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April 09, 2019 09 Apr'19
HPE-Nutanix deal expands roster of hyper-converged options

Hewlett Packard Enterprise-Nutanix partnership springs up on two fronts, bringing more layers of coopetition to the world of HCI. But where does this leave HPE SimpliVity?
March 22, 2019 22 Mar'19
Google Cloud taps into VMware vRealize for hybrid deployments

Google Cloud is now tied into VMware vRealize through a plug-in that enables users to manage on-premises VMware workloads alongside cloud services such as Google Kubernetes Engine and Cloud SQL from Google Cloud.
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.

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An HCI deployment can go one of two ways

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
Windows Server cluster sets add more protection to workloads

Microsoft stepped up its high availability game with its cluster sets technology in Windows Server 2019 to give on-premises workloads more cloudlike resiliency. Continue Reading
Server hardware to run ROBO virtual workloads

Examine remote office/branch office technology trends, review server hardware options and ensure you can effectively manage virtual resources before implementation. Continue Reading

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What service does the Microsoft WSSD program provide?

A do-it-yourself approach with hyper-converged infrastructure can lead to trouble when software-defined features just won't work. See how the WSSD program can prevent issues. Continue Reading
AWS Firecracker microVMs provide isolation and agility

Firecracker aims to bridge the gap between VMs and containers with microVMs, which are secure, lightweight instance types for stateless workloads. Continue Reading
Evaluate these hyper-converged infrastructure features

There are six things you should consider when reviewing HCI platform features and functionality: optimizations, storage, hypervisors, management, expandability and integrations. Continue Reading

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4 types of virtualization IT admins should know

Server virtualization is a fact of life for most IT admins, but there are other types of virtualization -- network, storage, desktop and application -- that IT pros should know. Continue Reading
Manage Windows containers and Hyper-V containers with these tools

You can use a number of tools for Windows and Hyper-V container management, including Docker and PowerShell, depending on your experience and skill set. Continue Reading
How cloud network architecture can redesign the enterprise edge

Networks are changing at the edge, and maintaining edge connectivity is crucial. Cloud network advancements are transforming connectivity options, as well as WANs and SD-WANs. Continue Reading

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What are some potential Windows Server cluster set snags?

Windows Server 2019 cluster sets bring some Azure-like capabilities into the data center, but new features also bring new challenges for administrators. Continue Reading
Top server sizing strategies for VMs

How many VMs can you put on a server? That depends on whether your hardware and virtual environment are well-matched. This tip offers four criteria to select the right servers. Continue Reading
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