• Open source virtualisation: Who's biting?

  Virtualisation is unarguably one of the biggest trends of the past few years, and open-source software has been on the IT radar for a while now. So does that make open-source virtualisation twice as much of a good thing?

• UNSW talks virtualisation challenges

  Despite the well documented benefits of server virtualisation, IT managers need to be aware of a number of pitfalls if the virtualisation experience of the University of New South Wales (UNSW) is anything to go by.

• Dell embraces virtualisation, saves $US60 million

  The deployment of server virtualisation and a move to a new storage environment have helped Dell avoid the expense of replacing every one of its global data centres.

Whitepapers about server virtualisation

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  The Top 5 Server Monitoring Battles—and How You Can Win Them

  The role of servers in your organization has changed substantially—with their uses, requirements, and complexity all increasing dramatically in recent years. Many of the traditional tools and techniques that worked in the past don’t suffice any more. Consequently, server monitoring presents several critical battles in today’s demanding environments. This guide looks at some of the most pressing challenges administrators face in ensuring optimal server performance, and it offers insights into the tools and strategies required to address these demands.

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  Liberate Yourself from the Challenges of Data Protection

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  Reducing Costs Through Better Server Utilisation

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  PlateSpin Forge: Plug In and Protect Server Workloads