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ALSO CALLED:
Virtualization,
SV,
Applications Virtualization,
Application Virtualization
DEFINITION: Application virtualization (also known as application portability or application service virtualization) is the practice of running software from a remote server rather than on the user's computer. Dynamic link library (DLL) programs redirect all the virtualized application's calls to the server's file system. When software is run from the server in this manner, no changes are made to the local
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Software Virtualization Reports
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The Hidden Truth About Virtualizing Business-Critical Applications
sponsored by VMware, Inc.
WHITE PAPER:
This IDG paper highlights key findings from a survey of over 300 organizations about their virtualization of business critical applications. Find out what drivers are pushing companies to extend virtualization beyond servers, what value they're realizing, and what the true extent is of feared risks like performance impact and limited ISV support.
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 | Published: 07 Feb 2012
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The future of software delivery is cloudy: Leveraging the Cloud to transform development and test
sponsored by IBM
EBOOK:
Cloud computing has been growing and evolving at an incredibly rapid pace over the last few years, but how can it help a business see measurable cost savings and better ROI? This e-book can help you understand the potential benefits of cloud computing as a platform for more effective software delivery.
Posted: 10 Nov 2011 | Published: 10 Nov 2011
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Podcast: PCI Express extender approach to I/O virtualization
sponsored by Dell Compellent
PODCAST:
In this podcast, George Crump, lead analyst for Storage Switzerland, discusses using PCIe bus extenders to implement I/O virtualization. Find out about PCIe bus extenders' advantages and disadvantages for users, the necessary steps, requirements to implementing them, and more. Listen to this podcast to learn more.
Posted: 23 Sep 2011 | Premiered: 23 Sep 2011
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Extending virtualization in the data center with application infrastructure virtualization: An Introduction to WebSphere Virtual Enterprise
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper examines application infrastructure virtualization as a new virtualization category within the data center. Continue reading to learn how this technology can augment the capability and value of existing server virtualizations.
Posted: 07 Jul 2011 | Published: 07 Jul 2011
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E-Guide: How to Determine Which Virtual Desktop Strategy Works for Your Company
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel
EGUIDE:
In this e-guide, learn how to determine which desktop virtualization strategy makes sense for your organization. Gain expert insight into why it’s important to figure out if you need to run shared applications. And discover how VDI reduces desktop management costs while helping you move to a more flexible IT infrastructure.
Posted: 06 Apr 2011 | Published: 06 Apr 2011
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Realize the Full Potential of Virtualized Java Applications: Oracle WebLogic Suite Virtualization Option and Oracle Assembly Builder
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER:
This white paper describes a new application management solution that makes running Java applications in a virtualized environment much easier and more practical, accelerating application grid and private cloud deployments without sacrificing performance.
Posted: 11 Mar 2011 | Published: 11 Mar 2011
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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): … computer's operating system (OS), file system or registry. Computing resources are allocated based on changing requirements in real time. Advantages of application virtualization include: Cost savings on hardware. Cost savings on software and OS licenses. Ability to handle large and fluctuating work volume. Ability to run multiple versions of an application program concurrently on a single computer. Ease of application management, upgrading and migration. Ability to leverage resources without adversely impacting users. Optimal utilization of existing hardware. Flexibility in the acquisition … Software Virtualization definition sponsored by SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com, powered by WhatIs.com an online computer dictionary
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