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Virtualization Predictions for 2017

Two big trends: Microsoft becomes the hybrid cloud leader, container wars turn bloody.

Making Mainframes More Efficient

COBOL-IT aims to migrate companies toward Unix, Linux and Windows.

Why Storage DRS May Not Be Available for a Virtual Disk

Avoid problems by knowing these situations.

Mirantis Supports OpenContrail SDN, Partners on NFV Project

Company commercially supports Juniper-backed SDN project, teams up with Wind River for NFV proof-of-concept.

The Fallout from HPE's Acquisition of SimpliVity

VMware may be threatened, among other aspects.

Peeking Under Your Datacenter's Hood With Uila

A new entry in the performance management and monitoring field.

HPE To Acquire Hyper-converged Infrastructure Vendor SimpliVity

The $650 million deal will help it compete more directly with Dell in the HCI arena.

Shakeup in the CPU Market Coming This Year

Things are moving in a positive direction for admins.

Mainframes: Should You Stay or Should You Go?

It's a more difficult question than you may think in the current IT world.

Installing Ubuntu on Windows 10 -- on vSphere

A step-by-step guide to running Linux in a Windows 10 virtual machine.

Smoothing the Path to the Cloud

An updated review of Apollo Cloud by PROMISE Technology.

Joining VMware Hosts to Active Directory Domains: Good Idea?

In most cases, the answer is yes.

Citrix Acquires App Virtualization Company Unidesk

Unidesk packages apps as modular virtual disk "layers."

Virtualizing a Business School

The reasons this university chose DataCore software.

VMware Joins OPEN-O Project for NFV Orchestration

VMware has joined the OPEN-O Project, recently formed to enable network operators to deliver end-to-end services across network functions virtualization infrastructure, software-defined networks and legacy network services.

Cisco Exec Touts NFV, SDN in New Year's Predictions

Although old-guard networking company Cisco was slow to embrace new-age disruptions such as network functions virtualization and software-defined networking, it's fully invested now and a company exec predicts big things for the upstart technologies in the year ahead.

Key Factors in Choosing On-Premises IT vs. Public Cloud

Public cloud computing costs more than do-it-yourself datacenters. Except when it doesn't.

Containers: SOA in Disguise

Once again, the past proves to be prologue.

5 Thoughts on the Container Industry

It's not an exaggeration to say that containers are the hottest trend in IT. KubeCon only confirmed that perception.

WIRED: The Internet of Things Is Coming. Plan Accordingly.

IoT is here, but isn't yet well developed. Before jumping in, consider carefully what's available now and what your goals are for the future.

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