Server Virtualization


Google Offers 'Preemptible' Virtual Machines

They're cheap, but can be shut down without warning, and are automatically terminated after 24 hours.

vSphere 6 Now Available

The latest revision has more than 650 upgrades.

With vSphere 6.0, VMware Gets Another Solid Hit

The company now integrates all layers of the virtualization stack.

Breaking Down vSphere 6.0

Analyst Tom Fenton says the flagship VMware product has a host of upgrades that should please admins.

Remote Desktop Manager: Centralize, Secure and Simplify Remote Connections

James finds a gem of a tool for remote administration.

XenServer 6.5 Released

The latest iteration promises dramatic increases in I/O speeds.

Easy VM Conversions with Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter

The latest version of MVMC supports Windows PowerShell.

2015 Virtualization Predictions

2015 is no longer on the way -- it's here. What do some leading virtualization and cloud industry experts expect to see this year?

How to Create a Virtual SSD for vSphere 5.5 vFlash

Using a virtual solid-state drive can be a handy way to save time and money for certain vSphere tasks.

Docker Gets More Windows Love

Although not a full-fleged client, a new command-line interface may be a harbinger of things to come.

The Death of Virtual Machines? Not so Fast

Dan argues that containers are great, but not always the right choice.

Microsoft Reintroduces Physical-to-Virtual Conversion of Virtual Machines

The third iteration of the Microsoft Virtual Machine Converter addresses customer concerns from P2V removal in version 2.

The 7-Layer Virtualization Model

A deep dive into all forms of virtualization.

Explaining Virtualization to Your Mom in 5 Easy Steps

She may not get it, but you'll have a great time anyway.

Google Cuts Price of Cloud Computing

Microsoft did it just one week ago, and Amazon Web Services may be coming soon.

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