http://virtualizationreview.com/rss-feeds/blogs.aspx Should the storage system or the virtualization platform be in control when thin provisioning? Your thoughts... http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Thin-Provisioning-Under-Control.aspx Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:34:42 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Thin-Provisioning-Under-Control.aspx There is no clear answer, but there are strategies. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Storage-Sizing-with-VMFS-Volumes.aspx Mon, 29 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Storage-Sizing-with-VMFS-Volumes.aspx Important distinction necessary for understanding of broader virtualization landscape. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Type-1-and-Type-2-Hypervisors-Explained.aspx Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:52:51 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Type-1-and-Type-2-Hypervisors-Explained.aspx Another strange chapter in Oracle's developing virtualization story. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Oracle-Kills-Virtual-Iron.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:25:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Oracle-Kills-Virtual-Iron.aspx New feature is a change for storage administration for virtual environments. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Thin-Provisioned-Disk-Monitoring-Critical-with-vSphere.aspx Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Thin-Provisioned-Disk-Monitoring-Critical-with-vSphere.aspx 32 vCPUs per guest highest among hypervisors. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Up-to-32-Virtual-CPUs-with-VirtualBox-3.aspx Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:27:46 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Up-to-32-Virtual-CPUs-with-VirtualBox-3.aspx Top-level credentials beefed up with specialization. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Citrix-Adds-Virtualization-Focus-to-Certs.aspx Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:24:22 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Citrix-Adds-Virtualization-Focus-to-Certs.aspx Switch and ports costs are key to UCS success. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Up-Close-with-Cisco-UCS-Switches-and-Ports.aspx Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Up-Close-with-Cisco-UCS-Switches-and-Ports.aspx Is it time to upgrade? Maybe, but check these details. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/vSphere-Upgrade-Pricing-Good-and-Bad.aspx Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:10:15 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/vSphere-Upgrade-Pricing-Good-and-Bad.aspx Public apology to Microsoft shows class, humility. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/VMware-YouTube-Fiasco-Put-to-Rest.aspx Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:52:27 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/VMware-YouTube-Fiasco-Put-to-Rest.aspx VMFS is still the quiet hero for vSphere and VI3. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/vStorage-VMFS-Locking-Blocking-Details.aspx Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:15:32 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/vStorage-VMFS-Locking-Blocking-Details.aspx Another product rolls on the rails of Microsoft's virtualization fast track. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/VMM-Release-Candidate-Out.aspx Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/VMM-Release-Candidate-Out.aspx Free hypervisor now offering Open Virtual Format http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Checking-In-with-VirtualBox-OVF.aspx Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:26:04 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Checking-In-with-VirtualBox-OVF.aspx No booth size limitations at Citrix conferences, says employee. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Citrix-We-Dont-Restrict-Competition.aspx Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:41:29 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Citrix-We-Dont-Restrict-Competition.aspx Free tools can only go so far. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Keeping-Sales-a-Priority-at-Expense-of-Free-Tools.aspx Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:54:38 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Keeping-Sales-a-Priority-at-Expense-of-Free-Tools.aspx Microsoft hits fast-forward on Vista's successor; Hyper-V speeded up, too. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Windows-7-in-October-Wow.aspx Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:33:17 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Windows-7-in-October-Wow.aspx The not-so-great debate takes a new turn. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/VMworld-Poetic-Justice-for-Microsoft-and-Citrix.aspx Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:19:33 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/VMworld-Poetic-Justice-for-Microsoft-and-Citrix.aspx Bi-directional compatibility highlights robust file system. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/vStorage-VMFS-Version-Notes.aspx Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/vStorage-VMFS-Version-Notes.aspx VMware position causes Netscape flashbacks. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Cutting-Off-the-Competitions-Air-Supply.aspx Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/Cutting-Off-the-Competitions-Air-Supply.aspx vSphere offers odd and even numbered configuration options. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Odd-Processor-Assignments.aspx Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/06/Odd-Processor-Assignments.aspx YouTube videos, VMworld restrictions rankle the industry. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/VMwares-Bush-League-Attempts-to-Stifle-Competition.aspx Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/06/VMwares-Bush-League-Attempts-to-Stifle-Competition.aspx Just so we all know... http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/vSphere-DRS-Cluster-Limits-Introduced-with-vSphere.aspx Thu, 28 May 2009 19:19:36 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/vSphere-DRS-Cluster-Limits-Introduced-with-vSphere.aspx Never underestimate what you can script http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/vSphere-CLI-Quick-Look-Storage.aspx Thu, 28 May 2009 19:02:35 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/vSphere-CLI-Quick-Look-Storage.aspx The devil's in the details... http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Rockstar-Consolidation-At-Risk.aspx Tue, 26 May 2009 18:28:49 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Rockstar-Consolidation-At-Risk.aspx More technical content coming! http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Everyday-Virtualization-Shifts-Into-Sixth-Gear.aspx Tue, 26 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Everyday-Virtualization-Shifts-Into-Sixth-Gear.aspx Rumors abound. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Cisco-Buying-Citrix.aspx Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Cisco-Buying-Citrix.aspx Bluescreens, OS freezes are too much. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/The-Laptop-Goes-Back.aspx Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/The-Laptop-Goes-Back.aspx What impact will it have? http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/vSphere-Released.aspx Thu, 21 May 2009 18:46:27 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/vSphere-Released.aspx vCenter Converter and other tools give options for the impossible. