Virtualization Software White Papers

WHITE PAPER: Learn how by integrating an extensive set of network and application-layer protection mechanisms, advanced access and action control capabilities, deep visibility, and other key capabilities can help you deliver the security and available you need to be successful with VDI.

Posted: 17 Oct 2013 | Published: 17 Oct 2013

WHITE PAPER: For many dev teams, the greatest barriers to project success are out of their control - lack of availability, stability, or capacity of development and test environments. This resource explores how leveraging a cloud platform can help solve these constraints by creating virtual test environments and simulating unavailable or costly test components.

Posted: 15 May 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2011

WHITE PAPER: Built on the solid foundation of VMware virtualization, VMware® Site Recovery Manager enables the design of a powerful yet simple disaster recovery solution. Continue reading to learn how VMware® Site Recovery Manager can easily resolve typical disaster recovery challenges in an extremely cost-effective manner while providing complete flexibility.

Posted: 02 Nov 2010 | Published: 01 Jan 2010

WHITE PAPER: This short solution brief showcases innovative blade storage arrays that enable a fully virtualized architecture that integrates storage, servers and networking within one blade chassis.

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2013

WHITE PAPER: Server virtualization can quickly result in excessively complex network ports if you don't have a plan. This white paper explores the factors that can lead to GbE port bloat, including physical server connection paradigms and security procedures. 

Posted: 05 Jul 2011 | Published: 05 Jul 2011

WHITE PAPER: Working with Dell will ensure that your virtualization projects achieve fast time to value and return on investment (ROI). Read this paper to learn about how Dell Global Infrastructure Consulting Services, backed by a close partnership with Microsoft, offers flexible, high-impact consulting services for comprehensive solution design and much more.

Posted: 05 Apr 2010 | Published: 05 Apr 2010

WHITE PAPER: This short solution brief showcases innovative blade storage arrays that enable a fully virtualized architecture that integrates storage, servers and networking within one blade chassis.

Posted: 18 Oct 2013 | Published: 02 Sep 2013

WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive white paper presents the results of a series of storage I/O performance tests and provides storage sizing guidance and best practices based on those results for a VMware View based VDI solution.

Posted: 25 Oct 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

WHITE PAPER: Learn how virtualization can help simplify desktop and applications management and reduce costs.

Posted: 26 Jul 2013 | Published: 01 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: Business Ready Configurations for Virtualization are pre-configured, easy to order, bundled solutions that include Dell PowerEdge™ blade servers, Dell EqualLogic™ SAN, and VMware vSphere™. This white paper provides a detailed reference architecture for the Business Ready Configurations.

Posted: 17 Nov 2009 | Published: 01 Jul 2009

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

WHITE PAPER: This comprehensive white paper presents the results of a series of storage I/O performance tests and provides storage sizing guidance and best practices based on those results for a VMware View based VDI solution.

Posted: 11 Nov 2013 | Published: 11 Nov 2013

WHITE PAPER: This informative paper explores this new generation of virtual storage and examines the current state of this emerging technology. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 27 Sep 2013 | Published: 28 Jun 2013

WHITE PAPER: By providing automatic end-to-end mapping of virtual machines to the physical servers and storage supporting them, virtualization-aware EMC Navisphere Manager software on Dell/EMC CX4 Series storage arrays helps dramatically increase resource efficiency and simplify storage administration tasks such as problem diagnosis and change management.

Posted: 29 Jan 2010 | Published: 29 Jan 2010

WHITE PAPER: One of the greatest challenges facing IT professionals today is the number and variety of desktop virtualization (VDI) solutions from which they can choose. This white paper examines four major considerations for efficient, effective and successful PoC results to help you choose the proper VDI solution for your organization.

Posted: 19 Nov 2009 | Published: 19 Nov 2009

WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive resource to learn about an innovative solution that can optimize your server virtualization and offer your business enhanced performance, improved availability, personalized support and much more.

Posted: 27 Oct 2011 | Published: 27 Oct 2011

WHITE PAPER: This informative paper explores considerations to take into account when looking to modernize your backup and recovery initiatives. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 06 Nov 2013 | Published: 29 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: Obtaining the best possible backup performance is always a team effort in the sense that multiple technologies are brought together to provide optimal data protection performance. Read this white paper to learn why the components described in this document will help you to protect your valuable virtual machine environment.

Posted: 28 Dec 2010 | Published: 28 Dec 2010

WHITE PAPER: Examine tools and platforms designed to maximize the value of virtual desktops – from the data center to the endpoint.

Posted: 22 Jun 2016 | Published: 31 Dec 2015

WHITE PAPER: This white paper details a solution to virtualized desktop issues often caused by antiquated storage infrastructure and methods.

Posted: 12 Nov 2013 | Published: 28 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper outlines the 10 tips to consider when planning for a virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) or physical endpoint deployment. Read on to discover how two leading products offer solutions for both virtualization of end-users desktops and new/existing physical or virtual devices.

Posted: 17 Oct 2014 | Published: 31 Jul 2014

WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn all about VMware Horizon Mirage, a comprehensive image management solution that enables you to deliver updates to individual IT-managed layers seamlessly and simplify backup and desktop disaster recovery. Also, discover nine essential tips that can ensure deployment success.

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 | Published: 29 Jul 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource discusses how VMware Horizon View (formerly VMware View) can help IT pros address top mobility pain points. Discover how this tool enables you to easily virtualize end-user desktops so you can cut operational costs, boost security and meet mobile computing demands.

Posted: 29 Jul 2013 | Published: 29 Jul 2013

WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn about an advanced solution that can mitigate the IT management challenges that virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) can introduce.

Posted: 29 Jun 2012 | Published: 21 May 2013

WHITE PAPER: IT is a strategic partner in businesses of all types and sizes, but especially in the small to medium-sized business. Take a look at this exclusive resource to learn how virtualization is a relevant and practical method for the growing SMB to streamline processes and reduce operational costs.

Posted: 09 Aug 2011 | Published: 09 Aug 2011