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SWsoft to Virtualize in Parallel
[January 10, 2008] The virtualization vendor unveiled a beta version of Parallels Server, a Mac-centric hypervisor-based virtualization tool. It joins SWsoft's desktop tool of the same name and Virtuozzo, its OS-level server virtualization offering.
Virtualization Craze Brings the Bad With the Good
[December 27, 2007] The oft-mentioned upside of virtualized data centers is the energy, time and money saved. With the technology, however, also comes security and planning issues.
VMware, HP Expand Virtual Offerings
[June 6, 2007] VMware charts a new course for itself in hosting territory, while HP enhances its virtual environment and service offerings and launches a partner program.
Data Center Users Speak Out
[February 15, 2007] From Dell to University of Pennsylvania to Midwest ISO, power, server density and virtualization are the top-of-mind issues confronting data centers of all sizes and industries.
VMware Looks to SMB Market
[February 8, 2007] With the release of VirtualCenter for VMware Server, is the SMB space the technology's newest frontier?
Win 2003 High Availability Solutions, Setting Up a Test Environment
[January 25, 2007] VMware server is one way to emulate Windows 2003 clusters. Where does the technology fit best, and what are the rudiments of setting up clustered virtual systems on a single physical server?
VMware Virtually Simplifies Backups
[January 25, 2007] It's been more than six months since VMware released its Consolidated Backup and pledged to simplify the backup process. Is it living up to its promise?
The Penguin in the Sandbox
[December 21, 2006] Despite its glam image, the basic concept behind virtualization is sandboxing. Xen makes it possible for Linux shops to play.
Win 2003 High Availability Solutions, Test Environments
[December 7, 2006] Server clustering is becoming more economical, but it's not always the most cost-effective option. For development, testing and training, virtualization is often the way to go. Microsoft and VMware dominate in this space.
Xen Hypervisor Goes Standard
[November 30, 2006] The Xen hypervisor is walking a path from "standardized" to "the industry standard." Is it too soon to ask, "are we there yet?"
NAS Goes Virtual
[November 15, 2006] The proliferation of NAS boxes and file servers is leading to storage sprawl -- and an interest in virtualization.
The Semantics of Storage Virtualization
[November 8, 2006] Storage virtualization is more common than many, even company's that have deployed it, believe. Virtual tape, volume managers, and in some cases the systems themselves, are places organizations often go virtual.
The Importance of Hypervisors
[November 2, 2006] A hypervisor is a critical component of a virtual server. But how important are their distinctions to a virtual infrastructure.
Hardware Today: Server Virtualization Becoming Norm
[October 23, 2006] As server virtualization becomes expected rather than the exception, how are hardware vendors incorporating virtualization into their businesses?
Step Into the Virtual Zone
[October 18, 2006] When it comes to Solaris 10 virtualization, Zones are where it's at.
Server Virtualization Goes Prime Time
[October 12, 2006] Virtualization as a concept has been around for decades. VMware has been evangelizing virtualization to x86 world since 1998. Why is it taking off now, and what's in store for data centers?
Virtualization Vendor Refresh
[October 3, 2006] It's refresh week in the virtualization vendor playground. VMware, Cassatt and Surgient debuted new software and partner support alliances.
Virtually Speaking: Reality Behind the Hype
[September 1, 2006] ServerWatch's new weekly column looks beyond the smoke and mirrors to the very real comings and goings in the virtualization space.
Why Virtualize?
[August 30, 2006] Cost savings, server consolidation, and infrastructure maximize are the main reasons organizations are choosing virtualization.
The Virtually Efficient Revolution
[August 2, 2006] The only thing standing between you and an ultra-efficient data center is a risk-averse manager with a tight grip on the war chest. Some insight into modern virtualization technology and proper due diligence is one way to loosen the grip.
Longhorn Gets Virtual Expansion
[May 23, 2006] One acquisition and two new product updates are the latest additions to Microsoft's virtualization strategy.
Virtualization News Dominates LinuxWorld
[April 5, 2006] XenSource, VMWare, Virtual Iron, OpenVZ, and even Microsoft, beat the virtualization drum at this week's LinuxWorld.
Dell Gets Zen With Novell
[March 23, 2006] Dell helps to answer one of the critical Linux adoption issues with new
customized solution.
Xen, Virtually in Linux
[February 23, 2006] If you're a Linux shop looking to go virtual, Xen should be on your radar.
Enterprise Unix Roundup: Virtually Free
[February 10, 2006] The virtualization space was in the spotlight this week, as VMware, Novell, and SWsoft all grabbed for market share. VMware Server and Player are free in each sense of the word, and Zimbra goes gold.
Virtual Migration for Workloads
[February 9, 2006] Virtuozzo for Linux 3.0 stays on while customers migrate workloads
from virtual servers to physical servers.
AMD's Free Virtualization License
[February 7, 2006] The chip maker sees desktops as well as server applications for virtualization.
News Hitachi Sharpens New Blade Servers [June 27, 2008]
Its latest Xeon and Itanium blades offer improved performance while consuming less power. Can Hitachi make a dent in the U.S. market?
Reviews 602LAN SUITE Groupware, Sharpening the Swiss Army Knife [June 16, 2008]
Sometimes a Swiss Army Knife is the the best tool for the job. 602LAN SUITE Groupware is a messaging server loaded up with collaboration features, firewall/proxy, and Outlook support. Is version 5 sharp enough for you?
