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Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture

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

What to do when a CryptoLocker virus attacks

Before a cryptovirus strikes, test and airgap your backups to make sure they work. Should you find yourself under attack, think ...

The ins and outs of VMware security products and features

Application control, anomaly detection and VM encryption are some of the ways VMware incorporates security in products such as ...

Consider compute and storage before a vSphere 6.7 upgrade

Compatibility issues can arise during a VMware infrastructure upgrade. Consider HCI platforms and vSAN when looking to upgrade, ...

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Using PowerShell for Azure service principal authentication

With help from the Azure PowerShell module, you can avoid login prompts and automate the authentication process when using ...

Office 365 multiple tenants vs. single tenant considerations

A migration to Office 365 will require the IT staff to adjust how it manages the collaboration platform, which can get ...

How to locate privileged accounts in Active Directory

IT administrators must be able to identify privileged accounts in Active Directory for a more secure enterprise; two methods can ...

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Debunk 10 common public cloud myths

A range of public cloud misconceptions -- including those related to security and cost -- give enterprise adopters the wrong idea...

IBM Blockchain platform adds hybrid, multi-cloud support

IBM has enhanced its blockchain platform such that it will run on other cloud platforms beyond the IBM Cloud, including the AWS ...

Oracle IaaS strategy pivots to specialization

Oracle probably won't get out of the public IaaS market entirely, but it seems clear that specialization, not head-to-head ...

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Manage Windows Virtual Desktop with a PowerShell script

IT admins can use PowerShell scripting to manage Microsoft Windows Virtual Desktop. In this step-by-step guide, IT can learn the ...

How to avoid VDI overprovisioning

IT must allocate VDI resources in a balanced way to prevent VDI overprovisioning. Explore some ways to properly allocate ...

Application virtualization breathes digital life into legacy apps

Manufacturing company Royal Technologies chose Cameyo to access its Windows-based legacy applications without the complexity of a...

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How to cultivate the ideal IaaS agreement

As you expand your infrastructure, you might use service providers for certain components. Make sure you get a comprehensive SLA ...

China's supercomputing systems soar from 21 to 219 in a decade

The U.S. dominates in total supercomputing performance, but lags behind China in the overall number of supercomputers. U.S. x86 ...

Data center cooling systems advance, incorporate natural sources

Despite concerns around water-based cooling technology, organizations are developing new hardware setups that rely on fjords and ...