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• What you need to know to improve VM performance

  Ever wonder what is slowing down your computer? It could be something simple. Learn how to better improve VM performance with these helpful tips.  Continue Reading

• Tips and tools to control sprawl in your VM environment

  Using management tools is just one way to prevent sprawl in your VM environment. It's important to be proactive with your VMs to fight sprawl.  Continue Reading

• Mix hardware and software for the best VM high availability

  Administrators must implement a level of resilience and availability that is appropriate for each individual workload.  Continue Reading

• Three mistakes that can doom your private cloud design from day one

  Don't fall into the trap of rushing your private cloud deployment. Slow down and learn how to avoid these three common private cloud design mistakes.  Continue Reading

• Twitter Roundup: Interop Las Vegas 2014

  With Interop Las Vegas 2014 bringing in top tech companies and professionals, here's a look at the Twitter chatter from the attendees.  Continue Reading

• Benefits, requirements and drawbacks of server I/O virtualization

  Server I/O virtualization allows for increased consolidation, improved management and improved performance and doesn't have any major drawbacks.  Continue Reading

• Five quick links: Getting familiar with container-based virtualization

  Container-based virtualization is a more secure option than hypervisors, but is it the right fit for you? There are positives and negatives to both.  Continue Reading

• Choosing disaster recovery options that fit your virtual needs

  Periodic backups may not be enough to protect your VMs, but there are a variety of disaster recovery options that can meet your needs.  Continue Reading

• 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