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Application virtualization

• Edge virtualization manages the data deluge, but can be complex

  Virtualizing at the edge introduces device management benefits to admins, but they must ensure edge computing is worth the time and effort. Continue Reading

• 3 Kubernetes platforms for your application needs

  Admins must consider their application needs when choosing a container strategy and decide between a full PaaS offering built on containers or a fully compliant Kubernetes service. Continue Reading

• Edge virtualization tools make strides in the edge market

  Vendors are cashing in on edge computing popularity, and organizations are faced with an influx of new virtualization tools that help manage the computing paradigm. Continue Reading

• Windows container monitoring tools prevent resource contention

  Monitoring tools for Windows containers enable admins to keep track of CPU, memory, storage and networking performance metrics and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Continue Reading

• Effectively manage containers and improve workload performance

  Containers are increasingly popular, so it's vital that admins understand the tools available and learn how to manage containers before deploying them in production environments. Continue Reading

• The history of Docker's climb in the container management market

  When the concept of containers became stale, Docker brought containers back to the forefront by creating container management software, and the company continues to evolve.Continue Reading

• When to choose Hyper-V containers over VMs

  There are different use cases for Hyper-V containers and VMs, but the most important thing to take into consideration when choosing between them is your application needs.Continue Reading

• AWS Firecracker microVMs provide isolation and agility

  Firecracker aims to bridge the gap between VMs and containers with microVMs, which are secure, lightweight instance types for stateless workloads.Continue Reading

• 5 Windows network drivers supported by containers

  NAT is the default network for container applications, but there are four other available drivers. Each container network driver poses some limitations and must be used carefully.Continue Reading

• Bare-metal vs. VM container deployment considerations

  Consider your performance requirements, portability needs and what level of isolation and security you want when deploying containers in your environment.Continue Reading

• Compare the pros and cons of container management tools

  From the ever-popular to the obscure, evaluate different container management options based on the user interface, documentation, ease of use, available features and integrations.Continue Reading

• What container management software features are important?

  Because containers are easy to spin up, the infrastructure can quickly get out of hand. A tool that simplifies container management can help, if it provides certain capabilities.Continue Reading

• Kata Containers, gVisor offer more secure container strategies

  Kata Containers and Google gVisor present different approaches to using VMs for container security. Evaluate their advantages to get insight into the future of container security.Continue Reading

• Hype for future of container development gets dose of reality

  Realistic timelines have replaced the big promises of container disruption. Virtualization administrators should expect security and microservices features as the market matures.Continue Reading

• When should you deploy containerized applications?

  Cleanly divided and straightforward applications are good candidates for a container-based deployment, whereas complex applications pose more challenges.Continue Reading

• Adopt a container platform that best meets your needs

  Container platforms, like Docker and Windows Server, all have their strong suits; be sure to research OS support, security, portability and community support before adoption.Continue Reading

• How should you use containers in your virtual environment?

  Container technology is good for workloads that require fast iteration and portability, but management, resilience and security are important challenges to take into account.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

• Container support grows to combat security issues

  As container technology evolves, so do container security methods. From VMware to Microsoft to Intel, vendors are getting in on the container market in a big way.Continue Reading

• VMs vs. containers: Do you know the differences?

  Containers and VMs represent different ways of abstracting resources, have their own use cases and present different challenges. How well do you know these technologies?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

• Comparing different hyper-converged platforms

  As hyper-converged infrastructure continues to gain momentum, vendors have raced to build their own platforms, sometimes at the cost of quality.Continue Reading

• Understanding the advantages of hyper-converged infrastructure

  Converged infrastructure products allow an organization to implement a fully integrated and tested IT offering. But what are the particular attributes of a hyper-converged product? This handbook explores the advantages of hyper-converged ...Continue Reading

• Demystifying application and SQL Server profile configuration

  Application and SQL Server profiles are essential to using System Center Virtual Machine Manager to deploy virtual machines, but creating them requires a little extra effort.Continue Reading

• When should I use Microsoft App-V?

  What is App-V and when should I use application virtualization as opposed to other virtualization technologies like containers or virtual machines?Continue Reading

• How does the host OS affect the ability to move containers?

