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Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture News

May 01, 2018 01 May'18
VMware NSX portfolio aims to unify local and cloud workloads

VMware's NSX strategy aims to help enterprises stitch together data centers and cloud environments, though it could be overkill for IT shops with simpler needs that are more specific.
February 19, 2018 19 Feb'18
VMware SaaS technology, hybrid cloud help IT with 2018 plans

Hybrid cloud is the top IT priority for users in 2018, with SaaS technology at a close second, according to a TechTarget survey. Let's see what VMware's doing in these markets.
February 14, 2018 14 Feb'18
VMware NSX integration push ramps up to reinforce IT ties

With tighter integration between its NSX and its cloud and virtualization offerings, VMware aims to reinforce its networking chops with enterprise IT.
January 26, 2018 26 Jan'18
OpenShift on OpenStack aims to ease VM, container management

In this Q&A, Red Hat's Brian Gracely discusses managing a virtual environment that has both VMs and containers and how OpenShift on OpenStack can help.

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Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture Get Started

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Run a container in a VM with nested virtualization

IT administrators should familiarize themselves with the benefits and limitations of using nested virtualization to run containers in VMs before implementation. Continue Reading
The future of composable infrastructure and virtualization

Composable infrastructures -- frameworks of compute, storage and network resource services -- will still make use of virtualization to run applications. Continue Reading
How does AD DS differ from Microsoft Azure Active Directory?

On-premises Active Directory or Azure AD? It doesn't have to be an either/or situation, as more cloud services are making their way into traditional data center environments. Continue Reading

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Evaluate Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture Vendors & Products

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

Select the best servers for virtualization and beyond

Consider sizing, security and hardware, as well as developing technologies such as hyper-convergence, hybrid cloud and containers, when choosing the best servers for virtualization. Continue Reading
Make the jump from a VMware SDDC to a hybrid cloud environment

Get a handle on hybrid basics, such as new SDDC roles and VMware Cloud on AWS infrastructure, pricing and integration before taking your VMware environment to the cloud. Continue Reading
VMware's strategy includes container integration, VM management

Containers have grown in popularity, but containers and VMs aren't an either/or proposition. VMware aims to integrate PKS with vSphere so customers can use both instance types. Continue Reading

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Manage Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Tame the virtualization infrastructure management beast

IT administrators must manage virtual infrastructure requirements, such as patches, reboots and component lifecycles, to create and maintain an efficient data center. Continue Reading
Incorporate virtual private clouds in a hybrid IT environment

Don't let the added complexity of VPCs deter you from integrating them with your hybrid cloud. Simply keep these configuration factors in mind to ensure seamless interoperability. Continue Reading
Get organized with a VMware management cluster

Keep VMware tools, as well as select hardware and software, safe and organized with a management cluster. If an issue comes up, use it to bring systems back online. Continue Reading

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Problem Solve Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture Issues

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Docker for Windows shows permission errors on shared volumes

Understand and work around one of the more common Docker for Windows errors -- permissions for shared volumes -- to read, write and execute to the shared volume. Continue Reading
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
Overcome hybrid cloud deployment challenges

Before adopting a hybrid cloud, think about how it will benefit the business and the ultimate goal. Also, hire IT staff with the appropriate level of expertise and start small. Continue Reading

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