Container and virtualization technology services

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November 26, 2019 26 Nov'19
Kasten backup aims for secure Kubernetes protection

Container storage backup is an emerging trend. Kasten K10, which launched in 2017 and provides backup for Kubernetes, takes on security in its major 2.0 update.
October 04, 2019 04 Oct'19
WVD to spark demand for consulting, implementation services

Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop offering is poised to boost partner business as it opens opportunities in the desktop-as-a-service market; other news from the week.
February 22, 2019 22 Feb'19
Kemp 360 Vision analyzes F5, Nginx data

The latest version of the Kemp 360 Vision service can apply predictive analytics to data taken from F5 Networks and Nginx load balancers.
January 10, 2019 10 Jan'19
Veritas NetBackup provides Docker container backup

A new NetBackup client enables users to back up application data on Docker containers, becoming one of the few products to offer data backup and recovery in the container space.

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Put your VMware vSAN HCI knowledge to the test

Do you know what it takes to deploy, maintain and secure a VMware vSAN-based hyper-converged infrastructure? Take our quiz to see how deep your vSAN knowledge and expertise runs. Continue Reading
Composable infrastructure platform flexes converged muscles

Composability tailors resources as unified services to specific workloads. Find out how it works and compares to converged and hyper-converged infrastructures. Continue Reading
Follow this AWS Fargate tutorial to deploy a containerized app

New to containers on AWS? Learn how to navigate the Amazon ECS Management Console to configure the proper container orchestration in this simple AWS Fargate example. Continue Reading

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What admins need to know about Azure Stack HCI

Microsoft put its branding on a relatively new hyper-converged infrastructure offering that capitalizes on the software-defined features in Windows Server 2019. Continue Reading
5 reasons why hyper-converged infrastructure could be right for you

The reasons for going hyper-converged vary. Often, however, organizations deploy HCI technology to effectively address one or more of the five issues outlined in this article. Continue Reading
Explore compelling benefits of hyper-converged infrastructure

Better support remote office/branch office environments and address budgetary, efficiency, scaling and operational challenges with hyper-converged infrastructure. Continue Reading

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Desktop-as-a-service combo targets channel via Ingram Micro

Citrix, IGEL and Ingram Micro are collaborating on a desktop-as-a-service offering, which could provide channel partners with a mechanism for replacing clients' Windows 7 desktops. Continue Reading
Make container data mobile in today's cloud world

Data mobility is essential with container and hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. A data plane framework and data abstraction can ensure both data and application mobility. Continue Reading
Manage Windows Server HCI with Windows Admin Center

Download and install Microsoft's free and easy-to-use Windows Admin Center to manage local and remote Windows Server-based hyper-converged infrastructure clusters. Continue Reading

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How to keep VM sprawl in check

Virtualization improves hardware use, but the pendulum can swing the other way and result in an overallocation of resources. Here's how to maintain the balance. Continue Reading
How to address HCI's resource provisioning challenges

Provisioning in hyper-convergence is often imbalanced. Integrating more powerful, higher-capacity nodes with HCI software or taking a more hybrid approach can help. Continue Reading
SD-WAN: Providers could see strong growth, but face hurdles

The SD-WAN market beckons with high-growth potential, but channel partners must confront incomplete feature sets, training requirements and market consolidation. Continue Reading