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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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Software Virtualization White Papers (View All Report Types)
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End-to-End Service Management in the Virtualized Environment: Delivering on the Promises of Virtualization
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: This paper proposes an approach for IT to manage virtualized environments and shows how HP Business Service Management software enables IT operations to link specialists and specialized tools into day-to-day operations while keeping promises to business users.
Posted: 13 Nov 2009 | Published: 13 Nov 2009


Evolution to Revolution: Landmark Technology Decouples Hardware from Software to Cut Cost and Complexity
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn more about virtualization and especially the similarities and differences between server virtualization and client virtualization. Which one holds more benefit for your organization?
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Do More with Less: Virtualizing the Desktop
sponsored by CDW Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Hailed by top analysts as a need-to-know technology and the future of enterprise computing, the benefits of desktop virtualization can be summed up in four words: Do more with less. This article will delve into the options, outcomes and business benefits that desktop virtualization can bring to your business.
Posted: 08 Sep 2009 | Published: 08 Sep 2009


Resource Protection in Virtualized Infrastructures
sponsored by Intel Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This paper provides an overview of security concerns and considerations that organizations must address when implementing virtualization.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Published: 03 Sep 2009


Simplify Oracle CRM On Demand Integration
sponsored by Cast Iron Systems
WHITE PAPER: Oracle CRM on Demand solutions offer tremendous benefits like rapid implementations, ease-of-use and subscription pricing. SaaS adoption is increasing so the need to integrate between such products and backend applications is critical to rapidly realizing the full benefits of the solution. Read this paper for more.
Posted: 23 Feb 2009 | Published: 23 Feb 2009

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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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