HPE played down the impact of such licensing changes, saying that just 4 percent of respondents cited licensing costs as the “single biggest catalyst” for virtualization strategy, but analysts said ...

With server virtualization being all the rage, it can be very tempting to jump into it with a “build it and they will come” mentality. This could be risky, as recent surveys have indicated that a ...

Capable of running entire operating systems in isolated environments, virtual machines have a lot of utility for tinkerers. If you’re a fan of distro-hopping, you can spin up VMs to try out some fun ...

The Homeland Security Department is trying out a virtual desktop strategy, and if it successful it could form the basis for mobility as well. A virtual desktop demonstration project at the Homeland ...

John Mount’s attitude toward server and desktop virtualization couldn’t be more enthusiastic. “If we can virtualize it, we will,” says Mount, senior director of information systems infrastructure at ...

From its genesis in x86-based servers, virtualization technology has spread rapidly into storage and the network. Today, it’s at your desktop, in your processors and memory, and in your switches. It’s ...

VMware today is unveiling upgrades to several virtualization management products, saying it’s time to automate many of the tasks IT administrators are accustomed to performing manually. VMware’s value ...

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The data centers that support virtualization can be complex enough to kill many projects, but some smart planning can lead to greater success. (Stock image) There's a crisis brewing in federal ...