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Virtualization meets boot managers and disk imaging software
Wondering about VMware's compatibility level with boot managers, partition managers and disk imaging software? Expert Andrew Kutz breaks it down. Continue Reading
Follow up to VMware how-tos: Oracle
A reader wanted to know about VMware on Oracle. Expert Andrew Kutz searched high and low for a good answer, and ended up quoting a fellow IT-savant in his response. Continue Reading
Virtualization management software
A reader is searching for the best virtualization management software solution. He's even found a software company that our expert hasn't tried yet. Even so, expert Andrew Kutz advises him to save his money. Read this answer and find out why. Continue Reading
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Restored image creating IP problems
Having trouble reconfiguring your IP address after restoring a virtual machine from a snapshot image in Microsoft Virtual Server 2005? Expert Serdar Yegulalp gives a few troubleshooting tips in this expert response. Continue Reading
virtual to physical (V2P)
Virtual to physical (V2P) is a term that refers to the migration of an operating system (OS), application programs and data from a virtual machine or disk partition to a computer's main hard disk... (Continued) Continue Reading
Optimizers for virtual machines?
Looking for software to optimize the work of your virtual machines? Sometimes it's a good idea to use third-party solutions, sometimes not. Read this question and answer to see what the SearchServerVirtualization.com "office" thinks.Continue Reading
Parallel Virtual Machine (PVM)
Parallel Virtual Machine (PVM) is a program that enables distributed computing among networked computers on different platforms, so that they can perform as a single, large unit for computer-intensive applications... (Continued)Continue Reading
SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture)
SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture) is a 32- and 64-bit microprocessor architecture from Sun Microsystems that is based on reduced instruction set computing (RISC).Continue Reading
PowerPC
PowerPC is a microprocessor architecture that was developed jointly by Apple, IBM, and Motorola.Continue Reading
Processors for virtualization
Which processor is best for virtualization purposes? AMD or Intel? What about chip support? Expert Andrew Kutz offers his opinion.Continue Reading
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I/O limitations: A virtualization risk?
Is input/ouput (I/O)limitation virtualization's downfall? Virtualization management expert Anil Desai says it is a virtualization concern--as it should be with other types of technologies. He also offers a few ways to increase I/O on virtualized ...Continue Reading
Is extra memory beneficial to virtual machines?
If you increase your memory, will it benefit your virtual machines? Find out from Anil Desai in this expert response.Continue Reading
Virtualizing servers: What to monitor and where to get migration help
A reader is in the process of picking which servers to virtualize with VMware, but like many IT system architects, doesn't have the ideal resources to bring in value-enhancing software or third-party vendors to help with the process. Expert Anil ...Continue Reading
Getting started with VMware's free utilities
Want to start using VMware's free utilities, but aren't sure if they'll run on your OS? Expert Andrew Kutz gives some advice.Continue Reading
Management tools
A reader wanted to know what management tools he needs to run a virtualized environment. Expert Anil Desai answers his question and informs him that although similar to physical servers, virtualized servers do have their own management needs.Continue Reading