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Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture

• Don't buy a GPU for machine learning unless you have the workload

  Virtual GPUs and machine learning might seem like a perfect match, but specialized chips might not be worth the investment if your workloads won't use the cards' full capacity. Continue Reading

• When to use a micro VM, container or full VM

  Choosing among VMs, containers or micro VMs depends on workload isolation and security needs, and admins should understand the different use cases before making a decision. Continue Reading

• Avoid SDDC security risks during implementation

  Moving workloads to a software-defined data center can pose challenges. When updating systems, admins should address potential security risks with proper care to avoid issues. Continue Reading

• Save on licensing with a multi-hypervisor environment

  Shifting some workloads from VMware to Hyper-V to rely on multiple hypervisors takes time and effort, but the flexibility and cost savings might just be worth it. Continue Reading

• 4 types of virtualization IT admins should know

  Server virtualization is a fact of life for most IT admins, but there are other types of virtualization -- network, storage, desktop and application -- that IT pros should know. Continue Reading

• SMB cookbook: Whipping up a virtualization disaster recovery plan

  If your virtualization disaster recovery plan consists of just a backup tool, find out how you can kick it up a notch without breaking the bank.Continue Reading

• VMware to add memory compression, I/O resource management to next vSphere

  The upcoming VMware vSphere release promises improved I/O resource management and memory compression, according to attendees of VMware's Partner Exchange.Continue Reading