You've requested...

Intel IT: Implementing Virtualization in a Global Environment

If a new window did not open, click here to view this asset.

Download this next:

The Secret Weapon in the Fight Against Sprawl

Although server virtualization is widely accepted today, it does have its limits–  unneeded VMs waste an organization’s resources and can create licensing complications. To combat these inefficiencies, IT teams should put specific controls in order to prevent VM sprawl.

In this 3-part guide, learn about the ongoing battle against virtual machine sprawl and measures that can be taken when you’ve found an abandoned VM in your system.

Access now to also learn about available automation tools that can be used to streamline virtualization duties and address VM provisioning and deprovisioning challenges. 

These are also closely related to: "Intel IT: Implementing Virtualization in a Global Environment"

  • E-Guide: Expert Strategies for Virtualization Capacity Planning

    Although virtualization increases IT flexibility it can also waste computing resources and create performance bottlenecks if not managed properly. In this expert e-guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com, you will learn how to plan for capacity in virtual environments. This e-guide will also teach you where to consolidate resources and how to leverage disaster recovery in your infrastructure.

    Read this e-guide to learn about common mistakes and issues overlooked when it comes to capacity planning. And find out what the best way is to approach capacity planning in your virtual environment.

  • Take a Load Off, Admin

    As workload grows, the need to streamline and automate each virtualization task becomes increasingly important. With the right automation tools, administrators can perform tasks faster and more consistently while limiting costly errors that require troubleshooting and remediation. However, to utilize the full potential of automation, it’s important to set goals before implementation.

    In this guide, find out specific goals and key processes to address before implementing an automated server virtualization platform. Access now to learn about the benefits of automation in 3 main areas:

    • Compliance
    • Provisioning
    • Configuration

Find more content like what you just read:

  • Data Center Modernization Starts With Cloud, SDN and Virtualization

    This expert guide covers the essentials of modernizing your data center.

    Download

  • IT Handbook: Security Best Practices for Server Virtualization

    Without the right plan for managing security, much of your proprietary data and  information is at great risk. Access this expert resource, from the editors at SearchServerVirtualization.com, to learn the essential best practices for maintaining security in your virtualized data center.

    Download

  • Step-by-step Guide to Virtual Infrastructure Management

    Though monitoring and managing your virtual infrastructures can be challenging, the right tools and strategies can help you maintain control over your environment. Access this e-guide to gain key tips and best practices for monitoring applications, physical host servers, hypervisors and more.

    Download

  • Data Center Servers and Storage E-Book Chapter 4: Reallocating Unused Server and Storage Hardware

    With a bit of planning, a specific tiering-out of your system priorities and a dash of virtualization, you can breathe new life into your old servers -- even as you bring in replacements with all of their powerful new capabilities. Read this e-book to learn more.

    Download

  • VMs vs. containers: Which is better for security?

    Practitioners are mandated to make technology risk decisions, and many of those decisions involve one or both of virtualization and containerization technologies. When comparing VMs vs. containers, it is natural to ask, which is more secure? Find out in this e-guide.

    Download

  • Modernize apps with unified VM/container architecture

    Modernize legacy and cloud-native apps with a single VM and container architecture. Dell Technologies Cloud provides a fast, safe path to support both models on one platform. Read now and learn how a unified architecture reduces complexity and accelerates modernization.

    Download

  • How server virtualisation is evolving to cloud native environments

    In this e-guide we discover how, in recent years, server virtualisation has given businesses the ability to abstract applications and the operating system from the underlying hardware. We explore how server virtualisation is gradually evolving towards cloud native environments.

    Download

  • Virtual Data Center E-Zine Volume 37: Maximizing Virtual Data Center Consolidation

    Virtualization may be well underway, but it doesn't mean new challenges won't arise as you continue to navigate your initiative. This expert e-zine offers detailed guidance for achieving the right balance in your virtual data center and presents key findings concerning your peers' consolidation objectives for 2012.

    Download

  • Cache vs. Tiering: Which one's best for VDI performance?

    In this guide, discover the key differences between tiered storage and cache. In addition, you'll learn the top use cases for each to help you determine which one you should be leveraging in your virtual environment.

    Download

  • Best practices for container security in the data center

    Containers present unique security challenges and data centers must learn and adapt to those challenges. Although containers might present certain unfamiliar security risks, data center admins who work with them can learn several effective ways to keep their container environments safe.

    Download

  • Expert tips for consolidating servers and avoiding sprawl

    This expert e-guide from SearchWindowsServer.com explains how you can leverage virtualization and other techniques to reduce the costs of running servers. Plus, obtain exclusive advice and answers to frequently asked questions about developing an effective server consolidation plan.

    Download

  • IT Handbook: Exchange Virtualization for VMware

    VMware has received a lot of attention for its flexibility and reliability, but that doesn't guarantee it's the best hypervisor for your Exchange environment. This IT handbook examines how VMware compares to Microsoft and Citrix and discusses tools and tips to help you navigate the Exchange virtualization process with ease.

