Virtual Machine Migration White Papers

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Next Generation Analytics for Optimizing Critical Application Operations in Virtualized Environments
sponsored by SIOS Technology Corp
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the benefits and challenges of moving critical applications such as SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP to the new hybrid data center. Additionally, learn about an advanced analytics platform that can help meet stringent requirements for performance, efficiency, reliability, and resilience in virtualized environments.
Posted: 02 Mar 2015 | Published: 02 Mar 2015

SIOS Technology Corp

Where to Go Once Your Servers Are Virtualized
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper breaks down four options you can implement after you have fully virtualized your data center.
Posted: 03 Apr 2014 | Published: 03 Apr 2014

Global Knowledge

Want to Improve the ROI of your Virtualized Server Environments? Here's How.
sponsored by Fujitsu
WHITE PAPER: In this ESG white paper, you will discover how a state-of-the-art disk array can help alleviate server virtualization challenges and pain points. You will also learn how this innovative technology can help increase your ROI while optimizing your storage infrastructure.
Posted: 03 Jan 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2013

Fujitsu

School Expands Services with Virtual Desktop Environment
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc and Citrix
WHITE PAPER: This whitepaper examines how the Oaks Christian School was able to support high-performance virtualization by transitioning their data centers to a virtualized server, improving accessibility and reliability while lowering power requirements.
Posted: 20 Dec 2013 | Published: 20 Dec 2013

Cisco Systems, Inc and Citrix

VMware vSphere 5.5 Data sheet
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: This brief white paper explores a leading virtualization platform for building cloud infrastructures. Find out how this virtualization platform accelerates the shift to cloud computing for existing data centers and how it reinforces compatible public cloud offerings, forming the foundation for the industry's only hybrid cloud model.
Posted: 20 Sep 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2013

Dell and VMware

The Software-Defined Data Center: Creating DC-as-a-Service
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides insight to a software-defined network fabric for next-gen network infrastructures that reduces burdens while increasing agility. Find out how this innovative technology helps you achieve your business-critical initiatives.
Posted: 18 Sep 2013 | Published: 30 Jun 2013

Avaya

Alleviate Data Center Pain Points That Come From Network Bottlenecks
sponsored by Avaya
WHITE PAPER: This resource details a highly strategic product that is fit-for-purpose for today's connectivity requirements and future-ready for the evolving and emerging application-driven needs of tomorrow.
Posted: 11 Sep 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

Avaya

Hyper-V® 2012 vs. vSphere™ 5.1 - Understanding the Differences
sponsored by SolarWinds, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: In order to help vSphere administrators make the knowledge leap between VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V, this paper will outline the differences between the currently shipping products from both VMware and Microsoft: vSphere 5.1 and Hyper-V 2012. Discover key features in the products and be exposed to the feature details as that may exist.
Posted: 26 Aug 2013 | Published: 26 Aug 2013

SolarWinds, Inc.

Oracle VM: Designing, Creating and Testing an Oracle VM 3.2 Environment
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: New to Oracle VM and not sure where to start? This technical whitepaper including best practices will walk you through the process of design, creation and test of Oracle VM.
Posted: 12 Aug 2013 | Published: 30 Apr 2013

Oracle Corporation

VMware vSphere with Operations Management on HP Converged Infrastructure
sponsored by HP and VMware
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper and learn how to aggregate workload data, apply predictive analytics and perform capacity planning, allowing you to deliver improved service-level agreements (SLAs), achieve infrastructure and application availability and gain higher resource utilization.
Posted: 29 Jul 2013 | Published: 29 Jul 2013

HP and VMware

Total Cost Comparison in Small to Medium Business Scenarios: VMware vSphere vs. Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell and VMware
WHITE PAPER: See how vSphere and Hyper-V compare, and which reduced operational costs by up to 91% in two years.
Posted: 25 Jul 2013 | Published: 01 Sep 2012

Dell and VMware

Pay millions of dollars or risk getting hacked? It’s not too late to migrate
sponsored by AppSense
WHITE PAPER: Read this whitepaper to learn how virtualization solutions can help you do away with the risks on Windows XP and make migration of user settings, data, and more to Windows 7 easy.
Posted: 22 Jul 2013 | Published: 22 Jul 2013

