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Though VMware is the market leader for virtualization solutions, there’s something to be said for open-source alternatives with enterprise-level support — like Oracle’s VirtualBox. This article looks at how these multinational virtualization and networking giants fare when comparing their virtualization tools, free and premium features, and pricing. How to Choose the Best Virtualization Tool Virtualization offers organizations small and large segmentation of computing power and application services...

Data fabrics are relatively new constructs. They have their origins largely in data management, but they also tie into storage, platform integration, and other areas. They provide a data architecture framework designed to make data management more agile in a complex, diverse, and distributed environment. Read more: Data Center Survey 2021: Outages Less Common, More Expensive What Is Data Fabric? To be a fabric, data "must have...

In the world of server virtualization, Proxmox and ESXi are two frequently mentioned examples of viable hypervisors. But how does Proxmox, an open-source solution, fare against longtime virtualization giant VMware and its hypervisor ESXi? This article looks at what to consider when choosing a hypervisor, explains the Proxmox Virtual Environment and vSphere ESXi, and discusses how the two compare to meet server management objectives. How to...

The concept of a data warehouse originated a couple decades back as an answer to the sprawl of storage arrays and NAS boxes. Organizations needed a way to corral their data in one centralized location. These days, data warehouses can exist on premises, heavily virtualized, in the cloud, or in some kind of hybrid arrangement. However it is done, a data warehouse is essentially a...

The first step to discovering potential application security vulnerabilities is to conduct static code reviews. However, once deployed, the application is exposed to new threats such as cross-site scripting (XSS), SQL injection, weak authentication, and more. Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST) tools enable you to spot these risks. Read more: Best Server Security Tools for 2021 Top DAST Tools There are many different DAST tools on the...

Many businesses rely on Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to provide remote access to company resources. Here, we discuss the best VPN solutions for businesses, as well as important features to consider. Read more: Best Server Security Services for 2021 Best VPN Services ServerWatch reviewed many VPNs. Here are our top picks, in no particular order: Ananda Networks Value Proposition Ananda Networks targets small and medium businesses, as well as enterprises....

Server backup software has been a backbone of IT technology for decades. As a result of its staying power, it rarely gets the attention it deserves. For many years, backup was relegated to the status of IT drudgery; it was something that had to be done, but never ranked high in CIO priorities. But the recent rash of ransomware incidents elevated its status once again....

Proxmox virtual machines (VM) are highly popular with home server aficionados, whereas VMware sits squarely at the front of the enterprise VM market. Both of these tools offer free and paid versions, but with vastly different features and support at that level. This article compares the use cases, license options, performance, and extra features for Proxmox vs. VMware. Use cases for Proxmox vs. VMware Proxmox and...