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Microsoft Hyper-V R2 features and comparison guide
You may already know about Live Migration, but this guide provides information about other new Hyper-V R2 features and explains how R2 fares compared to its competition. Guide
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Software as a Service vs. desktop virtualization solutions
Learn the pros and cons of Software as a Service and desktop virtualization as application delivery solutions. Find out which technology requires more maintenance and compare their costs. Feature
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Best systems blog posts
Check out this collection of the best systems-related blog posts from the past five months. Feature
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Licensing requirements for multi-core processors and server virtualization
Multi-core processors and server virtualization advancements have left licensing doors open to interpretation by vendors. Know your licensing requirements and limitations. Commentary
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VMware vs. Virtual Server: Compare server virtualization products
Which of the two more popular virtual server options is best for your customer: VMware or Microsoft Virtual Server? SearchSystemsChannel.com helps you dig through the technology comparisons and jumpstart your virtual server project in this fast guide... Fast Guide
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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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TuCloud, IBM fight for Desktop as a Service cloud
IBM says it is the first to launch a Desktop as a Service cloud infrastructure, but tuCloud might already have the service in place. Article | 18 Sep 2009
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Google Chrome OS gains credibility with VMware
As VMware makes plans to virtualize Google's Chrome operating system, VARs agree that a VMware and Google combo is enough to shake Microsoft. Article | 03 Aug 2009
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Oracle's GoldenGate acquisition highlights SAP's shortcomings
The acquisition of GoldenGate gives Oracle a data integration advantage and strikes envy in SAP customers. Article | 24 Jul 2009
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VARs eyeing cloud computing weigh Azure vs. Amazon Web Services
With the price models disclosed, partners willing to make the leap into cloud computing can now start looking at the Microsoft Azure vs. Amazon Web Services options. Article | 21 Jul 2009
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Google Apps vs. Microsoft hosted application services battle heats up
Microsoft takes steps to attract more Business Productivity Online Suite customers as it faces increased competition from Google Apps in the hosted application services market. Article | 14 Jul 2009
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Distributed Power Management in vSphere cuts energy costs
News Roundup: vSphere's Distributed Power Management feature is expected to significantly reduce power consumption through consolidation. Article | 11 May 2009
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Sun and IBM deal called off
News Roundup: Sun and IBM can't reach agreement; Google Android OS could give Microsoft a run for their money; Intel Nehalem chips aren't tempting enough; other systems news. Article | 03 Apr 2009
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VMware aims to reduce channel conflict between VARs, OEMs
VMware resellers can now avoid channel conflict by registering deals fulfilled through Dell, HP and other OEM partners. Article | 31 Mar 2009
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Microsoft small business specialists get free virtual manager
By giving away Virtual Machine Manager to Small Business Specialist Community partners, Microsoft hopes they will recommend the software to their customers. Article | 30 Mar 2009
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Managing Hyper-V with Citrix Essentials vs. Microsoft SCVMM
If you're trying to figure out whether to manage Hyper-V with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager or Citrix Essentials, this tip pegs the essential selection criteria. Tip
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Cisco Unified Computing System vs. VMware vSphere 4
In the Cisco Unified Computing System vs. VMware vSphere 4 battle, find out which company is more likely to be the first to bring private clouds to data centers. Tip
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Native management tools for VDI: VMware vs. Citrix and Microsoft
Compare the native management tools of VMware vs. Citrix and Microsoft in the first of a two-part series on desktop and application virtualization management tools. Tip
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OS virtualization: Parallels' Virtuozzo vs. the competition
Solution providers are generally up to speed on most virtualization technologies, except one -- OS virtualization. Compare and contrast the features of Parallels' OS virtualization software, Virtuozzo, with the features of its competitors' products. Tip
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OS virtualization vs. hypervisor: Why you should offer both
As server virtualization fever sweeps through the industry, make sure you're prepared for the eventual rise of OS virtualization. Learn about the benefits of OS virtualization and prepare to offer OS virtualization along with the hypervisor model to ... Tip
