Virtual Machine Reports

EBRIEF: This expert briefing offers information on how physical and virtual backups differ and offers advice for integrating these two essential processes. Download now to assess the drawbacks and benefits of backing up your VM, as well as key criteria for evaluating your market options.

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 | Published: 09 Feb 2012

EZINE: The February edition of the Network Evolution E-zine explore the latest advances in DevOps and uncover what you need to know for working within the movement. Also read several other featured articles!

Posted: 02 Feb 2012 | Published: 02 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: This expert e-guide form SearchUnifiedCommunications.com explains how to best approach unified communications in a virtual desktop infrastructure.

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 | Published: 13 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: 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.

Posted: 29 Dec 2011 | Published: 29 Dec 2011

EGUIDE: This expert guide discusses why physical networks don’t cut it for the cloud, addressing multi-tenancy in the private cloud and the cloud VLAN challenge.

Posted: 22 Dec 2011 | Published: 22 Dec 2011

EGUIDE: 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.

Posted: 29 Nov 2011 | Published: 29 Nov 2011

ASSESSMENT TOOL: With this online virtualization assessment tool, discover the potential savings your business stands to gain from deploying Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) technology in your data center. Customize each setting to gain a detailed ROI analysis and TCO comparison for your business.

Posted: 15 Feb 2012 | Published: 15 Feb 2012

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Virtualization should be easy, fast, open and affordable. This resource explores the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 concept. Learn about the background of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization and some of the market dynamics in the virtualization space.

Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Published: 10 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: When it comes to SQL Server virtualization, there are a few pitfalls lurking among the undeniable benefits, including hardware considerations specific to a virtualized SQL environment. Read this e-guide to learn expert tips for ensuring a successful SQL Server virtualization initiative.

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: Read this expert e-guide to discover the hottest in high-performance SQL Server hardware, including a new breed of technologies that can provide multiprocessor power to SQL Server on multiple hosts. Find tips and best practices for choosing server hardware for both virtual and non-virtual SQL environments.

Posted: 09 Feb 2012 | Published: 30 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This IDC white paper explores one such technology - a data center solution designed to help organizations achieve timely, repeatable and consistent virtual deployments - and explores how it stands up against some of today's most pressing virtualization challenges. Also included are today's best practices regarding virtual environments.

Posted: 17 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jul 2011

EGUIDE: This guide discusses the two missions of cloud computing networks, as well as how to accomplish these goals. Also included are five requirements for successful cloud computing networks.

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 | Published: 13 Jan 2012

PRODUCT OVERVIEW: This solution overview explores four key issues that often accompany virtualization and describes two options for addressing them. Learn how to leverage Hyper-V to reduce operational complexity and extend security across your virtual environment.

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper describes a recommended approach to help you optimize your virtual infrastructure and position your business to take advantage of public and private cloud services.

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 | Published: 11 Jan 2012

EGUIDE: Virtualization management has evolved significantly as products mature and IT shops become more savvy. This expert buying guide explores third-party tools in five key areas of virtualization management. Gain insights on what you should consider, whether you're a first-time purchaser or looking to upgrade.

Posted: 10 Jan 2012 | Published: 10 Jan 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a new type of virtual solution designed specifically to improve maintenance, management and mobility in today's virtual infrastructures. By minimizing latency across long distances, this technology allows for the quick and efficient delivery of data and applications from one server to another - all with minimal downtime.

Posted: 05 Jan 2012 | Published: 05 Jan 2012

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

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

TRIAL SOFTWARE: Built specifically for VMware vSphere™, Acronis® vmProtect™ 6 provides all the features you need in an extremely easy-to-use solution that can be deployed in minutes so you can start to perform your backup and recovery tasks.

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 | Premiered: 14 Dec 2011

EBOOK: This chapter outlines high-availability methods you can use to protect production workloads running in a virtual environment. Get advice to help you decide on the right HA strategy and obtain detailed information on working with single-site and multi-site clusters as well as guest failover clustering.

Posted: 13 Dec 2011 | Published: 13 Dec 2011

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

EZINE: System management is a crucial issue in virtual environments, but selecting the most appropriate tools can be extremely challenging. Find out when it's better to deploy a comprehensive system management framework, when point tools are the right choice, and when an organisation should go with both.

Posted: 07 Dec 2011 | Published: 07 Dec 2011

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: Read this resource to learn how Cisco and VMware are partnering to improve business process outsourcing, delivering a secure environment with a new virtual workspace that unifies virtual desktops, voice, and video.

Posted: 05 Dec 2011 | Published: 05 Dec 2011

EGUIDE: Understanding the costs and trends associated with server virtualization is very important, as well as understanding the role of virtual platforms for your business.

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 | Published: 30 Nov 2011

EBOOK: To reap all the benefits of server virtualization, data centers need to be able to work with Virtual Machines while still maintaining accessibility and keeping up with the security needed.

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 | Published: 29 Nov 2011