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Evaluate

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• Docker containers, virtualization can work in harmony

  Docker containers are fast, easy to use and largely free. In terms of performance, they have even been called comparable to KVM. But that doesn't mean Docker containers are right for everyone. 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

• PowerShell Web Access eliminates location restrictions

  IT professionals no longer need to be glued to their laptop to manage their virtual environments. PowerShell Web Access allows professionals to handle anything from a phone or a tablet. Continue Reading

• What is the maximum supported configuration for Hyper-V VMs?

  When it's time to provision Hyper-V VMs in Windows Server 2012, you need to know the supported maximum configurations. Continue Reading

• The Best of VMworld 2014 Awards' winners

  The Best of VMworld 2014 Awards recognize the best products on display at VMworld. Continue Reading

• An in-depth breakdown of Generation 2 virtual machines

  Generation 1 and Generation 2 virtual machines are the two options for Windows Server 2012 R2. Generation 2 offers plenty of benefits but there are requirements and limitations that accompany it.Continue Reading

• How SCVMM can aid your bare-metal hypervisor deployment

  Before you deploy a bare-metal hypervisor, you have to make sure you have met all of the requirements. One of the main requirements needed to make the deployment work is something not included in SCVMM.Continue Reading

• Answers to burning Microsoft Hyper-V Replica questions

  Hyper-V Replica is included in Hyper-V 3.0 without any extra cost, but what do you need to use it? When is the right time to host your applications in Hyper-V Replica? These questions and more are answered right here.Continue Reading

• The inner workings of Microsoft Hyper-V Replica

  Hyper-V Replica automates the VM replication process, but there's a lot going on behind the scenes to make this new technology work.Continue Reading

• When to host applications in Microsoft Hyper-V Replica

  Hyper-V Replica keeps tabs on the changes that are made on a virtual machine and is able to copy them to a replica server, but only at certain time intervals. This tip reveals which situations are best suited to host applications in Hyper-V Replica.Continue Reading

• Proper resource utilization can optimize performance

  Optimizing performance on a virtual server can maximize efficiency and savings. Microsoft System Center is an example of one tool that can automate and adjust settings as needs change.Continue Reading

• An in-depth breakdown of VM-aware storage

  New technologies allow efficient VM-aware storage provisioning and management through the hypervisor.Continue Reading

• How virtualization has changed disaster recovery trends

  The proliferation of virtualization has radically changed the face of disaster recovery and introduced new trends to protect data.Continue Reading

• The diminishing role of QEMU in KVM virtualization

  QEMU has been an integral part of KVM virtualization for years, but its influence is slowly dwindling.Continue Reading

• Comparing VMware NSX and Hyper-V Network Virtualization

  Both VMware NSX and Hyper-V network virtualization offer compelling features, but this breakdown should help you figure out the best fit for you.Continue Reading