Server Virtualization Research
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What You Need-to-Know Before Jumping into Containers
Sponsored by: NirmataThere's a lot of buzz about what containers can do, but the technology is new and there are gaps that still need to be filled. Read this e-guide to learn what the experts are saying about containers and why you need to be cautious in planning your container strategy.
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Is cloud bursting the best solution for compute capacity overload?
Sponsored by: TechTarget IT OperationsBefore implementing the hybrid cloud model, consider cloud compatibility and whether your business' apps will function across private and public clouds.
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Simplifying Storage Allocations for Virtual Desktops
Sponsored by: Pure Storage"How can I simplify storage allocation for virtual desktops?" You asked the question, we have the answer. Read on to discover how to address storage allocation requirements of both the operating system and apps, and VDI user data, in this expert guide.
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VDI Hardware Evaluation Checklist
Sponsored by: Pure StorageOrganizations considering VDI must exercise caution when choosing the hardware on which to run their platform. From this e-guide, learn how to choose the right VDI hardware for your deployment. Read on to access a five-point checklist for selection, and more.
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Which Types of Flash Make the Most Sense for Virtualization?
Sponsored by: Pure StorageWhich types of flash make the most sense for a virtualized environment? In this expert guide, George Crump evaluates the durability of three types of flash—single-level, multi-level, and triple-level cell. Read on to also delve into three flash form factors to consider when implementing it on virtual workloads.
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Ten Methods of Improving Virtual Server Storage
Sponsored by: Pure StoragePerformance monitoring for virtual storage is very difficult due to the hypervisor lacking the insight into what's happening with that storage. This expert guide illustrates how to improve the performance of your virtual server storage with 10 proven methods.
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Server Hardware Improvement Strategy Guide
Sponsored by: Cisco Systems, Inc.Do you upgrade your server or replace it? Answering this question involves making a number of tactical decisions. Use this e-guide as a reference to help make your decision. It will serve as your benchmark to keep you focused on what is really important when it comes to improving your server performance.
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Augmented Reality Mobile Technology Still 'Experimental' in the Enterprise
Sponsored by: Dell EMC and Intel®Pokémon Go brought augmented reality (AR) technology to the masses. In this guide, our experts illustrate the basics of AR in the mobile enterprise, and how to overcome adoption roadblocks such as cost, lack of development tools, and more. Read on to dive into the state of the AR market and evaluate its adoption readiness in your enterprise.
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How Virtualization Solves Windows Server Upgrade Challenges
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseServer OS upgrades can be a puzzling component of your daily routine as an IT administrator. This e-guide walks you through several of the options available to you to help alleviate the strain of this process, discussing the importance of consistent upgrades and the utilization of virtualization management tools.
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Converged vs. Hyper-Converged: What Does Your Data Center Need?
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseThe goal of converged architecture is to alleviate pressure on overworked data centers, but it all goes to waste if you don't have the right system in place to compliment your existing IT investments. This e-guide covers the basics you need to know in order to get started with data center convergence.
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Virtual Server Bottlenecks Among Most Troubling Data Storage Problems
Sponsored by: LenovoWhether physical servers or VMs, there are any number of places where data can be held up. Download this e-guide to learn how to troubleshoot server bottlenecks created by running multiple VMs, and solve NAS and software-defined storage performance problems.
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Abandoning the Narrative of Containers vs. Hypervisors and VMs
Sponsored by: Red HatIT pros often pit hypervisors against containers—but is the debate really that simple? In this expert-guide learn about the current state of these technologies, and why the 2 systems are far more productive when synchronized. Read on to see why containers currently out-perform hypervisors, how VMs are quickly closing that gap, and much more.
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Getting to Know Server Memory Types and Breaking down VM Compatibility in the Evolving IT Space
Sponsored by: Red HatDiscover how to protect server memory reliability, boost the performance of memory devices, and prevent VM corruption with the instruction on supporting simultaneous virtual machines in this guide. Read on as our experts demonstrate how to achieve cross-hypervisor compatibility, as well.
