Virtual Machine White Papers

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Next Generation Analytics for Optimizing Critical Application Operations in Virtualized Environments
sponsored by SIOS Technology Corp
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the benefits and challenges of moving critical applications such as SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP to the new hybrid data center. Additionally, learn about an advanced analytics platform that can help meet stringent requirements for performance, efficiency, reliability, and resilience in virtualized environments.
Posted: 02 Mar 2015 | Published: 02 Mar 2015

SIOS Technology Corp

Accelerate Graphics in Virtual Environments
sponsored by Dell
WHITE PAPER: Find out how graphics technology from Citrix, Dell and NVIDIA can help you deliver rich graphics capabilities.
Posted: 17 Nov 2014 | Published: 10 Nov 2014

Dell

How to Handle Business Data Protection Needs in a Physical or Virtual Environment
sponsored by arcserve
WHITE PAPER: This white paper dives into the details about virtualization and unveils some hidden complexities when it comes to backup and recovery requirements.
Posted: 02 Jul 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

arcserve

VMware Brings New Features and Enhancements to vSphere 5.5 Platform
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: Explore this technical whitepaper to learn about what's new in VMware vSphere 5.5 Platform.
Posted: 04 Jun 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Dell and VMware

ESG Study - Predictably Deploy Alternative Desktop Delivery with HP and Citrix
sponsored by Citrix and HP
WHITE PAPER: Explore this resource to learn about an architecture strategy that can help you consolidate your hardware without sacrificing performance in your virtual desktop environment.
Posted: 03 Jun 2014 | Published: 28 May 2014

Citrix and HP

Flash in the SAN – Panacea or Placebo?
sponsored by PernixData
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains the benefits of deploying flash storage in the SAN. These benefits include lower storage costs, improved scalability and more.
Posted: 02 Jun 2014 | Published: 02 Jun 2014

PernixData

Modern Virtualized Workload Face Off: UNIX versus x86
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines the effectiveness of IBM Power 730, with IBM PowerVM and AIX, in contrast to comparable x86-based systems when it comes to transactions per second and other performance metrics.
Posted: 15 May 2014 | Published: 15 May 2014

IBM

Vblock Systems: Enhanced Operational Agility and Scalability for Oracle E-Business Suite
sponsored by EMC Converged Platforms.
WHITE PAPER: Turn to this comprehensive report to discover a converged infrastructure technology that can help you realize the benefits of virtualization for Oracle applications and systems.
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

EMC Converged Platforms.

8 Steps to Successfully Implement Better Data Protection
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives tips on how organizations can implement a vSphere Data Protection solution in order to deliver reliable and efficient backup and recovery for their virtual machines.
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 | Published: 28 Apr 2014

VMware, Inc.

8 Ways to Optimize Backup and Recovery
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper gives tips on how organizations can ensure that they have a proper backup and recovery solution in place for their virtual machines. vSphere Data Protection Advanced extends the capabilities of vSphere Data Protection for larger environments and delivers reliable and efficient backup and recovery.
Posted: 28 Apr 2014 | Published: 28 Apr 2014

VMware, Inc.

Violin Flash Arrays for Maximum VDI Performance
sponsored by Citrix and Violin Memory
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper covers a virtual desktop infrastructure solution that will help you ensure virtual desktop performance by sizing to meet peak demands.
Posted: 25 Apr 2014 | Published: 25 Apr 2014

Citrix and Violin Memory

A standardized solution to optimize every aspect of your virtual cloud deployment
sponsored by VMware and IBM
WHITE PAPER: This document describes the reference architecture for deployment of the VMware vCloud Enterprise Suite on IBM System X6 hardware. It also provides the planning, design considerations, and best practices for implementing VMware vCloud Enterprise Suite on IBM products.
Posted: 18 Apr 2014 | Published: 24 Feb 2014

VMware and IBM

Advanced Virtual and Cloud Management for VMware Environments and Beyond
sponsored by Red Hat
WHITE PAPER: This white paper covers a comprehensive management solution that can fix common virtualization and cloud management pain points and prepare you for your future needs.
Posted: 07 Apr 2014 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

Red Hat

Where to Go Once Your Servers Are Virtualized
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper breaks down four options you can implement after you have fully virtualized your data center.
Posted: 03 Apr 2014 | Published: 03 Apr 2014

Global Knowledge

Buyer's Checklist to Purpose-Built Storage for Virtual Servers
sponsored by TechTarget Data Center
WHITE PAPER: In this buyer's checklist, we describe how the performance, scalability, and data protection capabilities of hypervisor-aware storage systems differ from older platforms, as well as explore the 5 categories of hypervisor-aware systems on the market today.
Posted: 14 Mar 2014 | Published: 19 Mar 2014

TechTarget Data Center

Automate Design and Deployment of Fabric Installations
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Read this resourceful white paper to find out how Dell's management solution can help you automate the design and deployment of fabric for the next gen data center.
Posted: 03 Mar 2014 | Published: 31 Mar 2013

DellEMC and Intel®

Real-time visibility into your virtual data center
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper discusses a real-time modeling system for virtualized IT environments that provides an operational view of IT services and the servers, hypervisors, VMs, middleware, databases, applications, and network links that enable them to work.
Posted: 28 Feb 2014 | Published: 28 Feb 2014

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Virtualization Management in HP Server Automation 10.0
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: Explore this game-changing white paper to discover how HP's latest server automation software is changing the face of virtualized environments.
Posted: 27 Feb 2014 | Published: 30 Apr 2013

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Acronis Backup & Recovery® 11.5 Virtual Edition for Hyper-V®
sponsored by Acronis
WHITE PAPER: Check out this exclusive white paper to find out the ins and outs of Acronis Backup and Recovery 11.5 Virtual Edition for Hyper-V, and how it will provide top-notch protection for your Hyper-V environment.
Posted: 24 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Acronis

What's New in VMware vSphere 5.1?
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource examines the new features in vSphere 5.1 that can help your organization to expand its virtual environment and reach optimal levels of efficiency and productivity.
Posted: 17 Feb 2014 | Published: 30 Nov 2012

Dell and VMware

Unified Storage Comparison Guide
sponsored by Hitachi Vantara
WHITE PAPER: This useful comparative guide will help you understand the current entry-level enterprise unified storage landscape. Read on to compare the benefits of different offerings, and find a solution that meets your current and future storage requirements.
Posted: 13 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Jan 2014

Hitachi Vantara

VMware View Business Process Desktop with EMC Avamar Deduplication Backup Software and System
sponsored by EMC & Arrow
WHITE PAPER: Check out this informative resource to find out the key features of a deduplication backup solution built for virtual environments.
Posted: 12 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

EMC & Arrow

HP's latest management solution will help conquer data center challenges
sponsored by HPE and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Take a look at this exclusive resource to find out how HP's new approach to infrastructure management can help you save time and money when confronting data center challenges.
Posted: 05 Feb 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

HPE and Intel®

F5 Networks Removes VM Storage Bottlenecks and Reduces Waste with Tintri Vmstore
sponsored by Tintri
WHITE PAPER: This concise white paper dives deep into a case study that answers your need for a VM storage solution that provides the performance you need with a small footprint.
Posted: 23 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 Dec 2013

Tintri

PHD Virtual is Changing the Game in Backup, Restore and Disaster Recovery
sponsored by PHD Virtual
WHITE PAPER: Check out this exclusive resource to find out about one vendor's three disaster recovery and backup solutions, specifically designed to support virtual machines and cloud-based environments.
Posted: 22 Jan 2014 | Published: 30 Nov 2013

PHD Virtual