Storage Management Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Red Hat ups IaaS ante with ManageIQ acquisition
Heterogeneous hybrid clouds are officially all the rage in IaaS, as Red Hat shores up its CloudForms with cloud management software from ManageIQ.21 Dec 2012
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Choose the right VMware certification path: Data center, cloud or EUC
Reading the new VMware certification map can get confusing, but most paths start out at VCP-DV. The next step could lead to cloud or EUC titles.21 Dec 2012
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Verizon Terremark CTO: VMware is 'suspect number one' in cloud vendor lock-in
Verizon Terremark's CTO talks hybrid clouds, cloud brokers and cloud portability, and he shares his concerns about vendors that hold back the market.21 Dec 2012
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Server virtualization trends and predictions to watch for in 2013
We're at the end of another year, and our experts are polishing their crystal balls to tell you what server virtualization trends to expect in 2013.21 Dec 2012
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Investment firm Audax Group revamps data protection system with Actifio
Audax Group revamps its data protection system with Actifio copy management appliances to eliminate tape, traditional backup and replication software.20 Dec 2012
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How to set up a home virtualization lab for about $1,000
Choosing the right hardware and software for your home lab can be tricky, but you can use good components for relatively cheap -- or even free.19 Dec 2012
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Top 10 VDI news stories of 2012
2012 may not be a great year according to the Mayans, but desktop virtualization vendors and IT pros saw positive changes in the VDI market this year.18 Dec 2012
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Low-cost VMware shared storage options, decision factors
Learn about low-cost VMware shared storage options as well as the factors that should carry weight in your choice of a system.18 Dec 2012
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Top 5 VMware VCP test prep and educational articles of 2012
The baseline certification for a VMware admin is VCP. To master the VCP test, you need to know what to expect going into the exam.17 Dec 2012
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Top 10 virtual and remote desktop tips of 2012
Take a look back at our most popular virtual desktop tips of 2012, from RDS and Windows Server 2012 to VDI licensing and remote access.17 Dec 2012
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Disk cleanup and IT chargeback tools on VMware admins' holiday wish lists
If you could implement one tool or process for your IT shop, what would it be? This wish list exercise could help you plan budget priorities in 2013.17 Dec 2012
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Inside a successful VMware View setup: VDI pros and cons
Don Peterson oversaw his company's VMware View setup and manages the VDI environment. Here's how he did it and what he learned in the process.17 Dec 2012
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Virtual storage 2012: VDI, VM-aware and software dominate news
The top 2012 stories about virtual storage involved solving storage problems for virtual desktops and making it easier to provision storage for VMs.14 Dec 2012
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The role of software-defined networks in cloud computing
Software-defined networking can be difficult to define. Understanding SDN models is key for enterprises trying to properly position cloud services.13 Dec 2012
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GPU vs. CPU: Three ways to run graphics-heavy apps on virtual desktops
It's a pain trying to accommodate graphics-intensive applications on a virtual desktop, but don't despair. There are ways to deliver these apps fast.13 Dec 2012
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Top 12 VMware tips of 2012: VMware ESXi, vSphere networking and more
Year's end brings a break between major virtualization projects and a chance to catch up on the most popular VMware ESXi tips your peers are reading.11 Dec 2012
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Resisting network virtualization technology is like keeping Token Ring
Network engineers are resisting network virtualization and the new network management stack, but that's a losing battle.11 Dec 2012
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How to best handle storage oversubscription in a VMware environment
Storage expert Chris Evans explains the best process for handling oversubscription in a VMware environment, to avoid running out of space.10 Dec 2012
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Reviving a dead PC with physical-to-virtual conversion
No need to have a funeral just yet. If your PC experiences a failure, you can use a P2V conversion of the hard drive to access all your applications and data from a virtual desktop.10 Dec 2012
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Expect more SMB virtualization and hypervisor choices in 2013
In 2013, VMware shops will upgrade to vSphere 5.1 and vCloud suite, but Windows shops going virtual will have options. Plus, SMBs will virtualize.07 Dec 2012