WHITE PAPER - This document compares the pricing of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) with the pricing of VMware vSphere 5 for server virtualization. Inside, find detailed pricing comparisons for the use cases of 100 and 250 virtual servers.
Posted: May 25, 2012 | Published: May 25, 2012


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Management | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Vendor Selection | VMware

WHITE PAPER - When choosing a desktop virtualization platform to manage your desktop infrastructure, your architecture and capabilities may be limited by the features offered by each product. This document details the features and benefits of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization for Desktops 3.0 in comparison with current market competitors.
Posted: May 25, 2012 | Published: May 25, 2012


Topics:  Desktop Applications Management | Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | VDI | Vendor Selection | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This document details the features of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 in comparison with VMware vSphere 5 and Microsoft Hyper-V 2008 R2, and is designed to give you information about Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization (RHEV) and allow you to compare features and benefits across multiple virtualization platforms.
Posted: May 25, 2012 | Published: May 25, 2012


Topics:  Microsoft Hyper-V | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Vendor Selection | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Get Greg Shields' answers to agent-based vs. agentless VMware and Hyper-V backup questions in this white paper.
Posted: May 25, 2012 | Published: May 25, 2012


Topics:  Backup for Virtualized Servers | Content Management | Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | Storage Management | Virtual Machine Backups | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Implementing more than one virtualization platform can be a smart move for organizations seeking to maximize virtualization returns and lower TCO. This essential resource reveals the top reasons why businesses should consider migrating from VMware to an open source virtualization platform, and offers tips for how to accomplish the V2V migration.
Posted: May 21, 2012 | Published: May 21, 2012


Topics:  Server Management | Server Virtualization | V2V Migration | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Migration | VMware

WHITE PAPER - In this expert e-brief, Microsoft expert and Storage Media Group contributor Brien M. Posey explains the most relevant technical features within the product and answers key questions about supporting and managing storage for Hyper-V. Read now to learn more.
Posted: May 14, 2012 | Published: May 14, 2012


Topics:  Microsoft Hyper-V | Storage Architectures | Storage Best Practices | Storage Capacity | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Management | Storage Optimization | Storage Strategy for Virtual Data Centers | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Discover how cloud services can enable faster time to market and reduced IT costs in this exclusive resource. In particular, explore how public and hybrid cloud services are factoring into the equation by providing organizations with flexible service options, faster deployments and self-service options while ensuring control remains in IT's grasp.
Posted: May 14, 2012 | Published: May 2, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Cloud Management | Data Center Management | Hybrid clouds | Private Cloud | Public Cloud | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Check out this brief resource for George Crump's take on anti-agent sentiment and the agentless approach to backup solutions.
Posted: May 10, 2012 | Published: May 10, 2012


Topics:  Application Monitoring | Applications Management | Backup for Virtualized Servers | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Virtual Machine Backups | VMware | VMware Server

WHITE PAPER - Access this white paper to discover ways to improve virtual desktop infrastructure with scalable solutions. Learn how to optimize traffic between virtual desktop servers and target machines, enhance security and more.
Posted: May 9, 2012 | Published: May 9, 2012


Topics:  Desktop Management | Desktop Virtualization | Infrastructure Management | Infrastructure Services | Security | Server Virtualization | TCP | Virtualization Security | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides a detailed summary of tests performed to validate an EMC infrastructure for virtual desktops enabled by VMware View 4.5, with an EMC VNX5700 unified storage platform. Read now to learn more.
Posted: May 8, 2012 | Published: March 31, 2011


Topics:  Storage Capacity | Storage Consolidation | Storage for Virtualized Servers | Storage Infrastructure | Storage Optimization | VDI | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Though building a private cloud can seem too ambitious for SMBs, selecting the right technology can make it possible for businesses to support private cloud on a single server. Find out about the key components of a successful private cloud in this resource.
Posted: May 2, 2012 | Published: May 2, 2012


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Management | Private Cloud | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization | SMBs | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Compare Microsoft Hyper-V against VMware vSphere in this essential resource. Discover where Hyper-V falls short and how SMBs can benefit from considering alternative virtualization platforms.
Posted: May 2, 2012 | Published: May 2, 2012


Topics:  Data Center Management | Microsoft Hyper-V | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization | SMBs | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This ESG White Paper explains how VMware’s vSphere Storage Appliance (VSA) gives users an alternative software-based approach to business continuity and system availability that provides the necessary capabilities of shared storage without the physical requirement, and associated costs and complexity.
Posted: May 2, 2012 | Published: October 1, 2011


Topics:  Business Continuity Planning | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | SMBs | Storage Appliances | Virtual Machine | VM | VMware

WHITE PAPER - This detailed, 4-step guide covers the essential requirements and considerations to keep in mind when upgrading to VMware vSphere 5.
Posted: April 30, 2012 | Published: April 30, 2012


Topics:  Configuration Management | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Management | Server Consolidation | Server Management | Server Virtualization | VMware

WHITE PAPER - Navigating the email platform selection process can be a complex undertaking for IT professionals. This white paper takes a closer look at the messaging landscape and discusses key factors you cannot afford to overlook when deciding on an offering for your business.
Posted: April 30, 2012 | Published: December 1, 2011


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Email | Email Software | Google App Engine | Microsoft Exchange | Microsoft Outlook | Server Virtualization | VMware