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Virtualization vendor strategy: Beware the pitfalls

An enterprise virtualization vendor strategy is loaded with complexity, ranging from hypervisors to tools that manage the entire virtualization stack.
Virtual infrastructure strategy tweet jam on June 26

Join SearchCIO's virtual infrastructure strategy tweet jam on June 26, covering virtualization technology for networks, storage and more.
Multi-hypervisors attractive but not ideal in all cases

There are potential benefits to running a multi-hypervisor environment but are they worth the management challenges?
Data center strategies quiz for enterprise CIOs

Are your organization's data center strategies up to snuff? Test your knowledge of infrastructure and virtualization trends in this quiz for CIOs.

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Data center strategies: Five ways to handle a heat wave

The heat is on in the data center and will be for years to come, according to recent reports. Here's a primer from Gartner on what you need to know going forward. Tip
Virtualization by the numbers: ROI not just about hardware

If you can believe the numbers bandied about at a recent virtualization forum in New York, virtualization has gone mainstream and increasingly will drive business policies and strategy. Tip
Server management costs soar, says IDC

According to IDC's latest report, server revenues are down while shipments are up. But IT shops are picking up the cost of managing more machines. Tip
How much can server consolidation pay back?

Consolidating servers is a popular notion, but just how much consolidation can an organization achieve? In some cases (think potential disruptions), it's not an option. Tip
Virtual servers, real savings

Server virtualization helps companies consolidate servers by allowing multiple instances of software to run on the same hardware at the same time. Tip
The possibilities for grid computing in the corporate world

Grid computing has gained success in the research and education enviroments, but is it ready yet for the corporate world? Find out here. Tip

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