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June 09, 2010
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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.
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October 15, 2008
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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.
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December 06, 2006
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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 ...
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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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
Evaluate Using virtual machine appliances Vendors & Products
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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
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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
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
Problem Solve Using virtual machine appliances Issues
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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
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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