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