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• Buying the next generation of hardware for virtualization

  Virtualization is still changing how we use hardware. Here's what you should know about buying the next generation of hardware for virtualization.  Continue Reading

• RISC technology, ARM processors trending in server virtualization

  New 64-bit ARM processors are better equipped to support virtualization than before, but not all workloads are good candidates for the technology.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization vs. cloud: Let's get this straight

  Reports of clouds abound, but true clouds are hard to come by. Turns out, many don't know what separates virtualization vs. cloud. We're here to help.  Continue Reading

• Solutions to the five most common problems with virtualization

  Common problems with virtualization, like VM sprawl and network congestion, can be corrected through business policies rather than more technology.  Continue Reading

• Memory paging techniques hypervisors use to improve VM performance

  Virtualization often puts memory at a premium, but hypervisors employ a set of memory paging features to enhance performance and do more with less.  Continue Reading

• 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