PRODUCT OVERVIEW - VMware Enhanced VMotion coupled with Intel VT FlexMigration allows live migration across different generations of Intel Xeon processor-based servers, giving IT managers the freedom to move workloads whenever necessary, helping ensure business continuity during unforeseen spikes in data center resources.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Server Appliances | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | VMware | VMware Workstation

WHITE PAPER - This paper discusses the complementary benefits of combining features of VMware and 3PAR technologies to gain increased performance and avoid the cost of over-provisioning servers and storage in an IT infrastructure.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2006


Topics:  Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | Storage Architectures | Storage Capacity | Storage Consolidation | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Provisioning | Storage Resource Management | Storage Systems | Storage Virtualization | VMware

TECHNICAL ARTICLE - This paper focuses on various points that should be considered when deploying 3PAR InServ Storage Servers with both VMware vSphere, VMware’s latest suite that includes VMware ESX™ 4, VMware vCenter, and Virtual SMP, and with previous versions of VMware ESX.
Posted: October 2, 2009 | Published: October 2, 2009


Topics:  Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | Storage Consolidation | Storage Hardware | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Virtualization | VMware | VMware Server

WHITE PAPER - This white paper proposes a spectrum of reference configurations using Sun servers based on Intel processors, the broad range of Sun storage systems and appliances, and the VMware suite of virtualization products to configure cost-effective information systems for these businesses.
Posted: October 1, 2009 | Published: August 31, 2009


Topics:  High Availability | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | SMBs | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Systems | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Virtualization is more than just a concept-- it is a concrete business strategy that can provide tangible value for companies in virtually any industry. Read this paper to learn more about Dell's virtual infrastructure solutions.
Posted: September 29, 2009 | Published: December 17, 2007


Topics:  Cooling Capacity | Cooling Equipment | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Cooling | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Power Management | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | TCO | VMware

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - In this presentation transcript, you will hear from industry leaders VMware and Data Domain, and we will discuss compelling solutions for today's data protection and DR challenges for these virtualised server environments.
Posted: September 29, 2009 | Published: September 29, 2009


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Disaster Recovery | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | VMware | VMware Disaster Recovery | VMware Server

WHITE PAPER - This analysis looks at the positive business impact of networked storage virtualisation solutions that improve storage asset utilisation, reduce the administrative costs of provisioning new storage systems, and improve application availability.
Posted: September 29, 2009 | Published: February 19, 2009


Topics:  SAN | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software | VMware | VMware Server

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides general information for using Data Domain deduplication storage systems to backup virtual machines deployed with VMware Infrastructure 3 (VI3). Topics include an overview of VI3 components and various methods of backing up data in VMDK images and Guest OS files for discrete recovery.
Posted: September 28, 2009 | Published: September 1, 2008


Topics:  Data Deduplication | Data Mirroring | Data Recovery | Data Replication | Data Security | Data Storage | Storage Management | Storage Replication | VMware | VMware Disaster Recovery

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - Quickly finds where resource capacity (CPU, memory, and storage) are being wasted in the virtual infrastructure. By identifying zombie VMs, expired snapshots, and other wasteful consumers, users can reclaim expensive capacity to optimize virtual environments and achieve a better, faster ROI.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Published: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | ROI | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine | VM | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - Automatically collects important information about all VMs in the virtual infrastructure and creates a detailed inventory report showing VM name, created by and when, resource allocations, and much more.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Published: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Centers | Inventory Management | Inventory Management Software | Reporting Software | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtual Machine | VMware

PODCAST - In this podcast featuring industry expert, Brian Madden, learn how to meet user needs when virtualizing desktops. Discover how to reduce costs and simplify desktop management by installing a master operating system that all users share. Learn how to get a personalized user workspace even when sharing a master virtual desktop image.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Premiered: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Centers | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | IT Management | Server Management | User Experience | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware Server | Windows | Windows Server Software

WEBCAST - In this webcast featuring industry expert, Brian Madden, learn how to meet user needs when virtualizing desktops. Discover how to reduce costs and simplify desktop management by installing a master operating system that all users share. Learn how to get a personalized user workspace even when sharing a master virtual desktop image.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Premiered: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Centers | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Server Provisioning | Terminal Server Software | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | VMware | Windows

TEST RESULTS - In this report, we estimate both the number of older solutions each Dell PowerEdge R710 solution can replace and the payback period for replacing those older solutions. Read this white paper to learn more.
Posted: September 24, 2009 | Published: May 1, 2009


Topics:  IT Best Practices | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | VMware

WEBCAST - In this webcast, learn how virtual desktop implementation can ensure data security and uphold legal compliance standards. Discover how to execute best practices for data backup and offsite storage. Gain insight into how desktop virtualization can be utilized to improve data security and availability.
Posted: September 24, 2009 | Premiered: September 24, 2009


Topics:  Continuous Data Protection | Data Security | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Information Security | Regulatory Compliance | Remote Access Protocols | Security | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | VMware | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - Dell’s enterprise solutions, including EqualLogic iSCSI SANs, PowerEdge Virtualization Servers and Global Infrastructure Consulting Services (GICS) can help organizations confidently deploy, manage and protect their Tier-1 Microsoft® applications within a VMware vSphere environment.
Posted: September 24, 2009 | Published: September 23, 2009


Topics:  Application Infrastructure | Data Management | Data Storage | Data Warehouse Architectures | Enterprise | Enterprise Systems | Microsoft Hyper-V | VMware