In-Depth Features


Hyper-V and Beyond

The release of Microsoft's first major update to Windows Server 2016 and the long-awaited launch of Azure Stack will enable the ongoing shift toward containerization, DevOps and digitally focused modern apps.

The Composable Datacenter of the Future

IT Infrastructure is always evolving. The next big change will be back toward an old, familiar model, closer to the days of the mainframe than the era of siloed servers that has dominated for decades.

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.

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.

Recapping VMworld 2017

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

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.

How To Get the Most Out of VMworld 2017

There's so much to do, see and learn at VMworld. Here's your guide to navigating the show.

The Changing Challenges of End-User Computing

As fragmented endpoint devices meet increasingly fragmented data, applications, services and storage, new ways of thinking about how to tie it all together are emerging.

Q&A with VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger

Gelsinger's take on Dell, cloud computing, his vision for the future and more.

What My Father Taught Me About Cloud Computing

Wells and city water have more in common with the cloud than you might think.

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.

The Top 10 Virtualization Stories of 2016

VMware gets a new owner, Citrix gets a new leader and the future gets even cloudier. It was a busy news year.

The 2016 Virtualization Review Editor's Choice Awards

Our picks for the best of the best.

Peeling Back the Cloud-Native Architecture Layers

Cloud-native architecture can be complex and confusing. Here's a roadmap to help you get started.

Flash Storage: a Virtualization Game-Changer

All new technology is promoted as transformational. This one truly is.

A New Spin On Virtualization

The idea behind server startup Kaleao is that each application gets its own resources, rather than fighting over shared ones.

The ISV Support Tug-Of-War

Customers need to demand that they support multiple hypervisors.

Telepresence: the Next VDI Frontier?

It's becoming a viable way to attend events, but needs tuning.

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