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November 28, 2011 28 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.
August 23, 2011 23 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.
July 20, 2011 20 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.
May 31, 2011 31 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.

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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
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
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

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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
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
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

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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
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

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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
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
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