Evaluate

Evaluate

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

• Top tips on network virtualization and network function virtualization

  Network virtualization and network function virtualization aim to increase security and scalability and reduce the need for dedicated hardware, respectively. Continue Reading

• Should your Hyper-V deployment include a GUI?

  Windows Server includes a complete GUI environment, while Server Core includes a minimal GUI and Nano Server has none. Which Hyper-V deployment type is right for you? Continue Reading

• What are the pros and cons of Windows vs. Linux server OSes?

  Linux licensing is more affordable than Windows Server licensing, but that doesn't necessarily make the Linux server OS the better option for your data center. Continue Reading

• Which third-party products can you use for VMware disaster recovery?

  Native VMware disaster recovery might not make sense for every company. Which third-party products can help fill feature gaps? Continue Reading

• Compare function, value of on-premises private cloud vs. public cloud

  Public cloud is on the up-and-up, but buyer beware: It isn't suited for every organization. In some cases, on-premises private cloud is better for your wallet and your data center. Continue Reading

• Network function virtualization needs to evolve to overcome challenges

  Although NFV can help organizations be more agile, the technology still has a long way to go before it can meet evolving data center needs. Read this author Q&A to find out more.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

• Experts weigh in on open source platforms, market

  In this Advisory Board, our experts discuss the pros and cons of open source virtualization and which platforms are giving proprietary vendors a run for their money.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

• How do you verify SCVMM Run As account credentials with PowerShell?

  When our Run As account experiences issues, SCVMM doesn't show an error message. How do I check account credentials to ensure they're correct?Continue Reading

• Deep dive into Hyper-V files and folders

  Understanding all aspects of a Hyper-V installation now makes it easier to troubleshoot problems later. Look under the hood of Hyper-V files and folders to prep for the worst.Continue Reading

• Is it time to buy into container management platforms?

  The evolution of container management platforms may be generating a lot of buzz, but the software needs further improvement before it makes sense for organizations to invest in it.Continue Reading

• When a single virtualization host makes sense -- and when it doesn't

  Multiple virtualization hosts are typically used for failover clustering purposes, but that isn't always feasible. Sometimes it's okay to use a stand-alone host.Continue Reading

• Top five Hyper-V 2016 features in Windows Server

  With more than a dozen new features in Hyper-V 2016, it can be difficult to navigate them all. Save yourself some time and look at these five key features first.Continue Reading

• Use PowerShell to export, back up SCVMM service templates

  It's getting difficult to keep track of all the service templates in SCVMM. Is there a simple command that enables us to query and export them easily?Continue Reading