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• Five virtual server security oversights that can paralyze a data center

  Failing to define and enforce some simple virtual server security policies can leave your infrastructure battered and broken.  Continue Reading

• Smarter hardware: Evaluating virtualization-aware storage options

  Virtualization solves a lot of problems, but it also presents new storage challenges. Virtualization-aware storage can help improve performance.  Continue Reading

• We have the answers to your Server Message Block 3.0 questions

  If you have a burning question about Server Message Block 3.0 -- about what's new or if you're ready to take it to production -- we have answers.  Continue Reading

• Keep your virtual Java platforms in tune with these guidelines

  Author Emad Benjamin introduces the different types of large-scale Java platforms in this chapter and details the four key requirements for them.  Continue Reading

• 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