Tools to Tame Virtualization

Server virtualization has upended the data center like no other technology in recent memory, and IT pros are spending more time configuring, deploying and managing a virtual environment. InformationWeek Analytics research shows a strong trend toward virtualized environments that run on hypervisor platforms from multiple vendors. This useful report showcases software tools that address a multi-hypervisor environment. Download it now for insights into building a 21st century toolbox for the data center you have today-as well as the one you'll probably have tomorrow.

7 Virtualization Management Best Practices - Complimentary InformationWeek Analytics Report

Delegated authority within poorly managed VM farms can lead to unpatched guest operating systems, out-of-compliance services and user accounts, and an inhospitable mix of VMs sharing the same host. This menu of best practices from InformationWeek Analytics can help you avoid these pitfalls. (Complimentary - A $499.00 Value)

Business-Critical Apps: Ensuring Availability, Reliability and Serviceability

Reducing costs and improving service levels are nearly universal business goals, but choices made to meet those goals must not threaten the stability of business-critical applications. Find out how a move away from expensive proprietary architectures in favor of industry standard combinations can reduce costs while ensuring the reliability, availability, and serviceability of critical applications.

Business Ready Virtualization Configurations

Find out how to plan, scope, and procure the components of a virtualization infrastructure in this detailed reference, which includes an overview of recommended servers, storage, software, and services.

Proof of Concept and Total Cost of Ownership Testing for Virtualization

Find out which configuration resulted in twice the performance, double the performance per watt and two-times the virtual machines for the same TCO in recent tests using the vConsolidate virtualization benchmark suite.

A Smart Path to Virtualization

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