Topics
- All
- Windows (174)
- Data Management (53)
- Microsoft (40)
- Pcs (38)
- Hardware (29)
- Leadership (28)
- Virtualization (27)
- Linux (26)
- Browser (22)
- Windows Server (18)
- Networking (14)
- Security (13)
- Software (13)
- Disaster Recovery (12)
- Social Enterprise (10)
- Outsourcing (8)
- Operating Systems (7)
- Storage (7)
- Collaboration (6)
- Servers (6)
- Cloud (4)
- Malware (4)
- Processors (4)
- It Employment (3)
- Laptops (3)
- Open Source (3)
- Tech Industry (3)
- Web Development (3)
- Data Centers (2)
- Enterprise Software (2)
- Software Development (2)
- After Hours (1)
- Apps (1)
- Diy (1)
- It Policies (1)
- Nasa / Space (1)
- Printers (1)
- Project Management (1)
Content Types
About 591 results
-
I hate snapshots in VMware ESX Server
Snapshots are great for development and testing but managing them over time can become just an outright nightmare. Take this poll to let us know if you hate managing snapshots.
-
How do I ... create an installation flash drive for Windows 7?
Steven Warren shows you a no nonsense approach to creating a flash key drive that you can use to install the Microsoft Windows 7 operating system.
-
The "Jolly Green" sleeping server
Can you imagine having smart servers in your data center that know when to sleep and work? Microsoft's newest project called Marlowe is looking for more efficient ways to turn serv...
-
How do I... Configure SQL Mail in SQL Server 2000?
SQL Mail is a component of SQL Server that allows you to send and receive e-mail by working side by side with a mail server. Steven Warren walks you through the process of configur...
-
Get the skinny on licensing Microsoft server products in virtual environments
Microsoft licensing has always been difficult to understand. Adding virtualization licensing that is different from standard licensing makes it even more confusing. Steven Warren h...
-
Will cloud computing change how IT works today?
More and more companies will see value in allowing companies that are better suited to handle their infrastructure, while they just plug and play their data into that infrastructur...
-
Keep your virtual machine off my network
A growing danger occuring on IT networks today is rogue virtual machines on desktop systems. Lack of knowledge on how to handle this new security issue could leave you scratching y...
-
What are the benefits of VDI?
IT administrators have a lot to deal with in today's corporate infrastructure. With the ever increasing prices of upgrading desktop computers, virtualization of the desktop is beco...
-
How do I work with shared folders in VMware Workstation?
Normally when you want to transfer files from computer to computer, you copy them over the network to a shared folder. VMware has taken this concept and has come up with its own wa...
-
Understanding VMware common networking terminology
One of the great features of VMware is its ability to set up advanced networking with virtual machines. With proper technique, you can access virtual machines from your local area ...
-
Download the VMware Player
VMware released a free player that allows you to run virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, Server, and ESX Server as well as Microsoft virtual machines and Symantec LiveS...
-
Performance monitoring in VMware Workstation
Have you ever been running virtual machines concurrently and felt one of them was causing a problem to your host system? You might just want to do some performance testing or see h...
-
All about memory optimization in VMware Workstation
The virtual machines in VMware Workstation use physical memory to run. Learn how to manage them in this post by choosing the appropriate settings.
-
Remove CD-ROM drive polling to increase performance in VMware Workstation
In order to get the best performance from your virtual machines, you should disconnect the CD-ROM device. In this tip, Steven S. Warren will show you how.
-
How do I use debugging mode in VMware Workstation?
When running VMware Workstation, you can be in one of two modes: normal or debugging. Running a virtual machine in debugging mode is slower than in normal mode but is helpful with ...
-
How do I change the working directory or default location of my virtual machines in VMware Workstation?
Performance tuning and optimizing are very important if you want to keep your virtual machines running at their peak capacity. Here is a quick tip to keep your virtual machines run...
-
How do I fight VM sprawl with a free tool?
There is a perception that a virtual machine is free and doesn't cost any money beyond the purchase of licenses. You couldn't be more wrong. Just as server sprawl hit the data cent...
-
What is your best definition of VM sprawl?
VM sprawl is becoming a real problem in the data center of today. If you do not get a handle on it, virtual machines can become quite costly.
-
What is your best definition of a virtual machine?
The definition of a virtual machine: If you haven't participated in a group discussion, I encourage you to do so as I am very curious as to how people out in the field will define ...
-
How do I create my first snapshot in VMware Workstation?
In a previous post, I explained how snapshots work in VMware Workstation. Let's take it a step further now and create our first snapshot.
-
Tip: How do I archive desktop virtual machines?
In many situations, it is helpful to back up and archive your desktop virtual machines. You have spent a great deal of care creating these desktop virtual machines and you never kn...
-
VMware and Microsoft aren't the only games in town
Virtual Iron is another options in the server virtualization space that takes advantage of the Xen hypervisor. It is surpisingly powerful and much cheaper to implement than a VMwar...
-
Let me tell you about presentation virtualization with Terminal Services
Virtualization is the hottest term in IT these days and there are other areas that are virtualized in the industry that aren't used for servers or desktops. Microsoft has been virt...
-
It is easy to run Windows Vista on Mac OS X
It is indeed possible to run both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X at the same time on a single personal computer. The key is VMware Fusion, a virtualization platform that allows you...
-
How do snapshots work in VMware Workstation?
Snapshots in VMware Workstation is a great feature. It allows you to have 1 virtual machine (vm) with dozens of different scenarios. In this post, I take a deeper look at snapshots...
-
How are you handling virtual machine (VM) sprawl?
It is important that you begin to recognize and deal with VM sprawl. Now that you are consolidating servers, do you have a plan to manage the ever growing number of virtual machine...
-
Anatomy of a VMware Workstation virtual machine (VM)
Have you ever wondered what the anatomy of a virtual (vm) is? If so, this post will show you what files make up a VMware workstation virtual machine.
-
Creating a virtual CD-ROM to install software for virtual machines
The Virtual-CD-ROM control panel lets you create a virtual cd drive on your computer. If you are a fan of Virtual PC this tool can be very helpful. Learn how to use it in this pos...
-
Tip: Working with VMware Workstation from the command line
VMware Workstation not only has an advanced user interface, but it also allows you to manage it from the command line. In this post, Steven S. Warren will show you how to work with...
-
Virtualization terms everyone needs to know
If you are just getting up to speed on virtualization, a list of virtualization terms is a must. Take a look at this glossary and if you feel there are terms that need to be added,...