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An argument for the single cloud vendor approach

Using multiple cloud providers lets you cash in on technological strengths, but placing all IT resources in one vendor basket has some advantages, too. Continue Reading
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. Continue Reading
The technologies behind Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud

Microsoft’s Hyper-V Cloud brings private cloud to users, but what technologies make up its core? Our expert provides insight into this new cloud portfolio. Continue Reading
Defining the Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud

Microsoft's entry into the private cloud world, Hyper-V Cloud, aims to link virtualization and business processes. Our expert explains how it'll fit in your virtual environment. Continue Reading
VMware vCloud Express providers: Hosting.com, Logica and Melbourne IT

Hosting.com, Logica, and Melbourne IT may not fit the bill as as vCloud Express providers, mainly because they seemed to have missed the "express" part of vCloud Express. And according to our contributor, a product being in Beta doesn't mean it ... Continue Reading
Reviewing bluelock vCloud Express

Using blueblock vCloud Express is a fairly good experience. The user interface (UI) is clean and fast, virtual machines (VMs) spin up quickly, and the time from registering an account to having a VM online is under 20 minutes.Continue Reading

Major I/O virtualization vendors and technologies explained

Technologies that virtualize I/O components offer a number of additional capabilities, such as direct memory access remapping and...

GPU virtualization evolves with new chip types on the horizon

GPU-makers Intel, AMD and Nvidia all provide virtualization support; the next step is to merge CPU and GPU functionality to ...

Understand hardware support for virtualization

Intel, AMD and ARM processors optimize virtualization in a number of ways, from instruction set extensions to interrupts, via ...

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VMware Workstation 15's built-in REST API eases VM automation

You can use Workstation 15's new REST API to automate VM tasks. Simply enable the GUI and sort tasks with a PowerShell script ...

The VMware CloudHealth acquisition extends cloud management

VMware's acquisition of CloudHealth aims to expand VMware's line of cloud management tools to help clients centrally manage many ...

Integrating VMC on AWS with Horizon 7 leads to new use cases

Take advantage of Horizon 7 with VMC on AWS for a better hybrid cloud user experience, new use cases, and several different ...

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Secure VDI environments with these 3 tips

Virtual desktops present unique security concerns. Take these three steps to better secure VDI environments from the start.

What to look for in a VDI troubleshooting tool

VDI management is complicated, but the right troubleshooting tool can make it less so. IT should consider these factors when ...

Avoid disastrous bottlenecks, scale storage for VDI with HCI

HCI offers many benefits for VDI deployments, particularly when it comes to scaling resources. There are a few caveats to watch ...

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AWS Lambda functions become more flexible, but use caution

AWS Lambda added custom runtimes and longer timeouts. Review the benefits, such as flexibility and easier migration, along with ...

AWS' blockchain approach takes divergent paths

AWS was slow to embrace blockchain but now offers two approaches to the concept. Review the specs of Quantum Ledger Database and ...

AWS Control Tower aims to simplify multi-account management

Many organizations struggle to manage their massive collection of AWS accounts, but Control Tower could help. The service ...

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How to prepare your data center for an HCI appliance

Vendors tout hyper-converged infrastructure as a plug-and-play offering, but before you install anything in your data center, be ...

Hone these top 5 data center skills in 2019

As data centers become more software-based, admins should prepare themselves by learning about the cloud, containers, DevOps and ...

Carbon Relay debuts AI-based software for data center cooling

Newcomer Carbon Relay has introduced two products that use artificial intelligence to help IT pros manage data center efficiency.

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Microsoft zero-day vulnerability closed on Patch Tuesday

Administrators should prioritize patching systems affected by a zero-day vulnerability resolved by the February Patch Tuesday ...

How to configure SSL on IIS with PowerShell

SSL encryption is a necessary component when building an IIS website that communicates with the outside world. Use this ...

How well do you know open source PowerShell Core?

Do you know how PowerShell Core differs from Windows PowerShell? Find out with this quiz on the open source PowerShell management...

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6 reasons why self-service options fail

Customer self-service platforms free up live agents for more complicated issues, but if this software is not kept up to date, ...

Verint acquisition of ForeSee gives VOC software an upgrade

By combining Verint and ForeSee, users can capture customer interactions through SMS and customer surveys, as well as through ...

6 tips for driving adoption of self-service platforms

Self-service platforms should be visible to customers, emphasized across all channels of communication and well-promoted. These ...