Virtualization

In this product review, we'll be covering IBM PowerVM server virtualization. We'll discuss the virtualization tool's features as well as its pros and cons. What is PowerVM? IBM PowerVM can virtualize AIX, IBM Linux and IBM i clients running on its Power server platform. It is one of the most full-featured virtualization programs on the market – no surprise, given IBM’s deep legacy in the data...

Understanding the differences between virtualization vs. containerization can lead to improved scalability and reduced operational costs for organizations. In this article, we'll discuss the specific differences between both methods of creating virtual packages as well as the general differences between these two valuable solutions. Discussions about server virtualization inevitably revolve around VMware, Hyper-V and, to a lesser extent, Xen and KVM as well. But another...

vSphere 7, the latest version of VMware’s server virtualization product, was made generally available April 2, 2020, with an expanded feature set and updated security tools. From Monster VMs that double the number of hosts per cluster to drop-in Kubernetes capabilities, vSphere 7 makes life easier for enterprise IT Admins and developers looking to streamline their infrastructure. These are the new and updated vSphere...

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...

At its most basic, a hypervisor is the “manager” of a software-hardware stack. The term “hypervisor” derives from the word “supervisor.” What is a Hypervisor? When people ask, "what is a hypervisor?", most would automatically answer by listing products, such as VMware or Microsoft Hyper-V. These two are the dominant vendors, but there is much more to hypervisors and virtualization than these leading products. In this...

Server virtualization is essential for the efficient operation of any datacenter. But what exactly is server virtualization and is it right for your business? Server virtualization in 2020 is a more complicated and involved topic than when the concept was first introduced nearly two decades ago. However, the core basic concepts and benefits remain the same. Jump to: What is Server Virtualization? Server Virtualization Components ...

Oracle's suite of technologies has long been a popular option in networking and virtualization software. In this article, we'll review Oracle VM Server, which is part of Oracle's popular suite of technologies for networking and virtualization. The most recent version of Oracle VM Server was release in June of 2020. The Pros and Cons of Oracle VM Server These pros and cons of Oracle VM Server...

Microsoft Hyper-V: The Bottom line Microsoft Hyper-V lagged behind VMware's virtualization tool, one of the most popular tools in the space, when it was first released as a standalone product in 2016.  But over the years, Hyper-V has steadily grown to be a worthy adversary. VMware still wins out on sheer breadth of virtualization features, but not everyone needs so many bells and whistles. Server...