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Q&A on Microsoft Virtualization, Part 4

Ben Armstrong discusses Nano Server and the Trusted Platform Module.

Q&A on Microsoft Virtualization, Part 3

Ben Armstrong discusses Windows 10 development, and new security features.

Q&A on Microsoft Virtualization, Part 2

Ben Armstrong discusses app compatibility and enterprise Azure development.

Q&A: Microsoft Virtualization, Part 1

Ben Armstrong, a.k.a. "Virtual PC Guy," discusses the past, present and future of Microsoft virtualization.

Speed Merchant: NVMe SSD Devices In the Datacenter

The high-performance interfaces are making their way into the virtual world.

Dell's Acquisition of EMC Likely to Spur Investment in Alternative Hypervisors

Hardware vendors, seeing the threat of a Dell/EMC partnership, will likely turn to KVM.

Manage vSphere 6 Security Policy Via ESXCLI

New settings allow you to change account lockout and password complexity rules in minutes, saving huge amounts of time.

VM Component Protection in vSphere 6

This new feature makes outages and data loss much less likely.

VMworld 2015 In Review

Ultimately, for this attendee, the show is about relationships.

Using SMB Direct in the Real World

As storage changes, Microsoft has kept up with its latest offerings. See how fast it can be with this hands-on test.

VMware View Now Supports 4K Monitors

Here are the main considerations to determine whether or not it's for you.

VMware Horizon 6.2: An Overview

The latest version of Horizon has numerous upgrades that make it a must-have for those using it for virtual desktop infrastructure.

Addressing the State of VMware's Union

Breaking down virtualization's most powerful company, category by category, and assessing its competition.

vSphere 6.0 Account Management

The upgrades are aimed at tightening security.

Moving Your SQL Infrastructure to Microsoft Azure

Putting your databases in the public cloud might be scary, but the rewards are substantial. Here's how this fictional company does it.

10 Questions, 10 Answers with VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger

The head honcho dishes on his company's relationship with Microsoft, whether containers will overtake virtual machines, what attendees at VMworld 2015 can expect and more.

Disaster Recovery: Not Dead Yet

In the age of virtualization, many think high availability trumps disaster recovery. Think again: It's more necessary than ever.

Backup and Replication with vSphere 6.0

Licensing changes and feature upgrades close the competition gap.

The Storage Explosion Is Here

There's a dizzying selection of storage solutions out there. Which one is right for you? The answer will often be "more than one."

Hyper-V in the Real World

Microsoft's virtualization platform has matured into a solid, dependable workhorse. Here's a primer for getting the most out of it.

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