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Server Virtualization

ALSO CALLED: Virtualization
DEFINITION: Hardware virtualization is when the virtual machine manager is embedded in the circuits of a hardware component instead of being called up from a third-party software application. The virtual machine manager is called a hypervisor.

The job of the hypervisor is to control processor, memory  … 
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Configuration Assessment: Choosing the Right Solution
sponsored by Tripwire, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Configuration assessment lets businesses proactively secure their IT infrastructure and achieve compliance with important industry standards and regulations. Learn why configuration assessment is so important.
Posted: 08 Jan 2009 | Published: 01 Jul 2008
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Citrix XenDesktop Architecture and Implementation on Proliant Servers
sponsored by Citrix
WHITE PAPER: The goal of this integration note is to describe Citrix XenDesktop technology, architecture, and implementation on ProLiant servers.
Posted: 07 Jan 2009 | Published: 07 Jan 2009
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Application Delivery Challenge
sponsored by Akamai Technologies
WHITE PAPER: This report explains various topics like: The critical role of an ADC in the data center, Foundry Serveriron application delivery controller, transforming data center into a dynamic delivery center and managed services to complement ADC.
Posted: 30 Dec 2008 | Published: 30 Dec 2008
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The Market Opportunity for Enterprise Tape
sponsored by Sun StorageTek
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper sponsored by Sun, IDC analyzes the market opportunity for enterprise-class tape drives and Sun's new enterprise-class tape drive, the Sun StorageTek T10000B tape drive.
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 | Published: 23 Dec 2008
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Reducing Complexity by Simplifying the Enterprise Data Center Network
sponsored by Juniper Networks, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses how organizations can centralize and consolidate the data center environment, allowing IT administrators to oversee and manage resources in fewer locations while still providing global access and reducing operating costs.
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 | Published: 01 Jun 2008
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IDC White Paper: Addressing Business Challenges with a Scalable Storage Infrastructure
sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems
WHITE PAPER: Evolving business and technology needs are driving organizations to rely on modular storage solutions as their primary data storage platform. Read this IDC report to learn more about the modular storage landscape and Hitachi storage solutions.
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Inquiry Spotlight: Server Virtualization, Q3 2008
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: Out of all 220 inquiries Forrester's IT infrastructure and operations team answered on data centers, servers, and virtual appliances in 2008 to date, 72 were specifically in regard to server virtualization.
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Total Cost Comparison: Storage Solutions in Enterprise VMware Environments
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: This study explains the impact of power, cooling, space considerations on VMware storage deployments and the estimates for cost of downtime in order to ensure validity for all types of environments.
Posted: 19 Dec 2008 | Published: 19 Dec 2008
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Finding the ‘Right Fit' for Protecting Virtual Machine Workloads
sponsored by Symantec Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Read this paper to learn how Symantec NetBackup enables new capabilities in data protection and addresses some drawbacks of server virtualization by delivering solutions that match requirements and workloads in various virtualization deployment scenarios.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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STORServer Best Practices for Protecting VMware Virtual Machines
sponsored by STORServer
WHITE PAPER: This paper explains alternative methods for backing up virtual machines.
Posted: 18 Dec 2008 | Published: 18 Dec 2008
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Oracle VM: Performance Evaluation of Oracle VM Server Virtualization Software
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Your server virtualization plan is probably not enabling optimal server utilization, efficiency, and scalability levels. Read this white paper to learn about a Linux technology that offers superior performance and scalability.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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The Benefits of Running VMware VI3 on Cisco MDS Optimized SAN
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Read this Cisco MDS and VMware Joint whitepaper that describes the innovative approach to support an end-to-end virtualized SAN environment that is flexible, scalable, and mobile.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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Oracle Real Application Clusters in Oracle VM Environments
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explains how to run sophisticated or highly-available applications in virtualized environments by creating a software-based virtualization infrastructure that offers high availability and grid readiness.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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Oracle VM and NetApp Storage-Best Practices Guide
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper reviews a virtualization strategy that leverages grid technology to dynamically share resources like servers, storage, and networking. This combination helps reduce power and space requirements.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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Converting Linux and Windows Physical and Virtual Machines to Oracle VM Virtual Machines
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This document describes the virtual machine conversion functions built into Oracle VM in Release 2.1.2, and how you can plan and execute the virtual machine conversions using Oracle VM.
Posted: 17 Dec 2008 | Published: 17 Dec 2008
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IDC White Paper: Striving for Efficiency in Information Management with Services Oriented Storage
sponsored by Hitachi Data Systems
WHITE PAPER: This white paper examines the business dynamics that are shaping the need for services oriented storage solutions and discusses the specific solution put forth by Hitachi.
Posted: 16 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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Is Virtualization the Consolidation Tool of Choice? Here Are Some Alternatives
sponsored by Infocrossing, A Wipro Company
WHITE PAPER: Consolidation through virtualization is the latest trend to improve efficiency and contain costs. But is the hype justified? This paper will provide alternative and complimentary approaches to meeting consolidation goals.
Posted: 16 Dec 2008 | Published: 16 Dec 2008
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Dell and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Server Virtualization and Management
sponsored by Dell and Microsoft
WHITE PAPER: With the introduction of Microsoft Hyper-V as part of Windows Server 2008, and Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager, you can now take advantage of a powerful new set of tools to help simplify infrastructure management.
Posted: 15 Dec 2008 | Published: 12 Dec 2008
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Performance Advantage of Dell PowerEdge R900 over HP DL585 Running Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: The combination of high performance and efficiency make the PowerEdge R900 an excellent Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization server.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Dell Solutions Overview Guide for Microsoft Hyper-V
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This Solutions Overview Guide highlights Dell value propositions and provides an overview of Hyper-V, information on Dell hardware support for Hyper-V, and guidance on best practice information to implement Hyper-V in your environment.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Getting Started with Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V on Dell Servers
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This article provides an introduction to Hyper-V virtualization, discusses the overall architecture and underlying technologies, and offers guidance on best practices for deployment on Dell PowerEdge servers.
Posted: 11 Dec 2008 | Published: 11 Dec 2008
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Infrastructure: CIOs Take IT to the Next Level
sponsored by CA
WHITE PAPER: An optimized IT infrastructure can create a strong competitive advantage, CIOs can respond to changes quickly, in turn, quickening the organization's time to market for both products and services.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 24 Nov 2008
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Presentation Transcript: Initiating Your Virtualization Project
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This document is based on an IBM/TechTarget webcast entitled "Initiating Your Virtualization Project."
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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eBook: Capacity Planning Eases Path to Virtualization
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WHITE PAPER: Virtualizing any aspect of your data center changes the game for compliance and e-discovery.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008
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Securing the Benefits of Virtualization
sponsored by Stonesoft Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Companies must secure virtual systems without sacrificing the main benefits of virtualization: flexibility, portability and dynamic resource allocation.
Posted: 09 Dec 2008 | Published: 09 Dec 2008
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SERVER VIRTUALIZATION DEFINITION (continued): …  and other firmware resources. The hypervisor acts like a traffic cop, allowing multiple operating systems to run on the same device without requiring source code or binary changes. Each operating system appears to have the processor, memory, and other firmware resources all to itself -- but in reality, the hypervisor is controlling the processor and its resources, allocating what is needed to each operating system in turn.

Hardware virtualization is an evolving technology that may become … 
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