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Server hardware and virtualization News
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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.
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April 03, 2015
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Apr'15
VMware EVO:RAIL attracts lots of tire kickers, few drivers
VMware users are showing interest in EVO:RAIL, but competitive offerings and more complex decision making slows the purchasing process down.
Server hardware and 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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Troubleshoot a hyper-converged system and work with vendors
Thoroughly evaluate potential hyper-converged platforms, and establish best practices to avoid common challenges and fully realize the benefits of this technology. Continue Reading
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virtual hard drive
A virtual hard drive file is a container file that acts similar to a physical hard drive. 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 the best hardware for virtualization
Selecting the best hardware for virtualization is the foundation of maintaining or designing a robust, reliable and scalable data center. Continue Reading
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Choose between hyper-converged servers and conventional
HCI presents a compelling case for admins choosing virtual server systems because of its inexpensive price point, improved throughput, latency reduction and bandwidth expansion. Continue Reading
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In the age of cloud, should you invest in a data center upgrade?
Before you rush to replace servers with more of the same, consider your organization's long-term goals and whether a move to the cloud might be the better option. Continue Reading
Manage Server hardware and virtualization
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Large deployments require changes to IT infrastructure components
To accommodate new IT projects, you can scrap your existing infrastructure and start from scratch, upgrade or expand on what you have or completely redesign it. Continue Reading
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Be prepared with server benchmarking, documentation tools
Once a virtualized environment is running at an efficient level, IT admins will want to keep it that way. Doing so entails benchmarking performance and watching for changes that, if left unchecked, could develop into problems. CPU benchmark tools ... Continue Reading
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Elevate your hardware design with the Open Compute Project
The Open Compute Project is an invaluable design resource engineered by some of IT's leading cloud providers and can be an essential cost-saving tool, provided you use it wisely. 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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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
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Local storage solves some problems, creates others
Local storage helps address virtualization-related IO performance problems but raises potential security concerns, especially for cloud environments. Continue Reading