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VMware Partner Exchange 2012 conference coverage
VMware channel partners are gathering in Las Vegas for the VMware Partner Exchange 2012 conference, and we’re there with all the latest news. Conference Coverage
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Cloud service orchestration management
Cloud computing service providers can benefit from a service strategy, including service catalogue management and SLA development. Feature
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Advantages and disadvantages of server virtualization
Server virtualization is still very much a crucial aspect of today’s solution provider business. Read through advantages and disadvantages of server virtualization, and how the top vendors' products compare. Feature
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Helping customers with VMware ESX version comparisons
Some differences between VMware ESX v3 and ESX v4 are more subtle than others, such as how the system boots. This chapter excerpt details the significant changes, including v3's Intel 10/100 NIC device no longer being viable in v4. Chapter Excerpt
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Tips for virtualizing Exchange Server with vSphere 4
Virtualizing Microsoft Tier 1 applications such as Exchange Server 2010 with vSphere 4 will help VARs avoid some roadblocks posed by physical deployment, including performing host upgrades without downtime. Knowing how to virtualize server roles in 2... Chapter Excerpt
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Virtualization high availability architecture guide for VARs
Although implementing a virtualization high availability (HA) architecture may seem like an enticing option for cash-strapped customers, solution providers should know the HA requirements and its potential drawbacks. Feature
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Managing your customer's Hyper-V system state, virtual hard disks
Solution providers who want to maintain their customer’s Hyper-V environment will want to focus on managing system state and virtual hard disks (VHDs) by learning VHD management functions. Chapter Excerpt
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Forming a vSphere upgrade strategy: Upgrading vCenter Server and ESX, ESXi
During the vSphere upgrade process you will need to upgrade your customer’s vCenter Server, ESX and ESXi hosts and virtual machines. Get the best upgrade methods in this chapter excerpt. Chapter excerpt
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VAR concerns and considerations for handling vSphere security: FAQ
Dealing vSphere security is a different animal for VARs than their customer’s physical environments. Our expert explains the various products, concerns and recommendations involved with vSphere security in this FAQ. FAQ
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SCVMM 2008 R2: Resources for Hyper-V management
See how SCVMM 2008 R2 compares with other Hyper-V management tools, determine if it fits your customers' environments and learn some implementation tips. Guide
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HotLink offers virtualization VARs multi-hypervisor management tool
The new HotLink channel program helps virtualization VARs stand out with a virtualization manager tool that could lead to additional business. News | 03 Apr 2012
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HP previews ProLiant refresh as users eye Cisco UCS
HP touts new management capabilities for the forthcoming Generation 8 of its ProLiant servers, but some users say they are already looking elsewhere. News | 13 Feb 2012
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IT pros unsure of PacketMotion's role
Experts are still curious to see whether VMware Inc.'s PacketMotion appeals to larger or SMB business; Partners will now be able to offer HP-branded managed print services. News | 13 Sep 2011
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High-availability and clustering solutions for vSphere VMs
Having a clear understanding of the high-availability and clustering solutions for vSphere VMs, such as application clustering, can help increase customer interest in your offerings. News | 15 Feb 2011
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Partner support for Hyper-V slowly increasing
More ISVs are starting to support Microsoft Hyper-V. Many users think partner support is the last piece of the puzzle for widespread Hyper-V adoption. Article | 22 Jul 2010
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VMware extends vSphere Enterprise Edition availability
VMware has cancelled its 'end of availability' date for vSphere Enterprise Edition in response to customer complaints. Article | 16 Oct 2009
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Active Directory voted best Windows Server 2008 R2 feature
A Windows Purchasing Intentions Survey reveals that Active Directory trumps Hyper-V R2 on IT pros' priority list. Article | 09 Oct 2009
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VMware boasts VMware View adoption growth, new OEM agreements
VMware has signed Dell and RTO Software to sell its desktop virtualization software, VMware View. Article | 04 Sep 2009
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Details on new Red Hat hypervisor released
Get a preview of the features and capabilities in Red Hat's new virtualization offering based on KVM. Article | 28 Aug 2009
