WHITE PAPER - Explore the new and improved features in VMware's vSphere 5, the next version in the ESX and ESXi and vCenter family of products, and the successor to the widely-used vSphere 4. Learn about the top 5 new features in vSphere 5 with step-by-step case studies.
Posted: August 19, 2011 | Published: August 18, 2011


Topics:  Data Center Management | Server Management | Server Virtualization | SLA | VMware | VMware ESX

WHITE PAPER - Many people are seeking the flexibility, consolidation and utilization benefits of virtualization, but find themselves deterred by the technology's limitations and challenges. In this white paper, find out why the potential benefits of a virtualized server deployment are huge.
Posted: April 26, 2011 | Published: April 26, 2011


Topics:  SAN | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Monitor | VMware | VMware ESX

WHITE PAPER - The Dell™ Management Plug-In for VMware® vCenter™ virtual appliance integrates with the VMware vCenter management platform to enable centralized management of Dell servers in virtualized environments from the VMware vSphere™ client.
Posted: April 26, 2011 | Published: April 26, 2011


Topics:  Hardware Management | Hardware Virtualization | Server Virtualization | Systems Integration | Systems Management | Systems Management Software | VMware | VMware ESX

WHITE PAPER - The Dell™ Virtual Integrated System (VIS) Self-Service Creator tool streamlines provisioning and virtual desktop management in heterogeneous environments, helping reduce administrative burden, increase responsiveness, and ensure security and compliance.
Posted: April 26, 2011 | Published: April 26, 2011


Topics:  Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Desktop Virtualization | Desktop Virtualization Software | IT Infrastructure | Private Cloud | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure | Virtual Machine | VMware ESX

ANALYST REPORT - Increasing the use of server virtualization is a top priority for small and midsize businesses. According to ESG's 2010 Spending Intentions Survey, it is nearly tied as the top priority for SMBs over the next 12 to 18 months. Read this white paper and learn how VMware is helping companies boost the value of server virtualization.
Posted: March 23, 2011 | Published: March 23, 2011


Topics:  Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | SMBs | VMware | VMware ESX

WEBCAST - Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This webcast provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step.
Posted: November 18, 2010 | Premiered: November 18, 2010


Topics:  Hardware Management | Open Source Software | Server Virtualization | Software | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware ESX

EGUIDE - This paper provides use cases and primary technical benefits that can be achieved by deploying Exchange 2010 on VMware vSphere.
Posted: October 14, 2010 | Published: October 14, 2010


Topics:  Application Deployment | Best Practices | Email Server Software | IT Infrastructure | Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 | Server Virtualization | VMware | VMware ESX

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT - Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This transcript provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step.
Posted: September 6, 2010 | Published: August 23, 2010


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Hardware Management | Open Source Software | Server Virtualization | Software Upgrades | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware ESX

WHITE PAPER - This final installment of a three-part series explores how automation builds on the stable, efficient base formed by a standardized, simplified, virtualized infrastructure to create a scalable resource to serve business needs.
Posted: August 31, 2010 | Published: August 31, 2010


Topics:  Cloud Computing | Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | IT Services | Multi-core Processors | Server Consolidation | Server Virtualization | VMware ESX

PODCAST - Upgrading from VMware ESX and/or ESXi 3.x to vSphere 4 successfully involves careful planning. There are hardware, software and database requirements, as well as third-party software compatibility considerations. This podcast provides guidelines for planning a successful upgrade, and walks you through a proposed upgrade path step-by-step.
Posted: August 23, 2010 | Premiered: August 23, 2010


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Hardware Management | Open Source Software | Server Virtualization | Software | Software Upgrades | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware ESX

EGUIDE - In this e-guide on VMware and data backup, catch up with the latest developments in VMware backup and recovery. Learn about new VMware data backup and recovery tools, whether or not VMware Consolidated Backup is right for your organization, how to use VMware Data Recovery Manager and more.
Posted: August 16, 2010 | Published: August 13, 2010


Topics:  Backup Software | Backups | Data Recovery | Server Virtualization | Software Selection | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Backups | VMware ESX

WHITE PAPER - This white paper will provide an overview of some of Cisco’s data center platforms and their virtualization aware features; specifically the Nexus product line of switches (1000V, 2000, 5000, 7000) and the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).
Posted: July 21, 2010 | Published: July 15, 2010


Topics:  Access Control | Data Center Management | Data Center Networking | Ethernet Networks | Ethernet Switches | Networking | Switches | VMware | VMware ESX

ANALYST REPORT - As businesses build the optimized data center, VMware vSphere can deliver consolidation as well as cost effective business continuity, disaster recovery, and high availability for mass application adoption with packaging and pricing that matches individual market segments. Read this paper to learn more.
Posted: June 16, 2010 | Published: April 1, 2009


Topics:  Applications Management | Cloud Computing | Data Centers | High Availability | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Backups | VMware | VMware ESX

ANALYST REPORT - VMware is helping make the promise of a self-service datacenter a reality with initiatives around cloud computing. The confusion and debate around "clouds" will linger for the foreseeable future, but VMware, as a leader in the industry, has the ability to provide the building blocks, create standards, and shape the future of cloud computing.
Posted: June 16, 2010 | Published: February 1, 2009


Topics:  Applications Management | Cloud Computing | Operating Systems | Private cloud computing | Public cloud computing | Server Virtualization | Virtual Machine | VMware | VMware ESX

WHITE PAPER - The purpose of this guide is to support a self-guided, hands-on evaluation of VMware vSphere™ 4 by press reviewers, technology analysts, and IT professionals who wish to compare vSphere to competing virtualization products such as Microsoft Hyper-V and Citrix XenServer.
Posted: June 16, 2010 | Published: December 1, 2009


Topics:  Clustering | Fault Tolerance | High Availability | Power Consumption Monitoring | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Software Selection | Storage Management | Virtual Machine | Virtual Machine Migration | VMware | VMware ESX