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January 31, 2018 31 Jan'18
Laws to guide the IT career growth of a virtualization admin

Attendees at a Virtualization Technology User Group event learned about five laws for IT career growth that are particularly useful for the virtualization admin in a changing industry.
March 12, 2014 12 Mar'14
New VMware certification policy has room for improvement, VCPs say

VMware Certified Professionals now have to recertify on the latest versions of VMware products every two years, giving some VCPs reason for concern.
December 13, 2013 13 Dec'13
Server virtualization trends to expect in 2014

Vendors released many important products and features over the last year, but what's in store for server virtualization trends in 2014?
May 09, 2013 09 May'13
VMware administrator job description calls for vSphere, cloud know-how

VSphere experience is a must-have in job listings for VMware administrators, but vCloud and Hyper-V know-how are on hiring managers' wish lists too.

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Review the top 9 virtualization techniques of the year

IT administrators always have room to improve their virtualization skills. Read our top articles of the year to perfect PowerShell management, Hyper-V customization and more. Continue Reading
Pop quiz: Desktop virtualization certifications for Citrix and VMware

VMware and Citrix offer numerous certifications for their virtual desktop and app products. Test yourself on the different levels and types of certifications and what each one covers. Continue Reading
Hunt down zombie VMs to trim Windows Server licensing costs

Temporary workloads can cause organizations to buy more Windows Server licenses than they need, but admins can track down zombie servers to consolidate workloads and keep costs down. Continue Reading

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Top five VMware IT infrastructure skills administrators need

IT administrators should expand their skills beyond basic virtualization management into software-defined and emerging technologies to remain competitive. Continue Reading
Virtualization trends in 2018 signal edge technology disruption

New technologies build on virtualization and threaten disruption. Virtualization administrators must familiarize themselves with what's coming and plan their careers accordingly. Continue Reading
Choose the right VMware certification to boost your career

With so many VMware certification levels and specialization tracks, it's easy to get in over your head. Fortunately, this expert advice can help steer you straight. Continue Reading

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NSX technology shifts virtual administrator responsibilities

Network virtualization will change the data center, and virtualization administrators must keep up. Collaboration is essential as silos disappear and technology evolves. Continue Reading
Build an IT infrastructure plan from the ground up

IT infrastructure improvements require careful planning that includes evaluating new technologies, such as converged and hyper-converged, and building for future flexibility. Continue Reading
Small business virtualization grows in mature market

Virtualization isn't only for large enterprises anymore. New technology at cheaper prices has made SMB virtualization practical, while increased competition has made it necessary. Continue Reading

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Virtualization cost-savings methods for IT administrators

The biggest costs in any virtualization environment tend to be licenses, hardware acquisition, support and maintenance, so that's where you should look for ways to reduce expenses. Continue Reading
IT cost reduction strategies for your virtual environment

When developing IT cost reduction strategies, you need to figure out how you can take full advantage of your virtual environment, while still minimizing potential risks. Continue Reading
Reducing energy costs with virtualization and automation

Virtualization allows administrators to cut down on the number of servers needed, which helps reduce energy consumption and save money. Continue Reading