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Server consolidation with virtualization

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
Virtualization implementations and optimization guide

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Server consolidation and virtualization project planning guide

Combining server consolidation with virtualization can boost server utilization and reduce power consumption. Here are strategies to maximize server consolidation project benefits. Continue Reading
Learning Guide: Servers for virtualization

This SearchServerVirtualization.com guide introduces the best hardware for server virtualization. You'll find virtualization articles, definitions, tips, white papers and other expert advice on how to virtualize servers on various types of systems. Continue Reading

VMware Workstation 15's built-in REST API eases VM automation

You can use Workstation 15's new REST API to automate VM tasks. Simply enable the GUI and sort tasks with a PowerShell script ...

The VMware CloudHealth acquisition extends cloud management

VMware's acquisition of CloudHealth aims to expand VMware's line of cloud management tools to help clients centrally manage many ...

Integrating VMC on AWS with Horizon 7 leads to new use cases

Take advantage of Horizon 7 with VMC on AWS for a better hybrid cloud user experience, new use cases, and several different ...

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Microsoft zero-day vulnerability closed on Patch Tuesday

Administrators should prioritize patching systems affected by a zero-day vulnerability resolved by the February Patch Tuesday ...

How to configure SSL on IIS with PowerShell

SSL encryption is a necessary component when building an IIS website that communicates with the outside world. Use this ...

How well do you know open source PowerShell Core?

Do you know how PowerShell Core differs from Windows PowerShell? Find out with this quiz on the open source PowerShell management...

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Control the cloud bill and avoid unexpected costs

Don't get discouraged by high cloud costs. Use these four tips to whip your bill into shape.

Back up VMs with Azure snapshots and managed disks

Follow these steps to take VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure and learn when the technique is -- and isn't -- the right fit for your...

IBM's hybrid cloud plans extend AI to users across platforms

IBM doubles down on its hybrid cloud strategy with tools to help customers funnel data through their chosen cloud platform and ...

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Secure VDI environments with these 3 tips

Virtual desktops present unique security concerns. Take these three steps to better secure VDI environments from the start.

What to look for in a VDI troubleshooting tool

VDI management is complicated, but the right troubleshooting tool can make it less so. IT should consider these factors when ...

Avoid disastrous bottlenecks, scale storage for VDI with HCI

HCI offers many benefits for VDI deployments, particularly when it comes to scaling resources. There are a few caveats to watch ...

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How to prepare your data center for an HCI appliance

Vendors tout hyper-converged infrastructure as a plug-and-play offering, but before you install anything in your data center, be ...

Hone these top 5 data center skills in 2019

As data centers become more software-based, admins should prepare themselves by learning about the cloud, containers, DevOps and ...

Carbon Relay debuts AI-based software for data center cooling

Newcomer Carbon Relay has introduced two products that use artificial intelligence to help IT pros manage data center efficiency.

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Tutorials

Server consolidation with virtualization

Virtualizing applications and virtual server migration best practices

Virtualization implementations and optimization guide

Server consolidation and virtualization project planning guide

Learning Guide: Servers for virtualization

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VMware Workstation 15's built-in REST API eases VM automation

The VMware CloudHealth acquisition extends cloud management

Integrating VMC on AWS with Horizon 7 leads to new use cases

SearchWindowsServer

Microsoft zero-day vulnerability closed on Patch Tuesday

How to configure SSL on IIS with PowerShell

How well do you know open source PowerShell Core?

SearchCloudComputing

Control the cloud bill and avoid unexpected costs

Back up VMs with Azure snapshots and managed disks

IBM's hybrid cloud plans extend AI to users across platforms

SearchVirtualDesktop

Secure VDI environments with these 3 tips

What to look for in a VDI troubleshooting tool

Avoid disastrous bottlenecks, scale storage for VDI with HCI

SearchDataCenter

How to prepare your data center for an HCI appliance

Hone these top 5 data center skills in 2019

Carbon Relay debuts AI-based software for data center cooling