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• Transition to a hybrid cloud platform from a private cloud

  Consider factors like security, platform compatibility, data usage requirements and management when transitioning from a private cloud to a hybrid cloud. Continue Reading

• Execute PowerCLI commands to manage VMware infrastructure

  PowerCLI cmdlets like Get-VM can be built out to obtain information about VMs in a VMware infrastructure, including those with attached CD-ROMs and those with snapshots. Continue Reading

• PowerShell commands for Hyper-V update bulk VM configuration

  Admins who don't have access to SCVMM can make configuration changes to multiple Hyper-V VMs at once with a few PowerShell scripts and the ForEach loop approach. Continue Reading

• Hyper-V PowerShell commands to delete and re-create VMs

  Use PowerShell cmdlets to remove and re-create a Hyper-V VM in development. This includes removing VHDs, reconfiguring the VM and installing the OS in the new VM. Continue Reading

• Achieve virtualization abstraction with Infrastructure as Code

  Infrastructure as Code offers virtualization admins a framework of automation tools, configuration management and DevOps methods that can replace manual processes. Continue Reading

• The virtual infrastructure manager leads data center collaboration

  Virtualization is increasingly central to the data center, but it often remains isolated. Admins need to set an example of openly communicating about virtualized infrastructure.Continue Reading

• Guide your virtualization, IT investment strategy with 2017's top tips

  2017 presented virtualization admins with the development of new technology and products. Read the year's best tips on how to compare functionalities, weigh costs and make investments.Continue Reading

• Perfect your virtual processor management best practices

  Proper vCPU allocation can be difficult to achieve, but if you have a good understanding of the technology and take advantage of these helpful features, it will be within reach.Continue Reading

• Manage your VM resources effectively with these tips

  With this guide, you'll be better equipped to manage CPU, memory, storage and network resources. Not sure how to clean up your virtual infrastructure? We've got you covered.Continue Reading

• Run legacy COBOL in a virtual infrastructure or cloud

  COBOL forms the core of many legacy systems, and virtualizing it can be challenging. Organizations can use migration tools and Visual COBOL to modernize it.Continue Reading

• Call PowerShell scripts from System Center Orchestrator

  System Center Orchestrator provides Run .Net Script activity, which can be used to call PowerShell scripts, but there are limitations you should know.Continue Reading

• Use virsh commands to manage KVM networking

  Virsh commands enable you to manage network properties and can be used alongside brctl commands to help you create additional virtual bridges in your KVM environment.Continue Reading

• Use SCVMM to diagram VM network connectivity

  Diagraming VM networks makes it much easier to visualize the way the various infrastructure components relate to one another. Learn how to create diagrams in SCVMM.Continue Reading

• Use this PowerShell cmdlet to retrieve Hyper-V guest OS info

  You can't get detailed information about a Hyper-V guest OS with the Get-VM cmdlet; you have to use the Invoke-Command cmdlet to run the Get-CimInstance cmdlet against a VM instead.Continue Reading

• Why is OpenStack hypervisor support important?

  It's critical to evaluate OpenStack hypervisor support to ensure private cloud integration. You should consider factors like maturity, security features and management options.Continue Reading