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January 29, 2020 29 Jan'20
'Limited' number of VMware layoffs confirmed in 'rebalancing'

VMware says the layoffs will allow the company to better focus on helping corporate users figure out their multi-cloud strategies and affected workers may be reassigned.
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.
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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Virtualization skills admins must have in 2020

Industry experts Sander van Vugt, Brian Kirsch and Stuart Burns weigh in on what skills virtualization admins must have in 2020 to better meet growing industry demands. Continue Reading
Essential virtualization certifications for IT professionals

As companies move beyond virtualization, the need for IT pros with fine-tuned expertise in cloud administration, ethical hacking, legacy infrastructure migration and automation rises. Continue Reading
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

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Windows Server certifications retirement plan a blow to admins

This latest decision by Microsoft to drop the MCSA, MCSD and MCSE certifications is another step to push customers toward the cloud, but it's not an option for many in IT. Continue Reading
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

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Inherit and manage a virtualization environment with these strategies

Stepping into a management role when it comes to a newly inherited virtualization environment can be a challenge, but with the right approach, you can ease the transition. Continue Reading
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

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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
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