Tips

Tips

• Blur hypervisor lines with compatible VM file formats

  Compatibility is the name of the game when it comes to choosing the right virtual disk file for a multi-hypervisor VM.  Continue Reading

• Software licensing models evolving for virtualization

  Virtualization and the rise of multi-core CPUs have led software vendors to rethink licensing models. While some are forced to adjust, others continue to resist.  Continue Reading

• Wrangling your Hyper-V nodes into an SCVMM cluster

  Thanks to its straightforward approach to clustering, SCVMM is the obvious choice for deploying Hyper-V clusters, but there are a few requirements you'll need to meet before you can get started.  Continue Reading

• Customize vCenter roles and SCVMM permissions

  Managing a virtual data center can be a daunting task, but bringing in additional assistance by temporarily granting administrative privileges to IT staff can help relieve the stress.  Continue Reading

• A straightforward approach to Linux virtual clustering

  Virtual clustering has a reputation for being a difficult and extensive process, but it doesn't necessarily have to be. By starting small, you can greatly reduce virtual cluster complexity.  Continue Reading

• Choosing the right path toward becoming an IT expert

  Interested in becoming an IT pro? The road to expert-level status can be long and fraught, but with the proper training and dedication, success is within reach.  Continue Reading

• How the virtualization system administrator job is changing

  Getting into the IT field can be challenging, but candidates with diverse technical interests and a desire to learn can succeed.  Continue Reading

• Scripting the future: How to create an OpenStack VM with APIs

  OpenStack supports a variety of application programming interface options for writing scripts. Learn how to create VMs through scripting with this guide to using the Python OpenStack API.  Continue Reading

• Automation challenges have companies hesitating

  It seems like IT automation is becoming de rigueur in data centers everywhere, but certain automation challenges such as a steep learning curve mean it isn't right for every enterprise.  Continue Reading

• Avoid network traffic jams with Hyper-V Port Mirroring

  Worried about network performance in your multilayered virtual networking architecture? Microsoft is making network traffic monitoring easier with Hyper-V Port Mirroring.  Continue Reading

• Why you need VM monitoring tools

  Smaller environments may be able to make do with native hypervisor features, but for true scalability, you'll need dedicated virtualization management tools.  Continue Reading

• Setting the local server SSD record straight

  Compared to traditional HDDs, SSDs are more affordable and offer high speed performance and greater storage capability. Could they be the future of server cluster virtualization?  Continue Reading

• Charting a course for the hyper-converged market

  From the basic principles of hyper-convergence to the competitive nature of the hyper-converged market, get started on your path to hyper-converged enlightenment with these five tips.  Continue Reading

• Set a VM service window when it's time for a tuneup

  Finding the right time for VM maintenance has always been tough, but SCVMM servicing windows can help get everyone on the same page.  Continue Reading

• Storage overcommitment cuts waste, but don't over promise

  Thin provisioning is a commonly used feature to stretch storage resources, but it's also commonly abused.  Continue Reading