Will cloud applications be certified by IT audit? What kind of applications can we safely offload to the cloud?
My organization is looking to offload some of our calculation intensive applications to the cloud. We are concerned about security. Between Amazon, Google, and Microsoft (or another vendor), which seems to have the most complete security / data security reputation. Does anyone have any...
My organization is looking to offload some of our calculation intensive applications to the cloud. We are concerned about security. Between Amazon, Google, and Microsoft (or another vendor), which seems to have the most complete security / data security reputation. Does anyone have any...
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XenDesktop and Windows 7 configuration
I've got XenDesktop configured and working with Windows XP. Now I would like to test Windows 7 Enterprise. I created the Windows 7 VM, imaged it to a new vdisk on the provisioning server, then ran the XenDesktop Setup Wizard on the provisioningserver to create two VMs', and all that worked fine....
I've got XenDesktop configured and working with Windows XP. Now I would like to test Windows 7 Enterprise. I created the Windows 7 VM, imaged it to a new vdisk on the provisioning server, then ran the XenDesktop Setup Wizard on the provisioningserver to create two VMs', and all that worked fine....
Luns on a IBM DS4300 need to remove
Recently installed a DS4300 disk. I have a few Ghost LUNs that I cannot delete. How can i remove these? Software/Hardware used: IBM DS4300
Recently installed a DS4300 disk. I have a few Ghost LUNs that I cannot delete. How can i remove these? Software/Hardware used: IBM DS4300
Running Vmware on Intel or AMD Laptop
I am planning to buy a laptop. I just want to know if VMware would be good to run on Intel based Laptop ( Intel core 2 duo , 4 GB , 320 GB SATA ) or AMD Turion Processor. ( 4 GB, 320 GB SATA )
I am planning to buy a laptop. I just want to know if VMware would be good to run on Intel based Laptop ( Intel core 2 duo , 4 GB , 320 GB SATA ) or AMD Turion Processor. ( 4 GB, 320 GB SATA )
The most-watched IT questions this week: Sept. 22, 2009
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Virtual machine costs/utilization
We are interested in being able to allocate costs for vm’s back to cost centers. We use some vmware esx and xenserver in limited instances. Are there any third party tools out there that can take usage data from both of these platforms to give us one consolidated view of utilization - time...
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| Sep 21 2009 9:19 PM GMT
Virtual Machines, Virtualization Cost Analysis, Virtualization Cost
We are interested in being able to allocate costs for vm’s back to cost centers. We use some vmware esx and xenserver in limited instances. Are there any third party tools out there that can take usage data from both of these platforms to give us one consolidated view of utilization - time...
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| Sep 21 2009 9:19 PM GMTVirtual Machines, Virtualization Cost Analysis, Virtualization Cost
VM from Backup not booting
I have a VM which will not boot, I initially had a new VM with Windows Server 2003 Std which work fine, I then restored a systems from tape to the VM and it will not boot, In safe mode its hangs at the acpitabi.dat file. On a normal boot I just see a black screen. I have tried to fix mbr and have...
I have a VM which will not boot, I initially had a new VM with Windows Server 2003 Std which work fine, I then restored a systems from tape to the VM and it will not boot, In safe mode its hangs at the acpitabi.dat file. On a normal boot I just see a black screen. I have tried to fix mbr and have...
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Will SCVMM 2008 R2 function on Windows 2008 (not r2)?
Will SCVMM 2008 R2 function on Windows 2008 (not r2)? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
Will SCVMM 2008 R2 function on Windows 2008 (not r2)? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
How to vmotion(live) one or few VMs to others virtual host ?
How to vmotion(live) one or few VMs to others virtual host ? what's the policy? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
How to vmotion(live) one or few VMs to others virtual host ? what's the policy? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
What desktop virtualization options do I have?
This Q will probably require a HUGE answer, but what desktop virtualization options do I have, and why would I want to virtualize desktops (drivers)? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
This Q will probably require a HUGE answer, but what desktop virtualization options do I have, and why would I want to virtualize desktops (drivers)? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
Can I get tech support if I run Solaris on Hyper-V?
Can I get tech supprt if I run Solaris on Hyper-V? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
Can I get tech supprt if I run Solaris on Hyper-V? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
Windows Server 2003 as a virtual server has no connectivity
i have installed Windows Server 2003 as a virtual server, nothing has been installed on it yet except for windows updates and the additional tools. the virtual server now has limited or no connectivity. it is unable to contact the DHCP server to get an IP and if i assign it an IP Manually, still...
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| Sep 17 2009 2:56 PM GMT
Windows Server 2003 as a Virtual Server, Windows Server 2003, Virtual Server
i have installed Windows Server 2003 as a virtual server, nothing has been installed on it yet except for windows updates and the additional tools. the virtual server now has limited or no connectivity. it is unable to contact the DHCP server to get an IP and if i assign it an IP Manually, still...
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| Sep 17 2009 2:56 PM GMTWindows Server 2003 as a Virtual Server, Windows Server 2003, Virtual Server
What's the benefit of having two physical processors on a single ESX host instead of one?
According to the VMware site, at least two physical processors are needed for vSphere installation. What's the benefit of having two physical processors on a single ESX host instead of one?
According to the VMware site, at least two physical processors are needed for vSphere installation. What's the benefit of having two physical processors on a single ESX host instead of one?
If running two SQL Server db in two VMs, I should purchase two db servers?
If running two SQL Server db in two VMs, I should purchase two db servers? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
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| Sep 17 2009 12:36 AM GMT
Microsoft virtualization, Virtual Machines, SQL Server databases
If running two SQL Server db in two VMs, I should purchase two db servers? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
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| Sep 17 2009 12:36 AM GMTMicrosoft virtualization, Virtual Machines, SQL Server databases
How do I specify hardware that will support running Hyper-V?
How do I specify hardware that will support running Hyper-V? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
How do I specify hardware that will support running Hyper-V? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
Where can I download Virtual PC?
Where can I download Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
Where can I download Virtual PC? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
What's the license of VM which running Windows or Linux?
What's the license of VM which running Windows or Linux? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
What's the license of VM which running Windows or Linux? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
Our applications people are concerned with rogue guests affecting the performance of other guest and/or impacting the host.
Our applications people are concerned with rogue guests affecting the performance of other guest and/or impacting the host. How do we alleviate their concerns? Is there a sepcific white-paper or technical artcile that addresses this issue? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live...
Our applications people are concerned with rogue guests affecting the performance of other guest and/or impacting the host. How do we alleviate their concerns? Is there a sepcific white-paper or technical artcile that addresses this issue? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live...
What organizations benefit most from server and desktop virtualizations?
What organizations benefit most from server and desktop virtualizations? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
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| Sep 16 2009 9:49 PM GMT
Microsoft virtualization, Server virtualization, Desktop virtualization
What organizations benefit most from server and desktop virtualizations? This question is from the Microsoft Virtualization Live Chat which took place on August 27th.
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| Sep 16 2009 9:49 PM GMTMicrosoft virtualization, Server virtualization, Desktop virtualization