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Stone-Cold-Clones.aspx Thu, 21 May 2009 17:49:19 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Stone-Cold-Clones.aspx Cisco's Nexus 1000V has the head start, but Citrix is readying a challenger. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Competition-Coming-for-Virtual-Switches.aspx Tue, 19 May 2009 21:59:12 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Competition-Coming-for-Virtual-Switches.aspx They could greatly spur the growth of VDI. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Excitement-Builds-for-Client-Hypervisors.aspx Tue, 19 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Excitement-Builds-for-Client-Hypervisors.aspx Better processor support, huge leaps in scalability highlight next release. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/HyperV-R2-Promises-Big-Changes.aspx Thu, 14 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/HyperV-R2-Promises-Big-Changes.aspx The double-edged sword of increased operating system support. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Expanded-OS-Support-With--vSphere.aspx Thu, 14 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Expanded-OS-Support-With--vSphere.aspx Larry Ellison acquires another key virtualization piece. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Oracle-Buys-Virtual-Iron.aspx Wed, 13 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Oracle-Buys-Virtual-Iron.aspx They're great, but be careful about how they impact your environment. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Virtual-Appliance-Grazing.aspx Tue, 12 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Virtual-Appliance-Grazing.aspx Why Cisco bites and VirtualBox rocks. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/My-Virtual-Outlook.aspx Tue, 12 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/My-Virtual-Outlook.aspx Many more chips from the No. 2 maker support virtualization than those from No. 1. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Windows-XP-Mode-Boon-for-AMD.aspx Mon, 11 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Windows-XP-Mode-Boon-for-AMD.aspx Microsoft, VMware roll in video marketing slime. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Slinging-the-YouTube-Mud.aspx Thu, 07 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Slinging-the-YouTube-Mud.aspx With vSphere release coming soon, is now the time to switch? http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Decision-Time-ESX-vs-ESXi.aspx Wed, 06 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Decision-Time-ESX-vs-ESXi.aspx Microsoft antes up hardware requirements -- again. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/XP-Mode-Requirements-VistaSized-Mistake.aspx Wed, 06 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/XP-Mode-Requirements-VistaSized-Mistake.aspx A plethora of products proffered. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Citrix-Dazzles-at-Synergy.aspx Tue, 05 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Citrix-Dazzles-at-Synergy.aspx The field is getting crowded. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Application-Virtualization-Galore.aspx Tue, 05 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/05/Application-Virtualization-Galore.aspx 'Virtual XP' may solve compatibility problems. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Windows-7-Bundles-Virtual-PC.aspx Mon, 04 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/Windows-7-Bundles-Virtual-PC.aspx I'm in geek heaven. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/The-Laptop-Arrives.aspx Fri, 01 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/05/The-Laptop-Arrives.aspx Microsoft, VMware have lessons for us. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/What-We-Can-Learn-From-the-Big-Boys.aspx Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/What-We-Can-Learn-From-the-Big-Boys.aspx Microsoft answers questions about its free hypervisor. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/HyperV-Server-Does-Not-Require-System-Center.aspx Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/HyperV-Server-Does-Not-Require-System-Center.aspx VMware's clustered file system is its secret weapon. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/In-Praise-of-VMFS.aspx Mon, 27 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/In-Praise-of-VMFS.aspx Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 adds high availability, live migration. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/Microsoft-Gives-Away-More-Free-Stuff.aspx Fri, 24 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/Microsoft-Gives-Away-More-Free-Stuff.aspx Good and bad news, with some rough seas ahead. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/VMware-Earnings-Steady-as-She-Goes.aspx Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/VMware-Earnings-Steady-as-She-Goes.aspx Putting performance claims to the test. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/Lab-Time-for-vSphere.aspx Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/Lab-Time-for-vSphere.aspx How will the market react? http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/Breaking-Down--vSphere-Pricing.aspx Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/Breaking-Down--vSphere-Pricing.aspx Marathon improves disaster recovery for VMs. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/Extending-XenServer-Availability.aspx Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/Extending-XenServer-Availability.aspx Oracle buyout of Sun threatens to overwhelm news cycle. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/VMware-Bummer.aspx Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/VMware-Bummer.aspx What does it mean for the companies' virtualization efforts? http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/Oracle-Buys-Sun.aspx Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/Oracle-Buys-Sun.aspx Finally someone gives it a try, and saves me the time. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/How-Well-Does-Microsoft-Manage-VMware.aspx Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/How-Well-Does-Microsoft-Manage-VMware.aspx Putting its dogfood where its mouth is. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/VMware-Nearly-100-Percent-Virtualized.aspx Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/VMware-Nearly-100-Percent-Virtualized.aspx Vive la difference! http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/ESX-vs-HyperV-Under-the-Hood.aspx Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/ESX-vs-HyperV-Under-the-Hood.aspx VMware preparing to show the world its "bet the company" strategy. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/vSphere-Set-for-Debut.aspx Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/vSphere-Set-for-Debut.aspx Just because you can, doesn’t always mean you should. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/P2V-Pain-Points.aspx Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Everyday-Virtualization/2009/04/P2V-Pain-Points.aspx Virtualization is no cure-all. http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/Bottleneck-Pushing.aspx Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT http://virtualizationreview.com/Blogs/Mental-Ward/2009/04/Bottleneck-Pushing.aspx