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| 07 Aug 2008 |
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Xen hypervisor here to stay, says Citrix CTO at LinuxWorld/Next Generation Data Center
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
Despite the chatter that the Xen hypervisor is under threat from Hyper-V and VMware, it's here to stay, affirmed Citrix CTO Simon Crosby at LinuxWorld/Next Generation Data Center. |
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IBM furthers the Linux cause with server, desktop moves
(SearchEnterpriseLinux.com)
IBM took advantage of LinuxWorld in San Francisco to announce a bevy of new products and partnerships promoting Linux. |
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| 06 Aug 2008 |
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Microsoft's SQL Server 2008 goes gold
Policy-based management is one feature of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 expected to appeal to IT managers and database administrators. |
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VMware adds design certification for virtual environments
IT managers who craft virtual environments anchored by VMware tools can earn a new certification in virtual infrastructure design. |
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IT shops beware – define SharePoint parameters before installing
One of the biggest mistakes IT shops make with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is that they often install with little forethought. |
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| 05 Aug 2008 |
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Symantec shapes its virtualization strategy
Symantec hopes to have a desktop virtualization suite by the end of the year that promises IT control over virtual and physical realms. |
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| 04 Aug 2008 |
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Does VMware's new data center signal pending cloud-computing play?
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
VMware's recent lease of more than 100,000 square feet of data center space has some observers speculating that the company might become a cloud computing provider. |
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| 01 Aug 2008 |
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Alfresco offers free Linux alternative to Microsoft SharePoint
(SearchEnterpriseLinux.com)
The European Commission's 2004 anti-monopoly ruling against Microsoft has borne fruit: a free, open source collaboration tool that syncs with Office documents. |
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| 29 Jul 2008 |
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Gartner: You may loathe Vista, but don't try skipping it
(SearchCIO-Midmarket.com)
Microsoft Windows Vista is the scourge of IT managers nationwide. But the hassles of implementing it outweigh the risk of skipping it, Gartner says. |
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| 28 Jul 2008 |
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Free VMware ESXi sparks call for the source code
(SearchServerVirtualization.com)
VMware now offers ESX3i server for free, but only open-sourcing the hypervisor's code will truly enable VMware to compete against Microsoft, some say. |
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| 25 Jul 2008 |
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Microsoft to acquire data warehouse appliance specialist DATAllegro
(SearchDataManagement.com)
Microsoft will acquire data warehouse appliance vendor DATAllegro to further bolster SQL Server, its relational database management system and part of its core business intelligenc... |
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Microsoft vs. VMware: What's the next move?
With their hypervisors finally slugging it out in the marketplace, Microsoft and VMware will now advance their battle for virtual world dominance. |
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| 23 Jul 2008 |
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Initial virtualization costs could outweigh benefits
(SearchSecurity.com)
It could be costly for companies to sort out the new governance, oversight and manageability issues being introduced by virtualized environments. |
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| 22 Jul 2008 |
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Analysis tool uses Intel virtualization to hide from malware
(SearchSecurity.com)
The Azure tool uses virtualization extensions in Intel chips to give security researchers the upper hand by avoiding detection from malware. |
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For some, the time is nigh for virtualizing desktops
Though the desktop virtualization market will likely see a shake-up within the next two years, some IT managers are ready to risk the chaos. |
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Today's WSUS patch manager shoots for big enterprises
The Windows Server free patch manager has packed on the features over the years and adds even more functions through its APIs. |
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