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• The virtualization and container skills gap widens

  Businesses face organizational and management challenges as their support staff transitions from virtualization to a new development and management environment. Continue Reading

• Virtualization cost-savings methods for IT administrators

  The biggest costs in any virtualization environment tend to be licenses, hardware acquisition, support and maintenance, so that's where you should look for ways to reduce expenses. Continue Reading

• IT cost reduction strategies for your virtual environment

  When developing IT cost reduction strategies, you need to figure out how you can take full advantage of your virtual environment, while still minimizing potential risks. Continue Reading

• Reducing energy costs with virtualization and automation

  Virtualization allows administrators to cut down on the number of servers needed, which helps reduce energy consumption and save money. Continue Reading

• Do more with less using these virtualization cost-saving approaches

  There are a lot of benefits virtualization provides, but taking a closer look at licensing, hardware and electricity could save you money. Continue Reading

• Forget hackers, a virtual administrator is more dangerous

  A software-defined data center expands the role of the virtual administrator, but this added responsibility means potential for crippling mistakes.Continue Reading

• Three tips for negotiating the best hypervisor software deal

  Don't simply renew your hypervisor software licenses without shopping around. Use these negotiation tips to save money and get some on your next deal.Continue Reading

• Five ways to push your company toward a 100% virtual data center

  Sometimes the biggest obstacle to virtualization is internal resistance. Learn how to convince your co-workers to embrace a 100% virtual data center.Continue Reading

• You might be paying too much for Windows Server licensing

  If you're still taking a traditional approach to Windows Server licensing in your virtual data center, you're leaving money on the table.Continue Reading

• Meeting long-term business goals, avoiding seagull consultants

  Many customers see consultants as greedy salespeople, but it's still possible to work together toward your long-term business goals.Continue Reading

• Design for operational efficiency: Taking a lesson from cloud providers

  Taking an innovative approach to your virtual infrastructure design can minimize time spent on maintenance and improve operational efficiency.Continue Reading

• IT budget planning in the face of an eventual cloud migration

  A lot goes into a cloud migration strategy. IT budget planning -- for today's infrastructure as well as for cloud computing -- has to be part of it.Continue Reading

• Microsoft's MCSE Private Cloud and new virtualization certifications

  The expanded list of Microsoft certifications now includes MCSE Private Cloud. Admins worth their salt should get familiar with the changes now.Continue Reading

• VMware VCP alternatives: Consider a Microsoft or Red Hat certification

  VMware's VCP was the gold standard for years, but as the popularity of other vendors grow, there's new value in a Microsoft or Red Hat certification.Continue Reading

• Why you should attend a virtualization conference

  Attending a virtualization conference is a great way to learn about technologies while networking. And, if you're lucky, you can go to an after-party.Continue Reading

• How virtualization pros can land their next IT job

  Virtualization pros who are unhappy in their current role would be wise to follow our advisory board’s advice. It may help you land your next IT job.Continue Reading

• DMZ design: Bringing virtualization and security admins together

  DMZ design is often a source of conflict between IT admins and security pros. With virtualization, it’s possible to consolidate trust zones in your DMZ setup.Continue Reading

• IT career advice for graduates

  If you’re pursuing an IT career, our experts have some words of wisdom. Their advice for graduates focuses on job selection and technical knowledge.Continue Reading

• Business application development through the crystal ball

  The future of application development in virtual infrastructures may not bring standardization, but it’s never too early for business application updates.Continue Reading

• IT certifications for the well-rounded virtualization admin

  Virtualization certifications are valuable, but if you really want to strut your stuff and expand your skills, earn IT certifications for networking, OSes and apps.Continue Reading

• Virtualization certification options: VMware, Microsoft and Citrix

  Want to get certified for virtualization? There are many virtualization certification options. Start your journey by deciding which is right for you.Continue Reading

• Test and development virtualization on a budget

  Does virtualizing a volatile IT environment sound expensive? It doesn't have to be, follow these step-by-step instructions to ensuring a better virtualized environment.Continue Reading

• Using virtual systems management to define server ownership

  Business-unit squabbles over server ownership and allocation are complex in virtual environments. But using virtual systems management principles, such as chargeback and capacity planning, can help.Continue Reading

• Step-by-step virtualization: Identifying must-have IT staff skills

  The growing adoption of virtualization technologies means companies need professionals who can design new kinds of architectures, master new tools and interpret new results. This article offers some suggestions for what to look for when hiring IT ...Continue Reading

• Working smarter, not harder

  Andrew Kutz debunks the myth that virtualization will make any of your current employees redundant. Indeed, the opposite is true. Virtualization may change employees' jobs, but the need for tech talent is as great as ever.Continue Reading