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VMware lures Virtual Iron customers with discounts
"Safe passage" from Oracle is what VMware is promoting as it dangles discounts over Virtual Iron customers. But VARs say VMware is leaving the rest of the work up to them. Article | 07 Aug 2009
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V2V conversion using VMDK to VHD Converter
If your VMware customers are interested in Microsoft Hyper-V, you can use the VMDK to VHD Converter tool to perform a V2V conversion and migrate VMs. Tip
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Hyper-V R2 SP1 changes the virtualization market
Microsoft’s Hyper-V R2 SP1 release has new features that make it more attractive, especially to new adopters of virtualization technology. Tip
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Four desktop virtualization thought leadership opportunities for MSPs
Certification, writing and speaking can help MSPs establish a reputable desktop virtualization consultancy. Tip
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Helping SMB customers by using open source virtualization solutions
Open source virtualization solutions can benefit SMB customers through big cost savings – find out how to make money selling these products. Tip
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Cloud computing and vSphere: Top systems channel tips of 2011
SearchSystemsChannel.com readers were reading up on cloud computing and virtualization technologies and business opportunities in 2011. See what our hottest tips were this year, and make sure you didn’t miss some great advice from our experts Tip Collection
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VSphere 5 features for VARs: VCenter server appliance, auto deploy
Solution providers should take note of vSphere 5 features such as vCenter server appliance, a low-maintenance tool that helps VARs deploy vCenter Server, and auto deploy, which makes running ESXi much easier. Tip
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VSphere 5 upgrade challenges: Licensing and ESXi
Your customers may be chomping at the bit to begin a vSphere 5 upgrade, but there are a number of factors for them to consider, including new licensing and changes to VMware’s virtual machine file system. Tip
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Boosting customers’ vital services protection with OS HA
Using VM high availability in your customer’s environment is good, but their vital services may call for more protection and that’s where operating system HA comes into play. Offering customers OS HA can ensure minimal downtime in case of a service e... Tip
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Setting up VMware Auto Deploy for customers
Ensuring that VMware Auto Deploy in vSphere 5 has been set up properly in your customer's environment can be tricky because of requirements such as ensuring all of its components are highly available in case of a disaster. Tip
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How VMware Auto Deploy can ease VAR workloads
Since creating multiple new hosts can be arduous for solution providers, they can use VMware Auto Deploy for vSphere 5 to handle tasks such as restoring data to new hardware. Tip
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Which customers will benefit from desktop virtualization and server virtualization?
Discover which customer IT environments are most appropriate for server virtualization and desktop virtualization. Learn why the trend toward the mobile workforce may cause some rethinking about virtualization. Ask the Expert
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Should I unify applications through server and desktop virtualization?
There is a trend today in IT to move back from a distributed environment to a consolidated environment by using server and desktop virtualization. Learn why this is both good and bad. Ask the Expert
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How will Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 benefit Microsoft partners?
Many feel that Vista SP1 won't deliver much OS improvement. On the other hand, the release of Windows Server 2008 is generating considerable excitement. Ask the Expert
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Why recommend Hyper-V vs. VMware?
Microsoft's Hyper-V makes it a stronger competitor in the virtualization market. While price is driving Hyper-V adoption over VMware, some Microsoft shops prefer Hyper-V because they want a software stack comprised only of Microsoft products. VMware ... Ask the Expert
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How do I pick the right virtualization vendor for my clients?
While many companies see virtualization as an easy choice to make, deciding which virtualization vendor to use is somewhat trickier. This expert response will help you determine whether VMware or Microsoft Virtual Server offers the best combination o... Ask the Expert
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What are some new systems channel business opportunities?
While many VARs are pursuing the same channel opportunities, savvy VARs take the road less traveled. Learn in this expert answer about two relatively overlooked systems sales opportunities that can help VARs increase their profits this year and beyon... Ask the Expert
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When should a VAR recommend server virtualization to customers?
