When should I use virtualization?
It’s simple, use it whenever you can, BUT, with use common sense when you’re doing it! In the beginnings of the entire virtualization talk, there were some ideas that you shouldn’t virtualize machines...
View ArticleMicrosoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 SP1 now available
As reported on Techycentral, first service pack for Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 is now available to download. Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 could be describer as a “operating system” with only...
View ArticleMicrosoft adds support for the CentOS on Hyper-V
As a part of its interoperability efforts, Microsoft announced it will add support for the CentOS on Hyper-V. CentOS, operating system used mostly in hosting environment, will now be supported by...
View ArticleHyper-V 3.0 for Windows 8!!!
Leaked Windows 8 builds revealed one new feature: Hyper-V 3.0! Hyper-V 3.0 for Windows 8 will be installed via Control panel, offering a dozen new features. New features: Storage Virtual Fibre...
View ArticleWindows Server 8 sneak peek
At the 2011 Microsoft worldwide partner conference, Jeff Woolsey showed a first sneak peek of the Windows Server codename “8”. As he said, Windows Server 8 will bring us a dozen of new features, but he...
View ArticleLinux Integration Services 3.1 for Hyper-V
Microsoft has released version 3.1. of the Linux Integration Services for Hyper-V. Linux Integration Services are a set of drivers that enable synthetic device support in supported Linux virtual...
View ArticleMicrosoft virtualization whitepapers
Two virtualization whitepapers have been recently published to introduce Hyper-V and Microsoft desktop virtualization. These whitepapers will be useful to everyone with only basic knowledge of...
View ArticleDifferences Between MACs and PCs
In the last several years, Apple has gotten a lot of attention and has made big strides in capturing large portions of the market. Their brand is recognized the world over and they’ve become a major...
View ArticleWhere am I?
Uh, haven’t been here lately. I’m fine, in case you’re worried . I have just been very busy lately and I just didn’t have time (and a good will) to write some posts. I even missed to write some news...
View ArticleV-Index – how much is virtualization being used?
V-index is an online virtualization industry study performed by Vanson Bourne, an independent market research company. It is based on a survey of at least 500 enterprises across the US, UK, France and...
View ArticleMVP for the third year in a row!
I have been rewarded with the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) award for the 2012! Althouhg I don’t write much lately and don’t deliver many technical presentations, I’m still quite involved...
View Article[INFOGRAPHICS] Essential facts on Microsoft virtualization
Microsoft holds 27% of the virtualization market. Virtualization saves Microsoft almost $50 million yearly. The Microsoft Virtualization community has 1,397 members. These and some other interesting...
View ArticleReview of Altaro Backup for Hyper-V
Altaro provides reliable protection for backing up Hyper-V virtual machines with its line of premier backup software. There are three available editions: a free edition that covers two virtual...
View ArticleHyper-V Server 2012 RTM
Aidan Finn just announced Hyper-V Server 2012 RTM! Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2012 is a hypervisor-based server virtualization product that enables you to consolidate workloads, helping organizations...
View ArticleVeeam Backup & Replication for VMware and Hyper-V
Virtualizing servers to reduce cost is the first step. Now you need to ensure virtual machines (VMs) are protected and your disaster recovery strategies are intact. However, without a solution...
View ArticleAltaro first to support Windows Server 2012 with release of Hyper-V Backup v3.5
Altaro Software, a fast-growing developer of backup solutions for Microsoft Hyper-V, a couple of weeks ago announced the release of Altaro Hyper-V Backup v3.5, becoming the first Hyper-V Backup...
View ArticleUnitrends Enterprise Backup
Earlier this year, Unitrends announced a new software-only product called Unitrends Enterprise Backup (UEB) that protects virtual and physical environments both locally and in the cloud. UEB is...
View ArticleTop 7 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Server Monitoring Solutions
Server monitoring offers a multitude of benefits to beleaguered system administrators. We’ll look at the top seven benefits and how they can make your life easier, as well as save you time. Even...
View ArticleVeeam Backup & Replication Cloud Edition
Protecting your business against catastrophic data loss is vital, and offsite storage is the key. Although tapes are often used for long-term, secure data storage, public storage clouds provide the...
View ArticleStarWind offers discounts in December!
Only one month left until the New Year, and StarWind is having a massive Farewell to 2013 Countdown! Buy any StarWind iSCSI SAN & NAS edition or StarWind Native SAN for Hyper-V edition by the end...
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