For anyone wanting to gain expertise in virtualization, a trip through some sort of VMware technology is a rite of passage.
- By Rick Vanover
- 11/01/2009
What we learned and what VMware still has to do.
VMworld 2009 has come and gone-in a puff of cloud, you might say. It was a good show, still valuable, but not a great show like last year.
ESXi isn't the end of the line for our beloved command line.
- By Rick Vanover
- 05/01/2009
Virtualization continues to shine amid economic distress in other IT segments.
WANem makes it easy to simulate low bandwidth and latency conditions.
Certification is still relatively rare in the virtualization field. That can work to your advantage, if you don't put it off.
End users can contribute to virtual machine sprawl by using readily available, free downloads. Here are a few simple steps to head off problems before they begin.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 05/01/2009
Host hopping or LUN exchange -- two interesting approaches to moving virtual machines.
- By Rick Vanover
- 02/23/2009
IT spending seemed immune to cuts, until recently. Guess which segment is bucking the trend?
The management challenge no IT admin can afford to ignore.
The past year was huge for virtualization. What will the new year bring?
Targeting the right servers to virtualize can be challenging the first time around. Using SCOPE can make that process easier and more efficient.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 01/01/2009
OVF is more than just another open standard with lofty goals.
To combat the pain of PerfMon, there are a number of tools that help.
- By Greg Shields
- 08/15/2008
A look back and a few predictions on the state of IT virtualization.
Here's what lies ahead for the once-invincible virtualization software company.
Virtualization heralds a brave new world of security. Here are a few things to keep in mind when it comes to securing a virtual infrastructure.
- By Joern Wettern
- 08/01/2008
Unmanaged virtual machines have become an increasing threat to many organizations. Is your infrastructure safe?
The many ways virtualization technology can help you and your team get more done.
- By Peter Varhol
- 06/01/2008