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Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server News
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October 20, 2015
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Oct'15
Microsoft containers gain data center momentum
Container technology continues to gain momentum in the data center and now Microsoft has joined in on the fun.
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April 10, 2015
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Apr'15
Microsoft Hyper-V Containers the latest Docker embrace
Microsoft continues its push for Docker, the Linux container technology, with a new Hyper-V Container tool for greater application isolation.
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July 13, 2012
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Jul'12
Citrix XenServer 'on the clock' as hypervisor wars heat up
Citrix will add shared-nothing storage live migration to XenServer, to compete with Microsoft's Hyper-V.
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July 12, 2012
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Jul'12
Microsoft talks tough, gains little on VMware
Microsoft's Hyper-V growth rate in units shipped outstripped VMware's vSphere as of the first quarter of 2012, according to IDC data. But do these numbers tell the whole story?
Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server Get Started
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What is the Hyper-V VHD Set format and how is it optimized?
VHD File Set -- a file format new to Windows Server 2016 -- is helpful for IT administrators using guest clusters. Get up to speed on the basics and learn how to optimize it. Continue Reading
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The top 5 unheralded Windows Server 2016 features
Windows Server 2016 is still a novel operating system for many administrators. Check out some of its new and enhanced features that might have slipped under the radar. Continue Reading
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Windows Server 2016 promises exciting new Hyper-V features
What updates and new features does the latest version of Windows Server bring to Hyper-V? Continue Reading
Evaluate Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Hyper-V Manager update in Windows Server 2016 replete with features
Microsoft developed several improvements to Hyper-V Manager in Windows Server 2016. These new Hyper-V features improve VM management with added security and flexibility options. Continue Reading
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Network upgrade ensures furniture rentals stay on the move
American Furniture Rental's network upgrade increased its dedicated network bandwidth to make video conferencing and tracking inventory of a million furniture assets fast and reliable. Continue Reading
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How Microsoft Nano Servers will change VM management
While Nano Servers will improve hardware consolidation, they will also challenge traditional server management practices. Continue Reading
Manage Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Use Sysprep to generalize Hyper-V VMs for rapid deployment
Microsoft's Sysprep tool enables rapid Hyper-V VM configuration and deployment through image generalization. Use commands to speed up configuration and disaster recovery. Continue Reading
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Enable resource metering in Hyper-V to collect usage data
Easily monitor resource utilization for your Hyper-V VMs by first enabling the resource metering feature and then collecting data with a few PowerShell commands. Continue Reading
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Avoid network traffic jams with Hyper-V Port Mirroring
Worried about network performance in your multilayered virtual networking architecture? Microsoft is making network traffic monitoring easier with Hyper-V Port Mirroring. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Microsoft Hyper-V and Virtual Server Issues
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SCVMM 2012 R2: Exploring storage support options for virtualization
System Center Virtual Machine Manager supports multiple storage types, but it's up to the administrator to classify and provision that storage. Continue Reading
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Hyper-V BPA sheds light on configuration mistakes
Microsoft Hyper-V BPA can help users fix unknown issues and put their environment in compliance with Microsoft best practices. Continue Reading
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Eliminate background activity, boost Hyper-V host performance
There's a lot happening behind the scenes that could be slowing Hyper-V host performance. Keeping the background activity in check can boost performance. Continue Reading