

  VMware has been, and still is the virtualization market leader. But, it's facing challenges, not the least of which are coming from its own user base.  Continue Reading

• Virtual data center challenges and management tools that help conquer them

  Constant refinements and upgrades can cause virtualization challenges -- such as VM sprawl -- but management tools can help smooth the process.  Continue Reading

• Don't be labeled 'legacy admin,' update your virtualization job skills

  As more companies consider multiple hypervisors, make sure your skills are keeping pace with the changing virtualization job market.  Continue Reading

• Try NUMA architecture for advanced VM memory techniques

  Servers with newer NUMA infrastructure can boost VM performance if administrators pay attention to memory size characteristics.  Continue Reading