Bitpipe: Server Virtualization Software Research

Uncover the Benefits of Virtualization

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

BMC Software's internal IT organization launched a virtualization and automation initiative that achieved financial payback in less than six months. The effort improved productivity, increased responsiveness, and saved the company $5 million per year. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Complex Deployment Done Right at Morgan Stanley

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 24:00:00 EST

Morgan Stanley’s Global Wealth Management Group and their internal Financial Advisors need the very latest information about market changes, the execution of trades and informed analysis to make the best investment decisions. To achieve this, they rely on BMC BladeLogic. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Virtualization for Dummies, 2nd HP Special Edition

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this book for an introduction to the subject so that you can understand its promise and perils — and create an action plan to decide whether virtualization is right for you, as well as how to move forward with implementing it should you decide it is right for you. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Getting Virtualization Right: Five Virtualization Rules Every Organization Must Know

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

HP has a long and proud tradition of partnering with technology leaders to help ensure success in both good economies and bad. This paper provides practical advice and insight into the rules these leaders followed to realize the full potential of virtualization. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

Real-Time Data Protection for Microsoft Hyper-V

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To provide disaster recovery for virtual machines running on a Hyper-V host, look to Double-Take for Hyper-V from Double-Take Software to protect your workloads with real-time replication and automated failover for virtualized workloads. Read this white paper for more details. Published by: Double-Take Software UK

eGuide: Examining Blade Servers and Virtualization and the Related Channel Opportunities

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchSystemsChannel.com and Dell, you will discover the critical role blade servers play in your customers' virtualization plans. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Build Effective and Highly Available Disaster Recovery Solutions Using Microsoft Virtualization

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

Does your organization have a reliable and cost-effective site recovery system? This webcast explores how site recovery tools along with virtualization enables IT pros to deliver secure application and data availability, implement site-wide disaster recovery and automate fail-over and fail back. Published by: Microsoft

Windows Server Virtualization in Windows Server 2008 Product Overview

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This white paper introduces Windows Server virtualization as a key component of the Microsoft datacenter-to-desktop virtualization strategy. Published by: SHI

Server Virtualization - Windows Server Virtualization in Windows Server 2008 Product & Technical Overviews

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Server Virtualization means more than server consolidation. Microsoft Windows Server can help your organization improve network reliability, scalability and security. Published by: SHI

What's New in Windows Server 2008 R2?

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The new Windows Server® 2008 R2 operating system provides a productive and cost-effective server platform with low-cost virtualization, power-saving capabilities, and a superior experience for end users. Read this data sheet to learn more! Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Dell Helps Customers Reduce Spending on Power, Hardware, and Software

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Companies that seek infrastructure consulting from Dell often want to cut expenditures. Dell can help customers reduce costs by taking advantage of Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 7, and Dell products and services. Read this case study to learn more! Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Case Study: Continental Airlines Streamlines Operations, Cuts Costs with Virtualization Solution

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

To expand its virtualized server and desktop infrastructure, Continental Airlines deployed a beta release of Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter. By using improved Hyper-V™ technology and Remote Desktop Services, Continental expects to increase system uptime, implement new services in minutes, and save up to U.S. $1.5 million a year. Published by: Dell and Microsoft

Logical Domains Quick Start Guide

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Logical Domains, or LDoms, is Sun's built-in, no-cost hardware virtualization technology for servers and blade systems powered by UltraSPARC® T1, T2, and T2 Plus processors. The purpose of this Sun BluePrints™ article is to provide a simple set of steps for setting up and running a server with Logical Domains 1.2 software. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Lights Out: Disaster Recovery Solutions with VMware and Compellent

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

VMware provides a highly available virtualized server platform with hardware-independent disaster recovery capabilities. Compellent’s Replays allows fast local recovery from disk while Thin Replication enables DR functionality using native iSCSI ports for cost-effective WAN connectivity. Published by: Compellent

IDC Paper – Services for Virtualization

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

IDC's white paper reviews finds that virtualization can have significant benefits to an organization, like increased utilization, simplified management and reduced energy costs, but it can be a complex undertaking and if not planned correctly, it can hurt instead of help. Published by: IBM

ITG - VALUE PROPOSITION FOR IBM POWER SYSTEMS Virtualization Impact for Enterprise UNIX and Linux Server Infrastructures

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This report by industry analyst International Technology Group evaluates how organizations can reduce IT costs by employing IBM Power Systems and PowerVM verses competitive offerings from HP and Sun Microsystems. Cost savings range from 43 to 65% and are based on client data. Published by: IBM

Podcast: How to Virtualize your Servers

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Virtualization has become one of the latest trends in helping to drive efficiencies in the data center -- from management to energy costs, server virtualization may be able to help you optimize your IT environment. Listen to Tom Ready, IBM vice president as he describes the latest trends and benefits of server virtualization. Published by: IBM

