CIO.com - Virtualization

OVF: A Standard for Virtualization's Future

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Open Virtualization Format could solve key problems with virtualization deployments. It's got key vendors behind it. And it's likely to be even more important as the use of cloud computing increases. Here's why.

Consortium Tackles Cloud Computing Standards

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Everyone's talking about building a cloud these days. But if the IT world is filled with computing clouds, will each one be treated like a separate island or will open standards allow all to interoperate with each other?

Sun buys cloud-computing vendor Q-layer

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Sun Microsystems has bought Q-layer, a Belgian vendor of software for automating the management of computing clouds, it said Wednesday. The acquisition provides a clue as to how Sun plans to go about delivering on the cloud computing strategy it outlined last month.

Borland CEO Joins VMware

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Borland Software's CEO has resigned, taking a position at VMware, and Borland also is reporting a workforce reduction of about 15 percent.

Startup Debuts 'Cloud Attached Storage'

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A start-up debuting at CES this week has made a device designed to seamlessly connect network attached storage to online backup services such as Amazon's S3 Simple Storage Service.

Network Failure Spurs Virtualization Overhaul at Law School

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Four years ago, when the New England School of Law in Boston suffered a total network failure that lasted almost a week, the IT department knew a major overhaul was in order.

EMC Buys Parts of SourceLabs to Bolster Cloud Strategy

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

In an attempt to bolster EMC's cloud computing business, the storage vendor has acquired assets from SourceLabs, a maker of support and management tools for Linux and open source software.

What Your Home Data Center Needs: My Proposal for a New Storage Offering

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Many homes now resemble mini-data centers, and pose the same type of problems that corporate data centers face, albeit at smaller overall volumes. Here's my modest idea for a storage solution that would solve multiple headaches and protect your footage of your child taking his or her first steps.

Securing Virtual Machines Starts With Sound Policies

Jarina D'Auria — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Virtualization comes with security risks. Get a handle on them by enforcing the same policies you use to secure physical servers.

Cloud Computing in Plain English

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

If packaged software is like buying a fully tricked-out luxury car, then surely cloud computing is like taking a taxi.

IT Ops, Security Pros at Odds over Virtualization Risks

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Does transitioning to virtualization increase security risks within a company?

A Primer on Cloudbursting

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

The term "cloudbursting" was coined by Amazon Web Services evangelist Jeff Barr to describe the use of cloud computing to deal with overflow requests, such as those that occur during seasonal rushes to online retail sites.

Cisco revs up competition with '09 blade plans, security

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Next year will see Cisco deliver a "Big Bang" in switching, blade servers for the data center, high-definition TelePresence conferencing for the home, and a security plan for virtualized and cloud computing environments.

VMware Spreads Its Wings, Users Benefit

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Two big pieces of news last week: VMware expanded its desktop virtualization strategy and released a set of management APIs for its ESXi (free) hypervisor. Here's what it means to you.

Product Review: VMWare Fusion 2.0.1

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:00:00 GMT

For those who need (or want) to run Windows (or other operating systems) on their Intel-powered Macs, the leading products in the segment are Parallels Desktop for Mac and VMware Fusion (plus, there's also Sun Microsystems' VirtualBox). A year ago, VMware Fusion was the new kid on the block, with version 1.0 earning four mice in its initial review. Now, VMware Fusion 2.0 is available, offering both bug fixes and many features designed to make running alternative operating systems on your Mac as easy as possible.