Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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VDI deployment complexity and storage requirements hinder adoption
The difficulty of deploying VDI, plus the fact that it doesn't always save money, means that another technology could eclipse VDI before it gets big.01 May 2013
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Common questions on VMware EUC technology
VMware's end-user computing (EUC) suite includes but is not limited to virtual desktop infrastructure tools. Get the facts on Horizon Suite.01 May 2013
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Finessing vSphere DRS with admin input for highly efficient hosts
DRS balances virtual workloads and optimizes power use, all tailored to an admin's settings. But without a pricy vSphere edition, DRS is out of reach.30 Apr 2013
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VMware vCloud Suite takes a centralized approach to cloud computing
The OpenStack community cloud model isn't for every enterprise. VMware vCloud Suite's centralized approach to cloud appeals to some IT pros.29 Apr 2013
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Private cloud management software: VMware vCloud Director vs. vCenter
SingleHop explains why it chose VMware vCenter over vCloud Director for its private cloud management software, and why enterprises like private cloud.25 Apr 2013
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Will the VMware-Cisco partnership become irrelevant?
The VMware-Cisco relationship started out as a tech partnership but is turning into a war. Which company will control network virtualization and SDN?25 Apr 2013
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Dry advisories leave many unsatisfied with VMware security updates
A recent survey reveals that many customers expect more from VMware security updates -- something Tom Howarth has been saying for years.25 Apr 2013
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Optimizing storage capacity management for a virtual environment
Learn the steps for virtualizing the storage infrastructure for effective storage capacity management, performance optimization and data protection.24 Apr 2013
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Which VMware network settings to adjust to troubleshoot VM packet loss
Even the best VMware networking setups hit snags, but you have tools. Adjusting specific VMware network settings can fix packet loss in a VM.23 Apr 2013
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The all-too-common failed VMware View setup and how to avoid it
Get tips on storage, GPO, vCOps and more ways to get a VMware View setup right and avoid an all-too-familiar VDI scenario where it all goes wrong.23 Apr 2013
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How the VMware software defined data center works: An IaaS example
VMware's software-defined data center concept creates IaaS within a company. To see how it's different than virtualization, check out this example.23 Apr 2013
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VMware IaaS: Converting from virtualization to a software-defined data center
From vSphere virtualization to VMware Iaas: Read how data centers look before and after the adoption of a vCloud software-defined data center.23 Apr 2013
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How many VMs can vSphere vMotion move at once? And other questions
VMware vMotion live migrates VMs between hosts. Evolving with vSphere, vMotion has gained a lot of capabilities, but it still has limitations.22 Apr 2013
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VMware pricing under fire from Hyper-V, cloud
VMware customers can use the emergence of Hyper-V and other competitors to get better deals. If not, adopting these platforms is now a viable option.19 Apr 2013
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Adopting VMware's cloud middleware for enterprises with diverse workloads
Savvis originally developed its own cloud middleware for VMware-based clouds, but adopted vCloud Director to support evolving enterprise cloud usage.18 Apr 2013
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Multi-hypervisor environments: Making it work or not worth the work?
There are potential benefits to running a multi-hypervisor environment but are they worth the management challenges?18 Apr 2013
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VDI comparison: Citrix XenDesktop vs. VMware View
A VDI comparison of XenDesktop vs. View reveals more similarities than differences, but organizations must decide which features are essential.18 Apr 2013
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Private clouds considered a detour on the road to public cloud
Private cloud has its benefits, but some say the cost of maintaining a data center should dissuade companies from investing in more infrastructure.18 Apr 2013
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Platform support main focus for Symantec backup application roadmaps
Roadmaps for backup applications NetBackup and Backup Exec will favor platform support over features, Symantec VP for product management says.17 Apr 2013
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VMware quiz: Do you know vMotion requirements for network, storage?
VMware vMotion enables live migration of virtual machines between ESXi hosts. Test yourself on vMotion's network requirements, storage rules and more.17 Apr 2013