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2011's top 10 tips on data centre, cloud and server virtualisation
A collection of top 10 expert tips on data centres, cloud computing, server virtualisation and VDI for IT professionals to recap the technology highlights and how-tos of 2011. Feature
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Top five virtualisation case studies of 2011
Our recap of 2011's most popular case studies shows how other IT users conducted their virtualisation projects and all about their challenges and the efficiencies they achieved. Feature
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2011: Year in review
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Microsoft licensing, pricing and features mini guide
Find valuable information on Microsoft licensing, pricing and features in this collection of expert advice, news, blogs and podcasts. Learning Guide
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VMware licensing, pricing and features mini guide
Find VMware licensing, pricing and feature information in this collection of tips, news, blogs and podcasts. Learning Guide
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Scenes from VMworld Europe 2010
This slideshow captures all the different aspects of VMworld Europe 2010, from CA's circus show to Paul Maritz's keynote. Slideshow
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Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Virtualisation and server consolidation
The best user project in the virtualisation and server consolidation category improved application performance and simplified management. Slideshow
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Best of VMworld Europe 2010 User Awards: Winners slideshow
Find out what user projects were voted to be the best in numerous cloud computing and virtualisation categories at VMworld Europe 2010. Slideshow
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VMworld Europe 2010 conference coverage
Check out all the latest news, award recaps and other resources from VMworld Europe 2010 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. Conference Coverage
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The Daily Data Centre repository for October
October 2010's highlights include the announcement of a new version of Citrix XenServer and the trends in managed hosting and server virtualisation from analysts at Ovum. Archive
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SEPA reaps cost savings running Oracle on VMware
SEPA’s IT team was warned of the complexities of virtualising Oracle database and apps. But strategic design and testing helped it run Oracle on VMware vSphere and reap benefits. News | 11 May 2012
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Data centre fix for firms in Olympics ‘contagion zone’: News roundup
Short-term colocation services for firms operating in the Olympics network zone to reduce disruption; Citrix adds personalisation features to XenDesktop 5.6 and more news briefs. News | 19 Mar 2012
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Virtualisation, cloud and compliance are top priorities for IT in 2012
A TechTarget study finds that IT pros’ main priorities for 2012 are virtualisation, cloud computing and compliance. Experts show how they can carry these out with limited budget. Research analysis | 26 Jan 2012
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Virtualisation technologies: hits and misses of 2011
Amid a slew of virtualisation products and management suites that emerged in 2011, some products such as Spring platform impressed users, while others such as VMware MVP didn’t. News | 19 Dec 2011
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Data centre and virtualisation highlights of 2011
Check out the technology highlights of 2011 including virtualisation hits and misses, top tips and popular case studies. News | 12 Dec 2011
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VMware vSphere 5 uptake slow among users
VMware vSphere 5 boasts of cloud-based features and monster VMs, but its uptake is lagging because of user satisfaction with vSphere 4. News | 07 Dec 2011
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Users urge VMware to bring back VMTN subscription
A growing number of VMware users have joined a campaign calling for VMware to reinstate VMTN subscription. News | 07 Nov 2011
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VMware-based server consolidation yields long-term savings
Avis achieved long-term cost savings and efficiencies with a VMware-based server consolidation. Its transformation won the Best Virtualisation and Server Consolidation Project award at VMworld Europe. Case study | 27 Oct 2011
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Winner's photo: iPod Shuffle
A member of the audience wins an iPod Shuffle for attending the Best of VMworld User Awards News | 21 Oct 2011
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Winner of Best of Show
Find out who won Best of Show at VMworld Europe 2011 News | 21 Oct 2011
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VMware vSphere 5: Storage software galore
With features such as VMFS-F, VASA and VM storage profiles, vSphere 5 is VMware’s “storage release”. Learn how these capabilities help virtualisation admins add value. Tip
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Troubleshooting bogus vCenter icons in VMware vSphere 5
The new vCenter icons that VMware introduced in vSphere 5 are buggy and issue false alarms. Here are some workarounds until the vendor issues a fix. Tip
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VCP 5 FAQs: Mastering the VMware Certified Professional test
VMware Certified Professional test examines a professional’s knowledge of VMware products. This Q&A will help professionals maximise their success when taking the new VCP 5. Tip
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More meticulous testing validates SSL certificates
VMware has introduced rigorous checks, changing how users manage SSL certificates in VMware View 5. Learn the steps to request fully-trusted certificates using Thawte. Tip
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VMware to support Microsoft Hyper-V
VMware’s latest fling, XVP Manager, provides basic virtualisation management capabilities for non-vSphere hypervisor platforms such as various Hyper-V flavours enabled on Windows. Tip
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Small business software myth: VMware costs way too much
Many IT pros think using VMware products as small business software is expensive. So our VMware expert reveals how the product could suit your small to medium-sized business. Tip
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A guide to using VMware as your SMB software
A two-part series reveals the truth behind the myth that VMware is too expensive for SMBs and the downsides of its SMB software packages. Learning Guide
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VMware gotchas: The downside to small business software
Many IT pros think VMware’s small business software holds many ‘gotchas’. Our VMware expert reveals the downsides that could affect your small to medium-sized business. Expert Advice
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Why did the VMware instructor take the Hyper-V training course?
