There is no question virtual servers will challenge IT staff when it comes to the many facets of managing systems. One facet start-up ManageIQ intends to master is virtual configuration management.

This how-to shows how to use free Ansible software to automate configuration of Cisco routers and links to other Ansible modules that apply to other vendors' gear and support other functionality ...

In the internet age we live in now, we face challenges in internet security and privacy. There are hackers and other malicious elements everywhere we turn on the internet. People who are intent on ...

Microsoft provides an interface for delegating different levels of control on Virtual Server, but there are many situations where it does not provide the granularity we need. For example, the Virtual ...

Recently a client asked me to write a whitepaper about IP address management. At first the assignment seemed completely routine. But as I began looking at the details I realized that I was going to ...

The first release of VMware Workstation in 1999 marked the birth of simple system virtualization on the x86 architecture. In the years since, VMware has matured, adding significantly to its product ...

Microsoft, among others, offers a product that addresses this need: Virtual Server 2005 R2 Standard Edition. In this Recipe, I'll discuss the ins and outs of server virtualization, and explain how to ...

Embotics – Unlike most technologies that go through a rigorous inspection and validation process, server virtualization for the most part, snuck in the back door of the data center while no one was ...

Server virtualization is a growing reality in data centers. The economics are firmly behind the trend. Server virtualization reduces the total cost of ownership by reducing the number of physical ...

Server virtualization is a growing reality in data centers. The economics are firmly behind the trend. Server virtualization reduces the total cost of ownership by reducing the number of physical ...