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November 03, 2021 03 Nov'21
Microsoft Ignite 2021 conference coverage

Microsoft is expected to highlight the features in its new Windows desktop and server products as well as company efforts in artificial intelligence and cloud services.
October 19, 2021 19 Oct'21
VMworld 2021 news and conference coverage

This year's VMworld conference ran virtually from Oct. 5 through Oct. 7. Read the latest news and announcements about and from the event, including the Best of VMworld Awards.
October 13, 2021 13 Oct'21
VSphere 7 Update 3 broadens app acceleration, cloud initiatives

VMware announced several initiatives and updates, such as Project Arctic and vSphere 7 Update 3, that broaden the scope of vSphere's app modernization and cloud capabilities.
October 05, 2021 05 Oct'21
Dell introduces Validated Design for AI at VMworld 2021

The tech vendor revealed a new partnership with AI GPU maker Nvidia at VMWorld 2021 aimed at providing an AI and machine learning platform for IT users in virtualized environments.

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virtualization

Virtualization is the creation of a virtual -- rather than actual -- version of something, such as an operating system (OS), a server, a storage device or network resources. Continue Reading
Xen

Xen is the open source hypervisor included in the Linux kernel and, as such, it is available in all Linux distributions. Continue Reading
open source

The term 'open source' refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit. Continue Reading

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Full virtualization vs. paravirtualization: Key differences

Full virtualization and paravirtualization both enable hardware resource abstraction, but the two technologies differ when it comes to isolation levels. Continue Reading
How to find the best server virtualization management software

Choosing the right server virtualization management software is critical to meeting your organization's current and future needs. Continue Reading
OpenShift Virtualization 2.5 simplifies VM modernization

Red Hat's OpenShift platform enables admins to take a phased approach to retiring legacy applications while moving toward a container-based environment. Continue Reading

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10 VMworld 2021 sessions to add to your agenda

This year's annual VMware user conference has more than 1,200 sessions to dive into. Start to plan your schedule with some of our recommended talks. Continue Reading
3 FAQs to improve your Hyper-V basic knowledge

It is critical to develop a foundation of Hyper-V knowledge for successful management. These three FAQs can broaden your Hyper-V expertise prior to installation and deployment. Continue Reading
Dive into the latest features for VMware Instant Clones

Instant Clone technology helps admins quickly copy VMs. VMware grows Instant Clone support but removes SID needs and deprecates Linked Clones in Horizon 2006. Continue Reading

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How to keep VM sprawl in check

Virtualization improves hardware use, but the pendulum can swing the other way and result in an overallocation of resources. Here's how to maintain the balance. Continue Reading
Hyper-V vs. VMware comparison: What are the differences?

Hyper-V and VMware are in a perpetual battle for supremacy in the virtualization market. Although the two hypervisors have similar features, capabilities are somewhat different. Continue Reading
Top 25 VMware ESXi commands

This VMware ESXi command line cheat sheet is a must-have resource for IT professionals who maintain and troubleshoot ESXi. Continue Reading