vSphere allows automatic upgrades during power on.
- By Rick Vanover
- 08/01/2009
Microsoft's hypervisor is stable and solid, but the vulnerability of the underlying operating system requires vigilant updating.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 07/14/2009
Remote Desktop Services and XenApp are much more efficient solutions than traditional VDI -- by a large margin.
Despite contrary perceptions, virtualization doesn't have to be expensive.
Procedural approach for conversions can aid conversions of any type.
- By Rick Vanover
- 06/30/2009
ESXi isn't the end of the line for our beloved command line.
- By Rick Vanover
- 05/01/2009
Virtualization continues to shine amid economic distress in other IT segments.
WANem makes it easy to simulate low bandwidth and latency conditions.
End users can contribute to virtual machine sprawl by using readily available, free downloads. Here are a few simple steps to head off problems before they begin.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 05/01/2009
Certification is still relatively rare in the virtualization field. That can work to your advantage, if you don't put it off.
Considering using the free ESXi? above all else, give some thought to the storage.
- By Rick Vanover
- 04/01/2009
It's hyped as a must-have for data centers, but you can get similar fault tolerance from some Microsoft products, including Exchange.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 03/01/2009
On hypervisors, pricing strategies and innovations that need to continue, even as you each continue to claim your spots in the virtualization market.
Identifying problems in applications is hard now -- but it could get worse.
You might have heard that things aren't going well economically -- but that doesn't have to spell doom for your company.
Host hopping or LUN exchange -- two interesting approaches to moving virtual machines.
- By Rick Vanover
- 02/23/2009
IT spending seemed immune to cuts, until recently. Guess which segment is bucking the trend?
The management challenge no IT admin can afford to ignore.
The past year was huge for virtualization. What will the new year bring?
Targeting the right servers to virtualize can be challenging the first time around. Using SCOPE can make that process easier and more efficient.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 01/01/2009