server virtualization

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DARPA's Plan X and the future of the U.S. cyber defense infrastructure

June 4, 2013 5:30am PDT

Plan X sounds like a summer sci-fi movie, but it's actually one of DARPA's latest projects, aimed at improving the nation's defense of critical infrastructure targets.

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The curse of cloudwashing lives on

May 29, 2013 1:12pm PDT

Dressing up products with the latest buzzwords isn't unusual in the tech industry, but consumers shouldn't be misled about what makes for a true cloud service.

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Virtualizing apps could be the bridge over the BYOD security gap

May 28, 2013 6:33am PDT

Allowing BYOD has unfavorable implications for both the company and employees. Michael P. Kassner explores what businesses are doing to mitigate the risk.

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Learn how to use Puppet IT automation software, part one

May 14, 2013 9:59am PDT

Lauren Malhoit bit the bullet and started to learn how to use Puppet automation software. Read her brief, high-level overview of the Puppet Labs Learning VM.

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Quick Tip: Mount ISO files with Virtual CloneDrive

May 8, 2013 12:09pm PDT

Virtual CloneDrive makes using ISO files in Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7, just as easy as it is in Windows 8.

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Hyper-V Recovery Manager on Windows Azure: Game changer in DR architecture

May 7, 2013 6:00am PDT

HVRM is a hybrid service that leverages the Azure public cloud and allows you to manage the replication of your primary data center to your disaster recovery (DR) site.

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PernixData Flash Virtualization Platform: a storage solution worth researching

May 6, 2013 3:54am PDT

Discover why this VMware vExpert is so excited about startup PernixData's Flash Virtualization Platform, which is currently available as a public beta.

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Flexibility with pod design for virtualized data centers

April 29, 2013 6:00am PDT

Containerized virtualization isn't new, but it's flexible enough for any requirement and price point. Virtualization pro Rick Vanover shares some perspective on this new practice.

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Five Apps for virtualization management

April 18, 2013 12:15pm PDT

Virtualization plays vital role in IT. Here are five virtualization applications that you should consider.

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10 things you should know about deploying Windows Azure VMs in a hybrid IT environment

April 17, 2013 10:36am PDT

Microsoft's Windows Azure Infrastructure Services is now generally available -- and its Virtual Network technology could be your ticket to deploying a secure hybrid cloud model.

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Security mysteries: The case of the cloudy data

April 17, 2013 8:29am PDT

It is of the highest importance in the art of detection to be able to recognize, out of a number of facts, which are incidental and which vital.

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Change vCenter alarm notifications using VMware PowerCLI

April 16, 2013 7:55am PDT

It can be a nuisance to change vCenter alarm notifications, unless you use this script that allows you to automate the process.

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10 benefits of virtualization in the data center

April 10, 2013 10:42am PDT

Data center virtualization can reduce your costs on facilities, power, cooling, and hardware, simplify administration and maintenance, and give you a greener IT profile.

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Create your VMware test lab using AutoLab

April 3, 2013 11:46am PDT

AutoLab is a way to bring up a VMware environment through scripted installs to create test/lab environments. Read why Lauren Malhoit calls this tool awesome.

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Building the private cloud: Prepare the fabric in System Center VMM

March 19, 2013 12:53pm PDT

John Joyner begins a series that outlines the steps involved in building a private cloud based on a host-and-tenant model where central IT is the "cloud hoster" for its internal business units.

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VAAI should be a requirement in your next storage array

March 12, 2013 6:00am PDT

Scott Lowe explains some of the technical and business benefits that can be realized by enabling vStorage APIs for Array Integration as a storage option.

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The myth of the always-on cloud

February 21, 2013 8:06am PST

Thoran Rodrigues advises caution when considering uptime claims for cloud services and software. Realistic expectations will lead to a better experience when moving to the cloud.

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How to configure Hyper-V VM boot order

February 19, 2013 11:48am PST

How a Hyper-V VM boots up will dictate a lot, especially if optical media are interchanged. IT pro Rick Vanover shows a few ways to manage boot order for Hyper-V virtual machines in this post.

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Find detail storage measurement for virtual machines: IOPs

February 12, 2013 12:00pm PST

Virtualization requires everyone to become a bit of a storage expert. But what do we look for? IOPs is the key, Rick Vanover explains.

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Set bandwidth limits with VMware traffic shaping

February 1, 2013 11:00am PST

Networking isn't usually the most contended resource, but you do have the ability to configure very granular throughput rules. Rick Vanover explains how in this blog post.