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• Best of VMworld 2013 Awards criteria

  The Best of VMworld 2013 Awards will recognize top virtualization and cloud products at the show. The deadline to submit your nominations is July 26.  Continue Reading

• Best of VMworld 2013 Awards: Nomination form

  Nominate your products for the Best of VMworld Awards. The deadline is July 31, and we'll announce the winners at the show.  Continue Reading

• How hypervisors dynamically allocate memory to improve VM performance

  How hypervisors dynamically allocate memory to improve VM performance  Continue Reading

• Virtual data centers could use a fresh look at IT security policies

  Often, the biggest challenge to virtual data center security is actually legacy IT security policies that prevent efficiency and aggravate employees.  Continue Reading

• Incorporating vCenter Orchestrator into your automation arsenal

  Are you considering jumping into vCenter Orchestrator? Here's some expert advice on where to get started and how to use VMware's automation tool.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization widens schism between server and networking teams

  Virtual networking has revived tensions between server and networking teams within data centers, but it's a dynamic both sides must embrace.  Continue Reading

• Strike a common-sense balance when deciding what to automate

  Consider the many factors that determine the potential return on investment when deciding when and what to automate.  Continue Reading

• Server virtualization benefits for mission-critical workloads

  The server virtualization benefits that have transformed data centers also extend to mission-critical applications.  Continue Reading

• Why enterprise IT should embrace the cloud business model

  Many cloud providers offer catalogues of fixed-configuration VMs, and adopting this cloud business model could greatly benefit enterprise IT.  Continue Reading

• What to consider before virtualizing mission-critical applications

  If they're not broken, why fix mission-critical applications by virtualizing? The same reasons you virtualize other apps: Efficiency and flexibility.  Continue Reading

• Drawing up an effective VMware vSphere design from scratch

  Planning for a VMware infrastructure can be a daunting task, especially for a beginner. VSphere design expert Scott Lowe describes what to expect.  Continue Reading

• How do you know if your business needs to build a private cloud?

  Cloud computing is a hot topic these days, but it's not right for everyone. Our experts weigh in on when it makes sense to build a private cloud.  Continue Reading

• Important considerations for security and protection of VM data

  The flexible nature of virtualization means you have plenty of options for protecting VM data. Ask yourself these three questions to avoid DR errors.  Continue Reading

• Dry advisories leave many unsatisfied with VMware security updates

  A recent survey reveals that many customers expect more from VMware security updates -- something Tom Howarth has been saying for years.  Continue Reading

• Three ways to boost server efficiency and avoid hypervisor contention

  If your hypervisor isn't performing at its best, ask yourself these three questions to see if you should pay more attention to server efficiency.  Continue Reading