AppSense

SanDisk FlashSoft for VMware vSphere
sponsored by SanDisk Corporation
WHITE PAPER: In this brief white paper, you will get insight into an innovative SanDisk product that accelerates application performance in VMware guest machines.
Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

SanDisk Corporation

Dell 2-2-1 Solutions: High-Availability Virtualization with Dell PowerEdge R410 Servers
sponsored by Dell EMC and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: This configuration guide walks you through the critical activities that take place during a virtualization deployment and describes a recommended reference architecture that can help you achieve your desired results. Learn more about the key features of this technology and how to properly enable them in this essential resource.
Posted: 19 Sep 2012 | Published: 19 Sep 2012

Dell EMC and Microsoft

Timing the move to virtualization with a server refresh
sponsored by Dell, Inc. and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Access this exclusive resource to discover how a wholesaler was able to time its virtualization to optimize its data center and how your organization can get the same benefits.
Posted: 11 Sep 2012 | Published: 11 Sep 2012

Dell, Inc. and Intel®

Five Ways to Prepare for SharePoint 2013: Choose Code-Free Customisation
sponsored by Dell Software
WHITE PAPER: Access this helpful source to learn how to utilize upgradable tools and techniques to avoid the challenges of migrating custom code to PointShare 2013
Posted: 23 Aug 2012 | Published: 22 Aug 2012

Dell Software

DVS Simplified Appliance
sponsored by Citrix Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this source to learn how to make your virtual desktop management easy, flexible and secure.
Posted: 09 Aug 2012 | Published: 09 Aug 2012

Citrix Systems, Inc.

Intel IT Executive Insights: Intel IT’s Cloud Computing Strategy
sponsored by Intel
WHITE PAPER: When planning for cloud adoption, there are many factors you must consider. This white paper discusses the strategy one of your peers is utilizing for a successful cloud migration. Discover key components to consider during the move and gain insights on how to ensure a smooth transition.
Posted: 25 Apr 2012 | Published: 02 May 2011

Intel

A Pragmatic Approach to Network Security for Virtualized Computing Environments
sponsored by Palo Alto Networks
WHITE PAPER: Organizations often struggle when it comes to virtualization technologies, especially in providing adequate network security for modern computing environments. In this paper, explore the common challenges organizations face today and uncover a framework and best practices that organizations can use to address them.
Posted: 16 Apr 2012 | Published: 16 Apr 2012

Palo Alto Networks

A Comparison of PowerVM and x86-Based Virtualization Performance
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Turning to virtualization can increase an organization’s IT performance. But finding the ideal consolidation solution can be tricky. Read the white paper, “A Comparison of PowerVM and VMware Virtualization Performance”. See how IBM Power7 and PowerVM outdo other x86-based platforms to achieve broader scalability and increased flexibility.
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 14 Apr 2010

IBM

Best Practices for Migrating Linux/x86 Applications to IBM Power Systems
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Running your Linux workloads on inefficient x86-based server farms is complex and costly. But switching to a consolidated server solution can be difficult. Read the white paper to learn the best practices for migrating to Power System servers. You’ll also see how simple it is to leverage IBM’s offerings to maximize performance and cost savings.
Posted: 04 Jan 2012 | Published: 07 Oct 2011

IBM

Scaling Virtualized Data Centers with Cloud-Optimized Networks
sponsored by Brocade
WHITE PAPER: This paper helps IT organizations in their planning for cloud computing by proposing a reference architecture with VMware software products and Brocade VCS technology.
Posted: 12 Dec 2011 | Published: 12 Dec 2011

Brocade

Case Study: Building Materials Company Virtualizes SAP Applications [Unified Computing]
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: When it came time to replace its blade servers, Pacific Coast Building Products, Inc. sought a new platform that would support growth. Read this case study to learn how Pacific Coast implemented a platform that simplified provisioning and management of their SAP applications in a virtualized environment.
Posted: 21 Nov 2011 | Published: 31 Dec 2010

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Support for Virtualized Environments: HP's Critical Advantage
sponsored by HP Inc
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

HP Inc

HP Proliant DL980, Intel Xeon, and Vmware vSphere 5 SAP Performance Analysis
sponsored by HP Inc
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to review the results of ESG Lab that tested the performance and scalability of the HP ProLiant DL980 server powered by Intel Xeon processors, running SAP with VMware vSphere 5.
Posted: 26 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011

HP Inc