Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Cloud stack comparison shopping for your private cloud build
Will it be OpenStack, CloudStack, Eucalyptus or another option? Save yourself from costly mistakes by choosing the right cloud software up front.18 Feb 2013
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Choosing thin client devices: What to look for
On the lookout for thin client devices? Don't forget to consider application compatibility, protocol support, features and cost.14 Feb 2013
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Test yourself on vSphere 5.1 features before making the upgrade
VMware vSphere 5.1 is a minor release with some major new features. Take the quiz to see how well you know vSphere 5.1.14 Feb 2013
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VMware shops greet Virsto arrival with caution
Though VMware acquired storage I/O acceleration software maker Virsto Software, some IT pros question the potential benefits of adding another layer.13 Feb 2013
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Making a hybrid cloud model a reality in enterprise IT
Talk about the emergence of hybrid cloud is real, but with few enterprises actually building hybrid clouds is the myth greater than reality?13 Feb 2013
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VMware software-defined data center bolstered by Virsto acquisition
The Virsto acquisition could strengthen the VMware software-defined data center and help fight off advances from Microsoft Hyper-V, experts say.13 Feb 2013
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VMware creates new vCenter Operations Manager 'gateway drug' bundle
VMware pros welcome the move to bundle vCenter Operations Manager with vSphere and charge per CPU, echoing pricing changes for vRAM and vCloud Suite.13 Feb 2013
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Revealing the best vSphere network configurations and strategies
Proper vSphere network configuration can test your patience. Test your skills with this VMware virtual network technologies quiz.12 Feb 2013
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Backup is easy with VMware VDP, but scalability limits the free tool
VMware VDP overhauls the vSphere backup appliance. VDP is free, simple to set up, stable and easy to manage, but not right for every data center.12 Feb 2013
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VMware Player requirements and installation cheat sheet
VMware Player requirements are fairly easy to meet, but there is one major caveat to check out before you install the free tool.12 Feb 2013
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Vendor spotlight: PHD Virtual shows off expertise with VM backups
Startup PHD Virtual's expertise with VM backups goes past VMware to Citrix XenServer, with plans to add multi-hypervisor management.08 Feb 2013
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Navigate VM availability acronyms: VMware HA vs. FT and SRM vs. VADP
VMware's options for virtual machine availability and backup can look like an alphabet soup. Get a handle on VMware VADP, SRM, HA and FT features.07 Feb 2013
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Installing Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9: Five FAQs
Check out five frequently asked questions before you install Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9.06 Feb 2013
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VMware for small business IT infrastructures: Top 5 tips
In the past, only enterprise IT invested in VMware software. Today, VMware for small business virtualization is a growing trend.06 Feb 2013
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VMware View certificate tips: How to prevent VDI user confusion
Why plan ahead for a VMware View certificate installation? Because one misstep could lead to a lot of help desk tickets from nervous VDI users.01 Feb 2013
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Dell cloud strategy could benefit from going private, partners say
As Dell changes its tune on cloud computing once again, some partners say going private could actually help the company regain focus.31 Jan 2013
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For how long can U.S. SaaS companies dodge taxes by operating abroad?
U.S. software companies are shifting operations abroad and selling more of their products as SaaS to take advantage of income tax savings.31 Jan 2013
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Dell weaves a tangled web with vCloud, OpenStack
Dell's latest cloud computing strategy hinges on OpenStack, and it may be Dell's last chance to gain a significant foothold in the market.31 Jan 2013
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Building redundancy into your cloud outage strategy
Any effective cloud computing strategy should include measures to protect against outages. The best defense you can have is to plan for redundancy.30 Jan 2013
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The cloud computing market forecast for 2013: Experts predict what to expect
In this expert cloud computing market forecast for 2013, learn which vendors and technologies will prevail in the unpredictable cloud industry.30 Jan 2013