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Virtualization security and patch management News
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February 23, 2018
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Feb'18
IT turns to VMware encryption for added VM security
Encryption features in recent vSphere and vSAN updates aim to balance security with simplicity and performance. For VMware shops, there is little standing in the way of adoption.
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June 22, 2012
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Jun'12
VMware vs. Microsoft: Ferocious pricing war from the user perspective
This week, users chimed in on the VMware vs. Microsoft pricing and licensing war and critics questioned VMware’s Hadoop-on-vSphere strategy.
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August 19, 2011
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Aug'11
Shionogi breach spotlights virtualization security
A disgruntled ex-employee admitted to deleting VMs at the pharmaceutical company, highlighting the need for proper enforcement of access-control policies in virtual environments.
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July 20, 2011
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Jul'11
Virtualization security helps state agency recover from breach
After a security breach in 2008, New Mexico’s Human Services Department turned to tools from Juniper and HyTrust to harden its virtual server environment.
Virtualization security and patch management Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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Understand Azure Update Management basics
Microsoft provides a variety of tools that IT administrators can use to simplify update deployment, including Azure Update Management. Find out if the service will work with your systems. Continue Reading
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How much does Azure Update Management cost?
The Azure Update Management cost is free, but organizations that require the tool's advanced features might have to contend with additional fees. Continue Reading
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How does Azure Update Management handle integration?
Azure Update Management works with other Microsoft administrative tools to give IT pros a more complete offering to patch operating systems. Continue Reading
Evaluate Virtualization security and patch management Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How to choose between replacing and upgrading servers
Be sure to research the risks and rewards of either replacing or upgrading servers and virtualization hosts before deciding which option is the right choice for your environment. Continue Reading
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Ensure virtualization containers' security in an app world
Both containers and VMs offer different ways of meeting an organization's application deployment requirements. And virtualization containers present different security challenges than VMs. Continue Reading
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Five cons of container technology
Containers promise rapid scalability, flexibility and ease, but they're not right for every workload. Continue Reading
Manage Virtualization security and patch management
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Incorporate NIST security and virtualization recommendations
Review NIST virtualization security recommendations with this overview of hypervisor security guidelines, including tips on VM lifecycles and hypervisor platform management. Continue Reading
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Build an IT maintenance plan around infrastructure needs
Don't delay maintenance reboots. It's easy to forget to reboot hosts, tools and drivers, so use a reboot schedule to ensure your infrastructure remains functional. Continue Reading
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Preserve Hyper-V security from Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities
Protect Hyper-V VMs from Meltdown and Spectre security vulnerabilities, and install patches from Microsoft. Watch out for future revisions, performance impacts and recalls. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Virtualization security and patch management 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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Market evolves to address container security issues
Container use is gaining traction in virtual environments, but containers present unique security challenges that vendors and organizations must overcome. Continue Reading
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Address bulk VMM agent updates with PowerShell automation
The SCVMM agent upgrade process is a regular, but sometimes laborious, part of VM management. Use PowerShell to make light work of bulk updates through commands and loops. Continue Reading
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How does antimalware software affect VM performance?
It's important to keep your infrastructure secure, but running antimalware software on your VMs can hurt performance. Continue Reading