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January 14, 2021 14 Jan'21
When the chips are down, Intel turns to VMware's Pat Gelsinger

Newly appointed Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger brings technical chops to the top of the giant chipmaker, but it may take a while to right the ship. Does he have enough time?
January 13, 2021 13 Jan'21
Intel CEO Bob Swan to be replaced by VMware's Pat Gelsinger

Facing delays of critical products along with superior offerings by AMD and Nvidia the past couple of years, Intel CEO is stepping down to be replaced by VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger.
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?

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2 ways to craft a server consolidation project plan

Server consolidation enables admins to boost server utilization and decrease power consumption, which can also reduce costs and improve performance. Continue Reading
How to make the right HCI deployment decisions

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
server hardware degradation

Server hardware degradation is the gradual breakdown of the physical parts of a server. Continue Reading

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Mini PCs for business offer improved performance, reduced costs

Mini PCs are a low-cost hardware alternative to servers that enable organizations to maintain maximum data center features and capabilities in remote office locations. Continue Reading
How to evaluate VDI hardware requirements

VDI has specific hardware needs that servers hosting other virtualized workloads may not meet. Learn how to gauge VDI hardware requirements for servers, storage and more. Continue Reading
Understand the pros and cons of the IBM PowerVM

IBM's enterprise virtualization product, PowerVM, offers a host of benefits, but it also comes with challenges that admins should familiarize themselves with prior to implementation. Continue Reading

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Why COVID-19 fuels desktop virtualization trends

VDI products provide organizations with a foundation for remote employees, but they aren't a cure-all. Continue Reading
Remote possibilities: Out-of-band management admin options

COVID-19 puts added strain on administrators who need to compensate for lack of personnel in data centers, which leads to the need for a remote access strategy. Continue Reading
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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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