Tips

Tips

• Top tips on network virtualization and network function virtualization

  Network virtualization and network function virtualization aim to increase security and scalability and reduce the need for dedicated hardware, respectively.  Continue Reading

• Simplify the VM troubleshooting process with these basic tips

  Tools like Windows Performance Monitor and adjustments to memory, CPU and disk usage metrics can reduce the stress of the VM troubleshooting process.  Continue Reading

• Should your Hyper-V deployment include a GUI?

  Windows Server includes a complete GUI environment, while Server Core includes a minimal GUI and Nano Server has none. Which Hyper-V deployment type is right for you?  Continue Reading

• What to do with used server equipment after virtualization

  If virtual consolidation has left you with extra server hardware, put those boxes to good use and give old servers new life.  Continue Reading

• Hypervisor management software broadens to manage multiple hypervisors

  Today, everyone uses multiple hypervisors, and there are more tools available that are necessary to manage those hypervisors. Let's look at the tools that serve the top hypervisors.  Continue Reading

• Compare function, value of on-premises private cloud vs. public cloud

  Public cloud is on the up-and-up, but buyer beware: It isn't suited for every organization. In some cases, on-premises private cloud is better for your wallet and your data center.  Continue Reading

• Benefits of VMs include workload mobility and fast duplication

  VMs, whether created by Type 1 or Type 2 hypervisors, offer many benefits in a virtualization project. Potential disadvantages include performance and resource consumption.  Continue Reading

• Experts weigh in on open source platforms, market

  In this Advisory Board, our experts discuss the pros and cons of open source virtualization and which platforms are giving proprietary vendors a run for their money.  Continue Reading

• Manage containers alongside other technologies in the data center

  The rise of containers in the data center isn't an isolated trend; different types of environments use them with microservices and alongside VMs.  Continue Reading

• Steps to make Linux Integration Services 4.1 work for you

  Linux Integration Services version 4.1 expanded support for guest OSes and Hyper-V backup tools. Follow these steps to install the service and reap the benefits of its features.  Continue Reading

• Deep dive into Hyper-V files and folders

  Understanding all aspects of a Hyper-V installation now makes it easier to troubleshoot problems later. Look under the hood of Hyper-V files and folders to prep for the worst.  Continue Reading

• When a single virtualization host makes sense -- and when it doesn't

  Multiple virtualization hosts are typically used for failover clustering purposes, but that isn't always feasible. Sometimes it's okay to use a stand-alone host.  Continue Reading

• Which approach is better: hyper-converged software or rack servers?

  IT clusters are undergoing a rapid transformation, and infrastructures are changing to reflect that fact. Hyper-converged software, in particular, seems like the way of the future.  Continue Reading

• SCVMM's ability to manage Azure VMs leaves a lot to be desired

  Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager is great for managing Hyper-V hosts and VMs, but it comes up short when managing Azure VMs.  Continue Reading

• Protect your infrastructure with virtualization security management

  Before implementing virtualization in your data center, assess all of its potential risks -- from system outages to cyberattacks -- and how to manage them.  Continue Reading