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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.
April 19, 2013 19 Apr'13
VMware pricing under fire from Hyper-V, cloud

VMware customers can use the emergence of Hyper-V and other competitors to get better deals. If not, adopting these platforms is now a viable option.

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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
Cut software licensing costs with fewer, faster cores

As software vendors adapt licensing terms to a per-core model, administrators should reassess how they purchase hardware in order to save money. Continue Reading
Reasons to virtualize your last physical holdouts

There are no shortages of compelling reasons to virtualize, but some applications present unique licensing challenges. Continue Reading

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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
Test your knowledge of Windows Server 2016 licensing

Think you know everything you need to know about Windows Server 2016 licensing? Put your knowledge to the test with this quiz. Continue Reading
What a Splunk Virtualization Monitoring System can do for your company

Splunk Virtualization Monitoring is a multi-platform virtualization monitoring solution that supports Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware and Citrix XenApp and XenDesktop environments. Continue Reading

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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
Mitigate Windows Server 2016 licensing cost concerns

Microsoft's Windows Server 2016 licensing change could put a serious strain on IT budgets. Though it carries performance risks, IT admins can defray costs with a split environment. Continue Reading

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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
More than just a bill: Chargeback policy politics

Attaching real costs to computing may reduce VM sprawl and yield cost savings for businesses, but can be unpopular among business units. Continue Reading
Do more with less using these virtualization cost-saving approaches

There are a lot of benefits virtualization provides, but taking a closer look at licensing, hardware and electricity could save you money. Continue Reading