http://virtualizationreview.com/rss-feeds/blogs.aspx VirtualBox ranks high among Type 2 hypervisors with a bevy of new features, but its future is up in the air with Oracle in control of it. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/03/virtualbox-plans.aspx Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:41:43 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/03/virtualbox-plans.aspx The differences between this and the Pro version might be minimal, but if you need it, it's likely in the Elite version. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/03/drobo-does-vsphere.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:23:21 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/03/drobo-does-vsphere.aspx Test labs offer the best environment for learning virtualization, and also the best environment to test drive your deployment plans. Let us know what you've done to build one. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/03/virt-lab-hubbub.aspx Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:29:35 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/03/virt-lab-hubbub.aspx Many internal infrastructure teams may want to consider sending their lab management segment to the cloud. Here's why. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/03/lab-external-cloud.aspx Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:31:50 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/03/lab-external-cloud.aspx What do you think of in-guest iSCSI initiators from a design perspective? http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/hyperv-iscsi.aspx Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:03:47 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/hyperv-iscsi.aspx A virtualization admin's tasks are never done... http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/storage-virt-plan.aspx Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:37:43 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/storage-virt-plan.aspx A list of considerations for making virtualization one of your core competencies. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/5-virt-career.aspx Thu, 18 Feb 2010 22:48:49 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/5-virt-career.aspx A new vSphere feature is the VMXNET3 network interface that is available to assign to a guest VM. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/vmxnet3.aspx Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:12:23 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/vmxnet3.aspx ... from Jon Owings, and then another five from me. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/5-virt-cert.aspx Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:55:48 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/5-virt-cert.aspx When it comes to administering and designing a virtualized infrastructure, storage is one of the cornerstones of a successful design. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/which-lun.aspx Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:38:33 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/which-lun.aspx Make it a double -- a double distributed virtual switch, that is. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/2-distrib-virt-switch.aspx Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/2-distrib-virt-switch.aspx It's the odd system that can't support VMware tools, so this solution should only be a last resort. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/assign-reservations.aspx Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:20:13 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/02/assign-reservations.aspx Turn to one or the other, but don't use both or you might even be making things worse. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/thin-provision-vm-storage.aspx Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:30:25 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/thin-provision-vm-storage.aspx Where did Perfmon go? http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/perfmon-went-poof.aspx Mon, 25 Jan 2010 22:50:16 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/perfmon-went-poof.aspx What I've learned using Virtensys' virtualized I/O solution. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/virtual-io-storage.aspx Thu, 21 Jan 2010 22:14:37 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/virtual-io-storage.aspx Something for my fat-fingered friends working with vSphere. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/distributed-virtual-switch.aspx Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:04:21 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/distributed-virtual-switch.aspx Anyone can do it, but how do you get out of a common jam? http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/fat-fingers.aspx Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:42:56 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/fat-fingers.aspx Annual technology training right around the corner. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/virt-track-techmentor.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 23:36:09 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/virt-track-techmentor.aspx Popular virtualization blogs go head-to-head for the people's choice. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/fave-virt-blogs.aspx Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:37:41 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/fave-virt-blogs.aspx Software in a sandbox, so to speak. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/virt-sandbox.aspx Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:53:32 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/virt-sandbox.aspx Standalone edition not yet recognizing recent VMware Updates. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/converter-gulps.aspx Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:53:32 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2010/01/converter-gulps.aspx Hypervisor update comes with migration and other new features. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/virtualbox-312.aspx Tue, 29 Dec 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/virtualbox-312.aspx Popular iSCSI storage device has new firmware revision for enhanced virtualization performance. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/drobopro-update.aspx Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:17:11 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/drobopro-update.aspx As the decade closes, let's recap how technology that has fundamentally impacted IT infrastructure as well as my career. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/10-virtual-years.aspx Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:47:29 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/10-virtual-years.aspx Thin hypervisor allows for boot from flash functionality. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/running-esxi-from-flash-drives.aspx Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:53:49 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/running-esxi-from-flash-drives.aspx VMware's thin hypervisor is clearly the direction, but are you ready? http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/prime-time-for-esxi.aspx Mon, 14 Dec 2009 23:29:34 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/prime-time-for-esxi.aspx VI3 updated for those not yet on vSphere. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/vi3-update-5.aspx Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:20:38 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/vi3-update-5.aspx A few must-have items for this year, if you care to get me anything... http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/virt-gift.aspx Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:52:26 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/virt-gift.aspx ESXi has command-line options. Here is one to add a disk to a VM. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/esx-add-disk.aspx Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:40:51 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/esx-add-disk.aspx Important series of updates makes for cautious approach to provisioning memory. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/ram-provision-x64.aspx Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:03:22 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/ram-provision-x64.aspx Virtualization is not a closed door club. