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Improving server management with virtualization

• Manage large volumes of VM data with these storage tactics

  Admins can effectively virtualize large servers with storage tiering and disk allocation, but they must be wary of potential IOPS and redundancy issues. Continue Reading

• Top server sizing strategies for VMs

  How many VMs can you put on a server? That depends on whether your hardware and virtual environment are well-matched. This tip offers four criteria to select the right servers. Continue Reading

• Virtualization can ease Windows Server upgrade challenges

  Upgrading an OS or application can be a complex and time-consuming process, but cloning and snapshots can make the process easier. Continue Reading

• Why every administrator needs a virtual laptop

  You know the advantages virtualization brings to servers, so why not reap the same rewards by creating a virtual copy of your laptop? Continue Reading

• For virtualization documentation, timing can be everything

  Virtualization documentation can swallow up huge chunks of time if you have to retrace your steps. Recording what you do as you do it could save lots of time down the road. Continue Reading

• Simple rules to avoid VM snapshot problems

  You can avoid a lot of trouble if you simply use virtual machine snapshots as they're intended. A VM snapshot is not a backup.Continue Reading

• What's the best way to configure BIOS settings for virtualization?

  There are several BIOS settings you may need to change on your host server to ensure that hypervisors will run correctly.Continue Reading

• Managing virtual machine storage with virsh commands

  The virsh edit command offers more options than the basic ones offered by Virtual Machine Manager when it comes to storage.Continue Reading

• Do the benefits of hybrid cloud computing live up to the hype?

  With all of the hype, it’s important to weigh caveats and benefits of hybrid cloud to determine if it’s the right fit for your company.Continue Reading

• Solving problems and taking names: Automated scripting keeps you ahead

  IT admins can use automated scripting and other tools to avoid repetition, reduce human error and generate better documentation.Continue Reading

• Even a small business can take advantage of virtualization

  There are many virtualization success stories among large companies, but with more low cost options, even an SMB can take advantage of virtualization.Continue Reading

• Preparing your checklist for a flawless hypervisor switch

  No matter what your reason is for a hypervisor switch, there is plenty to consider before the change.Continue Reading

• Differentiating C-state and P-state in server power management

  C-state and P-state both offer options for managing system power, but they are very different from one another.Continue Reading

• Ask the expert: How do hypervisors control server power consumption?

  Server power consumption can be readily controlled by hypervisors instead of the operating system once the host server is properly configured.Continue Reading

• VMware jumps into log analytics with vCenter Log Insight

  VMware jumps into an already crowded log analytics market with the release of vCenter Log Insight, but vSphere integration could help spur adoption.Continue Reading