Discover when VARs should suggest server virtualization to their customers, such as when customers are doing multiple-OS testing and server consolidation, and also when server virtualization might not be such a good idea. Ask the Expert
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Securing virtual machines
When securing your customers' virtual machines, assess who needs access and patch schedule requirements. Ask the Expert
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VMware's ESX Lite hypervisor: Is it an option for SMBs?
VMware ESX Lite is a reduced footprint version of ESX hypervisor that is currently in production. It if delivers, it has the potential to offer SMBs some nice advantages. Learn more about them in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Server virtualization licensing: Assessing business needs
Assessing server virtualization licensing needs depends on your customers operating system and IT environment. Our virtualization expert Haley Stagner offers advice. Ask the Expert
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Microsoft Hyper-V R2 technology services opportunities
Dave Sobel, CEO of Evolve Technologies, talks about the new opportunities for Microsoft partners to offer Hyper-V R2 technology services. Video
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FAQs: Green IT strategies for solutions providers
Expert Greg Schulz discusses the green IT strategies you can use to grow your business, even in a down economy, in this FAQ podcast. Podcast
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Server virtualization market: 2009 channel outlook
The recession's effects on the server virtualization market and the VMware vs. Microsoft battle were hot topics at the New England VMware User Group winter meeting. Video
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Channel Expert Podcast: Server virtualization services
Offering server virtualization services can be a tricky undertaking. Make sure you understand the pros and cons of server virtualization and how to use it to manage processing workloads by listening to this Channel Expert Podcast series. Podcast
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Blade server virtualization FAQ podcast
Don't have time to dig into the blade server virtualization FAQ guide now? Now you can download the podcast in MP3 format. Podcast
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V2V conversion using VMDK to VHD Converter
If your VMware customers are interested in Microsoft Hyper-V, you can use the VMDK to VHD Converter tool to perform a V2V conversion and migrate VMs. Tip
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HotLink offers virtualization VARs multi-hypervisor management tool
The new HotLink channel program helps virtualization VARs stand out with a virtualization manager tool that could lead to additional business. News
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Hyper-V R2 SP1 changes the virtualization market
Microsoft’s Hyper-V R2 SP1 release has new features that make it more attractive, especially to new adopters of virtualization technology. Tip
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Four desktop virtualization thought leadership opportunities for MSPs
Certification, writing and speaking can help MSPs establish a reputable desktop virtualization consultancy. Tip
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HP previews ProLiant refresh as users eye Cisco UCS
HP touts new management capabilities for the forthcoming Generation 8 of its ProLiant servers, but some users say they are already looking elsewhere. News
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VMware Partner Exchange 2012 conference coverage
VMware channel partners are gathering in Las Vegas for the VMware Partner Exchange 2012 conference, and we’re there with all the latest news. Conference Coverage
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Helping SMB customers by using open source virtualization solutions
Open source virtualization solutions can benefit SMB customers through big cost savings – find out how to make money selling these products. Tip
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Cloud service orchestration management
Cloud computing service providers can benefit from a service strategy, including service catalogue management and SLA development. Feature
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Cloud computing and vSphere: Top systems channel tips of 2011
SearchSystemsChannel.com readers were reading up on cloud computing and virtualization technologies and business opportunities in 2011. See what our hottest tips were this year, and make sure you didn’t miss some great advice from our experts Tip Collection
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VSphere 5 features for VARs: VCenter server appliance, auto deploy
Solution providers should take note of vSphere 5 features such as vCenter server appliance, a low-maintenance tool that helps VARs deploy vCenter Server, and auto deploy, which makes running ESXi much easier. Tip
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About Server Virtualization Hardware, Software and Services
Improve your server virtualization services with these news articles, tips and tutorials on server virtualization hardware and software for value-added resellers (VARs) and IT solutions providers. Consolidate servers using virtualization technologies, then help your customers with server virtualization management and technology performance. You'll find best practices for installing, deploying and migrating virtual machines (VMs). Learn the pros and cons of selling server virtualization products from VMware (ESX and vSphere), Citrix Systems (XenServer) and Microsoft (Hyper-V).