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Server virtualization infrastructure and architecture News

August 21, 2019 21 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.
July 19, 2019 19 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.
May 15, 2019 15 May'19
VMware's Bitnami buy targets multi-cloud deployments

VMware has inked a deal to buy Bitnami, maker of a catalog that vets and packages up popular software, such as MySQL, for quick, secure multi-cloud deployments.
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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paravirtualization

Paravirtualization (PV) is an enhancement of virtualization technology in which a guest operating system (guest OS) is modified prior to installation inside a virtual machine in order to allow all guest OS within the system to share resources and ... Continue Reading
How much do you know about VMware Cloud on AWS?

Take our quiz to test your knowledge on VMware Cloud on AWS to see if you understand important use cases, general information and features. Continue Reading
Container deployment considerations for successful implementation

Containers can be useful for specific workloads but admins should consider certain factors, such as security and portability needs, before taking a containerized approach over VMs. Continue Reading

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How to choose hyper-converged backup for data protection

Data protection is essential for any hyper-converged infrastructure. How you back up data -- natively, agentless or using agents -- depends on your environment and other factors. Continue Reading
Larger, expandable HCI nodes bring big infrastructure benefits

Discover why a larger node strategy enables enterprises to better consolidate workloads in a hyper-converged infrastructure environment while reducing complexity and cost. Continue Reading
What are micro VMs and how do they benefit data centers?

When used together, VMs and containers can provide key benefits to an admin's workload, such as isolation and security, without having to deal with typical disadvantages. Continue Reading

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Don't buy a GPU for machine learning unless you have the workload

Virtual GPUs and machine learning might seem like a perfect match, but specialized chips might not be worth the investment if your workloads won't use the cards' full capacity. Continue Reading
Understand private cloud best practices before adoption

The advantages of a private cloud include resource control and performance issue prevention, but admins can't obtain these benefits without first following a few best practices. Continue Reading
When to use a micro VM, container or full VM

Choosing among VMs, containers or micro VMs depends on workload isolation and security needs, and admins should understand the different use cases before making a decision. 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
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

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