Container and virtualization technology services

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April 29, 2021 29 Apr'21
HYCU Protégé integrates Kubernetes data protection

Backup and recovery vendor HYCU has added Kubernetes protection, an increasingly popular trend. The first release targets Google Kubernetes Engine users, with more support to come.
April 28, 2021 28 Apr'21
Kasten Kubernetes backup adds ransomware protection

Kasten launched its biggest update since Veeam acquired the Kubernetes data protection provider. Kasten Kubernetes backup adds immutability to its K10 platform.
October 20, 2020 20 Oct'20
Veeam backup software targets Google cloud data, containers

Veeam is launching more cloud-native backup and continuing to move forward on its integration with recently acquired Kubernetes data protection provider Kasten.
May 27, 2020 27 May'20
Kasten, Veeam team up on Kubernetes backup

Veeam and Kasten, two leaders in their respective markets, are collaborating on backup for Kubernetes, which one analyst called the 'de facto standard' in container management.

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How to build VMware HCI on a budget

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Set up persistent storage for containers in the cloud

All the major cloud vendors offer containers as a service. There are various ways IT admins can enable persistent storage for these flexible environments. Continue Reading
Windows Virtual Desktop partners find SMB deals

The economics of Microsoft's WVD has made virtual desktops more feasible for some smaller business, but partners said the technology scales to support enterprise clients. Continue Reading

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Consider these container-native storage features, vendors

Container-based applications have a major effect on storage. It's important to assess the benefits, functionalities and providers of container storage. Continue Reading
Nerdio's strategy evolves for cloud desktop, Azure markets

Nerdio CEO Vadim Vladimirskiy discusses the state of the cloud desktop market and his company's strategy for developing an Azure IT automation platform for MSPs. Continue Reading
The reality of Docker disaster recovery in practice

A successful Docker DR strategy must account for a range of factors, including the host infrastructure, networks and redundancy in the cloud. Continue Reading

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Partners guide clients on mainframe modernization strategy

The chore of revitalizing the mainframe involves a range of approaches and may call for modern languages, microservices and cloud migration, consultants and service providers said. Continue Reading
MSP retools bank IT systems with HPE Nimble Storage dHCI

Faced with a strained IT infrastructure, Central Pacific Bank upgraded to Nimble Storage dHCI. Learn how solution provider Pacxa played a critical role in the project. Continue Reading
NFV systems converge virtual network services at the edge

Explore functions, products and use cases that illustrate how NFV and edge computing trends combine SD-WAN endpoints and other network services on single pieces of hardware. Continue Reading

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5 important Docker container backup best practices

With container storage a major trend, it's important to ensure data protection. These five guidelines will help you properly back up Docker containers. Continue Reading
Illustrated guide to containerization security

Container security concerns are keeping IT pros up at night. Discover why and what they're doing to secure containers as well as the applications and data that run within them. Continue Reading
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