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VMware new releases and updates

• Will Nutanix's KVM-based hypervisor shake up VMware?

  Upstart hyper-converged infrastructure vendor Nutanix took a swing at virtualization giant VMware with its own hypervisor offering -- and a way to migrate from ESXi. Continue Reading

• Comparing VMware EVO:RAIL vs VSAN

  VMware's VSAN and EVO:RAIL are entwined but there is some misunderstanding about the capabilities of each. Continue Reading

• Is VMware NSX the key to container networking?

  VMware's microservices architecture projects indicate the company is prepared to be the infrastructure provider for containerized applications. Continue Reading

• VMware certification changed with release of vSphere 6

  To obtain the VMware Certified Professional certification, applicants will have to take an additional training course. Continue Reading

• Is there an SDN open source alternative to NSX?

  VMware's NSX and Cisco's ACI platforms have gotten the most attention in the SDN space, but is there room for open source alternatives? Continue Reading

• How much does VMware NSX cost?

  VMware's network virtualization product was recently updated to version 6.1.4 to add features, issue fixes and plug several vulnerabilities.Continue Reading

• VMware's future hinges on its ability to change direction

  Data center upstarts such as Nutanix are making waves by emphasizing flexibility and functionality in their products rather than price and performance.Continue Reading

• Can VMware recover from EVO:RAIL licensing missteps?

  VMware's recent adjustments to licensing with EVO:RAIL may not be enough to catch up with Nutanix.Continue Reading

• Are VMware open source projects like Lightwave a sign of future efforts?

  Does VMware's latest open source offerings show the virtualization company is willing to open up to outside development?Continue Reading

• What is one issue for adopters of vCenter Server Appliance 6?

  With the removal of feature and performance limitations in vCenter Server Appliance in vSphere 6, is it time to switch?Continue Reading

• What's new with EVO:RAIL appliance?

  VMware announced its hyper-converged infrastructure offering at VMworld 2014 but has already made some adjustments to the offering.Continue Reading

• How has VSAN performance changed in vSphere 6?

  The pooled-storage capabilities in VMware Virtual SAN get a makeover with the release of vSphere 6.Continue Reading

• Is VMware Virtual Volumes compatible across all products?

  Before plunging in to use the new VVOLs storage architecture feature in vSphere 6, check to see whether it passes your compatibility requirements.Continue Reading

• VMware angles for control of containerized applications

  VMware built its business on its hypervisor, but its new infrastructure offerings are positioned to keep it relevant in the container world.Continue Reading

• Laying the groundwork for the VMware SDDC

  VMware has been steadily adding policy-based features into its products, making it easier for operations teams to catch up with development.Continue Reading