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November 13, 2019 13 Nov'19
DreamWorks animates its cloud with NetApp Data Fabric

The 'virtual studio' DreamWorks cloud relies on various components of NetApp Data Fabric, including All Flash FAS storage, NetApp HCI and OnTap cloud-based data management.
September 12, 2019 12 Sep'19
Cohesity Agile Dev and Test quickly delivers clean test data

Cohesity's new feature lets test/dev teams access fresh, accurate and compliant data directly through Cohesity DataPlatform, without going through backup admins.
February 23, 2011 23 Feb'11
VCloud Director no shoo-in for VMware Lab Manager shops

VCloud Director has been positioned as a replacement for VMware’s test and development offering, Lab Manager. But experts say VMware has cut bait on lab management and set out for a larger catch in the cloud.

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Docker

Docker is an open source software platform to create, deploy and manage virtualized application containers on a common operating system (OS), with an ecosystem of allied tools. Continue Reading
service virtualization

Service virtualization is the process of creating replicas of systems that new applications depend on to test how well the application and systems integrate. Continue Reading
Considerations for creating a VM for a development environment

Just because admins are working in a test/dev environment doesn't mean they can be lax about creating VMs. There are several items to consider, including licensing and compliance. Continue Reading

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Emerging tools to help create virtualized test environments

Tools from Parasoft, HyperQube and CloudShell let admins virtualize their test environments, but admins should exercise caution as product direction and design continue to evolve. Continue Reading
How should organizations approach the DevOps movement?

Is DevOps just a buzzword or will it have long-term consequences for IT operations? Continue Reading
Why should Hyper-V users care about nested virtualization?

At first glance, nested virtualization doesn't seem to have much to offer to production environments -- so what is it good for? Continue Reading

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5 considerations for efficient VMware design

Designing a VMware environment requires you to consider many factors, such as storage, CPUs, security and VM density. A few tips can keep your design simple and elegant. Continue Reading
Small-scale infrastructure testing requires transparency

Use small-scale tests for a cheaper alternative to expensive, duplicate test environments, but be wary of limitations, such as hardware functionality and performance. Continue Reading
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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Mix test and production environments with hyper-convergence

Despite the enhanced separation that hyper-converged infrastructure can offer, it's better to mix environments and use rules to create a hardware-independent workload balance. Continue Reading
Essential policies for configuring VMs in a lab environment

Lab VMs can be an effective tool for testing out software in a safe environment. However, if configured incorrectly, lab VMs can pose serious risks to production environments. Continue Reading
Breaking the taboo of mixing test and production environments

Server admins have been segregating test and production environments for years, and for good reason. But, it may be time to rethink traditional norms. Continue Reading