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Introduction to virtualization and how tos

• Full virtualization vs. paravirtualization: What are the key differences?

  Full virtualization and paravirtualization both enable hardware resource abstraction, but the two technologies differ when it comes to isolation levels. Continue Reading

• The history of virtualization and its mark on data center management

  Virtualization was a huge leap in data center technology with software such as hypervisors and virtual switches that expanded organizations' capabilities and redefined IT. Continue Reading

• Benefits of VMs include workload mobility and fast duplication

  VMs, whether created by Type 1 or Type 2 hypervisors, offer many benefits in a virtualization project. Potential disadvantages include performance and resource consumption. Continue Reading

• How do I find a VM host computer in a Microsoft or VMware environment?

  Virtualization offers many advantages by abstracting workloads from hardware, but you may still need to find the VM host computer. You can do so using these queries and commands. Continue Reading

• Prove you're an expert on the different hypervisor types

  Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors are different animals with specific use cases, advantages and disadvantages. How well do you know the technology? Take this quiz to find out. 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

• How to buy a server virtualization management tool for your company

  Looking to buy a virtualization management tool? Expert Brien Posey details what criteria to consider so you choose the most effective product for your company.Continue Reading

• Do application containers on the same host compete for resources?

  How do containers improve efficiency or consolidation, and do containers on the same host compete with each other for resources?Continue Reading

• Server virtualization trends will de-emphasize hypervisor in 2016

  Now that the door has closed on 2015, our advisory board experts weigh in on server virtualization trends and offer predictions for what they expect in 2016.Continue Reading

• Microsoft Nano Server, VMware VSAN and others stand out in 2015

  From the container revolution to new solutions for common virtual machine problems, the server virtualization market continues to thrive. Join us as we look back at these top tips from 2015.Continue Reading

• Choosing storage back end for open source virtualization environments

  When setting up open source virtualization environments, users should consider the benefits of both VM files and physical devices for optimal storage back end.Continue Reading

• First step in a virtualization design: Understand the layers

  There are many design factors to consider when creating your virtual infrastructure that can help you build a robust deployment and prevent future problems.Continue Reading

• Hyper-convergence, vRealize among top terms of 2014

  2014 is coming to a close, but there were plenty of product and technology definitions that stood out this year, including 'vRealize,' 'containers' and more.Continue Reading

• How the Hyper-V architecture differs from VMware ESXi

  Microsoft Hyper-V and VMware ESXi are both Type 1 hypervisors, but they have key architectural differences you should know about.Continue Reading

• OVirt vs. RHEV: Are they interchangeable?

  If you wonder about the difference between RHEV 3.1 and oVirt 3.1, you're not alone. We asked an expert to clear up any oVirt vs. RHEV confusion.Continue Reading