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Reasons not to use VMware as virtualization platform?

TeachMeIT — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:24:11 +0000

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Factors that affect VDI performance

MelanieYarbrough — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 15:56:08 +0000

What are some variables to keep in mind when deploying a virtual desktop infrastructure? How do you anticipate possible roadblocks?

Virtualizing four servers on one box

NewnanIT — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:17:59 +0000

We want to virtualize 4 servers on one box. Where should we begin? How do we tell what virtualization platform to run with?

How to match specs for a server to host virtual machines

Karl Gechlik — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:12:14 +0000

We want to virtualize 4 computers we have their needs for a processor and memory. How can we match those specs up to a server that will host these virtual machines?
Can you run virtual machines on computer without hyper v? What will the outcome be? Will it be slow? Is there a limitation? What does hyper-v do?

Microsoft Office Deployment on Virtualization Platforms

ITKE — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:44:31 +0000

Will Microsoft Office be available for deployment on virtualization platforms?

Blades vs. rack servers for virtualization platform

ITKE — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:56:30 +0000

Do you use blades or rack servers as a virtualization platform, or do you not have a standard platform? What justified your decision?

Were your cost savings post-virtualization what you expected them to be?

JennyMack — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:03:38 +0000

Has virtualization had the cost savings effects you expected it to have on your organization? What were your expectations, and what were the noteworthy successes and shortcomings post-implementation?

Do you have any recommendations to help us justify migrating to a Hyper-V environment when we’ve already made a considerable investment in VMware?

ITKE — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:35:43 +0000

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As virtualization grows, is virtualization part of the current IT org or a separate group?

EdwinYuen — Wed, 06 May 2009 12:47:32 +0000

As virtualization grows, is virtualization part of the current IT org or a separate group?

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Citrix XenServer

Fouad — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:47:27 +0000

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using Citrix XEN-Server Software?