Virtualization for a Dynamic Infrastructure

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This IBM white paper describes how Virtualization is an important element of a dynamic infrastructure and expands on the areas of server, storage, application, network, and client virtualization and the IBM technology and benefits from each. Published by: IBM

Mainstreaming the vSwitch: HP Network Automation Extends Control to Virtual Computing Environment

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 24:00:00 EDT

HP recently announced availability of a driver for their long-fielded HP Network Automation product which delivers integrated support of virtual switches (vSwitches) – virtual network elements that exist within VMWare’s ESX virtual server platform. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

The Total Economic Impact™ Of Dell’s Server Consolidation And Virtualization Solutions

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 24:00:00 EDT

The purpose of this Forrester study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of the Dell Solution. Read this study to better understand and evaluate Dell's server consolidation and virtualization solutions. Published by: Dell India

Case Study: A Model of Virtualization

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 24:00:00 EDT

Read this case study to learn how the Dell IT group has virtualized more than 5,000 servers and saved the company over US$29 million using a scalable, worldwide virtualization model. Published by: Dell India

Case Study: Brokerage Trades Up to Robust Server Platform

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how Dell PowerEdge servers with virtualization helped reduce datacenter footprint by over 35 percent at Pune e Stock Broking. Published by: Dell India

Case Study: Shift to Blades Speeds Up and Simplifies IT

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this paper to learn how Precision Automation and Robotics India Ltd reduced server footprint by 50 percent and energy costs by 30 percent by implementing an infrastructure based Dell™ PowerEdge™ blades running virtualization and Dell/EMC SAN array. Published by: Dell India

Getting Virtualisation Right: Five Virtualisation Rules Every Organisation Must Know

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

HP has identified five common virtualisation rules employed by organisations that have succeeded where others have not. While technology differs in complexity and scale from one business to the next, nearly every successful organisation deployed the same five rules to realise the full potential of virtualisation. Published by: Hewlett-Packard Company

FREE Software Download - VM Rightsizer

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

The VKernel VM Rightsizer is a simple tool for tuning your VMs with the right amount of resources (CPU, memory, and storage) to drive maximum VM densities without impacting performance. Published by: VKernel

Switching from Solaris/SPARC to Solaris/ProLiant – 9 Things You Should Know

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Businesses trying to migrate from SPARC to a more reliable platform often run into a host of obstacles. This podcast discusses the pitfalls of this transition and offers effective migration strategies. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group

FREE Software Download - Inventory

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Automatically collects important information about all VMs in the virtual infrastructure and creates a detailed inventory report showing VM name, created by and when, resource allocations, and much more. Published by: VKernel

Premier Issue of the CIO Decisions Midmarket Ezine - "The Green Monster"

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 24:00:00 EDT

This document highlights what you need to know about power consumption, server virtualization and outfitting data centers to make the most of the new technologies. Published by: CIO Decisions

Virtualized OLTP workload performance comparison of end-to-end solutions: Dell vs. HP

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

One of the key findings discovered in this series of tests is that the Dell PowerEdge R710 server and Dell EqualLogic storage supported 22.2% more virtual machines than did the HP ProLiant DL385 G5 server and HP StorageWorks EVA 4400. Read this test report to learn more. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Vyatta vRouter & vFirewall for XenServer & VMware

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Vyatta's vRouter & vFirewall technology is optimized to run in virtual environments to manage traffic and enforce policies in the same way that a physical router, firewall, VPN or intrusion prevention device does in a traditional infrastructure. Try out this open source software today. Published by: Vyatta Inc.

What's New in VMware vSphere™ 4: Virtual Networking

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

VMware vSphere™ introduces a number of new features and capabilities to virtual networking under VMware® vNetwork. vNetwork is the new name to describe the collection of networking technologies for optimally integrating networking and I/O functionality into vSphere. Published by: Global Knowledge

Three Steps to Improving Server Virtualization ROI with everRun

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Server virtualization offers a tremendous opportunity for cost savings in the data center. This paper will give three steps you can take to dramatically improve your cost savings from server virtualization as well as show how companies are using Marathon's everRun software to implement those steps. Published by: Marathon Technologies

Virtualizing Exchange - The Cold, Hard Numbers on Why Citrix XenServer + everRun VM is the Best Platform

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Moving your Microsoft-Exchange servers to the latest server virtualization technologies offers compelling benefits. View this webcast to discover the benefits of virtualizing Exchange, Exchange 2007's new architecture, the performance advantage of XenServer for Exchange and why everRunVM software is essential in keeping users continuously connected Published by: Marathon Technologies

