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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
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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How do you decide to scale up or scale out a workload?
Scaling up or scaling out is not a decision to be made lightly. Use monitoring data to determine the strategy that fits your use case and to inform future decisions. Continue Reading
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Do hypervisors limit vertical scalability?
Navigate the different scalability limitations hypervisors create and determine when you should scale up to those limits and when you should scale out. Continue Reading
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How do you analyze the costs of virtualization scalability?
It's easy to allocate more resources to a VM, but scaling decisions require careful deliberation. Without retrospective analysis, scaling can quickly become costly. Continue Reading
Evaluate Virtual machine provisioning and configuration Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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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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Enable rapid provisioning of VMs with SCVMM SAN copy
Achieve VM rapid provisioning with SCVMM by creating a SAN copy template from either an existing or new VM. Then select the required options when deploying the template to the host. Continue Reading
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Build a virtualized development environment with these guidelines
Save time and stress by designing virtualized test environments that include migration preparation and sandbox testing, and that, in certain cases, mix test and production hardware. Continue Reading
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Manage KVM at scale with these best practices
KVM management is easy when VM density is low, but managing hundreds or thousands of VMs can present a challenge. Plan ahead, configure the right drivers and optimize for scale. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Virtual machine provisioning and configuration Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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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