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Virtualization And Blade Servers: A Competitive Edge

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:26 AM ET | Feb 19, 2010

A recent case study offers some insights into a useful combination for many small businesses: virtualization and blade servers.

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Virtualization Security: Focus On The Fundamentals

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:53 AM ET | Feb 17, 2010

Virtualization security remains a major concern for many companies. While new tools play an important part in solving this problem, so does a straightforward, back-to-basics approach to server security.

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Keeping The Virtualization Hangover At Bay

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 12:54 PM ET | Feb 15, 2010

How do management tools fit into your company's server virtualization strategy? If you can't answer that question, don't feel too bad -- you have a lot of company.

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Guides Get Down And Dirty With Virtualization Tech

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:23 AM ET | Feb 12, 2010

Good intermediate-level articles on server virtualization technology can be hard to find. One of the best series that I have read on the subject just added a new installment.

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What To Ask Before You Begin A Virtualization Project

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:28 AM ET | Feb 10, 2010

Ready to begin a server virtualization project for your small business? Here are ten questions to ask before you get started.

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The Virtual Future Looks Bright For SMBs

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:29 AM ET | Feb 5, 2010

A year ago, many SMBs were still asking, "what's virtualization?" Today, it's a very different situation.

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Virtual Server Capacity Planning: Keeping It Real

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 03:02 PM ET | Feb 1, 2010

How many virtual machines should you run on a physical server? If your answer is "as many as possible," it might be time to take a step back.

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New Initiative A Good Sign For Virtualization Security

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 09:39 AM ET | Jan 29, 2010

A recent agreement involving three major IT vendors is good news for companies with lingering concerns about virtualization security.

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No Easy Answers In Mac Virtualization Roundup

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 10:47 AM ET | Jan 27, 2010

So, which virtualization product is absolutely, positively the best option for running Windows on a Mac? Sorry -- you didn't really think the answer would be that easy, did you?

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Database Virtualization Do's And Dont's

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:35 PM ET | Jan 22, 2010

Virtualizing your company's database servers can be an especially tricky process. Here are some tips on what to do -- and what not to do -- in order to get the results you want.

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Don't Let Software Licensing Cause A Virtual Disaster

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 01:13 PM ET | Jan 20, 2010

When a company employs server virtualization, the rules of the software licensing game can change dramatically. In this case, what your IT staff doesn't know can definitely hurt you.

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Survey Says IT Execs See Virtualization Savings

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:02 AM ET | Jan 18, 2010

A new survey offers some insights into why companies are -- or are not -- jumping on the server virtualization bandwagon.

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Tips To Avoid Server Virtualization Train Wrecks

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 11:07 AM ET | Jan 14, 2010

Treating server virtualization as a miracle cure for your IT department's management headaches is a big mistake. And treating it as a cure-all for an IT budget crunch is a recipe for disaster.

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Nehalem: Intel's Virtual Workhorse Hits Its Stride

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 02:15 PM ET | Jan 6, 2010

As we enter 2010, Intel's Nehalem processors are sitting pretty in the server market sweet spot. For SMBs, this is good news for a number of reasons.

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It's Time To Get Serious About Virtualization Security

Posted by Matthew McKenzie 08:46 AM ET | Jan 4, 2010

Server virtualization was one of the hottest IT trends in 2009. Unfortunately, in the race to keep up, both vendors and their customers may be overlooking important security concerns.

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