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Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture News
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November 20, 2019
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Nov'19
Google joins bare-metal cloud fray
Google could attract more legacy application workloads through new bare-metal cloud instances, but it's unclear how they measure up to competitors on manageability and cost.
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August 30, 2019
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Aug'19
IT pros look to VMware's GPU acceleration projects to kick-start AI
The virtualization giant's recent acquisition of Bitfusion and its close partnership with Nvidia bring GPU virtualization to vSphere.
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August 21, 2019
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Aug'19
VMware acquisition of Intrinsic denotes bigger strategic plan
VMware has acquired Intrinsic, a maker of virtualization technology that secures Node.js applications on serverless environments such as AWS Lambda.
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July 19, 2019
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Jul'19
Microsoft Azure feature targets application latency woes
An additional Microsoft Azure function can place VMs associated with a multi-tier application inside the same cloud data center to reduce latency.
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Use multiple Dockerfiles for complex application configuration
Dockerfiles can help with application configurations, but there are some questions you must consider, such as how many Dockerfiles each application requires. Continue Reading
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Dockerfile commands for containerizing applications
Admins can use Dockerfiles to containerize their applications and ease deployment. They can implement several commands to help them do so successfully. Continue Reading
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How do I build the right cloud network design?
Networks look different now than they did a decade ago, and that continuous change isn't slowing down. Cloud networking plays a large role in the transformation of legacy networks. Continue Reading
Evaluate Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture Vendors & Products
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How is HCI market fragmentation affecting buyers, vendors?
An increasingly crowded market and the technological limitations of standard HCI have led to innovative new takes on hyper-convergence to the benefit of vendors and buyers alike. Continue Reading
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What does HCI 2.0 mean for hyper-convergence?
Like composable infrastructure, next-gen hyper-convergence promises to ease procurement and management by, among other things, enabling users to add disparate IT resources independently. Continue Reading
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The key VMware acquisitions and announcements in 2019
In 2019, VMware acquired Intrinsic, Carbon Black and others as it branched into new markets. It also improved its well-established virtualization line and introduced new products. Continue Reading
Manage Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Prepare your data center for a hybrid cloud strategy
On-premises assets and public cloud resources won't work together without a clear hybrid cloud strategy. Learn how to prepare your on-premises architecture for hybrid cloud. Continue Reading
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What is the difference between private cloud vs. colocation?
An organization can host a private cloud in a colocation facility, but using the colocation facility is not the same as building a private cloud; the two are exceedingly different. Continue Reading
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How pay-as-you-go hyper-converged hardware pricing works
With consumption-based pricing, vendors deploy an HCI on premises, while you pay a subscription fee. It promises to lower upfront costs and reduce headaches. But is it right for you? Continue Reading
Problem Solve Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture Issues
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Optimize Docker images on Windows for better system performance
Multiple layers in a Windows Docker image can cause resource contention. Optimization requires you to limit the number of layers that you use and minimize each layer's size. Continue Reading
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Prepare for Windows Server 2008 end of life
Admins must prepare their workloads for the Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support. Otherwise, they risk the possibility of significant security breaches. Continue Reading
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The virtualization and container skills gap widens
Businesses face organizational and management challenges as their support staff transitions from virtualization to a new development and management environment. Continue Reading