Virtualization
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What are containers and why do you need them?
Containers are a solution to the problem of how to get software to run reliably when moved from one computing environment to another. Here's what you need to know about this popular technology.
A third of virtual servers are zombies
New research finds that a quarter of all physical servers -- and 30% of all virtual servers -- are comatose. They aren't be used, but they still cost money.
Get Past the FUD of Virtualized, Software-Defined Services
Virtualization has the IT world buzzing, but not about its benefits. Instead of embracing the opportunities virtualization can offer, fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD) is holding many IT professionals back.
VMware unveils the latest nervous system for enterprise IoT
The internet of things seems tailor-made for management headaches. VMware is taking on this challenge with VMware Pulse IoT Center, a solution that draws on two platforms the company already sells.
Red Hat nicely positioned for the turn to cloud
Red Hat CEO James Whitehurst kicked off the company’s Summit meeting in Boston this week, which attracted more than 6,000 people, up 20% from last year. Network World Editor in Chief John Dix caught up with Whitehurst at the show for...
Xen hypervisor faces third highly critical VM escape bug in 10 months
The Xen Project has fixed three vulnerabilities in its widely used hypervisor that could allow operating systems running inside virtual machines to access the memory of the host systems, breaking the critical security layer between...
Cisco fires back at VMware decision to whack third party virtual switches
Cisco today said it would offer its virtual switch users technology to get around VMware’s recent elimination of support for third party virtual switches.
CIO Digital Magazine, April 2016
Cover story: Wearables go to work. From fitness trackers to smartwatches, wearables have made a splash in the consumer market, but few enterprises are using the new technology … yet.
NSA suggests using virtualization to secure smartphones
The U.S. National Security Agency is now suggesting government departments and businesses should buy smartphones secured using virtualization, a technology it currently requires only on tablets and laptops
How Microsoft helped Docker with LinuxKit and Moby Project
Microsoft and Docker have been working together for over three years now, and this collaboration has led to the creation of LinuxKit and Moby Project.
6 steps for setting up a server room for your small business
Are you worried about relying on a third-party online service provider to store your business data? Learn how to set up your own server room for an on-premises deployment instead.
IT execs tout benefits of SD-WAN
Two early adopters of SD-WAN share some of the gains they’re realizing from the technology, including flexible deployments, simpler hardware and connectivity options, and cost savings
CIO Digital Magazine, February 2016
Cover story: Meet tech's new odd couple. CMOs and CIOs typically come from different backgrounds and have different perspectives, but making their relationship work is critical to the digital business.
Avaya plan deploys network virtualization, segmentation to guard business jewels
Avaya has rolled out products it says will help enterprise customers more easily segment traffic between widely dispersed networked resources and effectively protect corporate data.
Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V: More secure, but not faster
Hyper-V 2016 tightens VM security and eases management, but seems to have lost a step
Critical Xen hypervisor flaw endangers virtualized environments
A critical vulnerability in the widely used Xen hypervisor allows attackers to break out of a guest operating system running inside a virtual machine and access the host system's entire memory.
VMware patches critical virtual machine escape flaws
VMware has released critical security patches for vulnerabilities demonstrated during the recent Pwn2Own hacking contest that could be exploited to escape from the isolation of virtual machines.
Dell Wyse 3040: not your father’s thin client
Thin clients don't get a whole lot of attention in the world of iPhones and PC detachables, but the latest improvements in virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and thin clients like the Dell Wyse 3040 could make a big difference in...
Mist CTO Bob Friday: 'Beacons are reaching critical mass'
With a wealth of experience in the field, Friday explains how his company is inventing and bringing to market virtual BLE beacons.
Virtual beacons challenge Wi-Fi for in-building, location-based supremacy
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) beacons from Mist Systems and Cisco could revolutionize the consumer experience in retail, healthcare, hospitality.
Review: VMware vSphere gets much-needed facelift
vSphere 6.5 is easy to install, sports a new VM management console and takes a stab at Docker integration.
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