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/get-virtualized.aspx Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:03:22 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/12/get-virtualized.aspx Everybody does it, but how unsupported is it? http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/esx-on-esx.aspx Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:12:07 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/esx-on-esx.aspx Small, popular storage device has lots going for it, as well as shortcoming or two. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/drobo-test.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:28:23 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/drobo-test.aspx Mesh-active technology is key for 3PAR. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/3par-notes.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:28:23 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/3par-notes.aspx Fading Type 2 hypervisor receives dull update. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/vmware-server-2.aspx Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:06:42 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/vmware-server-2.aspx Checking out Xsigo at Gestalt IT Field Day http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/virtualized-io.aspx Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:04:45 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/virtualized-io.aspx Devices, networking are core considerations desktops and the cloud. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/host-vdi-3.aspx Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:20:29 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/host-vdi-3.aspx Using hosted VDI for a few days, plenty of comments. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/host-vdi-2.aspx Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:57:57 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/host-vdi-2.aspx Hosted VDI isn't exactly new, but made easy with current technologies. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/virtual-desktops-test-1.aspx Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:57:57 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/11/virtual-desktops-test-1.aspx Current purchases must be vSphere, but downgrade is straightforward. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/vmware-licensing.aspx Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:05:44 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/vmware-licensing.aspx Time sensitivity is key to successful P2vs; here is a trick. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/p2v-timesaver.aspx Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:17:47 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/p2v-timesaver.aspx Thin hypervisor has less than optimal installation portioning schemes. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/esxi-partition-storage.aspx Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:43:26 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/esxi-partition-storage.aspx New events being planned make for exciting coming months. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/virtual-events.aspx Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:25:20 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/virtual-events.aspx The technology has shaped my IT career in many positive ways. How about you? http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/life-changing.aspx Thu, 15 Oct 2009 21:21:33 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/life-changing.aspx Most difficult slice of IT infrastructure takes a baby-step the right way. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/virtualize-telecom.aspx Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:47:15 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/virtualize-telecom.aspx Conversion tasks will always be a source of learning. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/p2v-lessons.aspx Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:50:42 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/p2v-lessons.aspx VMware's remote protection offering updated for vSphere support -- yet still missing key features. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/srm-update.aspx Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:19:30 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/srm-update.aspx New counters provide view into virtualization for Windows VMs. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/vmware-perfmon.aspx Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:15:31 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/10/vmware-perfmon.aspx It is always a good idea to keep up on the free tools. Here's one from Veeam. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/veeam-business-view.aspx Mon, 28 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/veeam-business-view.aspx An important decision that can turn into a religious issue for some. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/nlb-phys-or-virt.aspx Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:19:10 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/nlb-phys-or-virt.aspx An important decision that can turn into a religious issue for some. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/vmfs-csv.aspx Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:40:34 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/vmfs-csv.aspx Virtualization platform choice can come down to the money, but be prepared to defend your answer either way. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/cost-per-app-blog-talk.aspx Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:17:37 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/cost-per-app-blog-talk.aspx New feature of vSphere is limited to vCenter access. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/vsphere-datastore.aspx Mon, 14 Sep 2009 19:08:17 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/vsphere-datastore.aspx Harshly worded option is not as tough as it looks. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/esxi-lockdown-mode.aspx Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:25:01 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/esxi-lockdown-mode.aspx Some are calling Red Hat's newest Linux release the company's debut as a true virtualization vendor. But we'll see if the third-party market responds with support. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/mental-ward/2009/09/red-hat-kvm.aspx Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:22:48 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/mental-ward/2009/09/red-hat-kvm.aspx Popular virtualization show has a lot of good things going, but always room for improvement. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/looking-back-vmworld.aspx Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:37:48 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/looking-back-vmworld.aspx VMware is pushing a cloud initiative that has the potential to dissipate amid the gathering strength of a singular competitor's (guess who?) stronger offerings. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/mental-ward/2009/09/vmworld-2009-wraps-up.aspx Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:40:42 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/mental-ward/2009/09/vmworld-2009-wraps-up.aspx Popular new virtualization platform requires plenty of lab time http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/vsphere-training.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:51:18 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/everyday-virtualization/2009/09/vsphere-training.aspx The things some CEO's will say to shock you. Maritz didn't disappoint at VMworld, if that was his goal. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/mental-ward/2009/09/maritz-bad-cop.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:34:26 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/mental-ward/2009/09/maritz-bad-cop.aspx New and interesting finds at VMworld from Wyse Technology, Neocleus and VMware. http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/mental-ward/2009/09/standout-products.aspx Thu, 03 Sep 2009 20:34:26 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/blogs/mental-ward/2009/09/standout-products.aspx