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• Compare the top 5 bare-metal hypervisors

  Hypervisors such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix Hypervisor, RHV and Oracle VM Server for x86 provide value to enterprise-level data centers in different ways. Continue Reading

• When legacy Windows OS won't play nice with your hypervisor

  Try these troubleshooting options if you need to run an unsupported version of Windows as a guest OS on your VM. Continue Reading

• More than just a bill: Chargeback policy politics

  Attaching real costs to computing may reduce VM sprawl and yield cost savings for businesses, but can be unpopular among business units. 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

• 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

• 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

• The smart shopper's guide to virtualization and cloud management tools

  Choosing virtualization and cloud management tools should not be taken lightly. So, what's the most important factor to consider?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

• Solutions to the five most common problems with virtualization

  Common problems with virtualization, like VM sprawl and network congestion, can be corrected through business policies rather than more technology.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

• How to calculate proper Windows Server 2012 virtualization licensing

  Licensing virtual servers can get confusing and expensive. Brien Posey shares the ins and outs of server licensing with a Windows Server 2012 example.Continue Reading

• Is a fully virtualized infrastructure a good idea for your business?

  Years ago, experts asked whether a fully virtualized infrastructure was even possible. That debate is settled, but is 100% virtualization a good idea?Continue Reading

• Was it smart for VMware to undo vSphere pricing changes and kill vRAM?

  VMware changed vSphere pricing again, but was that the right move? Our Advisory Board dissects the controversial vRAM pricing model.Continue Reading

• Putting the hypervisor market into perspective

  The hypervisor market constantly grows and changes, but don’t let that overwhelm you. Knowledge is power when it comes to virtualization decisions.Continue Reading

• What are your biggest virtualization challenges?

  Virtualization challenges are inherent to any deployment. If licensing, capacity planning and vendor bashing really grinds your gears, you’re not alone.Continue Reading