Virtualization

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Today's NAS: A Solution Beyond Old Limits

Posted May 15, 2012 - 10:40 am
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Watch some puppets play classic video games

Posted May 15, 2012 - 9:46 am

Relive some classic video game moments with puppet commentary.
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Where did 'cloud' come from?

Posted May 14, 2012 - 9:30 pm

Empowering users, threatening IT, making technology purchases a no-brainer? Why couldn't it have gotten here sooner? (Or why did it have to come at all, if you're among the naysayers in IT.)
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IDG Tech Dossier: Converged Storage ~ A Next Gen Virtualized Architecture

Posted May 14, 2012 - 4:50 pm

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Watch 60,000 dominoes fall down almost instantly

Posted May 14, 2012 - 12:02 pm

The walls go down much faster than they go up in the world of domino building...
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Math Monday: Fun with Infinity

Posted May 14, 2012 - 11:00 am

Time travel and counting to infinity always gives me headaches.
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A Comprehensive Framework for Securing Virtualized Data Centers

Posted May 10, 2012 - 5:00 pm

Understand the real need for security solutions that can address the reality of expanding virtualization. You will also learn how HP TippingPoint's secure virtualization framework allows organizations to gain control of the virtual environment by introducing in-line security policy enforcement.
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Forrester on the Converged Infrastructure

Posted May 10, 2012 - 3:50 pm

To understand infrastructure and operations (I&O) perceptions of converged infrastructure (CI), Forrester Consulting surveyed 200 I&O decision-makers from six different countries. Decision-makers were asked about their expectations of benefits and barriers to implementation of CI and those who have implemented CI were questioned on their actual experiences. This white paper reveals the results of this study and explains why Forrester believes that CI should be considered for any major infrastructure refresh or net new investment.
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A Framework for Securing Virtualized Data Centers

Posted May 10, 2012 - 3:50 pm

Understand the real need for security solutions that can address the reality of expanding virtualization. You will also learn how HP TippingPoint's secure virtualization framework allows organizations to gain control of the virtual environment by introducing in-line security policy enforcement.
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VMware: Virtualize the rest of the data center

Posted May 10, 2012 - 3:37 pm

The server has been virtualized, now it's time for the rest of the data center - including the network - to catch up. That's the message form VMware at this year's Interop, as the company seeks to ensure it remains a major enterprise IT player while the software-defined networking trend continues to gain momentum.
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MIT business school grapples with virtualization

Posted May 10, 2012 - 3:36 pm

MIT's Sloan School of Management has embraced virtualized desktops as a way to meet user needs and streamline operations, but the IT staff accepts that finding just the right mix of hardware and software is an ongoing challenge.
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Oracle tweaks storage options for virtual desktop infrastructure

Posted May 10, 2012 - 3:05 pm

Oracle's virtual desktop infrastructure is no longer reliant solely on the company's own storage infrastructure, giving customers a range of new options that won't tie customers into one vendor.
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The Evolution of NAS Storage

Posted May 10, 2012 - 1:40 pm
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Citrix boosts VDI offering with products, acquisition and details at cloud-based future

Posted May 10, 2012 - 10:35 am

Citrix Systems is upgrading XenDesktop, acquiring Virtual Computer, introducing a new type of hardware-assisted thin client and initiating a cloud project in an effort to make its virtual desktop infrastructure offering more attractive.
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Virtualization requires new security models

Posted May 9, 2012 - 9:03 pm

Traditional security models are slowing down virtualised environments and creating an untenable management burden as aggressive cloud-computing adopters skimp on security to ensure they don't become victims of their own virtualization success, a security executive has warned.
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Cloud providers touting multi-hypervisor support

Posted May 9, 2012 - 8:59 pm

When Tata Communications, the Indian telecommunications company, rolls out its infrastructure as a service cloud offering in America in the coming months, company officials want to claim differentiating features in the products. And one they're hoping to include is support for multiple hypervisors.
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Solar fusion described via Play-Dough

