Virtualization costs, licensing and support issues
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Virtualization costs, licensing and support issues News
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March 10, 2017
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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.
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February 26, 2015
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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 ...
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February 26, 2015
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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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April 19, 2013
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
Manage Virtualization costs, licensing and support issues
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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