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ALSO CALLED: Appliance, VMware Appliances
DEFINITION: What is a virtual appliance? A virtual appliance is a virtual machine image file consisting of a preconfigured operating system environment and a single application. The purpose of a virtual appliance is to simplify delivery and operation of the application. To this end, only necessary operating system components are included. Deploying an application as a virtual appliance eliminates problems with  … 
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Virtual Appliance White Papers (View All Report Types)
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Simplifying Network Administration in an Alcatel-Lucent VMware Virtual Environment
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Managing your virtual and physical infrastructures with siloed tools is complex and confusing. This resource details a solution that provides a single pane of glass view that will help ease the burden on network admins. View now to learn more!
Posted: 21 May 2013 | Published: 29 Mar 2013

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Optimizing Cloud Infrastructure with Citrix CloudBridge
sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This white paper offers advice, examples, and best practices for implementing WAN optimization when interconnecting geographically disperse data centers.
Posted: 21 May 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

NTT Communications Pursues Global Expansion with SDN-based Enterprise Cloud
sponsored by NTT America, Inc., an NTT Communications company
WHITE PAPER: Discover how one organization is offering a consistent global cloud experience with the help of software-defined networking (SDN) technologies.
Posted: 16 May 2013 | Published: 20 Feb 2013

NTT America, Inc.,  an NTT Communications company

Virtualization of Video Infrastructure
sponsored by Vidyo, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: As virtualization spreads users across the globe, organizations are seeking solutions to keep their users connected. View this white paper to learn how the virtualization of video is helping make these options more affordable and flexible for businesses today.
Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

Vidyo, Inc.

Cloud Performance Hinges on Virtual WAN Acceleration
sponsored by Silver Peak
WHITE PAPER: It is crucial for WAN optimization techniques to evolve just as quickly as the environment around them. Inside, uncover how virtual WAN optimization can help you achieve the cloud performance your users need.
Posted: 02 May 2013 | Published: 02 May 2013

Silver Peak

SAP Performance on Vblock Systems White Paper
sponsored by VCE
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, explore detailed run-downs of the possibilities for private cloud virtualization for mission-critical, enterprise-class SAP applications. Read on for more information on performance and comparison results across virtualization platforms, architecture and technology overviews, business and use cases, and more.
Posted: 12 Apr 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

VCE

Cisco Open Network Environment: Adaptable Framework for the Internet of Everything
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Uncover how leveraging Cisco ONE can help service providers enjoy the benefits of tomorrow's network and software innovations, harness network value, increase business agility, and achieve greater operational efficiency than ever before.
Posted: 11 Apr 2013 | Published: 29 Mar 2013

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Green Benefits of QuadraDocV
sponsored by Quadrant Software
WHITE PAPER: Virtualizing business processes is a matter of more than just streamlining functions and saving money. In this fact sheet, discover the real-world environmental impact of adopting a document routing virtual appliance. See how environmental and financial savings go hand in hand when certain basic processes are virtualized.
Posted: 29 Mar 2013 | Published: 29 Mar 2013

Quadrant Software

Future-Proofing Email Security
sponsored by McAfee, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Are you thinking of migrating to a cloud-based security strategy? Read this whitepaper to learn why a hybrid deployment of on-premise appliances and SaaS may be your best bet to combating email security challenges.
Posted: 14 Feb 2013 | Published: 31 May 2011

McAfee, Inc.

DC Water Keeps Data Flowing Efficiently With HP VirtualSystem
sponsored by HP and VMware
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how one organization leveraged an advanced virtual solution to build a private cloud so that they could rapidly access data in a cost-effective manner. Learn how this platform helped them to meet the needs of their business and review the significant benefits they are now enjoying.
Posted: 13 Nov 2012 | Published: 31 May 2012

HP and VMware

Results Are In: Eight WAN Optimization Vendors Evaluated
sponsored by Silver Peak
WHITE PAPER: This research paper evaluates seven competitors in the WAN optimization market based upon product and vendor criteria, strengths and weaknesses, and best use scenarios. Read now for help making a more informed purchasing decision.
Posted: 01 Nov 2012 | Published: 01 Nov 2012

Silver Peak

Network Virtualization: Transforming the Vendor Landscape
sponsored by Silver Peak
WHITE PAPER: Uncover details about Silver Peak Systems' new Agility technology, which offers easy control with point-and-click virtual workload acceleration.
Posted: 29 Oct 2012 | Published: 29 Aug 2012

Silver Peak

Advantages of Building Virtual Appliances on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Despite several limitations, the SaaS delivery model has garnered a lot of attention over the last few years. This white paper points out the difficulties of using this multi-tenant architecture and provides best practices for building virtual appliances using SUSE Linux.
Posted: 07 Jun 2012 | Published: 01 Mar 2012

