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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 Reports
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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


Virtual Data Center - Volume 16: Software Licensing and Support, Virtualization and the Cloud
sponsored by SearchDataCenter
EZINE: In this month's issue, find out which aspects of licensing need special attention in the virtual world. Also in this issue, make maintenance easier with a little bit of planning, and learn what to do when virtualization fails.
Posted: 11 Nov 2009 | Published: 11 Nov 2009


Realize effective distributed development via a virtual software factory
sponsored by IBM
ASSESSMENT TOOL: This one minute flash video and accompanying interactive pdf will introduce you to the concept of a virtual software factory. Check out the interactive pdf for information and links to the solutions behind the factory, including links to some of our newest ROI calculators.
Posted: 11 Sep 2009 | Published: 11 Sep 2009


Hidden Costs in an SAP Virtualization Project
sponsored by Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel
VIDEO: 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.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 2009


Getting Started with SAP Virtualization
sponsored by Arrow ECS HP Group and Intel
VIDEO: 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.
Posted: 09 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 09 Sep 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


Intel Open Source Innovation Video by Doug Fisher
sponsored by Intel Corporation
VIDEO: Intel Software and Services Group VP, Doug Fisher discusses Intel’s innovation in the Open Source community helping companies power their operating environments by optimizing for Intel® Xeon® platforms.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009


A Superior Hardware Platform for Server Virtualization
sponsored by Intel Corporation
TECHNICAL ARTICLE: Server virtualization is helping IT organizations improve data center productivity in fundamental ways. To gain the full value of virtualization, you need servers that are built to handle the heavy and ever-changing demands of a virtualized and consolidated computing environment. Read on to learn more . . .
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Published: 03 Sep 2009


Power, Performance and Open Source (Video)
sponsored by Intel Corporation
VIDEO: Watch this video and learn about Intel’s longstanding contribution to the Open Source community in all areas of the stack to take best advantage of the power, performance, and virtualization enhancements built into Intel® platforms.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Premiered: 03 Sep 2009


Open Source at Intel: Building with the Ecosystem
sponsored by Intel Corporation
BROCHURE: 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.
Posted: 03 Sep 2009 | Published: 03 Sep 2009


Application Performance Brief: Microsoft App-V
sponsored by Blue Coat
PRODUCT LITERATURE: Check out this performance brief to learn how together, Blue Coat ProxySG and Microsoft App-V reduce the cost and complexity of managing desktop applications by optimizing virtual application delivery over the WAN while avoiding costly bandwidth upgrades.
Posted: 29 Jun 2009 | Published: 29 Jun 2009


IT Briefing: Using Cloud Computing to Accelerate your UC Deployment
sponsored by Smoothstone IP Communications
IT BRIEFING: In this IT briefing, Zeus Kerravala, SVP of Enterprise Research from Yankee Group, will define unified communications, provide an overview of cloud computing based UC services, describe the corporate benefits of cloud computing and provide practical advice for companies that want to explore this as a viable deployment option.
Posted: 24 Jun 2009 | Published: 24 Jun 2009


Using cloud computing to accelerate your UC deployment
sponsored by Smoothstone IP Communications
WEBCAST: In this webcast, Zeus Kerravala, SVP of Enterprise Research from Yankee Group, will define unified communications, provide an overview of cloud computing based UC services, describe the corporate benefits of cloud computing and provide practical advice for companies that want to explore this as a viable deployment option.
Posted: 04 Jun 2009 | Premiered: 04 Jun 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


Using Virtualization for Testing and Development Environments
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
PODCAST: In this podcast, virtualization expert Anil Desai talks with WhatIs.com's Alex Howard about the many ways virtualization can be used to improve software testing and development.
Posted: 04 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 04 Dec 2008

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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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