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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

Get to know the Hyper-V processor compatibility mode feature

Hyper-V processor compatibility is relatively easy to use, but it disables some advanced CPU features and is only intended for ...

Incorporate NIST security and virtualization recommendations

Review NIST virtualization security recommendations with this overview of hypervisor security guidelines, including tips on VM ...

Tame the virtualization infrastructure management beast

IT administrators must manage virtual infrastructure requirements, such as patches, reboots and component lifecycles, to create ...

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VMware Horizon 7.6 includes vGPU vMotion, QoS for Blast Extreme

Horizon 7.6 feature enhancements include support for virtual desktop migrations, improvements to the Blast Extreme protocol, ...

Use these PowerCLI cmdlets to automate VMware vSphere

Take advantage of these PowerCLI cmdlets to copy files to and from local machines to VMware VMs. For complex tasks, a ...

Why admins should wait to apply vSphere updates

Software vendors must meet strict deadlines, so they might leave features and improvements out of updates. Be patient and wait ...

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Windows Virtual Desktop poised to shake up the DaaS market

Microsoft is finally throwing its hat into the desktop-as-a-service ring with Windows Virtual Desktop. The DaaS offering could ...

How VDI performance monitoring tools help IT

When deciding on a VDI monitoring tool, IT must understand the unique functions and limitations of each tool. IT should find a ...

Get to know virtual desktop image optimization tools

Desktop image optimization tools can help IT run a more efficient VDI deployment by overriding certain native OS functions and ...

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AWS Nitro system ushers in more compute options

While questions remain around the direction of AWS' internal Nitro project, the effort has already translated into more ...

Open source tool simplifies Kubernetes on AWS

AWS added an open source tool to manage infrastructure directly through Kubernetes. But the software is targeted at AWS assets, ...

Lambda support for OpenFaaS among wish-list items

Lambda got a long-awaited upgrade with SQS support, but AWS has more work to do. Here are a few more integrations that could ...

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A look at fundamental Linux sed commands

The Linux stream editor is a useful way to run scripts in the data center. With these command examples, you can start to build ...

Minimize downtime during a data center upgrade

End users don't want their productivity interrupted by IT maintenance. With the right technology, testing and planning, you can ...

Navigate data center management software selection

Software evaluation can be a lengthy process, especially with both open source and commercial options. Functionality and support ...

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Can this Active Directory quiz stump you?

How much do you know about Active Directory? Find out with this Active Directory quiz on the service's basics, structure and ...

Microsoft Exchange Unified Messaging change presents dilemma

The arrival of Exchange 2019 also means the end of unified messaging in the on-premises offering. Admins who use voicemail in ...

Tips to track down and neutralize PowerShell malware

The benefit of PowerShell is its wide-ranging access to Windows systems, but industrious hackers can exploit its abilities to ...

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Customers buy more and more into voice shopping

It's still early days for voice commerce and voice customer service channels. But companies are testing and investing in this new...

Voice commerce rides on the backs of little smart speakers

The use of voice assistants and smart speakers continues to rise, but now companies are looking for ways to apply voice ...

Loyalty rewards program fuels convenience store's CX

Since launching a loyalty rewards program last year, convenience store and gas station Yesway has driven 45.2% of loyalty members...