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Change for the Better

You might say that geeks are naturally disposed toward virtualization. In the early years of virtualization's adoption, you would've been correct.

Application and Infrastructure Battle Lines

For infrastructure administrators, there has always been a gray area where the infrastructure stops and the application teams take over.

Keeping You on the Cutting Edge

Early in my editorial career, I'd occasionally cross paths with a well-known, well-connected and highly paid consultant who once declared, "Once the trade press stops writing about a technology, users start to use it."

Things I'll Miss Most

Parting is such sweet sorrow.

Mastering Management

Just in case you haven't caught one of my blogs, please allow me to introduce myself as the new editor in chief of Virtualization Review.

Get Plugged In

I started my journey with virtualization in late 2002, when I began using VMware Workstation.

vSphere Training: Pricey for the Market

For anyone wanting to gain expertise in virtualization, a trip through some sort of VMware technology is a rite of passage.

Lessons from VMworld

What we learned and what VMware still has to do.

Rain Clouds

VMworld 2009 has come and gone-in a puff of cloud, you might say. It was a good show, still valuable, but not a great show like last year.

The Great Car Debate

When it comes to virtualization offerings, how can you get the performance of a Lexus at the price of a Honda?

Scattered Thoughts from a Disheveled Mind

Virtualization is no longer cool, Keith thinks...and he's just getting started.

Understanding Cloud Scenarios

Sifting through the myriad of cloud offerings can be confusing, but not impossible. Here are five cloud services categories to keep an eye on.

VMware Tools Auto Updating

vSphere allows automatic upgrades during power on.

Preparing Host Servers for Hyper-V

Microsoft's hypervisor is stable and solid, but the vulnerability of the underlying operating system requires vigilant updating.

Don't Fall for the VDI Hype

Remote Desktop Services and XenApp are much more efficient solutions than traditional VDI -- by a large margin.

Free Virtualization Platforms

Despite contrary perceptions, virtualization doesn't have to be expensive.

Advanced Virtual Conversion Flowchart

Procedural approach for conversions can aid conversions of any type.

ESXi and The Command Line

ESXi isn't the end of the line for our beloved command line.

Dark Clouds, Green Linings

Virtualization continues to shine amid economic distress in other IT segments.

WANem: A Handy Tool for VDI Pilots

WANem makes it easy to simulate low bandwidth and latency conditions.