  Containers allow administrators to easily move workloads across different platforms, but there are limitations.Continue Reading

• Weighing the pros and cons of application containers

  There are several potential advantages to using containers, but don't jump right in without considering the potential challenges it can introduce.Continue Reading

• Microsoft's Nano Server is shaking up containers

  Nano Server is more than a slimmed down operating system, and it could have a big impact on how applications are deployed.Continue Reading

• Five cons of container technology

  Containers promise rapid scalability, flexibility and ease, but they're not right for every workload.Continue Reading

• Container your enthusiasm: Docker doesn't want to replace the VM

  Today’s containers solve application portability problems. Could they also drive the next wave of server consolidation?Continue Reading

• A virtual-first strategy for applications

  Advancements in the technology have made it possible to virtualize even large applications. Is it a good idea to virtualize a mission-critical application? How is it done? And what are the implications for performance and availability? ...Continue Reading

• How is containerization different from virtualization?

  Containers and virtual machines both allow you to abstract the workload from the underlying hardware, but there are important differences in the two approaches that need to be taken into account.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

• Breaking down barriers to virtualizing mission-critical applications

  If a software-defined data center is in your future, you can't be afraid to virtualize mission-critical applications.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

• Tier-one applications: Part of effective virtualization strategies

  Mature virtualization strategies should now include tier-one applications. Yet, many data centers shy away from the practice.Continue Reading

• Application virtualization FAQ

  Application virtualization can ease server virtualization management woes. But an admin must first understand how the technologies are complementary.Continue Reading

• Finding the value in server application virtualization

  Some IT pros can see the potential in abstracting applications from server operating systems. For now, the technology is just getting off the ground.Continue Reading

• Business application development in a virtual infrastructure

  Virtualization may increase your need for business application updates, but it can also make application development easier. First, decide whether to use third-party development.Continue Reading

• Virtual application performance testing: An art form

  Application performance testing reveals how virtualized applications will perform in production. Consider user experience, vendor requirements and factors that affect performance.Continue Reading

• Virtualized applications: What's your priority?

  When it comes to virtualizing applications, get your priorities straight. Evaluate ROI and vendor support before deciding which virtualized applications should come first.Continue Reading

• FAQ: Virtual applications pros and cons

  Virtual applications reduce hardware costs and ease application deployment. But there's a lot to consider when you virtualize mission-critical applications.Continue Reading

• Users wrestle with virtualizing Tier 1 applications

  While VMware's head is in the clouds, enterprise users are battling technical and organizational challenges to adding high-end apps to server virtualization environments.Continue Reading

• ISV stall makes virtualizing applications a challenge

  Virtualizing applications brings many benefits, but few organizations are 100% virtualized. Why? Some ISVs won't support their software as virtual applications.Continue Reading

• The benefits of application virtualization for servers and clouds

  By mixing application virtualization with server virtualization, you can improve the management of servers, cloud computing and other data center resources.Continue Reading

• Application virtualization with VMware ThinApp

  VMware's ThinApp technology can increase application compatibility in Windows environments. An expert explains the virtues of application virtualization and explains how to configure a virtual application with ThinApp.Continue Reading

• Oracle lags other vendors in VM-friendly licensing, expert says

  While software vendors such as Microsoft have made virtualization-friendly licensing policy changes recently, Oracle's support policies are still designed for the physical world.Continue Reading

• Citrix intros XenApp 5 for Windows Server 2008

  The new version of Citrix Systems' XenApp now supports Windows Server 2008. Additional upgrades include better performance, a new user interface and preferential load balancing to prioritize applications.Continue Reading

• VMware's Thinstall acquisition yields ThinApp application virtualization software

  The newly renamed ThinApp application virtualization product allows virtually any application to run on Windows, liberating admins from potential OS conflicts.Continue Reading

• Prevent server crashes with application virtualization

  Untamed applications can crash important servers. Application virtualization and containers can solve the problem.Continue Reading

• Desktop and application virtualization: Convincing management and end users

  Learn how to discuss desktop and application virtualization's benefits and how to pitch them to upper management as well as end users.Continue Reading

• Make the case for desktop and application virtualization: Survey users

  Convincing users that desktop virtualization and application virtualization ahve merits is easier when you survey them and their application needs first. Find out how to construct a simple user survey and get a sample survey here.Continue Reading

• The Virtual Machinist: Microsoft's virtualization struggles

  Unlike the markets for desktop business applications and operating systems, Microsoft Corp., finds itself playing catch-up in the virtualization space. However, there are indications coming out of Redmond that the software giant is finally paying ...Continue Reading