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ALSO CALLED: Virtualization, SV, Applications Virtualization, Application Virtualization
DEFINITION: A bare metal environment is a computer system or network in which a virtual machine is installed directly on hardware rather than within the host operating system (OS). The term "bare metal" refers to a hard disk, the usual medium on which a computer's OS is installed.The term virtualization refers to the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, such as an OS, a server  … 
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Security implications of virtual server sprawl
sponsored by Veeam Software
PODCAST: VM sprawl can bring up a multitude of security issues and put your applications and data at risk. In this expert podcast, learn the risks associated with VM Sprawl and what types of technologies you can deploy in order to prevent it.
Posted: 03 Dec 2009 | Premiered: 03 Dec 2009


Understanding and managing VM sprawl
sponsored by Veeam Software
WEBCAST: Download this webcast and find out how to mitigate the risks and root causes associated with VM Sprawl - the rapid proliferation of virtual machines without sufficient IT oversight. Also learn best practices for managing the entire virtual machine lifecycle.
Posted: 03 Dec 2009 | Premiered: 03 Dec 2009


Hidden Costs in an SAP Virtualization Project
sponsored by Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel
VIDEO: This videocast takes a close look at what companies should consider before embarking on an SAP virtualization project, including costs, skills, data center and hardware requirements.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 2009


Getting Started with SAP Virtualization
sponsored by Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel
VIDEO: In this videocast, learn how SAP customers are getting started with virtualization technology, and find out what needs to be considered in terms of hardware, staffing and SAP modules.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 2009


Using cloud computing to accelerate your UC deployment
sponsored by Smoothstone IP Communications
WEBCAST: In this webcast, Zeus Kerravala, SVP of Enterprise Research from Yankee Group, will define unified communications, provide an overview of cloud computing based UC services, describe the corporate benefits of cloud computing and provide practical advice for companies that want to explore this as a viable deployment option.
Posted: 04 Jun 2009 | Premiered: 04 Jun 2009


Using Virtualization for Testing and Development Environments
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
PODCAST: In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai talks with WhatIs.com's Alex Howard about the many ways virtualization can be used to improve software testing and development.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 04 Dec 2008

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SOFTWARE VIRTUALIZATION DEFINITION (continued): … A bare metal environment is a computer system or network in which a virtual machine is installed directly on hardware rather than within the host operating system (OS). The term "bare metal" refers to a hard disk, the usual medium on which a computer's OS is installed.The term virtualization refers to the creation of a virtual (rather than actual) version of something, such as an OS, a server or a network resource. A virtual machine is a multi-user shared-resource OS that gives each user the impression of having sole control of all computer or network resources.
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