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• Best of VMworld 2017 US Awards: Rules & criteria

  Read the updated rules, criteria and categories for the Best of VMworld 2017 US Awards to find out what the requirements are for each product nomination.  Continue Reading

• Don't start your SDDC planning until you answer these questions

  A software-defined data center gives users powerful capabilities, but it's not the right answer for every organization. Look closely and plan carefully before committing.  Continue Reading

• Network function virtualization needs to evolve to overcome challenges

  Although NFV can help organizations be more agile, the technology still has a long way to go before it can meet evolving data center needs. Read this author Q&A to find out more.  Continue Reading

• Is it time to buy into container management platforms?

  The evolution of container management platforms may be generating a lot of buzz, but the software needs further improvement before it makes sense for organizations to invest in it.  Continue Reading

• Top five Hyper-V 2016 features in Windows Server

  With more than a dozen new features in Hyper-V 2016, it can be difficult to navigate them all. Save yourself some time and look at these five key features first.  Continue Reading

• A cloud bursting architecture is a jump too far for many businesses

  In theory, cloud bursting is an ideal response to a spike in demand. Many businesses do not have the architecture or compatibility to make it work, though.  Continue Reading

• Prevent host failure with VMware DRS, HA and FT

  Distributed Resource Scheduler, High Availability and Fault Tolerance are vSphere tools designed to ensure high performance and continuous operability in different ways.  Continue Reading

• Expert insight on adopting a virtualized architecture

  Valentin Hamburger, author of 'Building VMware Software-Defined Data Centers,' offers useful tips on developing and managing a virtualized architecture.  Continue Reading

• New IT job requirements include soft skills, business acumen

  In the constantly changing world of information technology, business acumen and soft skills have become as essential to finding and securing a job as technical skills.  Continue Reading

• Expert advice for companies hesitant to implement virtualization

  Matthew Portnoy, author of Virtualization Essentials, 2nd Edition, answers our questions about virtualization basics and implementation best practices.  Continue Reading

• VSphere Integrated Containers update from VMware's Kit Colbert

  Get insight on the evolution and current status of VMware's vSphere Integrated Containers from the company's VP and GM of the cloud-native apps business unit, Kit Colbert.  Continue Reading

• Secure containers by anticipating and addressing potential risks

  Incorporate lessons learned from hypervisor virtualization and effectively navigate common concerns, such as user access controls and poisoned images, to secure containers.  Continue Reading

• VMware customers share opinions and seek tips on using its products

  The conversation between VMware employees, customers and end users continues well beyond VMworld 2016. They continue to share tips, give opinions and ask questions via Twitter.  Continue Reading

• The debate isn't containers vs. VMs; it's how to best integrate them

  By altering the hypervisor to allow VMs to serve as container hosts and addressing security concerns with containers themselves, companies can take advantage of both technologies.  Continue Reading

• Turbonomic virtualization management: A closer look

  Turbonomic -- formally known as VMTurbo Operations Manager -- is a multi-platform virtualization management and monitoring tool that supports Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware, Red Hat Linux and Citrix.  Continue Reading