PRODUCT OVERVIEW - More and more organizations are implementing server virtualization to enhance efficiency and resource utilization within their data centers. However, provisioning and managing storage within the virtual environment can be complicated and time consuming. This paper presents a line of storage solutions that simplify and accelerate server processes.
Posted: November 20, 2009 | Published: August 19, 2009


Topics:  Storage Consolidation | Storage Hardware | Storage Management | Storage Resource Management | Storage Spending | Storage Virtualization | Storage Virtualization Software | VM | VMware Server

WEBCAST - View this presentation for the latest information on virtualization management in the enterprise.
Posted: November 19, 2009 | Premiered: June 18, 2009


Topics:  Architectures | Enterprise Resource Management | Enterprise Systems | Virtual Machine | Virtualization Security | VM

WHITE PAPER - This paper proposes an approach for IT to manage virtualized environments and shows how HP Business Service Management software enables IT operations to link specialists and specialized tools into day-to-day operations while keeping promises to business users.
Posted: November 13, 2009 | Published: October 30, 2008


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | IT Management | IT Service Management | Linux | Software Virtualization | UNIX | Virtual Machine | VM

WHITE PAPER - This independent study by the International Technology group found IBM PowerVM more cost-competitive over time, compared to VMware, in terms of IT costs and the costs of downtime.
Posted: November 10, 2009 | Published: April 14, 2009


Topics:  Business IT Alignment | CRM | ERP | IT Spending | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | UNIX | VM | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This whitepaper outlines the benefits derived and the costs associated with virtualization in the Remote Offices/Branch Offices, in the classic model versus the proposed model.
Posted: October 27, 2009 | Published: October 27, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Centers | High Availability | IT Infrastructure | Microsoft Hyper-V | SAN | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Provisioning | Server Virtualization | SLA | SMBs | Systems Management | TCO | VM | WAN

EBOOK - Protecting the virtual data center doesn't need to be any more difficult than protecting a physical network. The key is to remain vigilant. In this chapter, you'll learn how to mitigate potential security risks to your resource pool and virtual machines without over-allocating administration.
Posted: October 26, 2009 | Published: October 26, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Management | Data Centers | Network Security | Risk Management | Security | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine | Virtualization Security | VM

WHITE PAPER - This white paper focuses on best practices for implementing an enterprise Active Directory infrastructure using virtualization technology. We will discuss how to perform a full migration of your physical AD infrastructure to a virtualized environment.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Published: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Active Directory | Directory Assistance Services | Directory Service Protocols | Directory Services | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine | VM

VIDEO - This videocast sponsored by Dell and Intel featuring experts, Brian Madden and Gabe Knuth, explains the real possibilities of desktop virtualization versus its potential capabilities.
Posted: October 9, 2009 | Premiered: October 9, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Management | Desktop Virtualization | Host Management | Terminal Server Software | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine | VM | VMware

EZINE - In this month's issue, learn how to keep compliance a priority in a virtualized environment. Also in this issue, get advice on how to buy hardware for virtual systems, and take a closer look at your storage needs.
Posted: October 6, 2009 | Published: October 6, 2009


Topics:  Compliance (Systems Operations) | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Centers | Data Security | Regulatory Compliance | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Storage Capacity | Storage Virtualization | Virtual Machine | VM | VMware ESX

ANALYST REPORT - The purpose of this Forrester study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of the Dell Solution. Read this study to better understand and evaluate Dell's server consolidation and virtualization solutions.
Posted: September 30, 2009 | Published: August 11, 2007


Topics:  Enterprise Resource Management | Enterprise Systems | Scalability Testing | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | VM

VIDEO - In this videocast, learn how to optimize your virtual infrastructure performance by allocating resources properly. Gain insight into essential steps you should take to begin the optimization process. Learn how to meet business requirements while increasing resource efficiency.
Posted: September 28, 2009 | Premiered: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Architectures | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | IT Infrastructure | IT Management | Network Performance | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine Monitor | VM

SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD - The VKernel VM Rightsizer is a simple tool for tuning your VMs with the right amount of resources (CPU, memory, and storage) to drive maximum VM densities without impacting performance.
Posted: September 25, 2009 | Published: September 25, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Centers | Network Monitoring | Network Performance | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Capacity | Virtual Machine | VM | VMware Server

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

TRAINING GUIDE - VMware vSphere is the next evolutionary step in IT computing. vSphere dramatically reduces capital and operating costs, and increases control over IT infrastructures while preserving the flexibility to choose any OS, application and hardware. Learn how to take advantage of this new technology with VMware training from Global Knowledge.
Posted: September 21, 2009 | Published: September 21, 2009


Topics:  Certification Programs | Configuration Management | Data Centers | IT Infrastructure | Load Balancing | Network Management | Server Management | Server Software | Server Virtualization | Training and Educational Services | VM | VMware | VMware ESX | VMware Infrastructure 3

WHITE PAPER - Increased adoption of VMware infrastructure and continued performance advances in hardware and software have driven the virtualization of Microsoft Exchange. This paper will detail experiments that demonstrate the efficient performance and scalability of Exchange when running inside a virtual machine on a VMware vSphere™ 4 environment.
Posted: September 21, 2009 | Published: September 21, 2009


Topics:  Capacity Planning | Data Center Consolidation | Data Centers | Email Management | Email Server Software | Microsoft Exchange | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | Storage Capacity | Virtual Machine | VM | VMware