Evaluate

Evaluate

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

• How will VMs access solid-state drive storage in your data center?

  Solid-state storage is becoming more affordable and, as a result, more popular. Find out how to improve SSD storage performance by keeping operations close to the hardware. Continue Reading

• Nine steps to a successful Hyper-V to VMware migration

  Before you migrate from Hyper-V to VMware, you should take a comprehensive inventory, set an agreed-upon schedule and communicate the potential impact to all relevant parties. Continue Reading

• Do you have what it takes to put an end to virtualization sprawl?

  Virtualization sprawl can wreak havoc on your infrastructure. Find out if you have the necessary knowledge and skills to eliminate sprawl with this quiz. Continue Reading

• Identify bottlenecks and resolve VM performance problems

  Some of the infrastructure components behind slow performance include CPU, memory and networking. These tips will help you find and eliminate those bottlenecks. Continue Reading

• Explore the benefits of deploying Windows Server 2012 SOFS with SCVMM

  There are two ways to deploy the Microsoft Scale-Out File Server, but only one method reduces install time, uses fewer IT resources and simplifies SOFS management. 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

• The functionality of Hyper-V virtual switches in Windows Server 2016

  There are three types of Hyper-V virtual switches in Windows Server 2016. The key to using them effectively in a production environment is to understand what sets them apart.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

• Proxmox resource pools simplify virtual resource management

  Open source Proxmox organizes virtual resources into pools, making it easier to assign user roles, effectively manage VMs and eliminate resource waste.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

• Weigh the differences between Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V checkpoints

  Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V offers two new types of checkpoints: standard and production. How can you determine which one to use for your virtualized workloads?Continue Reading

• NVDIMMs provide faster speed and improved performance

  Using nonvolatile dual in-line memory modules instead of PCIe-connected NVMe SSDs in your virtual server equates to better speed and overall performance.Continue Reading

• Supported guest operating systems for Hyper-V 2016

  Hyper-V 2016 supports newer guest OSes with a maximum number of vCPUs and automatic Integration Services installation. For older guest OSes, manual installation is still required.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