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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

How VMware snapshots work and how to use them

Disk snapshots can save VMware virtual servers from failed patches and upgrades. Easily create and manage various types of ...

Manage an ESXi firewall with PowerCLI and ESXCLI

Regardless of whether you prefer ESXCLI or PowerCLI, learning to manage firewalls via the command line can save you time when ...

Deploy a VM from a template with VMware PowerCLI

Quickly create and deploy VMs from templates using Packer or PowerCLI rather than doing so from scratch via installation media. ...

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Q&A: Will Microsoft artificial intelligence change your job?

Technical architect Jason Wynn says the data center is already on the path to a more autonomous future due to the acceleration of...

How to set up and enforce Azure multifactor authentication

Azure Active Directory offers multifactor authentication to further secure login credentials. Get started with these instructions...

Migrate Exchange to Office 365 with these tips

Check this list of common issues that can occur during an Exchange migration to steer the organization away from potential ...

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Get started with natural language processing APIs in cloud

As the cloud makes AI technology increasingly accessible to enterprises, more developers look to incorporate natural language ...

Salesforce Lightning Platform update targets mobile apps

Salesforce targets line-of-business experts and citizen developers with the Lightning Platform Mobile development system to build...

Private cloud platforms step out of the shadows

Enterprises often confront a choice: public or private cloud. Public cloud may be the easy option, but it isn't the right one for...

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Build your business case for thin client hardware

Take an in-depth look at thin clients, including the benefits, drawbacks and use cases, to determine if these endpoints can cut ...

Discover thin client hardware and learn the benefits it offers

Thin clients can help many organizations, especially when it comes to storing information in one space. Learn about the different...

How to accommodate mobile VDI users' application access

IT faces an uphill battle when deploying virtual desktops to mobile devices due to compatibility issues. Virtualization platforms...

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Top five data center trends to watch in 2019

In 2019, data center admins should research how technologies such as AIOps, chatbots and GPUs can help them with their management...

Top server maintenance tips to extend hardware lifespan

IT administrators can upgrade CPU, RAM and networking hardware to maintain smooth server operations and to maximize resources.

IBM quantum computing system, apps lab seek commercial users

IBM finally introduced its first integrated quantum computer that is designed for commercial accounts. But the emergence of ...