Tutorials

Tutorials

• Set up BSD jails as a form of virtualization

  Using the ezjail tool, you can easily create and install a BSD jail. Execute these simple commands to get started and take advantage of key ezjail features.  Continue Reading

• Get started with this Nutanix Community Edition installation guide

  Install Nutanix Community Edition to test its features in your infrastructure for free. Learn about the download, installation, configuration and VM creation processes.  Continue Reading

• Learn how to configure Hyper-V Enhanced Session Mode

  Windows Server 2012 R2's Hyper-V Enhanced Session Mode sets itself apart from standard sessions by offering users a richer overall experience.  Continue Reading

• Questions to ask before choosing an open source hypervisor

  The vSphere vs. Hyper-V debate overshadows Xen vs. KVM, but open source hypervisor comparison requires the same deliberation.  Continue Reading

• How to achieve optimal resource allocation and why that matters

  Optimal resource allocation is a tricky tightrope act for even experienced IT pros, but you can ease the process by asking yourself a few questions.  Continue Reading

• High-availability guide: Using high-availability servers and systems

  Deploying high-availability server and systems requires proper planning and the right software choices. This guide covers all that and more.  Continue Reading

• The complete buyer's guide for virtual infrastructure tools

  Searching for the right virtual infrastructure tools can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack, unless you're using our buyer's guide.  Continue Reading

• Virtualizing applications and virtual server migration best practices

  Virtualizing applications is great for ROI. With virtual server migrations and virtual appliances, you can recoup your investment even faster.  Continue Reading

• Hyper-V 3.0 guide: Dissecting the next Microsoft hypervisor

  Hyper-V 3.0 is still in pre-beta, but the early reviews are promising for IT shops. The next Microsoft hypervisor will sport new features that may give VMware a run for its money.  Continue Reading

• Why virtualization projects need ROI calculations

  Virtualization projects bring obvious benefits, but they can be tough to quantify. Without accurate ROI calculations, your virtualization projects can hit serious roadblocks.  Continue Reading

• Hosted virtualization hypervisors and use cases: The complete guide

  Bare-metal virtualization isn’t the only thing out there. There’s also hosted virtualization, which is great for small infrastructures or testing environments.  Continue Reading

• Application virtualization FAQ

  Application virtualization can ease server virtualization management woes. But an admin must first understand how the technologies are complementary.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 at a glance

  Due later this year, Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2012 offers a self-service portal and granular admin roles for cloud management.  Continue Reading

• FAQ: Virtual server clustering and the benefits of an HA cluster

  If you want to ease VM management and server failover, create a virtual server cluster. Server clustering allows VMs to migrate to other hosts.  Continue Reading

• Virtualization automation with Hyper-V: Windows PowerShell scripting

  With Microsoft Hyper-V, your greatest virtualization automation weapon is Windows PowerShell scripting. You can use cmdlets and task scheduling to improve task automation.  Continue Reading