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Server consolidation with virtualization News
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July 02, 2012
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Jul'12
Proceed with caution: Multi-hypervisor management tools
If you’re considering a heterogeneous virtualization shop, don’t count on multi-hypervisor management tools to solve all of your administration woes.
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May 30, 2012
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May'12
IT trends: Where hardware innovation leads, software follows
Over time, certain IT trends emerge. And if you look closely, you’ll find that major advances in software usually follow hardware innovation.
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April 19, 2012
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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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May 20, 2011
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May'11
Mind the air gap: Can security and consolidation coexist?
Segmenting data on separate physical servers isn’t the only way to ensure security these days. In many cases, virtualization does just as good a job.
Server consolidation with virtualization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Best practices for sizing a server
Serving sizing requires a number of comparisons, especially between having a few large servers or many popcorn servers. Compare use cases to find what fits. Continue Reading
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When buying converged infrastructures makes sense
Converged infrastructures can be a perfect fit for virtualized data centers, but only when considering the logistical and financial implications. Continue Reading
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Is Docker resurrecting container virtualization in time to kill VMs?
Containers are yesterday's news, but newcomer Docker is breathing fresh life into a lightweight and portable approach to virtualization. Continue Reading
Evaluate Server consolidation with virtualization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How to buy a server virtualization management tool for your company
Looking to buy a virtualization management tool? Expert Brien Posey details what criteria to consider so you choose the most effective product for your company. Continue Reading
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Looking up for success: Virtual management tools and the cloud
This chapter explores virtual management tools available from major platforms that can streamline management and prepare virtual data centers for the cloud. Even if a data center is virtualized, it's not necessarily ready for the cloud. A good ... Continue Reading
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Buying the next generation of hardware for virtualization
Virtualization is still changing how we use hardware. Here's what you should know about buying the next generation of hardware for virtualization. Continue Reading
Manage Server consolidation with virtualization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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A virtual Exchange Server is nothing to fear
Just like any other workload, there are clear advantages to virtualizing Exchange Server 2013, and in many cases it is more cost effective than a physical deployment. Continue Reading
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Hypervisors have limits: What not to virtualize
Hypervisors now make 100% virtualization possible, but just because you can doesn't mean you should. Find out what not to virtualize. Continue Reading
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Base your server consolidation plan on availability and failover needs
Squeezing more efficiency out of computing resources is great, but an overly aggressive server consolidation plan can limit your failover options. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Server consolidation with 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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Is there a magic number: Finding the best server consolidation ratio
A high server consolidation ratio means better resource utilization but often mean diminished resiliency and longer recovery times. Continue Reading
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How can I enable automated VM resource provisioning?
As with many other facets of virtualization, VM resource allocation is becoming automated. Find out what tools you can use for automated provisioning. Continue Reading
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Ask the expert: How important is balanced VM resource allocation?
Mistakenly over-allocating or under-allocating VM resources could cost your data center -- both in wasted budget and in compromised performance. Continue Reading