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Using virtual machine appliances News
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November 28, 2011
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Nov'11
VMware vSphere Storage Appliance: Devil's in the details
SMBs should read the fine print before deploying VMware’s vSphere Storage Appliance, according to some who have kicked the tires on the product.
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August 23, 2011
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Aug'11
Evaluating software with virtual appliances
Evaluating software often involves lengthy, complicated POC deployments. But virtual appliances can make the process faster and more effective.
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July 20, 2011
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Jul'11
Virtualization security helps state agency recover from breach
After a security breach in 2008, New Mexico’s Human Services Department turned to tools from Juniper and HyTrust to harden its virtual server environment.
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May 31, 2011
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May'11
Redirection to the rescue: I/O tools boost virtualization projects
From managing backup copies to server-side SSD caching, users say emerging I/O redirection and optimization tools are key to managing storage in virtual infrastructures.
Using virtual machine appliances Get Started
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virtual machine (VM)
A virtual machine (VM) is a software computer that, like a physical computer, runs an operating system and applications. Continue Reading
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How you can benefit from VM performance benchmarking
Using benchmarks gives the user a head start in troubleshooting if VM performance begins to falter. But how can benchmarking help with resources, hardware decisions and virtual workloads? Continue Reading
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Using libguestfs for easy and convenient VM access
Even if your virtual machine won't power on, libguestfs has tools that can access the VM files to modify and even rescue them. Continue Reading
Evaluate Using virtual machine appliances Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Benefits of VMs include workload mobility and fast duplication
VMs, whether created by Type 1 or Type 2 hypervisors, offer many benefits in a virtualization project. Potential disadvantages include performance and resource consumption. Continue Reading
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Working in a virtual machine environment: VM-aware storage
How can storage administrators decide if a virtual machine-aware appliance can cure their virtual server storage headache? This guide walks users through the basics. Continue Reading
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Is a private cloud with Windows Azure Pack your next best move?
Managing and maintaining the virtualization of servers received a boost with a practical and easy implementation of Windows Azure Pack. Continue Reading
Manage Using virtual machine appliances
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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No network connection needed with Virtual Machine Connection tool
The Virtual Machine Connection tool lets users copy files and redirect local resources to a VM without a network connection. Continue Reading
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Keep your virtual Java platforms in tune with these guidelines
Author Emad Benjamin introduces the different types of large-scale Java platforms in this chapter and details the four key requirements for them. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Using virtual machine appliances Issues
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How a VSA provides scalable storage by sacrificing disk capacity
The scalable storage promised by VSAs has piqued interest in IT pros, and more vendors have joined the market. But is the storage worth the sacrifice? Continue Reading
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Using virtual appliances to make software deployment easier
Virtual appliances, or VAPs, are virtual machine templates that bundle OSes and applications. They can reduce software deployment time and offer several new capabilities as well. Continue Reading
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Safely implementing VMsafe-aware virtual appliances in your data center
VMsafe-aware virtual appliances can subject a virtualization environment to security risks, but smart administration can help you avoid a breach. Continue Reading