Lots of changes are on tap, including upgrades for containers, networking and storage.
By Trevor Pott
To properly discuss IT-industry issues, a set of definitions needs to be established.
The project, code-named "Honolulu," was released in preview in late September.
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.
The VMM Analytics integration with OMS will enable "compelling use cases" for organizations.
By Tom Fenton
Microsoft's big show should provide clarity on these issues.
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.
Microsoft's first attempt at creating a software-defined storage platform wasn't a big hit. Its updated version just might be.
Do more with your Windows virtual machines and containers.
It will be officially released in September.
By Dan Kusnetzky
An update on Ipswitch products WhatsUp Gold and MOVEit.
By Trevor Pott
A review of HyperCloud by HyperGrid.
By Dan Kusnetzky
Backup for Hyper-V and vSphere for small and medium sized enterprises.
By Dan Kusnetzky
Turbonomic offers advice on preparing for the worst.
By Dan Kusnetzky
New cloud challenges require new solutions.
By Dan Kusnetzky
5nine Software Launches Updated V2V Easy Converter.
Although it should be discouraged, there are times when it may have to be done.
By Trevor Pott
Two big trends: Microsoft becomes the hybrid cloud leader, container wars turn bloody.
VMware gets a new owner, Citrix gets a new leader and the future gets even cloudier. It was a busy news year.