Posted May 9, 2012 - 12:41 pm

How a star evolves is explained with tiny clay balls. Lots of smushing.
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Watch popcorn kernels explode in slow-motion

Posted May 9, 2012 - 11:53 am

Afternoon video snack break! Watch popcorn kernels turn into popcorn very slowly.
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Whiptail whips up modularly scalable all-flash storage array

Posted May 8, 2012 - 3:18 pm

Solid-state storage array maker Whiptail announced its first modular, scalable all-flash array with up to 72TB of capacity.
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Nemertes Research PilotHouse Awards: Server for Virtualization

Posted May 8, 2012 - 12:50 pm

The Nemertes Research PilotHouse Awards provide insight on the performance of technology vendors, according to feedback from IT decision makers who use their products or services. See which vendors were recognized for their servers built for virtualization.
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Real Fabrics for a Virtual World

Posted May 8, 2012 - 12:50 pm

Many factors influence what "ideal" approach organizations should take when planning to implement a fabric-based infrastructure policy. This presentation charts the likely evolution of the market for fabric-based infrastructures, to help IT leaders determine the most appropriate vendor approach.
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How to survive when the robots attack

Posted May 8, 2012 - 12:15 pm

We all know the real danger isn't from zombies or vampires, but from intelligent, self-aware robots. Are you prepared to fight back?
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HP, F5 partner to speed delivery of cloud apps

Posted May 8, 2012 - 11:38 am

HP this week unveiled several initiatives at Interop 2012 in Las Vegas to enhance the provisioning and performance of virtual applications over a network, including an alliance with application delivery controller leader F5.
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Virtualizing the Client - The HP Way

Posted May 7, 2012 - 3:40 pm

HP VirtualSystem delivers best-in-class virtualization, with integrated software, services, infrastructure, and management - all delivered as one proven solution.
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Using HP's Converged Storage to Develop/Enhance Business Resiliency in VMware Environments

Posted May 7, 2012 - 3:40 pm

In this report, Enterprise Strategy Group reviews how HP's portfolio of hardware, software, and services can provide the foundational support for VMware environments. When it comes to business continuity, HP Converged Storage streamlines virtualization initiatives, accelerating realization of the business benefits that contribute to IT's ability to maintain high service levels and customer satisfaction.
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Today's NAS: A Solution Beyond Old Limits

Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 2:00 PM EDT Traditional NAS systems don't scale beyond fixed limits. Proliferation of NAS systems leads to management challenges. Many organizations also use traditional block-based SAN solutions for transactional systems like databases and email. Having separate block and file storage also adds to management challenges.

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IDG Tech Dossier: Converged Storage ~ A Next Gen Virtualized Architecture

Organizations need a strategy for rearchitecting storage so that it enables, rather than constricts, the delivery of IT services. According to HP, it's all about Converged Storage, which breaks through the barriers, reducing complexity so that IT can expand storage on a "pay as you grow" basis. It involves the creation a pool of storage based on modular building blocks that can be moved and reconfigured on the fly to support a range of needs. In fact, HP's approach to Converged Storage incorporates several core capabilities - read this tech dossier to learn more.Intel and the Intel logo are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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The Evolution of NAS Storage

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Introduction to Virtualization

Have you been thinking about what it would take to start using virtualization? Or do you know the basics and want to find out more? No problem. This webcast is designed for anyone with little to no knowledge of virtualization technology. Attend this webcast to learn:-A basic overview of the business value of the technology and some key capabilities that make virtualization so valuable to IT and the businesses you serve.-The basics for creating virtual machines and the key choices that can be made along the route to deployment.

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Expert Tips for Consolidating Servers & Avoiding Sprawl

The combined computing demands of VMs can tax even the most powerful server. Cost-effectiveness doesn't mean excessive consolidation; rather, it means balancing workloads between multiple servers. This expert FAQ guide will help you to decide which servers and applications are candidates for virtualization.

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