VMware rounds out data center virtualization stack

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	VMware rounds out data center virtualization stack VMware has updated its stack of data center virtualization software, rounding out capabilities that allow an organization to run an entire data center operation and related cloud services as a single unified entity. Among the new additions are components to the vCloud Air suite of software for running cloud services. Read More WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems WAN Virtualization with Citrix CloudBridge This white paper provides a detailed overview of WAN virtualization and discusses some of the unique features that the CloudBridge Virtual WAN solution provides. Learn More In this Issue INSIDER Review: VirtualBox 5.0 vs. VMware Workstation 11 Anticipating VMworld VMware updates desktop virtualization software for Mac and PC You built a cloud and now they want containers, too? Google's container management service exits beta, gets uptime guarantee The SDN network as a competitive advantage 13 firms join to open up Ethernet, object-storage to everyone When to host your Website's security Microsoft starts public test of Cortana app for Android smartphones IBM partners to make mainframes more mainstream WHITE PAPER: Citrix Systems Hybrid Will Be the New Normal for Enterprise WAN Public cloud services, SaaS, and mobility are driving enterprises to rethink how they architect their WANs. Gone are the days when all applications resided in regional data centers and branches only needed a single MPLS connection. Learn More INSIDER Review: VirtualBox 5.0 vs. VMware Workstation 11 Oracle VirtualBox and VMware Workstation have been duking it out for several years now. VirtualBox occupies the 'free and open source' corner of the ring, while VMware Workstation is a proprietary commercial application. For the price, Workstation has generally led in features and performance, while also providing close integrations with the rest of the VMware virtualization line. (Insider Story) Read More Anticipating VMworld It's the end of the summer of 2015 – the nights are getting cooler, the leaves are starting to change colors, and flocks of students are abandoning the beaches of Cape Cod bound for college campuses. The seasonal change also signals another annual ritual – VMworld in San Francisco. VMworld used to be focused on virtual server technology and then it expanded to VDI. Now the show represents all things cloud computing. Read More VMware updates desktop virtualization software for Mac and PC VMware has released new versions of its desktop virtualization products for the Mac and PC that bring support for Windows 10 and an enhanced graphics engine. The company's Fusion line of software that lets Mac users manage and run virtual machines has been updated to version 8, while the Workstation line of Windows virtualization applications has been updated to version 12. Read More : APC by Schneider Electric eGuide: Data Center Efficiency In this eGuide, Computerworld, CIO, and Network World examine recent trends and issues related to data center efficiency. Read on to learn how a more efficient data center can make a difference in your organization. Learn More You built a cloud and now they want containers, too? You built a private cloud at great expense and, despite the initial cost, real savings are being made. And even though you thought the cloud was just what your development teams wanted, they are now clamouring for containers. Why? Read More Google's container management service exits beta, gets uptime guarantee Google is the latest cloud service provider to rally behind containers, an emerging type of virtualization technology that adherents claim can streamline the process of running workloads in the cloud. Google is now offering a container management service, called the Google Container Engine, for production workloads. Read More The SDN network as a competitive advantage Achieving high performance, massive scale, and low latency is now an arms race for the hyperscale cloud providers. Read More WHITE PAPER: Rackspace The Rackspace Private Cloud Customer Experience In this whitepaper, we provide an in-depth look at how we deliver an exceptional experience throughout planning, delivering, and operating your private cloud and through the additional services that we offer. Learn More 13 firms join to open up Ethernet, object-storage to everyone The Linux Foundation is organizing a collaborative effort with 13 tech companies to promote open source software and standards for cloud object storage technologies. The effort is aimed at promoting Ethernet-based storage technology with open source software and standards to address the fast adoption of cloud, virtualization, and object-based storage. Read More When to host your Website's security Managing the daily updates and upgrades needed to keep the website secure demands a highly skilled administration team. A third party website management company provides both managed hosting and security, but the security of the site depends largely upon the provider. Read More Microsoft starts public test of Cortana app for Android smartphones Android phone owners in the U.S. can now take Microsoft's virtual assistant Cortana for a spin thanks to a new public beta test that opened today. Those interested in kicking Cortana's tires can sign up for the test and install the app from the Google Play Store. Read More IBM partners to make mainframes more mainstream IBM is looking to boost its mainframe business with a Linux push that includes new hardware, software and the founding of the Open Mainframe Project. The company is also contributing mainframe code to the open source community. Read More
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