Virtualization


Microsoft Says 'SDN Goes Mainstream' in Windows Server 2019

In highlighting the top 10 networking features of the upcoming Windows Server 2019, Microsoft claimed software-defined networking has gone mainstream.

SDN Firms Lead Datacenter Networking Research Report

One thing common to all three "leaders" named in Gartner's July datacenter networking research report is that they all offer software-defined networking.

Must-See Sessions at VMworld 2018

Here's what Tom plans to attend for this year's VMware event in Las Vegas.

Optimizing VMs in Azure

Everything you need to know about how to select, deploy, optimize and more when it comes to managing your virtual machines in Microsoft Azure.

Apstra Offers Intent-Based Networking Taxonomy and Maturity Model

IBN pioneer Apstra has offered up a taxonomy and maturity model for the young, game-changing technology, described by many as the next big thing in the networking industry.

Migrating VMs to AWS: The Process

In this last article of a three-part series, Posey steps through the actual migration process.

CableLabs Enlists Kubernetes in NFV Adoption Effort

With NFV and SDN maturing, evolving and branching out into new industries, a new open source offering has emerged targeting the cable operator space with the help of Kubernetes.

Migrating VMs to AWS: Organizing Servers by Application

In this second article of a three-part series, Posey shows how to organize your discovered servers by application.

Big Switch Takes Cloud Networking Services On-Premises

Big Switch Networks is taking "as-a-Service" virtual networking functionality available in public cloud platforms to on-premises implementations.

Migrating VMs to AWS: How-To Overview

In this first article of a three-part series, Posey gives an overview of how to migrate a virtual machine to the Amazon Web Services cloud.

VMware and Google Collaborate on Plug-in for Hybrid Cloud Provisioning

Google Inc. and VMware Inc. announced a preview version of a plug-in for VMware vRealize Orchestrator.

Step-by-Step: Upgrading to VCSA 6.7

Due to enhancements to vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) version 6.7, in particular its performance and vSphere Client, you may want to consider upgrading your VCSA sooner rather than later. Here's how.

When You Shouldn't Use Windows Subsystem for Linux

Just because you have a hammer doesn't mean everything is a nail.

Report of AWS Entering Enterprise Networking Market Roils Industry

A report that Amazon Web Services is considering entering the enterprise networking market sent incumbent stock prices lower and is roiling the industry.

Step-by-Step: Creating VMs in Microsoft Azure

Here's what to do (and what not to do) when you want to move a workload to the cloud using a virtual machine on someone else's metal.

Software-Defined Branch Growth Picks Up Pace

The software-defined networking movement continues to expand, with software-defined branches being among the latest offshoots of the new-age networking approach.

MEF Adds to Existing SDN/NFV Training, Certification

With software-defined networking and network functions virtualization steadily gaining traction in the new-age networking space, industry association MEF has announced a new certification program to prove expertise in those areas.

Juniper SD-WAN Update Furthers Multicloud Vision

By updating its SD-WAN offering, Juniper Networks said it has taken another incremental step to help organizations reach multicloud nirvana: managing disparate networks as one cohesive set of resources.

Pivotal Container Service 1.1 GA Aims to Simplify Kubernetes Management

This week VMware Inc. and Pivotal Software Inc. announced the general availability of the next iteration of their Pivotal Container Service (PKS).

Storage Spaces Direct Takes Center Stage in Windows Server 2019

Key announcements about Storage Spaces Direct and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) in Windows Server 2019 from the Windows Server Summit.

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