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The AWS and VMware partnership is certainly an interesting one, with big changes possibly taking place in both the VM and public cloud markets. Get our experts' first take here.
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Application virtualization News
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January 26, 2018
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Jan'18
OpenShift on OpenStack aims to ease VM, container management
In this Q&A, Red Hat's Brian Gracely discusses managing a virtual environment that has both VMs and containers and how OpenShift on OpenStack can help.
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January 20, 2016
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Jan'16
Readers sound off on Docker containment strategies
In this Tweet roundup, readers share their thoughts on the pros and cons of various Docker containment strategies.
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January 20, 2016
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Will container virtualization be the biggest data center trend of 2016?
With the rapid maturation of container virtualization, IT administrators should be prepared to adopt and manage containers earlier than they expected.
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December 18, 2015
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Dec'15
Building Docker infrastructure still tough, but maybe not for long
Docker could become the next generation compute platform, and even replace server virtualization, but the container technology has some growing up to do first.
Application virtualization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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service virtualization
Service virtualization is the process of creating replicas of systems that new applications depend on to test how well the application and systems integrate. Continue Reading
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Microsoft Nano Server
Microsoft Nano Server is a lightweight operating system based on Microsoft Windows Server 2016 that is tailored for use as an OS layer for virtualized container instances. Continue Reading
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How OS components affect Windows and Hyper-V containers
Serious issues can occur during updates in a production environment if the four levels of the version system don't match up between Windows or Hyper-V containers and the Windows Server host. Continue Reading
Evaluate Application virtualization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Hype for future of container development gets dose of reality
Realistic timelines have replaced the big promises of container disruption. Virtualization administrators should expect security and microservices features as the market matures. Continue Reading
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When should you deploy containerized applications?
Cleanly divided and straightforward applications are good candidates for a container-based deployment, whereas complex applications pose more challenges. Continue Reading
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Adopt a container platform that best meets your needs
Container platforms, like Docker and Windows Server, all have their strong suits; be sure to research OS support, security, portability and community support before adoption. Continue Reading
Manage Application virtualization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Antimalware tools can impair Windows container performance
Because antimalware tools have no way of knowing whether container components are modified or placeholders, a significant amount of redundant scanning can take place. Continue Reading
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Docker on Windows Server allows for container use and management
Deploy containers on premises, in the cloud or on other systems by installing Docker on Windows Server 2016. Also, download a module to extend PowerShell to manage Docker Engine. Continue Reading
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Use Azure Container Instances during workload spikes
Capacity planning in a virtual environment can be challenging, but with Azure Container Instances and Kubernetes connector software, you can more easily serve peak workloads. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Application virtualization Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Container performance troubleshooting challenges and tips
Assessing the impact of containers on application workloads can be extremely challenging, partially because of how quickly containers are spun up and down compared to VMs. Continue Reading
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End the battle between the system admin and the security team
System administrators and security personnel need to set aside their differences in order to maintain security and performance levels and to protect their bottom line. Continue Reading
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How CPU and memory affect application performance
Application performance will change depending on if you want more cores, better clock speed or what you choose for memory. Continue Reading