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Why Hypervisors and Containers Make Virtualization Easier When They Work Together
Sponsored by: Red HatIn terms of virtualization, IT pros often talk about hypervisors vs. containers, but is it really that simple? In this expert-guide learn about the current state of these technologies, and why the 2 systems work better together than apart. Read why containers currently out-perform hypervisors, how VMs are quickly closing that gap, and much more.
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Your Guide to Server Virtualization Types
Sponsored by: Red HatAs virtualization begins to play a larger role, trending toward becoming the new norm, it's important that you understand how to move forward. Access this expert e-guide to explore the different types of server memory, virtual machine compatibility, and virtualization file format.
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A Hybrid IT Approach to Virtualization & DevOps Management
Sponsored by: Red HatHere, experts illustrate the evolution of multi-use virtualization tools, and you'll discover how to benefit from a hybrid approach that combines physical, virtual, and application visibility with automation and deep infrastructure analysis. Read on to also learn how DevOps is reshaping IT vendors' offerings.
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Equipped with the Proper Management Strategies, See IT Downtime Decrease
Sponsored by: Blue MedoraThis expert e-guide offers three essential strategies to ensure IT workers are proactively managing your IT infrastructure, rather than spending the majority of their time reacting to problems as they arise. Also, learn about the most popular IT performance management infrastructures, and how they can be affecting the service of your enterprise.
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Is It Time to Update Your Virtual Desktop Software?
Sponsored by: CitrixThis informative e-guide helps to identify the fine line between keeping your organization's VDI software properly up to date and overzealously jumping on every chance to upgrade your technology. It offers a five step checklist to help uncover areas in which your organization is lacking, and how and if you can benefit from a VDI software update.
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Hyper-converged platforms grow to include secondary storage space
Sponsored by: RubrikHyper-converged platforms have grown to include secondary storage space; however secondary-storage still faces a plethora of issues. Discover how to best address the problems facing secondary storage and how vendors are promising to make life easier for storage administrators.
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Utilizing Data-aware Storage in the Age of Convergence
Sponsored by: IBMAccess the latest on converged, data-aware storage architectures, which seek to improve performance optimization through smart deduplication and compression schemes, app-aligned caching and tiering, policy-definable QoS, and data protection schemes. Additionally, discover why flash is crucial to convergence.
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Should You Invest in a Server Virtualization Management Software System for Your Data Center?
Sponsored by: EmboticsThis eGuide offers seven primary considerations to take into account if you are deciding whether or not you should opt for management software. These management software systems can improve the maintenance and overall efficiency of management, as well as provide helpful capabilities, all depending on the characteristics of your data center.
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Five Corporate Disaster Recovery Plan Essentials
Sponsored by: ZertoSome shops have yet to establish a corporate DR plan they know they can rely on. This exclusive e-guide brings together a group of trusted data protection experts to share their must-haves in any corporate disaster recovery plan and discover benefits and drawbacks of three data replication technologies.
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The Importance of VM Monitoring Tools
Sponsored by: VMwareWith native tools automatically included in hypervisors, many organizations are reluctant to invest in additional 3rd party VM monitoring tools. However, these tools often surpass the capabilities of native tools. Access now to find out why these additional tools are key to utilizing the full potential of your virtualization infrastructure.
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Software-Defined Storage: Implementing New Technology
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard EnterpriseJon Toigo, chairman of the Data Management Institute, explores the architecture of software-defined storage solutions (SDS) in this expert guide. Discover how your data and storage management strategies can benefit from an SDS implementation.
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IT Resource Management and Virtual Server Housekeeping Tips
Sponsored by: Hewlett Packard - Intel XeonThis expert guide highlights key virtual server housekeeping tips to ensure a cost-effective, agile, and successful IT operation. Learn how to successfully clean up your storage and CPU, utilize monitoring tools, address over allocation, and more.
