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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
Pete Graves, CIO at Independent Bank Corp. in Ionia, Mich., has an ambitious goal for 2012 -- 90% virtualization. Between servers and desktops (and more than 300 virtualized applications), the bank currently is 80% virtualized. To manage capacity in this highly virtual environment, Graves employs an array of tools including Microsoft System Center Suite and Citrix EdgeSight, as well as SolarWinds Inc.'s monitoring tools on the network side. Here, he speaks in-depth about his capacity management plan and why a move to a hosted data center makes sense for his company. Pete Graves What are some capacity management issues and challenges to be aware of in resource planning for virtualized servers? We have a private virtualized network in our data center right now. I'd like to maintain that private network but evolve into a totally hosted production and backup data center environment so we can take advantage of additional capacity when we need it and to buy that virtual capacity on a moment's notice. There is a huge incremental cost to invest in your own ... 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
by Christina Torode, Editorial Director
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News
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Tying a virtual desktop infrastructure to business needs
by Christina Torode, Editorial Director
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
by Karen Goulart, Features Writer
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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