Enterprise virtualization features such as snapshots and clones allow data center managers to test system upgrades prior to production implementation. For example, these tools take the guesswork out ...

As VMWorld begins, ISVs are lining up to steal some of the spotlight to launch new applications and appliances for the mega huge VMware installed base. Virsto opted to launch its latest offering – a ...

According to IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Virtualization Tracker, the overwhelming majority of IT shops using virtualization in a production environment are working with VMWare products. They may ...

Microsoft and VMware are in pitched battle in the private cloud space. Both are worthwhile contenders, so how do you pick the right one for your project? There's a lot to like in both Windows Server ...

A recent MacTech article, a startup guide for the VMware vSphere Hypervisor, makes interesting reading. The author says that the hardware compatibility for providing virtual machines can be a more ...

With Update 3e for VMware EXSi 8, Broadcom is bringing back its free vSphere hypervisor for testing purposes. There are also new features for the USB driver. VMware vSphere 8 is once again available ...

VMware vSphere 5.5, the latest release of VMware’s flagship virtualization hypervisor and central management server, has something for companies of all sizes. Usability and speed enhancements to the ...

VMware has rolled out its first major new hypervisor platform in three years and introduces some features not yet in Hyper-V. Since the release of Windows Server 2012 R2, which included the third ...

The vSphere hypervisor supports hot-add of processors and network interfaces to a running VM, something Hyper-V doesn't support. Be aware that the guest OS also needs to support these hardware devices ...