Container and virtualization technology services

Information and resources on container and virtualization technology services. Learn about development across a range of platforms including desktops, servers, networks and the cloud.

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.
December 12, 2018 12 Dec'18
Microsoft doubles down on Kubernetes with Azure Monitor, AKS

Microsoft's new monitoring tools for AKS and its decision to sunset Azure Container Service trumpet the rise of Kubernetes as the de facto choice for container orchestration.
November 27, 2018 27 Nov'18
Rackspace managed VMware service provides AWS steppingstone

A new multi-cloud platform from Rackspace seeks to take advantage of customer experience with VMware technology and the need to tap public cloud services, such as AWS.

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Getting started with containerized storage

Containerization simplifies storage operations, saving time and money. Getting started is easy, too, once you know what to look for. Continue Reading
How to install and configure vCenter Update Manager

Follow these steps to install and configure VMware vCenter Update Manager, which can help solution providers with patching hosts and virtual machines. Continue Reading
How do network virtualization and network abstraction compare?

Network virtualization and network abstraction share similarities, like supporting the creation of virtual resources, but the two approaches vary in complexity and outcome. Continue Reading

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Hyper-V vs. vSphere: How do the latest versions stack up?

Microsoft recently released Windows Server 2019, so how do the features in this version of Hyper-V compare to VMware's virtualization platform? Continue Reading
Enterprise adoption of hyper-converged storage gains traction

Hyper-convergence may be on the upswing, but concerns about vendor lock-in, integration and the independent scaling of resources, including storage, limit its appeal for some. Continue Reading
Why is composable infrastructure important and what are its uses?

The ideal function of composability is to make IT infrastructure more flexible, manageable and scalable than ever. It isn't for everyone, however; at least, not yet. Continue Reading

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Hyper-converged infrastructure benefits by reducing IT complexity

Businesses turn to hyper-convergence to reduce data center complexity so IT can more directly support business goals and capitalize on the value of data. Continue Reading
5 expert tips to stay on top of cloud container technologies

Our experts weigh in on the container deployment models in the cloud and offer advice for how to avoid some common pitfalls for organizations as they get started with the technology. Continue Reading
VMware partners craft managed services for AWS offering

VMware Cloud on AWS: Partners are stepping up to provide managed services around the hybrid cloud offering that combines VMware's virtualization products and the AWS public cloud. Continue Reading

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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
Shorten your data storage problem list with hyper-convergence

IT professionals have many hurdles to jump in traditional, virtualized storage environments. Luckily, hyper-converged infrastructure can eliminate some of those obstacles. Continue Reading
Virtual server bottlenecks among data storage problems

Though virtual server performance bottlenecks remain among data storage problems, there are fixes available, but beware, each fix has side effects. Continue Reading