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Data center migration quiz: Forklift vs. swing
There are two possible approaches to a data center migration: forklifting the application hardware to its new location or using a "swing" approach, with an entirely new setup at the new location. Take our quiz to find out which method makes sense for... Tip
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Cost comparison: Virtual vs. Vista desktop management
The rise of virtualization is changing the desktop upgrade equation. Up until recently, almost all shops went straight to a Windows upgrade when client PC operating systems reached end of life. Now, desktop management efficiencies are swaying the pen... Tip
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Virtual vs. Vista desktop management costs: Intangibles, pg. 3
If your customers are considering a move to virtual desktops over the standard PC/Windows upgrade path, you've done the analysis on the hard costs and found them about even. But that's not the whole picture. It's important to consider harder-to-quant... Tip
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Desktop virtualization options
If your customers are considering upgrading to Vista, now's a good time to investigate desktop virtualization. Server-based computing, virtual clients and PC blades are poised for big growth in the next few years, and they're viable options for sites... Tip
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Novell SUSE Linux partner program
Learn more about Novell's SUSE Linux partner program. Tip
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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 know when I have enough vendor partners?
Vendor partners have obvious value, but they also involve a commitment of time and money on behalf of the VAR or consultant. Learn the advantages and disadvantages of having too many – or too few – vendor partners Ask the Expert
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FAQ: Desktop virtualization vs. virtual desktop infrastructure
Listen to virtualization consultant Dave Sobel discuss the pros and cons of desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure in this FAQ podcast. Podcast
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User Account Control: Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista
Find out how User Account Control in Windows 7 is improved over Windows Vista in this video with Windows expert J. Peter Bruzzese. Video
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Microsoft Hyper-V R2 features and comparison guide
You may already know about Live Migration, but this guide provides information about other new Hyper-V R2 features and explains how R2 fares compared to its competition. Guide
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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
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TuCloud, IBM fight for Desktop as a Service cloud
IBM says it is the first to launch a Desktop as a Service cloud infrastructure, but tuCloud might already have the service in place. Article
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Managing Hyper-V with Citrix Essentials vs. Microsoft SCVMM
If you're trying to figure out whether to manage Hyper-V with Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager or Citrix Essentials, this tip pegs the essential selection criteria. Tip
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Google Chrome OS gains credibility with VMware
As VMware makes plans to virtualize Google's Chrome operating system, VARs agree that a VMware and Google combo is enough to shake Microsoft. Article
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Oracle's GoldenGate acquisition highlights SAP's shortcomings
The acquisition of GoldenGate gives Oracle a data integration advantage and strikes envy in SAP customers. Article
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VARs eyeing cloud computing weigh Azure vs. Amazon Web Services
With the price models disclosed, partners willing to make the leap into cloud computing can now start looking at the Microsoft Azure vs. Amazon Web Services options. Article
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Google Apps vs. Microsoft hosted application services battle heats up
Microsoft takes steps to attract more Business Productivity Online Suite customers as it faces increased competition from Google Apps in the hosted application services market. Article
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Cisco Unified Computing System vs. VMware vSphere 4
In the Cisco Unified Computing System vs. VMware vSphere 4 battle, find out which company is more likely to be the first to bring private clouds to data centers. Tip
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FAQ: Desktop virtualization vs. virtual desktop infrastructure
Listen to virtualization consultant Dave Sobel discuss the pros and cons of desktop virtualization and virtual desktop infrastructure in this FAQ podcast. Podcast
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About Systems Channel Conflict
Learning how to reduce and manage systems channel conflict can help systems solutions providers and value-added resellers (VARs) with sustaining healthy relationships amongst their competition. Use these tips and news articles to find out which vendors are promoting fair business practices to their partners and find out how reducing channel conflict can increase sales volumes.