SUSE

Desktop Virtualization Survey: Changing Workstyles Drive Demand for Desktop Virtualization
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Review the results of a recent Desktop Virtualization Survey, reporting where organizations are on their journey towards VDI. Learn the key findings of this survey and learn why mobility is a top driver for – and benefit of – VDI.
Posted: 27 Sep 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

Citrix

Desktop Virtualization Survey: Changing Workstyles Drive Demand for Desktop Virtualization
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Review the results of a recent Desktop Virtualization Survey, reporting where organizations are on their journey towards VDI. Learn the key findings of this survey and learn why mobility is a top driver for – and benefit of – VDI.
Posted: 27 Sep 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

Citrix

Desktop Virtualization Survey: Changing Workstyles Drive Demand for Desktop Virtualization
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: Review the results of a recent Desktop Virtualization Survey, reporting where organizations are on their journey towards VDI. Learn the key findings of this survey and learn why mobility is a top driver for – and benefit of – VDI.
Posted: 21 Jun 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

Citrix

Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager VA Performance on vSphere 4
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Cloud infrastructure platforms like VMware vSphere 4.0 can benefit from load balancers that connect users to the most suitable datacenter. This white paper outlines how the Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager Virtual Appliance (VA) improves traffic performance compared to a Linux install.
Posted: 05 Jan 2012 | Published: 04 Jan 2012

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Virtualized SAP Solution Using Cisco Unified Computing System and EMC CLARiiON Storage
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This study details the performance scalability of the Cisco unified computing system (UCS) platform coupled with Intel Xeon 5600 series processors and EMC CLARiiON storage, and demonstrates why it's a great fit for virtualized SAP solutions.
Posted: 23 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Stingray Traffic Manager Virtual Appliance Performance on vSphere 4
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Cloud infrastructure platforms like VMware vSphere 4.0 can significantly benefit from load balancers that connect users to the most suitable data center. This white paper outlines how the Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager Virtual Appliance (VA) improves traffic performance figures compared to a Linux install.
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

VMware vSphere 4 Performance on Cisco Unified Computing System
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the performance figures obtained by the Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager Virtual Appliance (VA) running on VMware vSphere 4.0, which was installed on a Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 07 Nov 2011

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

Virtualization: The Benefits, Challenges, and Solutions
sponsored by Riverbed Technology, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Transitioning to a virtual environment can be challenging, but optimizing application delivery can dramatically ease the process. Riverbed Stingray Traffic Manager makes it easy to migrate and scale data on demand, and is also the only application delivery solution available as an easily deployed virtual appliance.
Posted: 07 Nov 2011 | Published: 04 Nov 2011

Riverbed Technology, Inc.

ADC-VX Whitepaper: The Agility of Virtual; The Predictability of Physical
sponsored by Radware
WHITE PAPER: Read our white paper, to learn how ADC-VX is an ideal solution for large enterprises, hosting and service providers as well as cloud providers that aspire to achieve significant cost savings by consolidating multiple dedicated ADC devices into a single, cost-effective consolidated ADC device.
Posted: 10 May 2011 | Published: 10 May 2011

Radware

Building the Next-Generation Data Center – A Detailed Guide
sponsored by CA Technologies.
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how software vendors are offering virtualization management software that offers robust features and has well defined roadmaps. Read on to learn how to build the next-generation data center and overcome the challenges of managing a virtual infrastructure.
Posted: 06 Apr 2011 | Published: 01 Apr 2011

CA Technologies.

Accelerating the Business Value of Virtualization
sponsored by CA and VMware
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how IT professionals can use a proven approach to leverage the benefits of virtualization to reduce costs, improve services and enhance business agility. Continue reading to learn how to accelerate the business value of virtualization.
Posted: 02 Mar 2011 | Published: 02 Mar 2011

CA and VMware

Effective Enterprise Java Virtualization with Oracle WebLogic Suite
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This technical white paper explores in detail the technology behind a new virtualized deployment paradigm for Java EE applications, describing not only the technology behind these advances, but also the benefits and usage.
Posted: 20 Dec 2010 | Published: 20 Dec 2010

Oracle Corporation
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VIRTUAL APPLIANCE DEFINITION (continued): …  installation and configuration, such as software or driver compatibility issues. Users can simply download a single file and run the application. Resources required for maintenance are also reduced. Developers can include a Web interface for custom configurations or delivering patches and updates. A virtual appliance is often deployed as a subset of a virtual machine running on virtualization technology, such as VMware Workstation. Virtual appliances have proven useful in deploying network applications.They are also helpful in grid computing, where they can solve the problem introduced by … 
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