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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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Jan'16
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
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Prepare for VM-to-cloud workload migration
Migrating VMs to the cloud can be relatively straightforward if you lay the groundwork to meet workload and vendor requirements. Follow these steps to prepare for the migration. Continue Reading
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Use nested virtualization to run a container in a VM
IT administrators should familiarize themselves with the benefits and limitations of using nested virtualization to run containers in VMs before implementation. Continue Reading
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The future of composable infrastructure and virtualization
Composable infrastructures -- frameworks of compute, storage and network resource services -- will still make use of virtualization to run applications. Continue Reading
Evaluate Application virtualization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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VMware's strategy includes container integration, VM management
Containers have grown in popularity, but containers and VMs aren't an either/or proposition. VMware aims to integrate PKS with vSphere so customers can use both instance types. Continue Reading
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How should IT evaluate application virtualization products?
When picking an application virtualization tool, IT pros must understand the app types they are dealing with, determine their security needs and more. Continue Reading
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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
Manage Application virtualization
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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
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Docker for Windows shows permission errors on shared volumes
Understand and work around one of the more common Docker for Windows errors -- permissions for shared volumes -- to read, write and execute to the shared volume. Continue Reading
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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