Evaluate

Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• 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

• VMware Marvin speculation and VMworld expectations

  In this podcast, we talk with Christian Mohn about the VMware Marvin speculation and what we're expecting to see at VMworld 2014. Continue Reading

• Software-defined storage benefits will evolve over time

  You know what virtualized storage is, but software-defined storage, or SDS, has its advantages as well. Continue Reading

• Hyper-V shared virtual hard disk requirements

  Shared virtual hard disks can make it a lot easier to create guest clusters in Windows Server 2012 R2 Hyper-V.Continue Reading

• Why virtualization admins should temper hopes for the VMworld agenda

  VMware must walk the fine line of redefining itself to attract a new customer base without alienating its current users.Continue Reading

• Latest RHEV version includes small tweaks, big outlook

  In RHEV 3.4, there are some small upgrades and new features that will help, but more importantly, the focus on the big picture becomes clearer.Continue Reading

• New VMware beta program aims to kill vSphere 2015 bugs

  The vSphere 2015 beta party is no longer invite-only. VMware pros hope the new program will reduce the amount of bugs in the next version of vSphere.Continue Reading

• Get familiar with the benefits of a chargeback system

  Just like electricity, water and other utilities, you pay only for the resources you use when you implement a chargeback system. But is it that easy?Continue Reading

• Make the right move when choosing migration technologies

  Choosing among migration technologies isn't a simple choice. Our comparison chart will help you pick what's best for your operating system.Continue Reading

• When to choose lights-out management compatible servers

  Lights-out management platforms can help with administrative tasks, but don't work with all hardware.Continue Reading

• Brand name or white box server for virtualization?

  There are no technical reasons to choose a particular brand for your server hardware, but consider the risks before you buy a white box server.Continue Reading

• Test how many memory management techniques you remember

  How well do you remember the different memory management techniques? Take our quiz to test your knowledge on memory ballooning, memory paging and many more.Continue Reading

• Red Hat helps to redefine containers in RHEL 7

  Support for Docker containers in RHEL 7 is helping Red Hat bolster its appeal as a cloud computing platform.Continue Reading