Maximizing Virtual Machine Scalability with iSCSI Storage

Server virtualization is being deployed on an almost universal scale to reduce costs and optimize data center resources. To underscore this point, a recent survey* reported several key findings: Server virtualization is widely used—74% of respondents are currently using server virtualization and another 19% are planning deployments. The number of virtualized servers is relatively small… Continue reading Maximizing Virtual Machine Scalability with iSCSI Storage

Citrix Optimizes XenServer for the Cloud Era

Citrix Systems today announced the availability of XenServer® 6, the most recent edition of its server virtualization product line. As a key component of the Citrix cloud computing and virtualization strategy, XenServer 6 brings new optimizations and improved scalability and performance for cloud infrastructure, desktop virtualization and networking. XenServer continues to grow market presence and… Continue reading Citrix Optimizes XenServer for the Cloud Era

Small Businesses Gain Agility, Cut Costs with Server Virtualization

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Twenty-five percent of small businesses boost IT ROI with virtualized servers; 73 percent of those without virtualization are investigating or planning to virtualize CDW LLC, a leading provider of technology products and services to business, government, education and healthcare, today introduced the CDW Small Business Virtualization Roadmap, a technology adoption guide that also reports survey… Continue reading Small Businesses Gain Agility, Cut Costs with Server Virtualization

IBM XIV with VMWare for Optimized Storage-Server Virtualization

This whitepaper discusses the many challenges of a total virtualized solution in light of the integration of virtualized servers and virtualized storage. It reviews the complementary technologies of the VMware and IBM XIV® Storage System environments, while highlighting IBM XIV features that address the different issues. Real-world use cases provided at the end of the… Continue reading IBM XIV with VMWare for Optimized Storage-Server Virtualization

Ixia Used For Performance Testing On Dell PowerEdge Server Line

Ixia’s IxLoad Used to Benchmark Carrier-Class Dell PowerEdge Server Line Ixia, the leading, global provider of converged IP network test solutions, today announced that Dell, Inc. has selected Ixia as one of its key partners for performance testing on its PowerEdge server line. Dell’s PowerEdge series includes the large-scale blade servers used by service providers… Continue reading Ixia Used For Performance Testing On Dell PowerEdge Server Line

Parallels Server for Mac 4.0 Macmini Launched, Run Multi-OS environments

Parallels Server for Mac 4.0 Mac mini Edition Launch Lets Businesses Run Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows and Linux Environments Side-by-Side on an Apple Mac mini Parallels today announced the launch of Parallels Server for Mac 4.0 Mac mini Edition, a new edition of its one-of-a-kind Mac server virtualization solution optimized for Mac minis running… Continue reading Parallels Server for Mac 4.0 Macmini Launched, Run Multi-OS environments

The Next Generation HP ProLiant Server Line: A Powerful Platform for Virtualization

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Seeking to lower power and cooling costs, simplify administration and conserve data center floor space, businesses of every size are rapidly virtualizing their physical infrastructures. As a result, demand is greater than ever for server hardware capable of handling virtualization workloads with maximum efficiency. The next generation of HP ProLiant servers and blades offers the… Continue reading The Next Generation HP ProLiant Server Line: A Powerful Platform for Virtualization