Server hardware and virtualization
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Server hardware and virtualization News
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April 09, 2019
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Apr'19
HPE-Nutanix deal expands roster of hyper-converged options
The Hewlett Packard Enterprise-Nutanix partnership sprang up on two fronts, bringing more layers of coopetition to the world of HCI. But where does this leave HPE SimpliVity?
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February 17, 2016
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Feb'16
Hyper-converged choices pit hypervisor mobility vs. VMware
The latest hyper-converged appliance from VMware and VCE is built around VMware software integration, while Nutanix gives users a way to easily move applications off VMware's hypervisor.
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June 16, 2015
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Jun'15
As virtualization plateaus, bare-metal computing finds a niche
Virtualization has spurred new levels of IT productivity, but as innovation begins to stall, some companies find bare-metal deployments better fit their performance needs.
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June 16, 2015
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Jun'15
Server virtualization technologies under siege
The combination of bare-metal servers and containers is giving traditional server virtualization a run for its money.
Server hardware and virtualization Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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3 ways to implement vSphere GPU virtualization
You can implement GPU hardware using VMDirectPath I/O, Nvidia Grid or Bitfusion FlexDirect on vSphere. Understand the pros and cons of each to know which will work best for you. Continue Reading
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An HCI deployment can go one of two ways
Hyper-converged infrastructures pose different challenges depending on the deployment method. Software might not offer as much support, while choosing hardware risks vendor lock in. Continue Reading
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Server hardware to run ROBO virtual workloads
Examine remote office/branch office technology trends, review server hardware options and ensure you can effectively manage virtual resources before implementation. Continue Reading
Evaluate Server hardware and virtualization Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How to choose hyper-converged backup for data protection
Data protection is essential for any hyper-converged infrastructure. How you back up data -- natively, agentless or using agents -- depends on your environment and other factors. Continue Reading
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HCI management layer vs. native hypervisor management
See why inherent differences between hyper-converged and native hypervisor management tools tend to make one better suited for managing virtualized HCI resources than the other. Continue Reading
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Evaluate these hyper-converged infrastructure features
There are six things you should consider when reviewing HCI platform features and functionality: optimizations, storage, hypervisors, management, expandability and integrations. Continue Reading
Manage Server hardware and virtualization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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6 top hyper-converged infrastructure management tips
These tips address specific aspects of HCI management and illustrate ways to better integrate these systems with third-party tools and overall IT infrastructure. Continue Reading
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4 branch office server management best practices
Setting up a ROBO server involves specific hardware and software configuration considerations, such as ensuring redundancy and connectivity for remote management. Continue Reading
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Design data center redundancy based on cloud outage lessons
Public cloud providers have had catastrophic outages, but IT administrators can learn from cloud redundancy failures and successes -- and apply them to on-premises infrastructures. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Server hardware and 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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Mix test and production environments with hyper-convergence
Despite the enhanced separation that hyper-converged infrastructure can offer, it's better to mix environments and use rules to create a hardware-independent workload balance. Continue Reading
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512e disks attempt to bridge the gap between 512n and 4Kn
It's important to ensure that your OS and hypervisor support 512e and 4Kn disks, but there are always alternatives to work around any incompatibilities. Continue Reading
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What to do with used server equipment after virtualization
If virtual consolidation has left you with extra server hardware, put those boxes to good use and give old servers new life. Continue Reading