Network Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Buying server hardware for a scalable virtual infrastructure, Part 1
Part 1 of this series explores how trends in buying server hardware have been influenced by the scale-up vs. scale-out architecture debate.13 Aug 2013
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HP adds auto-tiering for SSDs to StoreVirtual VSA
To make its StoreVirtual VSA more than just an SMB play, HP added auto-tiering and higher capacity licensing options.13 Aug 2013
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Practical employment of the VMware vCloud API
With vCloud API, service providers can develop applications to help manage both internal virtual environments and external vCloud resources.12 Aug 2013
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VMware vCAT chapter excerpt: VMware vCloud operations and management
'VMware vCloud Architecture Toolkit (vCAT): Technical and Operational Guidance for Cloud Success' teaches admins how to build a cloud infrastructure.12 Aug 2013
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Former VMware CIO talks top data threats
Mark Egan, who once cautioned CIOs on the data threats lingering in cloud services, now says his top threats are abroad and in the endpoint.12 Aug 2013
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Cloud disaster recovery offers data protection at low cost
Cloud disaster recovery and backup offer high availability at low cost. There are plenty of cloud backup options -- and some snags -- to consider.12 Aug 2013
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At VMworld 2013, software-defined will be the next hated buzzword
Check out these five predictions for VMworld 2013, including how software-defined will replace cloud as the most overused phrase.08 Aug 2013
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PernixData virtualizes server-side flash caching
PernixData launches its Flash Virtualization Platform, which clusters server-side flash storage for high performance and fault tolerance.07 Aug 2013
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Analysts say Fusion-io open API availability will help drive adoption
Fusion-io's moves to make its flash-aware APIs available could help it make greater inroads within the flash storage space, according to analysts.07 Aug 2013
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Q&A: Exploring virtual server backups today
In this Q&A, Rachel Dines discusses some of the most recent trends in virtual server backups and challenges facing IT pros today.06 Aug 2013
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Martin Casado Q&A: Managing physical and virtual worlds in parallel
Martin Casado, SDN icon and VMware's chief architect of networking, describes how to manage physical and virtual networks in parallel.02 Aug 2013
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Top techniques to improve vSphere performance
Looking to boost your vSphere performance? These battle-tested tips will help keep your virtual infrastructure humming along.01 Aug 2013
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SearchVMware contributors make their VMworld 2013 predictions
What is the latest and greatest the more than 21,000 attendees at VMworld 2013 expect? Our VMware experts weigh in with their predictions.31 Jul 2013
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Storage for virtual environments: Storage management best practices
Expert David Davis explains how storage administrators can avoid some common obstacles in managing storage for a virtual environment.31 Jul 2013
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Tweaking vSphere's DRS advanced options can yield performance boost
The advanced options in vSphere's DRS settings allow experienced sysadmins to squeeze more performance out of their virtual environments.30 Jul 2013
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How virtual server storage trends affect management
David Davis explains that virtualization is changing the role of traditional storage admins, but in some ways makes their job easier.30 Jul 2013
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Configure a cloud computing test lab with vCloud Automation Center
If you have the capacity and the inclination, follow these steps to build a virtual machine test environment with vCloud Automation Center.30 Jul 2013
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Enterprise storage management: Virtualizing storage, cloud, top tools
In this expert podcast, David Davis explains what tools help administrators best manage their virtual storage environments.30 Jul 2013
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Affordable VDI alternatives to Citrix and VMware
Thanks to a handful of vendors or architectural choices, virtual desktops infrastructure can be an affordable option for organizations.30 Jul 2013
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Refresher course on VMware virtual storage management
Take this quick quiz to see if you have a good grasp of vStorage APIs, shared storage and other VMware virtual storage management techniques.29 Jul 2013