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This article is part of the August 2012 Volume 14 issue of How CIOs can take control over data storage virtualization
Every couple of years, I conduct a bit of personal research on the state of virtualization. Four years ago, most of us had virtualized our non-mission-critical systems and services, while just a few of us had virtualized such things as our production database servers and our email systems. Two years ago, most of us had virtualized most of our mission-critical services, and a few were piloting things like virtual desktops. The Real Niel Niel Nickolaisen Early this month, I conducted my newest virtualization survey and found that the "rolling" nature of our virtualization continues. By rolling, I mean that what was bleeding-edge a couple of years ago is now squarely in the mainstream. Two years ago, desktop virtualization was new and somewhat experimental. Now, many of us have virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) pilots under way. Still others have figured out VDI completely. We also are shifting from on-premises virtualization to cloud services. Finally, we are extending virtualization to create more on-demand development and testing environments that mimic ... Access >>>
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Virtualization capacity management: The right tools rule
by Karen Goulart, Features Writer
A strong capacity management plan for virtualized data centers comes down to the right mix of resource provisioning tools for both IT and employees.
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Virtualization capacity management: The right tools rule
by Karen Goulart, Features Writer
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A storage strategy built with virtualization in mind
by Christina Torode, Editorial Director
Virtualization calls for a shift in storage strategy. Here's a rundown of the pros and cons of three primary approaches for virtualized environments.
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A storage strategy built with virtualization in mind
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Tying a virtual desktop infrastructure to business needs
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A hospital's chief technology officer and chief architect talk about the relationship between desktop virtualization and patient care.
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Capacity management from the trenches
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Independent Bank Corp. CIO Pete Graves speaks in-depth about his capacity management plan and offers advice gleaned from years of experience.
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Is mobile device virtualization the answer to BYOD?
by Linda Tucci, Executive Editor
Mobile device virtualization promises work and personal personas on the same device -- but is it ready for prime time?
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Tying a virtual desktop infrastructure to business needs
by Christina Torode, Editorial Director
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CIOs must keep slow enterprise virtualization rolling along
by Niel Nickolaisen
Once a bleeding-edge technology, virtualization is finding its way slowly into all corners of modern organizations. CIOs must keep the drumbeat going.
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CIOs must keep slow enterprise virtualization rolling along
by Niel Nickolaisen
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