Network Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Making Citrix XenDesktop play nice with a VMware hypervisor
You can run XenDesktop on a VMware hypervisor, but what does that entail? Learn how clustering and vCenter Server work in a mixed VDI environment.17 May 2013
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Parsing the use of vSphere vs. ESXi to describe VMware virtualization
VMware's virtualization hypervisor goes by ESX/ESXi and vSphere. The difference in when to use ESXi vs. vSphere terms is subtle.13 May 2013
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VMware administrator jobs call for vSphere know-how, cloud readiness
VSphere experience is a must-have in job listings for VMware administrators, but vCloud and Hyper-V know-how are on hiring managers' wish lists too.09 May 2013
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How to set up a home vSphere lab using a nested hypervisor
A vSphere lab created with a nested hypervisor can be more stable with less overhead than a similar home lab on a hosted hypervisor like Workstation.06 May 2013
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Private cloud management software: VMware vCloud Director vs. vCenter
SingleHop explains why it chose VMware vCenter over vCloud Director for its private cloud management software, and why enterprises like private cloud.25 Apr 2013
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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 IaaS: Converting from virtualization to a software-defined data center
From vSphere virtualization to VMware Iaas: Read how data centers look before and after the adoption of a vCloud software-defined data center.23 Apr 2013
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VMware pricing under fire from Hyper-V, cloud
VMware customers can use the emergence of Hyper-V and other competitors to get better deals. If not, adopting these platforms is now a viable option.19 Apr 2013
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Multi-hypervisor environments: Making it work or not worth the work?
There are potential benefits to running a multi-hypervisor environment but are they worth the management challenges?18 Apr 2013
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Private clouds considered a detour on the road to public cloud
Private cloud has its benefits, but some say the cost of maintaining a data center should dissuade companies from investing in more infrastructure.18 Apr 2013
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Analyzing recent developments in the backup software market
Switching backup software products can be a hassle, so it helps to know your options. This article looks at changes in the backup software market.18 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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VMware command line options to keep in your ESXi toolbox
The vSphere Client works great for some tasks, but repetitive mass actions call for scripts. And, you have options in the VMware command line toolbox.16 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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Sell client virtualization to CEOs by stressing innovation over ROI
CEO John Weathington says CIOs can convince CEOs to invest in client virtualization by stressing innovation, as well as cost savings.08 Apr 2013
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VM-aware, hyper-converged storage to make room for more hypervisors
VM-aware and hyper-converged systems for VM storage mainly support VMware now, but wider support for other hypervisors is coming.29 Mar 2013
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Migrating from a standard switch to VMware vDS with no downtime
Replacing standard switches with VMware vDS will broaden your virtual network's capabilities. Learn how to migrate switches without powering down VMs.27 Mar 2013
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VMware load balancing gets tricky with large VMs
VMware increased the maximum VM size in vSphere 5.1. With large VMs comes a greater responsibility for VMware load balancing and availability.26 Mar 2013
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Best practices for virtualizing Exchange 2010 on vSphere
Observing best practices and watching for common oversights will go a long way when virtualizing Exchange 2010 on VMware vSphere.22 Mar 2013
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How to avoid costly problems during a VMware vSphere upgrade
Keep your vSphere upgrade on time, on budget and on target with these lessons learned from virtualization expert Mak King's recent upgrade.19 Mar 2013