    Download

  • E-Book: Virtualizing Your Infrastructure - Selecting Server Hardware for Virtualization

    Choosing the right server hardware to maximize virtualization benefits is an important investment. To gain the high consolidation ratios you're after, you need powerful-enough hardware to support your workloads and applications. In this expert ebook, explore the hardware consideration to keep in mind as you virtualize.

    Download

  • Advanced Virtualization E-Book: Chapter 7 - Network Virtualization: Unifying the Data Center

    We are potentially at the beginning of a new generation of IT administrators who manage a range of technologies outside of the traditional realm of virtualization. Read this E-Book to learn more.

    Download

  • How to effectively scale and personalize webinar-based ABM efforts

    Tune into this webinar for a breakdown how to scale and personalize your ongoing webinar-based ABM efforts, from expanding the variety of your webinar formats to introducing virtual and hybrid events.

    Download

  • Rethinking audio: Transforming your organization today, tomorrow, and forever

    Watch this informative video in this IDC series, featuring Mick Heys – VP Future of Workspaces and Imaging, and Nathan Budd – Consulting Director, and learn more about how equipping the future office with quality audio can lead to tangible business outcomes.

    Download

  • E-Guide: Virtualization implementation and management: A network perspective

    Virtualization has become a reality in the networking world. It is vital for professionals to understand how server virtualization and networks affect each other.

    Download

  • Legacy Application Migration to the Cloud and Security

    Access this resource to gain expert advice on how to plan ahead for a secure migration of legacy applications to the cloud.

    Download

  • E-Guide: Server Virtualization: Expert Overview of Costs, Trends and More

    This expert E-Guide, brought to you by SearchServerVirtualization.com and Dell, provides an overview of the expenses associated with virtualization and highlights virtual server trends. Gain insight into the tangible virtualization costs, and learn how to keep pace with the changing server virtualization market.

    Download

  • Digital transformation success in boosting operational efficiency

    Four entities boosted efficiency via digital upgrades. Miami Dolphins enhanced fan experience, Monroe optimized city functions, Lancaster University grew, and Frost Science facilitated remote work. Discover their Dell and VMware solutions' role in performance, cloud integration, data security, and IT innovation.

    Download

  • Network virtualization FAQ

    Access this e-guide to find answers to the most frequently asked questions about network virtualization. Learn how your organization can see benefits like cost savings, rapid provisioning and scalability.

    Download

  • The connected enterprise: Leveraging cloud services for branch office integration

    This SearchUnifiedCommunications.com E-Guide explores the benefits and challenges of unified communications (UC) virtualization and uncovers how to tackle virtual UC and VDI for your distributed enterprise.

    Download

  • Allocating and Configuring Storage for Virtual Machines

    This drill-down on allocating and configuring virtual machine storage provides storage admins with some best practices to configure virtual machine storage in their virtualized data centers. Read on to learn more.

    Download

  • How enterprise networks use WAN virtualization

    Virtualization is the backbone of network management in modern enterprises. Surprisingly, in most enterprises, virtualization came to the WAN last, but it arrived with enormous sophistication. SD-WAN is the most common form of WAN virtualization. But virtual WAN strategies are evolving to include software-defined perimeter and cloud concepts.

    Download

  • Eliminate LUNs with VM-aware storage

    Access this guide to learn what products classify as VM-aware storage, how they're implemented in virtual environments and what benefits they can bring to storage and virtualization administrators.

    Download

  • Understanding the pros and cons of network virtualization

    This expert E-Guide from SearchServerVirtualization.com explains the benefits of virtualizing the network. Find out how to utilize this technology to combine multiple networks into a single logical network. Plus, get answers to common questions about network virtualization technology to ensure a smooth transition.

    Download

  • Presenting the Upsides and Downsides of Server Virtualization to Management

    Convincing top management of the benefits of server virtualization is crucial to the success of your virtualization project. This e-book breaks down the pros and cons of server virtualization. Access now to discover advice on to present the best business case to top management.

    Download

  • Patient Care, Policy & More: This Year's Virtual Care Trends

    The telehealth industry held steady on several fronts last year, but experts say 2024 will be different as stakeholders determine the future of virtual care. Read more about it in this eGuide.

    Download

  • Simplify desktop management and reduce costs by up to 40%

    This white paper goes over what organizations have to gain - and lose - from virtual desktop technology.

    Download

  • E-Guide: Achieve the benefits of virtualized mission-critical applications

    In this expert e-guide, find out about the many benefits of virtualizing your mission critical applications such as improved hardware utilization and efficiency. Also, discover where to virtualize your applications to maximize these benefits.

    Download

  • Learn the warning signs of impending SAN problems

    This expert SearchStorage.com E-Guide points out red flags of SAN management problems-to-come so you can catch them before they manifest in your virtual environment. Check it out to learn how your peers are responding to these pain points.

    Download

  • Healthcare IT case studies: Digital transformation value

    Healthcare leaders are adopting digital transformation. Mercy Ships modernizes IT for medical service in West Africa, ensuring remote management. Scripps Health improved infrastructure for innovative care, reducing backup times. Touro Dental Medicine advances with hyperconverged tech for education. Discover your organization’s next steps—read on.

