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More Fun With Freeware
Posted By Joe Hernick
The OpenVZ folks have released a bootable LiveCD image based on the Knoppix distro so testers can fire up the freeware environment to play around without commitment. If only everything in life were so worry free...:: read more

Virtualization Immersion Center What is a Real Server, Anyway?
Posted By Joe Hernick
An anecdote from the production side. We're in the midst of a minor squabble over support for a 3rd party app running on a VM. Read on for the punch-line. :: read more

Test Lab Begins to Form
Posted By Joe Hernick
We're taking our first baby steps as gear starts to arrive for our virtualization test lab. To get things rolling, we've fired up a couple of open-source platforms while we wait for our our ESX testbed to arrive. :: read more



From The Web

Survey Charts Virtualization Success
This fifth annual survey of North American IT decision makers continues to document strong correlations between the use of IT service management (ITSM) best practices and enabling tools. :: read more

Utilizing Sip And Presence To Enable Contact Center Virtualization
This review report explores the market for contact center virtualization technologies :: read more

The Impact of Virtualization on Operating Environments
This IDC Technology Assessment presents an assessment of how virtualization technologies are impacting operating environments and the market over the near and longer term. :: read more


Virtualization News Analysis




• Sun Unveils Virtualization Platform
• Virtualization Desktop Startup Qumranet Debuts
• Virtualization Outside The x86 Box
• Announcements Further Cement BEA's SOA Position
• Rosenblum Sees Expanding Role For Virtualization In Data Center
• New Software Tackles VMware Monitoring
• Xsigo Virtualizes I/O, Running Ethernet and Fibre Channel Over Infiniband
• Intel vPro Update Aims to Virtualize Threats, Sell More Than Just Processors
• XenSource Optimistic On Acquisition
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Virtualization Strategy


• With Virtual Machines, Management Is Key
Do a deep dive review of your current servers to identify early candidates for virtualization, make sure everyone involved agrees on goals, and update internal policies to reflect this new world order

• Analysis: Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Desktop virtualization is riding the wave of server-consolidation efforts. But is it enterprise ready, and what makes it better than traditional thin-clients?

• Sum Of All Virtual Fears
Do virtualized servers—and, increasingly, desktop virtual environments that may circumvent corporate security standards—expose your applications and sensitive data to risk? We take the pulse of the marketplace and ask readers how they view the state of virtualization security.


Reviews And How-Tos

• Rollout: Splunk 3.0
Splunk 3.0 is one of the best low-cost log analysis tools on the market.

• Analysis: Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Adds Virtualization -- In Beta Form
The Release Candidate of Windows Server 2008 will include the beta code for Microsoft's much-anticipated virtualization technology. Is that a good idea?

• Rollout: WebLogic Server Virtual Edition, LiquidVM and Liquid Operations Control
By running in a Java VM directly on top of a VMware hypervisor, WebLogic Server Virtual Edition aims to make SOA more flexible.

Vendors: Submit an RFI


Calling all leading virtualization vendors: We'd like you to participate in a Network Computing RFI. We're looking for information on your product(s) including specifications, technology information, guidelines, pricing and more. We'll post the information online for our readers to compare. | Submit Your RFI here.

VMWORLD COVERAGE


Virtualization Immersion CenterShowcasing virtualization like no other event, VMWorld 2007 encourages forward thinkers and progressive implementers to share best practices, lessons learned, and offer industry predictions. Analyst Jon Berdyck covers the action from the show in our blogs.

ANALYST REPORT: Virtually Extend Your Data Center


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VENDOR NEWS
:: Foedus Names Scott Hopkins VP of Professional Services
:: NEC and Foreseeson Partner to Bring Leading Integrated Application and Data Disaster Recovery Software to Canada
:: N-able Technologies(R) Earns 'Company of the Year' at CMP Channel's 2007 Tech Innovator Awards for Managed Services Category
:: N-able Technologies(R) Earns 'Company of the Year' at CMP Channel's 2007 Tech Innovator Awards for Managed Services Category
:: LSI Introduces iSCSI Interface Technology Across Engenio Family of Systems
:: MORE VIRTUALIZATION VENDOR NEWS

INDUSTRY ARTICLES
:: Sun releases T2, its multi-core processor sequel
:: Intel CTO Talks Architecture and AMD Rivalry
:: Simulation tool simplifies design work
:: DAC suits high-end audio
:: MORE VIRTUALIZATION INDUSTRY NEWS

WHITE PAPERS

:: The Impact of Virtualization Software on Operating Environments
:: VMware Virtual Infrastructure Demo
:: Using Virtualization to Achieve Affordable Disaster Recovery
:: MORE VIRTUALIZATION WHITE PAPERS

REPORTS
:: Survey Charts Consolidation, Virtualization, SOA and ITSM Success
:: Utilizing Sip And Presence To Enable Contact Center Virtualization (Review Report)
:: MORE VIRTUALIZATION REPORTS

Virtualization Websites
:: VMWare
:: XenSource
:: IBM Virtualization


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