Dan's Take


Container-as-a-Service for SQL Server

DH2i points to container advantages for Microsoft's flagship database.

Defining 'Software-Defined'

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

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

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

Direct Restoration to Microsoft Azure

Veeam adds to its lineup of free offerings.

VMware Releases User Environment Manager 9.0

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

A New Spin on Private Clouds

ZeroStack uses segmentation to reduce complexity.

Nutanix Upgrades Its Platform

A host of improvements should put VMware on notice.

Cisco Moves Heavy Into SDN With Digital Network Architecture

The latest announcement shows how the hardware giant is becoming a software-first company.

Container Company Partners With VMware

The benefits -- and potential drawbacks -- of partnerships.

The Hype, Promises and Challenges of 'Hyper-converged'

Look before you leap into that pool.

The Changing World of DevOps

IBM and Catalogic think they've bridged the enterprise IT digital divide.

A 'Market Model' of Configuration Monitoring and Management

VMTurbo takes a different approach to resource utilization.

VMware's Workspace ONE: An Analysis

It does some impressive things, but does it create more problems than it solves?

A Different Approach to Big Data

Big Data projects require a methodical approach. Fortunately, there's a lot of help out there.

Virtual Appliances: Hardware vs. Software

Xangati offers an updated appliance server.

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