Mainstreaming the vSwitch: HP Network Automation Extends Control to Virtual

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Server Virtualization Solution Using VMware at Lakeview Medical Center

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Lakeview Medical Center needed to optimize their IT environment to combat data center infrastructure challenges. CDW helped them put VMware to work consolidating their servers and providing a more efficient environment. Read this quick case study to learn how they reduced backup times, improved response times, and reduced cost of ownership. Published by: CDW Corporation

Hidden Costs in an SAP Virtualization Project

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel

Getting Started with SAP Virtualization

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

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. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel

Making the Case for SAP Virtualization

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this videocast, learn how SAP customers are getting started with virtualization technology, and find out why some companies are virtualizing mission-critical SAP applications. Published by: Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel

Desktop Demystified: Server-Centric Client Virtualization Model Reduces Costs While Improving Security and Flexibility.

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Client virtualization or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) is a server-centric computing model that offers IT the ability to host and centrally manage Virtual Machines while providing end users a full-desktop experience. If you haven’t yet discovered the advantages of a VDI, read this whitepaper and put yourself in command of the desktop. Published by: CDW Corporation

Dell Virtualization Advisor

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This tool is designed as a guide for customers with a comfortable knowledge of virtualization and their server/storage environment. Simply enter in a few vital pieces of information and the Dell Virtualization Advisor will create a customized virtualization solution to match your needs. Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Virtualize at the Speed of Your Business - The Dell Guide to Virtualization

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Virtualization is changing everything, from how you manage resources to the way you support your business, it addresses many of today's IT challenges - cost, responsiveness, availability, disaster recovery - and is a key element for achieving a more automated, agile infrustructure. Dell helps you virtualize at the speed of your business... Published by: Dell, Inc. and Intel

Choosing the Best Servers for Virtualization

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Whether you are deploying virtualization for the first time or looking to increase the value of your existing solution, choosing the right hardware is as important as choosing the right virtualization software. This paper will discuss some of the basics of server virtualization. Published by: Intel Corporation

Intel Virtualization Technology for Servers – A Closer Look Inside

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Intel® Virtualization Technology (Intel® VT) provides comprehensive hardware assists that boost virtualization software performance, improve application response times and provide greater reliability, security and flexibility. Read on to learn more. Published by: Intel Corporation

Open Source at Intel: Building with the Ecosystem

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This brochure details how Intel works with Open Source software developers who can adopt, change and redistribute the underlying code, helping drive rapid technological innovation. Published by: Intel Corporation

Market Report: Best Practices and Cost Reduction Strategies for Today’s Virtualized Data Centers

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper addresses the fact that server virtualization is still a relatively new technology undergoing rapid development and innovation. While creating a virtual machine is relatively simple, the underlying complexity of the infrastructure and IT processes cannot be ignored. Published by: VKernel

Sustainable IT virtualization helps Earth Rangers accommodate 100 percent growth while saving 90 percent on data center space and 85 percent on energy costs

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

When it was time to refresh the headquarters' IT infrastructure, the Earth Rangers IT group knew that any new computer systems had to meet their own high environmental standards. In this case study, you'll learn why they decided to create a virtualized server infrastructure using solutions from Dell and VMware and the benefits achieved. Published by: Dell and VMware

The Benefits of SMB Virtualization using Dell and VMware - IT Efficiency for Organizations of all Sizes

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Whether you're a small organization trying to extend the value of the assets you already have or a larger data center pushing the envelope in automation, Dell and VMware can deliver solutions that make sense for your budget, staff, and business. Published by: Dell and VMware

Hyper9 Virtualization Optimization Suite - Free Trial!

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 24:00:00 EDT

How do you make the most of your VMware implementation and cut the waste out of virtualization? Find and reclaim your resources with a single, simple to use web-based application. Stop the Culprits of Virtualization ROI Erosion: Servers, Storage, Licensing, Labor. Make the most out of your VMware technology. Control Costs. Increase Productivity. Published by: Hyper9, Inc.

Solution Brief: Server Virtualization - Choosing the Best Solution for Your Business

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Server virtualization delivers many business benefits to datacenters today. Choosing the right server virtualization product is an important business decision, and Sun has the virtualization and server technology portfolio - along with the experience - to help you make the right one. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Five Reasons Why You Need Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V Now

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

This paper explores common challenges associated with server virtualization deployments and the ways Citrix Essentials for Hyper-V together with Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager can help organizations maximize the value of server virtualization. Published by: Citrix

VKernel SnapshotMyVM - Document Your Virtual Data Center in Minutes FREE!

