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Server hardware and virtualization

• Mix test and production environments with hyper-convergence

  Despite the enhanced separation that hyper-converged infrastructure can offer, it's better to mix environments and use rules to create a hardware-independent workload balance. Continue Reading

• 512e disks attempt to bridge the gap between 512n and 4Kn

  It's important to ensure that your OS and hypervisor support 512e and 4Kn disks, but there are always alternatives to work around any incompatibilities. Continue Reading

• What to do with used server equipment after virtualization

  If virtual consolidation has left you with extra server hardware, put those boxes to good use and give old servers new life. Continue Reading

• Local storage solves some problems, creates others

  Local storage helps address virtualization-related IO performance problems but raises potential security concerns, especially for cloud environments. Continue Reading

• Reclaim your storage: Large swap files waste SSD space

  Swap files enable features like memory overcommit, but they can also waste space on expensive solid-state drives. Find out how to reclaim some of that space without putting your systems at risk. Continue Reading

• Making the most of local flash storage for virtualization

  Lower-cost PCIe and solid-state drives are making local flash storage a viable option for improving virtual machine performance.Continue Reading

• VMware alternatives offer users opportunity to change

  VMware isn't the right fit for everyone, so what's the next step? There are options, like cloud, if you want to move away from VMware.Continue Reading

• When to choose lights-out management compatible servers

  Lights-out management platforms can help with administrative tasks, but don't work with all hardware.Continue Reading

• Blade servers vs. rack servers in the SDDC

  As a consolidation tool, blades seem like a logical choice for virtualization, but availability concerns mean the decision isn't cut and dry.Continue Reading

• Hardware specs you need in a server for virtualization

  When it’s time to buy a new server, make sure you're getting the CPU and memory you need to maximize consolidation.Continue Reading

• Pods fit for virtualization, but bring HA clustering challenges

  Converged infrastructure pods are a good option for virtualization, but administrators must decide whether simplicity is worth a clustering headache.Continue Reading

• How VMware NSX differs from other network virtualization software

  Network virtualization software like VMware's NSX differs from virtualization technologies like software-defined networking regarding traffic direction.Continue Reading

• The reality of processor performance improvement with hyperthreading

  Hyperthreading aims to improve processor performance by organizing and scheduling application threads, but it's not always the most efficient method.Continue Reading

• Handle changing server workloads by employing high-performance GPUs

  Graphics capabilities have long been an important feature of PCs, but today's data centers are also deploying high-performance GPUs for servers.Continue Reading

• Virtualizing legacy servers without pulling out your hair

  Moving a legacy server to a virtual environment provides the same benefits as virtualizing new servers, though the process is considerably trickier.Continue Reading