August 2014

August 11, 2014 11 Aug'14
VMware VADP (VMware vStorage API for Data Protection)

VMware VADP is a VMware vStorage API that backs up and restores vSphere virtual machines (VMs). Continue Reading
August 06, 2014 06 Aug'14
VMware DirectPath I/O

VMware DirectPath I/O is the technology that gives a virtual machine (VM) direct access to a physical PCI and PCIe hardware devices on the host by circumventing the hypervisor. Continue Reading
August 06, 2014 06 Aug'14
VCAP (VMware Certified Advanced Professional)

VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) is VMware's third highest certification level out of four levels. Continue Reading

Virtualization cost-savings methods for IT administrators

The biggest costs in any virtualization environment tend to be licenses, hardware acquisition, support and maintenance, so that's...

4 types of virtualization IT admins should know

Server virtualization is a fact of life for most IT admins, but there are other types of virtualization -- network, storage, ...

Manage Windows containers and Hyper-V containers with these tools

You can use a number of tools for Windows and Hyper-V container management, including Docker and PowerShell, depending on your ...

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10 Citrix Synergy 2019 sessions to attend

This year's Citrix Synergy in Atlanta will host a variety of sessions for attendees. Before you attend in May, craft a session ...

Citrix Synergy 2019 conference news, highlights and awards

Citrix Synergy 2019 runs May 21 through 23 in Atlanta. Read about the conference's latest news and product announcements, ...

Find alternatives when Citrix Smart Scale reaches end of life

Citrix will retire Smart Scale in May 2019, and its replacement is only for Citrix Cloud customers. Here's how IT pros can find ...

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Build a comprehensive outline for your data center budget

Including all necessary data center expenses during budget planning can be daunting. IT managers can start with costs for ...

Open source virtualization expands VM hardware and OS options

Dive into open source virtualization software with VirtualBox, KVM or QEMU. Each offers customizable VM management capabilities ...

4 considerations for choosing a private cloud provider

Key features to look for from a private cloud provider include interoperability, scalability and how familiar admins are with the...

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Build an event-driven cloud app with serverless SLAs in mind

Each cloud provider defines serverless uptime differently. Consider platform reliability, other guarantees and refund rates ...

What users should know about cloud governance models

Governance is on the mind of most enterprises, no matter where they store the data -- but the cloud adds another layer of risk. ...

Guide to Google Cloud Platform services in the enterprise

This Google Cloud Platform guide brings admins and developers up to speed on the vendor's portfolio following Google Cloud Next '...