Be sure to familiarize yourself with the limitations and capabilities of cloud DR.
A relatively simple process, provided you know how to work around some of the "gothcas."
IT monitoring is largely broken up into network monitoring and everything else. Trevor Pott looks at the fundamental underpinnings of both network and server and application monitoring.
From vSphere Replication to SRM, Trevor Pott discusses disaster recovery basics.
The intersection of two emerging technologies, and what it means for the future of computing.
Security breaches, public cloud and CEO departures made the past year unforgettable.
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, Jack Frost nipping at your nose and our editors’ favorite products of the year: It must be December.
Lots of changes are on tap, including upgrades for containers, networking and storage.
- By Paul Schnackenburg
- 11/02/2017
They demonstrate the storage vendor's move to becoming more data-centric and cloud-focused.
Data, not oil, is now the world's most valuable resource, claims journalist.
The project, code-named "Honolulu," was released in preview in late September.
- By Paul Schnackenburg
- 10/02/2017
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.
- By Jeffrey Schwartz
- 09/27/2017
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.
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.
- By Paul Schnackenburg
- 09/19/2017
Microsoft's first attempt at creating a software-defined storage platform wasn't a big hit. Its updated version just might be.
- By Paul Schnackenburg
- 09/18/2017
Version 14 has an updated latency simulator that has enterprise uses.
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.
The big news was partnerships with Amazon, a deeper dive into containers and an important security product.
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.
There's so much to do, see and learn at VMworld. Here's your guide to navigating the show.
- By Greg W. Stuart
- 08/15/2017