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February 05, 2020 05 Feb'20
VMware licensing change limits CPUs to 32 cores

VMware moved its per-CPU licensing plan closer to competitors' per-core licensing plans by requiring one license for CPUs with 32 cores.
March 10, 2017 10 Mar'17
VCDX certification price change frustrates prospects

For the first time in years, VMware increased prices for its certifications -- and IT pros aren't thrilled with how much more they'll have to pay for the VCDX certification, in particular.
February 26, 2015 26 Feb'15
Purchasing servers in a virtualized world

Virtualization creates the foundation of a software-defined data center, an arrangement by which all elements of an IT infrastructure are delivered as a service. This requires the virtualization of networks, storage and servers, a configuration ...
February 26, 2015 26 Feb'15
How virtualization changes hardware purchases

With the rise of the software-defined data center and new hardware options that take advantage of virtualization, we're seeing another transformation in the way hardware is purchased.

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How to find the best server virtualization management software

Choosing the right server virtualization management software is critical to meeting your organization's current and future needs. Continue Reading
2 ways to craft a server consolidation project plan

Server consolidation enables admins to boost server utilization and decrease power consumption, which can also reduce costs and improve performance. Continue Reading
Lack of agility with Windows Server licenses hamstrings cloud hopes

The sales pitch from public cloud providers is strong, but challenges with Windows Server licensing and other hang-ups have dulled enthusiasm for hybrid cloud deployments. Continue Reading

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5 leading data virtualization tools offer integration strategy

Learn which features and capabilities your organization should consider in order to select the data virtualization platform that will best fits its needs. Continue Reading
Compare the top 5 bare-metal hypervisors

Hypervisors such as VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix Hypervisor, RHV and Oracle VM Server for x86 provide value to enterprise-level data centers in different ways. Continue Reading
Turbonomic virtualization management: A closer look

Turbonomic -- formally known as VMTurbo Operations Manager -- is a multi-platform virtualization management and monitoring tool that supports Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware, Red Hat Linux and Citrix. Continue Reading

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VM cost calculation guide

Proper VM cost assessment is a critical element of meaningful showback and chargeback practices in a virtual data center. Continue Reading
The VMware HCL: When your hardware doesn't make the cut

If the VMware hardware compatibility list makes your hardware outdated, consider delaying upgrades, reusing hardware and temporarily implementing a workaround. Continue Reading
Small business virtualization grows in mature market

Virtualization isn't only for large enterprises anymore. New technology at cheaper prices has made SMB virtualization practical, while increased competition has made it necessary. Continue Reading

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5 common virtualization problems and how to solve them

Organizations can correct common problems with virtualization, such as VM sprawl and network congestion, through business policies rather than purchasing additional technology. Continue Reading
When legacy Windows OS won't play nice with your hypervisor

Try these troubleshooting options if you need to run an unsupported version of Windows as a guest OS on your VM. Continue Reading
How to calculate proper Windows Server 2012 virtualization licensing

Licensing virtual servers can get confusing and expensive. Brien Posey shares the ins and outs of server licensing with a Windows Server 2012 example. Continue Reading