If you run a VMware environment, it's understandable to be skeptical of Hyper-V. But as one VMware instructor decided, you shouldn't knock it 'til you try it. Tip
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Architecting a Hyper-V disaster recovery site
You can't plan disaster recovery sites in isolation. Here's how to think about their requirements in tandem. Tip
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virtualisation
In IT, virtualisation is the process of creating logical computing resources from available physical resources. Definition
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Best of VMworld Europe 2011- User Awards preview
In preparation for VMworld Europe 2011 and SearchVirtualDataCentre.co.UK’s Best of VMworld user awards, experts Mike Laverick and Gabrie van Zanten discuss the judging process and industry trends. Podcast
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SEPA reaps cost savings running Oracle on VMware
SEPA’s IT team was warned of the complexities of virtualising Oracle database and apps. But strategic design and testing helped it run Oracle on VMware vSphere and reap benefits. News
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VMware vSphere 5: Storage software galore
With features such as VMFS-F, VASA and VM storage profiles, vSphere 5 is VMware’s “storage release”. Learn how these capabilities help virtualisation admins add value. Tip
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Troubleshooting bogus vCenter icons in VMware vSphere 5
The new vCenter icons that VMware introduced in vSphere 5 are buggy and issue false alarms. Here are some workarounds until the vendor issues a fix. Tip
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Data centre fix for firms in Olympics ‘contagion zone’: News roundup
Short-term colocation services for firms operating in the Olympics network zone to reduce disruption; Citrix adds personalisation features to XenDesktop 5.6 and more news briefs. News
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virtualisation
In IT, virtualisation is the process of creating logical computing resources from available physical resources. Definition
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Virtualisation, cloud and compliance are top priorities for IT in 2012
A TechTarget study finds that IT pros’ main priorities for 2012 are virtualisation, cloud computing and compliance. Experts show how they can carry these out with limited budget. Research analysis
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VCP 5 FAQs: Mastering the VMware Certified Professional test
VMware Certified Professional test examines a professional’s knowledge of VMware products. This Q&A will help professionals maximise their success when taking the new VCP 5. Tip
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More meticulous testing validates SSL certificates
VMware has introduced rigorous checks, changing how users manage SSL certificates in VMware View 5. Learn the steps to request fully-trusted certificates using Thawte. Tip
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Virtualisation technologies: hits and misses of 2011
Amid a slew of virtualisation products and management suites that emerged in 2011, some products such as Spring platform impressed users, while others such as VMware MVP didn’t. News
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2011's top 10 tips on data centre, cloud and server virtualisation
A collection of top 10 expert tips on data centres, cloud computing, server virtualisation and VDI for IT professionals to recap the technology highlights and how-tos of 2011. Feature
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About Hypervisors
There are numerous virtualisaton platform choices from VMware vSphere, ESX and VMware Server; to Microsoft Hyper-V, to Citrix Systems' XenServer, to Oracle VM and Red Hat KVM and more. So choosing a virtualisation technology can be daunting. This section on virtualisation platforms helps you make informed decisions about your virtualisation environment and provides news, technical advice and vendor comparisons as you consider such factors as virtualisation product pricing and resulting data centre costs; hypervisor features; platform flexibility, interoperability issues and vendor lock-in; regulatory concerns; virtualisation support and licensing considerations; and the resulting cost for your data centre; advice and step-by-step guidance on installing VMware, Hyper-V XenServer or other virtualisation technologies as well as critical guidance on migrating to VMware, Hyper-V and alternative virtualisation platforms. We also consider networking, storage, hardware and other factors in weighing the pros and cons of various virtualisation platforms.