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Report: SDN, NFV Enhance Managed Security

The burgeoning managed security services arena is set for a boost from the growing use of software-defined networking and network functions virtualization, according to a new report from research firm IHS Technology.

Hyper-converged Is More Than an Architecture: It's a Lifestyle

Much more than a buzzword, it's the future of the datacenter.

What Being 'In the Cloud' Means -- And What It Doesn't

It's not a free pass to ignore or minimize datacenter operations.

Defining 'Software-Defined'

A lack of standards doesn't help when talking to non-experts.

Virtual Machines, Containers Get an Azure Boost

The Azure Service Fabric promises to increase the stability and reliability of VMs and other applications.

Microsoft Focuses Attention on DevOps

PowerShell becomes more developer friendly.

PLUMgrid Updates Open Networking Suite for OpenStack Implementations

PLUMgrid, which provides software-defined networking and network functions virtualization solutions for OpenStack cloud implementations, announced the latest edition of its Open Networking Suite, now at version 5.0.

New Container Management Product Hits the Streets

Rancher is an open source manager that integrates other container managers.

VMware Releases HTML5-based Web Client

In time, it will likely replace the current Flash client.

5 Storage Trends To Watch

Vendor consolidation and the cloud are among the areas heating up.

Native Docker Containers for Windows 10 Announced

The product has been released as a limited beta, and expects a full release later this year.

How To Use VMware Instant Clone, Part 1: Setup and Installation

Horizon 7 includes Instant Clones, which allow virtual desktops to be created in moments. Learn how to get it set up in this first installment.

Direct Restoration to Microsoft Azure

Veeam adds to its lineup of free offerings.

VMware 'Photon' Cloud Development Platform Moves Closer to Version 1.0

Photon Controller now almost "feature complete," according to the company.

First Look: VMware Host Client

Now you can manage an ESXi host with any HTML5-compliant browser.

Endpoint Management Vendor Acquires VDI Tools Maker

With the deal, LANDESK adds virtualization security and management to its portfolio.

Open Networking Summit Sees New Open Source ONOS Release, NEC ProgrammableFlow Update

One is an open source community release aimed at service providers, one is a proprietary solution that also targets enterprise deployments, but both serve to show the fast-paced growth of new-age SDN and NFV technologies.

Using Microsoft Operations Management Suite, Part 1

In the first installment of a new column, Paul Schnackenburg walks through the steps for setting up Microsoft's new management tool.

VMware Releases User Environment Manager 9.0

The company says it will speed adoption of virtual desktop infrastructure.

New Short-Term Licensing Options Offered for Microsoft Products

Office, SharePoint and Exchange are among the offerings that could be affected.

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