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June 09, 2010 09 Jun'10
VMware to standardize on Novell SUSE Linux

Thanks to a new pact between VMware and Novell, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is now VMware's Linux of choice for virtual appliances.
October 15, 2008 15 Oct'08
Citrix releases Project Kensho virtual appliance import/export tool

Using the Open Virtualization Format standard, Citrix Systems' Project Kensho toolkit packages virtual appliances so they can be used on different hypervisors and clouds.
December 06, 2006 06 Dec'06
Virtual appliances: The risks and benefits

As server virtualization continues to gain acceptance, vendors and customers feel more and more confident to use it for a variety of tasks and not just to support for legacy applications and server consolidation. One more recent use for server ...

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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
virtual storage appliance (VSA)

A virtual storage appliance (VSA) is a storage controller that runs on a virtual machine(VM) to create shared storage without the cost of additional hardware. Continue Reading

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5 free virtual appliances for data analysis, app creation

Virtual appliances can execute specific IT tasks, such as data analysis and application creation. There are several free offerings available, but admins must be wary of risks. Continue Reading
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

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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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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
VMware Converter: Version differences, hot and cold cloning

VMware Converter is VMware's physical-to-virtual (P2V) conversion tool. Learn about version differences, hot and cold cloning, and which servers to stay away from with this tool. Continue Reading