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Virtual machine provisioning and configuration News
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October 03, 2013
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Oct'13
Data center mapping, server tags offer easy monitoring and management
Efficient virtualization management is often a struggle, but new data center mapping technology could be the innovative solution admins need.
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March 08, 2013
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Mar'13
Puppet, VMware bring DevOps automation tools to vCenter
New automation tools from Puppet aim to introduce VMware admins to the world of DevOps, but programming knowledge remains a barrier for some IT pros.
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October 30, 2012
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Oct'12
Admins have mixed feelings toward new virtual storage techniques
As new virtual storage techniques and hypervisors with improved storage capabilities hit the market, reaction among admins has been mixed.
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August 20, 2012
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Aug'12
Why virtualization admins and desktop hypervisors should be BFFs
For time-crunched server virtualization admins, desktop hypervisors offer an ideal environment for troubleshooting, configuring and distributing VMs.
Virtual machine provisioning and configuration Get Started
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Prevent Exchange Server virtualization deployment woes
Exchange Server virtualization is a common practice for many enterprises, but deployment slip-ups can cripple the messaging platform. Follow these tips to avert a service disruption. Continue Reading
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virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) is the practice of hosting a desktop operating system within a virtual machine (VM) running on a centralized server. Continue Reading
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Building interest in the software-defined data center architecture
Software is now able to handle an increasing number of data center infrastructure management tasks, including storage and networking. But how far can this development extend? This three-part guide aims to answer that question.
Here, experts ... Continue Reading
Evaluate Virtual machine provisioning and configuration Vendors & Products
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What is enhanced logging and how does it boost vSphere security?
Logs have been an integral piece of troubleshooting. New enhanced logs boosts vSphere security by providing much more detail about errors and changes. Continue Reading
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Do I need to buy server virtualization management software?
Expert Brien Posey discusses seven factors to consider when deciding whether or not server virtualization management software would be beneficial for your company. Continue Reading
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To prevent VM sprawl, put data first and tools second
The creation of too many VMs and the continued existence of unused VMs plague modern IT infrastructure. This three-part guide looks at the ongoing battle against virtual machine sprawl, with a focus on strategies and tools for tracking VM lifecycles... Continue Reading
Manage Virtual machine provisioning and configuration
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Learn Kubernetes infrastructure in a personal lab
Live servers are not the place to build up Kubernetes skills. Instead, set up a Kubernetes cluster, and start experimenting with it on a laptop in a lab. Continue Reading
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Mount an ISO file to a virtual DVD drive with PowerShell
It's easy to manage external media from PowerShell. It's worth noting, however, that the command syntax varies depending on whether you're referencing an IDE or SCSI drive. Continue Reading
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Achieve virtualization abstraction with Infrastructure as Code
Infrastructure as Code offers virtualization admins a framework of automation tools, configuration management and DevOps methods that can replace manual processes. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Virtual machine provisioning and configuration Issues
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Set up a virtual home lab to learn OpenStack and more on your own time
There are many reasons to set up a virtual home lab, not least of all for career advancement and learning. Occasionally, it can be fun too. Continue Reading
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Use resource control to address costly storage issues
With resource control, you'll not only be able to overcome storage resource challenges, but you'll be able to effectively support an expanding infrastructure. Continue Reading
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Don't waste valuable data center resources on overprovisioning
From monitoring CPU usage to right-sizing VM allocation, there are a number of precautions administrators can take to prevent overprovisioning. Continue Reading