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Are operational considerations overlooked in virtualization?
Virtualization is a melding of many technologies and the operational aspect of this new technology may not be given enough attention, as Rick Vanover explains in this blog post.
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One IT pro's predictions for virtualization in 2012
Virtualization continues to increase our potential as infrastructure administrators. In this post, Rickatron makes some predictions for virtualization in 2012.
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Terminal server command line time-saving options
Command line finesse is an indicator of an administrator's competency. Learn some of the commands terminal services on Windows Server 2008 that are handy for troubleshooting.
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Should every server be virtualized?
Today's IT environment is a mix of technologies that are clearly moving faster than the typical IT environment can handle. Virtualization expert Rick Vanover shares a few points fo...
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Virtualization test lab tricks with SSDs
The best way to learn about VMware virtualization is to set up a good test lab. vExpert Rick Vanover shares two tricks that you can use with SSDs for personal lab functions.
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Configure the iLO setting for power management in ESXi
One of vSphere's energy-saving features is Distributed Power Management. Virtualization guru Rick Vanover shows how to configure an HP iLO interface for Distributed Power Managemen...
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Virtual machine nomenclature strategies
There are many different ways that IT pros approach system nomenclature. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shares several strategies for naming virtual machines.
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Purchasing decisions: Push the server envelope or hold out a bit?
In today’s technology landscape, there are more options than ever on server equipment. IT pro Rick Vanover shares his thoughts on purchasing decisions based on the different models...
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Weeding through server processor options for new models
When administrators purchase servers, processor model is usually an important factor. IT pro Rick Vanover explains how the new Intel products impact purchases.
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Use System Configuration Tool to specify runtime number of processors
For Windows Servers, it is sometimes necessary to configure the number of processors in use by the OS. Learn how and when to use the configuration tool.