Network Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Defining a strategy for using virtual switches in your network
As you plan a strategy to up the number of virtual switches in your network, brush up on distributed and non-distributed virtual switch choices.24 Apr 2013
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VMware quiz: Do you know vMotion requirements for network, storage?
VMware vMotion enables live migration of virtual machines between ESXi hosts. Test yourself on vMotion's network requirements, storage rules and more.17 Apr 2013
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Storage virtualization vendors look beyond VMware support
Microsoft Hyper-V is gaining market share, but support for Hyper-V and other non-VMware hypervisors is slow for VM storage software vendors.15 Apr 2013
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Open source helps vendors wedge into server virtualization market
Citrix, Red Hat and Oracle are among the companies that rely on open source to get a foot in the server virtualization door.10 Apr 2013
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Brushing up on new virtualization training and certificates
As IT adapts to new technologies, more admins have opted for virtualization training and certificates. Quiz yourself on the latest exams.14 Mar 2013
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WD, QNAP, Apricorn release new products; STORServer offers free TSM upgrade
In the SMB space, WD, QNAP and Apricorn announced new products, while STORServer offered a free TSM upgrade.19 Feb 2013
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Ask the expert: Xen, KVM and other free hypervisor options
Virtualization ultimately saves you money, but you need to front costs first -- or do you? We asked an expert to explain free hypervisor options.11 Feb 2013
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Vendor spotlight: PHD Virtual shows off expertise with VM backups
Startup PHD Virtual's expertise with VM backups goes past VMware to Citrix XenServer, with plans to add multi-hypervisor management.08 Feb 2013
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Examining heterogeneous data center management methods
A heterogeneous data center often boosts ROI, but it also increases confusion. Clear the air by testing your knowledge of multi-hypervisor strategy.30 Jan 2013
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Ready for a vSphere 5.1 upgrade? Depends on your current version
Not all virtual infrastructures are created equal, and not everyone should invest the time and effort into a VMware vSphere 5.1 upgrade.28 Jan 2013
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Differentiate your cloud hosting services without causing lock-in
Read these four tips to learn how providers can differentiate their cloud hosting services while still curbing customers' fear of cloud lock-in.24 Jan 2013
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New RackStation, My Book Studio offerings for SMB storage needs
This week, Synology shows off its latest RackStation product and Western Digital offers up its new My Book Studio external drive lineup for SMBs.16 Nov 2012
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Virtual desktop infrastructure saves more than time
Virtual desktop infrastructure is saving seconds and saving lives at Seattle Children's Hospital.18 Oct 2012
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A virtualized data center is a happy data center, says survey
Enterprises now run more than half of their applications in virtualized data centers, and the number continues to grow.15 Oct 2012
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How to perform a virtual desktop migration between Type 1 hypervisors
There are numerous tools available for virtual desktop migration from one platform to another, but not all of them support all the popular disk formats.28 Sep 2012
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Exploring advanced scripts with XenServer PowerShell cmdlets
With XenServer PowerShell cmdlets, sometimes basic commands aren’t enough. Keep these advanced scripts in your arsenal for slicker management.20 Sep 2012
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Talking cloud and VMware's foray into multi-hypervisor environments
News on vFabric Application Director and how acquisitions such as DynamicOps fit into VMware's vision are just two highlights from the first keynote.28 Aug 2012
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Multi-hypervisor automation with the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit
The free Microsoft Deployment Toolkit automates OS deployments across multiple hypervisor platforms, saving IT pros countless hours and headaches.10 Aug 2012
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Server virtualization and storage management: Better integration, specialized tools
Virtualization and storage management still presents challenges, but nowadays it provides tighter integration and more effective management tools.24 Jul 2012
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Pop quiz: Virtual appliances
Virtual appliances are a popular way to deploy applications. So how much do you know about this vital virtualization technology?17 Jul 2012