Virtualization


Research Firm Says SDN Lags in Datacenters

Software-defined networking isn't making datacenter inroads as quickly as expected, according to IHS.

Top 5 Virtualization Events of 2016

A lot happened in the past year. Here are five highlights.

Virtualization Predictions for 2017

Two big trends: Microsoft becomes the hybrid cloud leader, container wars turn bloody.

Why Storage DRS May Not Be Available for a Virtual Disk

Avoid problems by knowing these situations.

Mirantis Supports OpenContrail SDN, Partners on NFV Project

Company commercially supports Juniper-backed SDN project, teams up with Wind River for NFV proof-of-concept.

The Fallout from HPE's Acquisition of SimpliVity

VMware may be threatened, among other aspects.

Peeking Under Your Datacenter's Hood With Uila

A new entry in the performance management and monitoring field.

HPE To Acquire Hyper-converged Infrastructure Vendor SimpliVity

The $650 million deal will help it compete more directly with Dell in the HCI arena.

Installing Ubuntu on Windows 10 -- on vSphere

A step-by-step guide to running Linux in a Windows 10 virtual machine.

Joining VMware Hosts to Active Directory Domains: Good Idea?

In most cases, the answer is yes.

Citrix Acquires App Virtualization Company Unidesk

Unidesk packages apps as modular virtual disk "layers."

Virtualizing a Business School

The reasons this university chose DataCore software.

VMware Joins OPEN-O Project for NFV Orchestration

VMware has joined the OPEN-O Project, recently formed to enable network operators to deliver end-to-end services across network functions virtualization infrastructure, software-defined networks and legacy network services.

Cisco Exec Touts NFV, SDN in New Year's Predictions

Although old-guard networking company Cisco was slow to embrace new-age disruptions such as network functions virtualization and software-defined networking, it's fully invested now and a company exec predicts big things for the upstart technologies in the year ahead.

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.

Migrating to vCenter Server Appliance 6.5

It can be relatively painless and quick -- with this handy guide to show you the way.

Microsoft Moves Docker From Preview to Beta Stage

The new release includes a diagnostic tool.

vSphere 6.5: A Real-World Review

A new admin client headlines the changes, most of which are positive.

Should You Use Hyperthreading with VMware?

The answer, as it so often is, is "it depends."

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