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Server hardware and virtualization News

February 05, 2020 05 Feb'20
VMware licensing change limits CPUs to 32 cores

VMware moved its per-CPU licensing plan closer to competitors' per-core licensing plans by requiring one license for CPUs with 32 cores.
April 09, 2019 09 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?
February 17, 2016 17 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.
June 16, 2015 16 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.

Server hardware and virtualization Get Started

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server virtualization

Server virtualization is a process that creates and abstracts multiple virtual instances on a single server. Continue Reading
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
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

Evaluate Server hardware and virtualization Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

GPU virtualization eases system workloads, boosts efficiency

Virtual GPUs help boost data center efficiency and provide a better user experience, but admins must determine whether their workloads justify implementing the technology. Continue Reading
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
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

Manage Server hardware and virtualization

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

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
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
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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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
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
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