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Proxmox VE 6 and later offers container features, better security

Proxmox VE, an open source virtualization management product, provides admins with several features, such as VM live migration, ...
Top considerations for VMware GPU virtualization

Virtualizing GPUs is not easy without the proper considerations. In VMware environments, admins should consider licensing, ...
Understand the differences in VM vs. container vs. serverless

VMs, containers and serverless computing provide organizations with application development flexibility, but they add management ...

What's new in vCloud Director 10

Version 10 of vCloud Director, aims to make cloud configuration easier for tenants and providers. Read about its HTML5 UI, sizing...
How to configure a VM override in DRS and HA

VM overrides to prevent unnecessary VM movement and availability issues. Review the configuration options that come with this ...
VSphere Standard Switch vs. Distributed Switch: The differences

Explore the differences between vSphere's two virtual switches: vSS and vDS. One works best on a small scale, while the other can...

5 tips to optimize CAD application performance for VDI

CAD applications that run on VDI require special treatment on the back end by admins, and this video explains how IT can optimize...
How to fix 8 common remote desktop connection problems

When the connection between a desktop and its host fails, it's time to do some remote desktop troubleshooting. Check firewalls, ...
Design firm ups productivity with Workspot

Mead & Hunt is using Workspot virtual desktops to enable remote work during the pandemic -- and it's paying off in ways the firm ...

What Amazon's culture and practices can teach your company

Amazon has set a standard for workplace innovation that many firms aim to emulate. But experts advise executives to adjust ...
Break down the components of Amazon's retail business

Scan this overview of Amazon's various retail business units, from online platforms to brick-and-mortar stores, to understand ...
AWS ARM-based chips could shift microprocessor market

Amazon confronts cloud rivals with microprocessor designs. AWS ARM-based A1 instances offer high processing for lower costs and ...

An in-depth look at calculating server hardware costs for SMBs

Servers can be expensive, but there's more to the purchase than just the price of the hardware. Learn what additional items an ...
How to prevent and recover from server failure

Hardware, software and facility issues can lead to server failure. With the right protocol and preventive maintenance, you can ...
Pick a data center layout: Raised floors vs. overhead cabling

There's no definitive design when it comes to data center infrastructure. Cost, manageability and cooling effectiveness are all ...

Q&A: Recounting the rough-and-tumble history of PowerShell

Today, PowerShell is a key tool for many Windows administrators, but its developers had to battle to get it launched. Don Jones ...
Try an Azure Site Recovery setup for DR needs

Administrators who need some assurance that mission-critical workloads will stay up when trouble strikes can try out Microsoft's ...
VMs vs. containers: What Windows admins need to know

VMs have high resource overhead, but they're dependable. Containers can scale dramatically, but they require a different mode of ...