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In a dynamic virtual environment where things are constantly changing, your VM documentation efforts become out-of-date as soon as you begin the time-consuming process. Published by: VKernel

VKernel Chargeback - Automated Chargeback Solution

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Many organizations understand they need cost-visibility or a more formal chargeback process in order to further expand their virtual data centers. The challenge is where to begin and how to implement an automated solution. Published by: VKernel

VKernel SearchMyVM - Find Information Fast, Save Time

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

As your virtual infrastructure continues to grow in scope and complexity, just finding basic information starts to become a monumental task. Published by: VKernel

Meeting Economic Challenges Through Accelerated Virtualization

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

With the current economic state the way it is CIOs must rethink how they manage IT costs and operations. This white paper will take a closer look at how virtualization can help cut down the costs as well as improve efficiency of the data center. Published by: Dell, Inc.

Expert Tips for Effective Virtual Systems Management

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com and BMC, you will discover expert tips for effective virtual systems management. Explore the top five target areas essential for improved virtual performance and availability management. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Which Virtualization Management Tool Is Right For Your Organization?

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this informative Pocket Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com, Dell and VMware, learn more about the virtual management tools on the market and their functionality. Discover which product capabilities organizations should consider when evaluating virtual infrastructure management technologies. Published by: Dell and VMware

Open Source in the Next Computing Wave

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 24:00:00 EST

The current economic climate is forcing more systematic thinking about costs in general, including those associated with overall complexity and the security and resiliency of large distributed infrastructures. These trends intersect in powerful ways; a new wave of computing is gathering momentum as a result. And open source is playing a major role. Published by: Red Hat

Seven Requirements for Balancing Control and Agility in the Virtual Environment

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Unparalleled agility is the promise of virtualization. But managing change, staying compliant, and preventing virtual sprawl are just a few of the challenges you could face before you reap the rewards. VMware joined us recently to co-author 7 must-read tips for striking the perfect balance in your virtual environment. Published by: BMC Software, Inc

Presentation Transcript: Leveraging Virtualization to Constrain Costs

Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Download this presentation transcript to learn how virtualization has been a major key to the success of everyone's favorite discount travel site as Priceline.com has continued to grow its competitive edge in the face of lean economic times. Published by: 3PAR

How vStorage Enabled SANs Will Help Maximize VMware Investment

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Check out this podcast to learn how VMware and Dell are leveraging VMware vStorage with the Dell EqualLogic PS Series SANs for greater virtual server performance and more efficient management. Published by: Dell and VMware

The Tangible Value of Virtualization

Fri, 29 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Read this article to learn how Dell has developed adaptive power management and worked with VMware to develop ways to autonomically and proactively power-down underutilized systems during off-peak times. Published by: Dell and VMware

Citizant Enhances IT Flexibility and Scalability by Creating a Virtualized Dell Infrastructure

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 24:00:00 EST

Read this case study to learn how the Citizant IT group worked with Dell to design a virtualized IT infrastructure that includes VMware virtualization software to accommodate business growth, enhance IT flexibility, and improve worker productivity by creating a virtualized infrastructure in-house. Published by: Dell and VMware

Priceline.com Capitalizes on Lean Economic Times

Wed, 27 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Watch this videocast to learn how virtualization has been a major key to the success of everyone's favorite discount travel site as Priceline.com has continued to grow its competitive edge in the face of lean economic times. Published by: 3PAR

Expert Tips for Virtual Infrastructure Management and Performance

Thu, 07 May 2009 24:00:00 EDT

Gain insight into the top 10 best practices for improving virtual machine performance, and explore a unique online virtualization community. Discover the ten essential virtual management tools, as well as what to consider when making a purchase decision. Published by: VKernel

Virtualization for Dummies: Sun and AMD Special Edition

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

Virtualization for Dummies explains how virtualization works and how it can benefit your organization. The book covers the kinds of issues virtualization can address and how it addresses them. Published by: Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 9

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 24:00:00 EDT

In this month's issue of Virtual Data Center, learn how to reduce the number of physical servers even more by focusing on the process of virtual machine placement on host servers. Published by: Virtual Data Center E-Zine - Volume 9

HP Virtual Server Environment Reference Architecture: Shared Infrastructure for Databases

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 24:00:00 EST

The core concept behind the Shared Infrastructure for Databases involves simple building blocks, comprised of computing elements, connected together to create a powerful, yet elegant shared database environment. This white paper describes the shared infrastructure, its benefits and HP offerings to help you implement this solution. Published by: Hewlett Packard Company and Intel

Demo - Installing Hyper-V Server on Dell PowerEdge R805

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 24:00:00 EST

This video shows the installation of Hyper-V Server on a Dell PowerEdge R805 server through a Dell Remote Access Card (DRAC) using the Virtual CD-ROM and remote console features to facilitate installation remotely. Published by: Dell and Microsoft