Server Virtualization Reports

EGUIDE: There'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.

Posted: 30 May 2017 | Published: 23 May 2017

EBOOK: Before implementing the hybrid cloud model, consider cloud compatibility and whether your business' apps will function across private and public clouds.

Posted: 24 May 2017 | Published: 24 May 2017

EGUIDE: "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.

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 | Published: 20 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: Organizations 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.

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 | Published: 20 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: Which 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.

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 | Published: 19 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: Performance 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.

Posted: 20 Apr 2017 | Published: 17 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: 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.

Posted: 11 Apr 2017 | Published: 07 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: 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.

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 | Published: 03 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: Server 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.

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 | Published: 04 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: The 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.

Posted: 06 Apr 2017 | Published: 04 Apr 2017

EGUIDE: Whether 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.

Posted: 21 Mar 2017 | Published: 14 Mar 2017

EGUIDE: IT 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.

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 | Published: 03 Feb 2017

EGUIDE: Discover 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.

Posted: 09 Feb 2017 | Published: 03 Feb 2017

EGUIDE: In 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.

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 | Published: 02 Feb 2017

EGUIDE: As 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.

Posted: 03 Feb 2017 | Published: 31 Jan 2017

EGUIDE: Here, 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.

Posted: 02 Feb 2017 | Published: 31 Jan 2017

EGUIDE: This 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.

Posted: 11 Jan 2017 | Published: 11 Jan 2017

EGUIDE: This 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.

Posted: 16 Dec 2016 | Published: 30 Nov 2016

EGUIDE: Hyper-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.

Posted: 08 Dec 2016 | Published: 05 Dec 2016

EGUIDE: Access 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.

Posted: 03 Nov 2016 | Published: 27 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: This 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.

Posted: 27 Oct 2016 | Published: 24 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: Some 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.

Posted: 25 Oct 2016 | Published: 24 Oct 2016

EGUIDE: With 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.

Posted: 19 Sep 2016 | Published: 19 Sep 2016

EGUIDE: Jon 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.

Posted: 15 Sep 2016 | Published: 13 Sep 2016

EGUIDE: This 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.

Posted: 18 Aug 2016 | Published: 17 Aug 2016