    Download

  • The Best Storage for Virtual Environments

    Access this eGuide now to discover what vendors are doing to address the problem of IT pros struggling to support storage for virtual environments and which storage works the best in virtual infrastructures.

    Download

  • Case study: Strategic growth with desktop virtualization

    Thanks to a decade-long partnership with Anunta, a top business process management (BPM) provider has driven digital transformation through desktop virtualization, telephony migration, and cloud solutions, enhancing workforce productivity and flexibility. Access this case study now to learn how you can deliver similar results for your business.

    Download

  • Tips for Deploying Network Virtualization in the Data Center

    Although network virtualization is often overlooked, there are many significant benefits that come from utilizing this technology. Access this essential e-guide from our editors to discover the top three benefits to network virtualization and access a set of best practices for the deployment process.

    Download

  • Is virtualization the same as cloud computing?

    If you have deployed virtualization in your organization, does that mean you have a private cloud? In this e-guide learn about the differences between virtualization and private cloud computing and the pros and cons of various cloud types.

    Download

  • Virtualizing your Exchange Server: Fact vs. fiction

    Find out what's fact and what's fiction about virtualizing your Exchange Server. What steps should you take, and how can you ensure success? Explore all these questions and more in this e-book.

    Download

  • Cloud NGFW: Best-in-Class Security, Unparalleled Simplicity on AWS

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Palo Alto Networks have introduced Cloud NGFW. Tap into this e-book to learn how to deploy next-generation protection quickly and easily.

    Download

  • Expert Strategies to Securing a Virtual Environment

    This expert e-guide presents three of the most common security problems that IT professionals face in virtual environments and how your business can best overcome them.

    Download

  • Server Virtualisation: Why it rules the roost

    In this e-guide, we take a closer look at server virtualization in the enterprise, and find out why it remains such an important process for datacentre operators to go through.

    Download

  • Virtual Care is the Future of Healthcare

    In 2020, healthcare organizations were forced to take on digital transformation at a frenetic pace. Many reached for virtual tools to establish a new line of care for their patients. Take a quick survey to access this E-Guide and discover why virtual care is paving the way for the future of healthcare

    Download

  • Expert FAQ: Solve your top VM backup concerns

    Explore virtual backup best practices and get answers to frequently asked questions in this expert e-guide. Gain tips and strategies for optimizing your backup processes for virtualized environments to ensure comprehensive data protection and disaster recovery.

    Download

  • A Vulnerability Manager’s Guide to Attack Surface Management

    The shift to remote work has forced organizations into deploying more digital infrastructure than ever before, rapidly increasing the attack surface. This guide looks at attack surface management (ASM) from the viewpoint of vulnerability

    Download

  • Storage in a Virtual Environment: Expert Answers to 4 FAQ

    This E-Guide explores how you should approach a move to a virtual data center, how that move will affect your data center's storage system performance and how the roles of your administrators will be impacted.

    Download

  • 5 questions to ask about virtual agents

    Help desk automation is an imperative for IT service management (ITSM) to ensure workforce productivity without sacrificing employee satisfaction. With that in mind, you may be considering ServiceNow Virtual Agent to automate your service desk.This e-book will help you with your evaluation process. Read on to learn more.

    Download

  • Improve Access to Life-Saving Care with Tele-ICU

    With numerous challenges providing 24×7 board-certified intensivist care in hospitals, many leaders are turning to telemedicine for support. While several technologies are available to connect providers with patients, there are few clinical solutions.

    Download

  • Why WFH workforces now rely on HCI

    Hyper-converged technology is still a work-from-home infrastructure staple for serving virtual desktops to remote users, the need for which is now greater than ever. Read our expert guide on The Evolution of HCI Networking to dig further this trend and discover how to tackle any HCI networking challenges that may crop up.

    Download

  • Nerdio & AVD: ADM, UEM & other key capabilities

    Today’s top virtual desktop solutions are becoming cumbersome and difficult to manage, leading organizations to seek more efficient and cost-effective alternatives. Read this article to explore the distinct advantages of Nerdio and Azure Virtual Desktop, including the ideal timing for making the transition.

    Download

  • eGuide: Storage Challenges in Virtualized Server Environments

    Access this e-Guide to learn tools and tactics you can leverage to address and solve common storage challenges in virtual server environments, such as efficiency, speed, sprawl and end user expectations. Read on for an expert Q&A with Forrester Research Principal Analyst Andrew Reichman.

    Download

  • 4 ways to reap virtualization benefits through budgeting

    When it comes to virtualization, budget planning is the key to success for any organization. This e-guide reviews why no matter what kind of cost saving benefits virtualization promises, having an established budget is essential to help with new purchases, ongoing support and software licensing costs.

    Download

  • Combining Virtual Server Backup Methods for a Complete Strategy

    Discover the benefits of virtual server backup vs. traditional data backup methods and learn how you can combine the two approaches for a complete (and free) VM backup strategy.

    Download