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May 11, 2018 11 May'18
ControlUp targets virtual desktop, server overprovisioning

If IT pros overprovision virtual desktops and servers, they waste money and resources. But there are other problems associated with poor resource allocation.
April 04, 2014 04 Apr'14
Twitter Roundup: Interop Las Vegas 2014

With Interop Las Vegas 2014 bringing in top tech companies and professionals, here's a look at the Twitter chatter from the attendees.
July 31, 2012 31 Jul'12
Embrace, don’t fear, new data center technology

New data center technology that disrupts the status quo can be unsettling. But embracing change makes yourself more marketable and can improve efficiency.
April 19, 2012 19 Apr'12
Top five Hyper-V 3.0 features that will excite IT pros

New Microsoft Hyper-V 3.0 features will streamline virtualization tasks and make things easier on IT pros. Here are the ones you should get excited for.

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Use branch office servers to support infrastructure expansion

A remote office setup requires infrastructure that meets performance, cost and space demands. Depending on the vendor, a microserver will likely provide the best compromise. Continue Reading
How do you optimize a virtual database server?

Avoid virtual database performance hiccups by incorporating monitoring and alerting tools. Stay abreast of any issues and head them off before users encounter them. Continue Reading
How do you virtualize database servers?

Virtualizing database servers has consolidation and efficiency benefits, but you must carefully choose which databases to virtualize and which tools to virtualize with. Continue Reading

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Taking charge of VM allocation, troubleshooting methods

Long-term virtual infrastructure health leads to business growth. To achieve this, you must master virtual machine capacity planning and troubleshooting techniques. Continue Reading
Benefits of VMs include workload mobility and fast duplication

VMs, whether created by Type 1 or Type 2 hypervisors, offer many benefits in a virtualization project. Potential disadvantages include performance and resource consumption. Continue Reading
New tech, old virtues keep server virtualization platforms going

Server virtualization is well past the peak of the technology adoption curve, but SMB customers, open source technology and hybrid clouds keep demand going. Continue Reading

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Consolidate servers with these performance enhancements

Higher solid-state drive capacity and CPU core counts are just a couple of the factors leading to the next wave of server consolidation. So, footprint plan accordingly. Continue Reading
Should you run MySQL on VMs or physical machines?

Take stock of your current environment, including instance types, orchestration systems and storage devices, before deciding whether to deploy MySQL to VMs or physical machines. Continue Reading
IT resource management and virtual server housekeeping tips

Without regular monitoring, sprawl and overallocation can waste expensive compute and storage resources Continue Reading

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How should I address memory errors in a virtualized system?

Many hypervisors have features that can prevent memory-related problems from escalating into devastating server crashes. Continue Reading
Benefits of flash storage: More VMs per host

Flash storage represents a significant investment, but it can increase performance and may help save money in other areas. 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