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5 Questions I'd Like to See Answered at Ignite 2017

Microsoft's big show should provide clarity on these issues.

Should You Build Your Own Cloud?

Private and hybrid clouds are becoming the new normal.

Azure Is the New Microsoft

A company built on the world's most popular OS and productivity software has changed radically in just a few years. The cloud has changed everything for the Redmond giant, and not a moment too soon.

Storage Spaces Direct in Windows Server 2016

Microsoft's first attempt at creating a software-defined storage platform wasn't a big hit. Its updated version just might be.

The EUC Failure

Unnecessarily complicated login processes demonstrate how far there still is to go.

What VMworld 2017 Says About VMware's Future

The company's successfully pivoted; but its new direction must be navigated skillfully, and potholes are everywhere.

VMware Workstation: Still Useful After All These Years

Version 14 has an updated latency simulator that has enterprise uses.

VM(be)ware

VMware is at an exciting and dangerous point in its existence. It can potentially dominate some emerging markets, but can also lose out in several key areas. Choosing wisely is paramount.

Decoupling Databases and Containers From Infrastructure

Examining DxEnterprise's 'Smart Availability' Technology.

How To Create Nested Virtual Machines in Microsoft Azure

They can do a lot more than just test and dev.

Recapping VMworld 2017

The big news was partnerships with Amazon, a deeper dive into containers and an important security product.

A 'Self-Driving Private Cloud'

ZeroStack makes a bold claim.

VMware Brings MDM to PCs, Macs and Chromebooks

The quest to unify enrollment, management and security of all devices in Workspace One comes together as VMware extends AirWatch MDM to the desktop.

VMworld Day Two Keynote Focuses on Containers

In a sign of how much things have changed for VMware, virtual machines were pushed aside for the cloud-friendly containers.

Deciphering VMware's AppDefense

Some answers, but many questions remain.

VMworld 2017 Day One: An Analysis of Announcements

SaaS, subscriptions and more clouds dominate the first day.

VMware Is No Longer 'Hot,' but It's Still Important

It's now "the wiring in the wall," but that isn't a bad thing.

VMworld 2017: VMware Talks Up Multi-Cloud and Amazon Partnership

Despite positioning itself as a provider of multi-cloud services, launch of VMware Cloud on AWS looms large at VMworld, where company also focused on NSX-based networking and hypervisor-based security with release of AppSense.

VMworld 2017: AWS and VMware Lay Out Joint Cloud Effort

Well, it is official; VMware has jumped in with both feet into the partnering with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to complete VMware's cloud vision.

VMware End-User Computing Q&A

End-user computing (EUC) is a primary focus of VMware's, from virtual desktop infrastructure products to cloud computing. Sumit Dhawan, GM of VMware's EUC group, answered questions about the group's vision and goals.

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