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Server hardware and virtualization
hardware virtualization
Hardware virtualization, which is also known as server virtualization or simply virtualization, is the abstraction of computing resources from the software that uses those resources. Continue Reading
hardware-assisted virtualization
Hardware-assisted virtualization is the use of a computer's physical components to support the mechanism that abstracts and manages the computer's underlying resources from its operating system and the applications that run on it. Continue Reading
Best practices for sizing a server
Serving sizing requires a number of comparisons, especially between having a few large servers or many popcorn servers. Compare use cases to find what fits. Continue Reading
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Troubleshoot a hyper-converged system and work with vendors
Thoroughly evaluate potential hyper-converged platforms, and establish best practices to avoid common challenges and fully realize the benefits of this technology. Continue Reading
virtual hard drive
A virtual hard drive file is a container file that acts similar to a physical hard drive. Continue Reading
If SDDC is your next-generation data center architecture, plan now
If software is eventually going to rule the data center, you'll want to form a plan that gets you from here to there. Be thorough and deliberate. And start now.Continue Reading
How to enable hyper-threading in VMware vSphere 6
Enabling hyper-threading in a hypervisor is easier than you might think. Follow these simple steps to take advantage of hyper-threading technology in VMware vSphere 6.Continue Reading
Check system requirements before using a hyper-threaded processor
From watching CPU affinity settings to checking for processor availability, there are things you should consider before using a hyper-threaded processor within a hypervisor.Continue Reading
Storage overcommitment cuts waste, but don't over promise
Thin provisioning is a commonly used feature to stretch storage resources, but it's also commonly abused.Continue Reading
Coupling virtualization and storage
The growing strain on storage systems has led IT to look for ways to help maximize efficiency and mitigate waste. It is possible to move away from traditional siloed LUNs and address storage volumes in terms of VMs.
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How VDI hardware requirements differ from virtualization
VDI has specific hardware needs that servers hosting other virtualized workloads may not meet.Continue Reading
How can I tell if a virtual CPU is to blame for poor performance?
How can I tell if the allocation of multiple virtual CPUs is causing a performance problem on a virtual machine?Continue Reading
How is a physical CPU divided into multiple virtual CPUs?
How many virtual CPUs can you allocate to a VM, and how does this limit the number of VMs on a server?Continue Reading
How all-flash arrays change virtual cluster dynamics
The huge performance improvements that all-flash arrays offer are changing the way we think about storage in a virtualized data center.Continue Reading
Exploring VMware EVO:RAIL partners and use cases
Members of the VMware EVO:RAIL partners list are starting to roll out their appliances for the hyper-converged infrastructure offering. Here's five links to help you learn all about them.Continue Reading